Sears riding mowers are supplied by MTD, Husqvarna, Murray, Snapper and Simplicity. The manufacturer can be determined by the first three digits of the full model number.
247.xxxxx = MTD
536.xxxxx = Murray
917.xxxxx = Husqvarna (formally American yard products, formally Electrolux)
etc..Though the majority are made by Husqvarna.
The Husqvarna Group is the world's largest producer of outdoor power products including chainsaws, trimmers, lawn mowers and garden tractors. Based in Stockholm, Sweden, the Group is also the European leader in consumer watering products and one of the world leaders in cutting equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries. The company was spun offby Electrolux in 2006.
Brands owned
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I'm not positive, but I think it is Craftsman.
It depends on the model. McGrumpy
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MTD makes yardman riding mowers. Their mission is to passionately create mowers to beautify homes and gardens all over the world.
There are dozens of different models of Craftsman riding mowers, with a different answer for each. You need to get the owner's manual for YOUR mower (you can get it on-line for free) and read the manual.
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John Deere riding mowers are made by Deere & Company themselves...produced for the last number of years in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA.
American Yard Products (AYP)
You will need to find out what make the transaxle is. If it is a hydro-gear (which is very common in Craftsman mowers) it take 20W50.
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It will fit mine. And I need one. I know it also fits these. Craftsman 917.270722=17HP BS 42" Craftsman 917.270840=20.5HP BS Craftsman 917.258671=19HP? 42" Craftsman mowers are made by AYP so it's a good possibility that it also fits some Poulan, Roper, and Husqvarna as well. motodonkey@yahoo.com