The layout drawings for this tractor are available atwww.searspartsdirect.com . Enter your Model number as 917.254320. Go down to Browse Subcomponents and click any of the six categories. When the page comes up (may take awhile), you can save the whole page, parts list and all, or click view full size, then save the drawing as a gif file. You can also print the diagram from this same page. BTW, this mower was built by American Yard Products (AYP) for Sears.
www.searspartsdirect.com
98.5 "
Unfortunately the model number you gave it not listed any where. It looks like a serial number. The Craftsman tractor model numbers are like this example :- "CRCRA17542"
John Deere 38 Snow Thrower snow blower is the model tractor that will fit the craftsman 40 model 842.240510. The model will fit perfectly and will not need any fabrication.
MTD
2006
1997
A person can get an owner's manual for a Craftsman lawn tractor by contacting the Craftsman company. The phone for customer service is 1-888-331-4569.
Try searspartsdirect.com
2004
Gates
The Craftsman tractor model 917.276813 was manufactured in 1998. This model is part of Craftsman's line of lawn and garden equipment, designed for residential use. For more precise information about its features or specifications, referring to the owner's manual or product documentation would be helpful.