I have a Craftsman tractor model number 917.270781. Would like to know the year of manufacture, also the model number of a complete bagger kit that will fit this unit. Thanking you in advance

Hi,
Revision 1 of the owners manual has the date 08/25/99 on the back. It is at:
Owner's Manual - CRAFTSMAN Lawn, Tractor 917270781 - ManageMyLife.com (http://www.managemylife.com/mmh/owner_manuals/19352/CRAFTSMAN-Lawn-Tractor-L9910398?brand_name_search=917270781)
And use the Click here to download link at upper left.
To find the bagger number, use chat on SearsPartsDirect at:
http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-model/Craftsman-Parts/Riding-mower-tractor-Parts/user-manuals/manual-downloads/Model-917270781/0247/1509200?modelNumber=917270781&diagramPageId=00010&documentId=P9010355
Or call (800)366-7278.
Peace,
Clarke

Thank You very much. Saved me a bunch of time .searching