Craftsman 917288700 tractor Parts

The Craftsman riding lawn mower model 917288700 is equipped with a 24.0 HP low-emission gasoline engine (horsepower rated by the engine manufacturer). For the exact engine make/model and service details, use the specifications and maintenance sections in the 917288700 operator's manual.

From the model-specific documentation, we can confirm these engine-related specs:

• Engine output: 24.0 HP (manufacturer-rated)
• Fuel type: regular unleaded gasoline
• Fuel capacity: 3.0 gallons
• Spark plug type: Champion QC12YC (gap 0.040 in)
• Charging system: 16 amps @ 3600 RPM

Craftsman tractors in the 917-series were built with engines that can vary by production run. If you need the exact engine brand (for example, Briggs & Stratton vs. another supplier), use the engine ID label on the engine shroud.

Check these common label locations:

• Top of the engine blower housing (near the recoil cover area)
• Valve cover area
• Near the spark plug wire
• On the engine shroud by the muffler heat shield

Use this to capture the right information before ordering engine parts:

The tractor model number (917288700) tells us the tractor platform, but the engine model number is what determines the correct spark plug, air filter, fuel filter, and carburetor parts.

Last updated: January 2026

Craftsman model numbers that start with 917 (including your Craftsman lawn tractor 917288700) don’t identify a single “model year” by themselves. For this tractor, the most reliable way to determine the year is to use the date information on the tractor’s product label and confirm details in the 917288700 operator's manual.

Look for the product label (often under the seat, on the frame rail, or near the engine area). Many Craftsman tractors include a date code on that label.

• Locate the product label and write down the full model and serial information
• Look for a date code or manufacture date printed on the label
• If you see a 6-digit date code, it is commonly formatted as MMDDYY (month, day, year)
• Use the year portion (YY) to identify the build year
• Keep the label info handy when ordering parts or checking specifications

If your label shows a 6-digit code like 072811, that typically reads as July 28, 2011.

The correct year (and full model/serial info) helps us match the right parts and diagrams for your exact 917288700 configuration, especially for wear items like belts, blades, and electrical switches.

Last updated: January 2026

Craftsman model 917288700 tractors can be equipped with engines sourced from multiple manufacturers; the exact engine maker for your specific unit is best confirmed by checking the engine ID label and comparing it to the identification guidance in the 917288700 operator's manual.

Look for an engine identification label (usually on the blower housing, valve cover area, or near the starter). Use these steps:

• Locate the engine model, type, and code/spec numbers on the engine tag
• Write down the full engine model number exactly as shown
• Match the brand name shown on the label (common examples include Briggs & Stratton, Kohler, and Kawasaki)
• Use the engine model number when ordering engine-specific parts (filters, spark plugs, carburetor parts)
• Use the tractor model 917288700 when ordering chassis and deck parts (belts, blades, pulleys)

Craftsman-branded riding mowers and lawn tractors have commonly used engines from several major small-engine manufacturers. For the 917288700 family, the engine label is the reliable way to confirm which one you have.

The tractor model number 917288700 identifies the mower platform (deck, transmission, steering), but the engine manufacturer label determines the correct maintenance parts and service specs. Mixing these up is a common cause of wrong-part orders.

Last updated: January 2026

On the Craftsman front-engine lawn tractor model 917288700, the model number is typically found on the tractor frame under the seat area (often on the frame rail) or on the underside of the seat itself. Confirm the full model number before ordering parts. See the 917288700 owner's manual for label locations and identification tips.

Check these common spots first:

• Under the seat on the tractor frame (near the seat mounting area)
• On the underside of the seat pan
• Near the rear drawbar area (rear frame section)
• Around the engine compartment frame rails
• On a decal or metal tag that also lists a serial number

For the best match when selecting belts, blades, or switches, record:

• Model number (example: 917288700)
• Serial number (varies by unit)
• Product name/type (front-engine lawn tractor)
• Any deck size or engine HP listed on the same label

Craftsman model numbers can look very similar, and even small differences can change which mower deck belt, blade, or safety switch fits. Using the exact model number helps us match you to the correct diagrams and compatible replacement parts.

Last updated: January 2026