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Where is the tag located to tell what the modle is of a Craftsman lawn tractor?

I have one that is gray, 16 hp.

Can you post a pic?

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jekjr said:

Where is the tag located to tell what the modle is of a Craftsman lawn tractor?

I have one that is gray, 16 hp.

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Yes, a picture would be very helpful, but I might know the answer without one. On WikiAnswers I found this:

Question:

Where is model number on craftsman lawn tractor?

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Answer:

Most Craftsmans made since the early 1990's have a sticker on the top of the mower under the seat.

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(Where is model number on craftsman lawn tractor)

***I would check there first, and if it is not there then I would post a picture for us. :smile:

lawn mower fanatic said:

Yes, a picture would be very helpful, but I might know the answer without one. On WikiAnswers I found this:

Question:
Answer:

(Where is model number on craftsman lawn tractor)

***I would check there first, and if it is not there then I would post a picture for us. :smile:

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and if its not there then there is a sticker with parts on the engine cover. mine has the model numbers

metz12 said:

and if its not there then there is a sticker with parts on the engine cover. mine has the model numbers

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It has 5 speed 44" 16 hp and a II is on the hood.......

It is the kind with the square looking hood verses the newer aerodynamic looking one. I did not get a pic today and I did look under the seat earlier and did not see anything.

jekjr said:

It has 5 speed 44" 16 hp and a II is on the hood.......

It is the kind with the square looking hood verses the newer aerodynamic looking one. I did not get a pic today and I did look under the seat earlier and did not see anything.

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on the inside of the hood. should have part model numbers and the model number of your tractor.

try to use Manual :smile:

lawnmowerleader said:

try to use Manual :smile:

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I just bought it recently used and there is no manual. If I knew what the modle was I might could fine one on the net to download.

Hi

On a craftsman mower the model number is under the seat and to fine a mananul for your model try going to www. managemylife.com and you should find your model for a book:licking::licking:

jekjr said:

I just bought it recently used and there is no manual. If I knew what the modle was I might could fine one on the net to download.

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try to search here Free Craftsman Lawn Mower User Manuals | ManualsOnline.com

noma said:

Hi

On a craftsman mower the model number is under the seat and to fine a mananul for your model try going to www. managemylife.com and you should find your model for a book:licking::licking:

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lawnmowerleader said:

try to search here Free Craftsman Lawn Mower User Manuals | ManualsOnline.com

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Well that is the thing....he is looking for the model number, and you can't find a manual without knowing the model number. So it's like a lose-lose situation. You need the model number to find a manual, but he can't find it. Thus he can't get a manual, so he can't find out where the model number would be by looking in the manual! :confused2::confused2: Confused yet? :laughing:

I found it under a layer of dirt under the seat at the back not the side where I thought it should be.. daaahhhh!!! if it had been a snake I would be dead. probably had my hand over the tag looking for the tag. It is a 917254323 14 hp 44" 5 spd.

jekjr said:

I found it under a layer of dirt under the seat at the back not the side where I thought it should be.. daaahhhh!!! if it had been a snake I would be dead. probably had my hand over the tag looking for the tag. It is a 917254323 14 hp 44" 5 spd.

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is it a briggs engine?

metz12 said:

is it a briggs engine?

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Yes 16hp 2 cyl.

According to everything I read the first 6 digits in the ser # are supposed to designate the manufacture date. Howerver the 5th digit appears to be an S.

jekjr said:

I found it under a layer of dirt under the seat at the back not the side where I thought it should be.. daaahhhh!!! if it had been a snake I would be dead. probably had my hand over the tag looking for the tag. It is a 917254323 14 hp 44" 5 spd.

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I made a typo here it is a 16 hp not a 14 hp.

May look similar to this one.

midnite rider said:

May look similar to this one.

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Yep it looks like that one.

Re: Identify model of Craftsman Tractor mower

metz12: Hope you (or someone else out there) can help me. I have been looking for a good used riding mower. I saw one on Craigslist today that is in my price range. It's about 75 miles away, so I'm trying to find out as much as I can about it. It is a Craftsman LT1000 with a 20hp B&S twin cyl engine. It is a 38" cut. The 38" cut seems unusual for it to have the 20hp engine. The model # and year are unknown at this time, but is the same dark green as the one shown with your profile. Can you tell me about what year it would be? Also any other info you could give me would be appreciated.
Thanks,
tiredoldman

OK, I found out the model # is 917.272911. I do not yet have a serial #. My best info is that the mower is from 98 or 99. Can someone help?

tiredoldman

tiredoldman said:

.....Can someone help?

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Metz12 should know the answer, but he hasn't logged on since you posted it to respond....so give it some time.
Good luck! :smile:

They can be on the transaxle also.
It is probably a Craftsman II. You can see pictures on youtube.
LB

it does seem weird that the deck is a 38"cut with a 20hp engine. the tractor itself seems like a great buy depending on the price range. i cant find any kind of information on a craftsman that has a 38" cut with a 20hp engine. mine has a 20hp in it also but its a kohler engine. the briggs is definatly better though. and if it cuts it cuts. its probably not a stock deck. if you dont mind how much is it? is he willing to negotiate the price? hydrostatic or manual?