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
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/part...entId=P9010355
Or call (800)366-7278.
Peace,
Clarke

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