SgtBob 27 #1 Posted January 11, 2015 This morning I picked up a new to me 417A. It is not in bad shape but needs some TLC. One of my greatest needs is the brake return spring, but the model no./serial no. tag is beyond readable. I am guessing it is a 1986'ish year and was hoping another member with a 417A could provide a model number so I can look up some parts. Thank you 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,454 #2 Posted January 11, 2015 1985 1986 Corrected Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SgtBob 27 #3 Posted January 11, 2015 Garry, Thank you very much. I love this forum, ask and you shall receive, very quickly at that (12 minutes) !!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kegler 68 #4 Posted January 12, 2015 Thanks for posting the links, but they both seem to go to the same file. I bereave mine is a '86 and would like to know for sure, My tags and even the motor id tag is gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,162 #5 Posted January 12, 2015 If original, the 1985 will have a solid hood top and the 1986 will have a louvered hood top. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 617 #6 Posted January 12, 2015 Mine is a 1986 with the louvered hood. The model number is 31-17KE02, 417-A Garden Tractor, 1986. My engine is: KT 17QS, Spec No. 24363, S/N 1525905486 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,454 #7 Posted January 12, 2015 Thanks for posting the links, but they both seem to go to the same file. I bereave mine is a '86 and would like to know for sure, My tags and even the motor id tag is gone. Sorry about that. I have corrected it. Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SgtBob 27 #8 Posted January 13, 2015 Mine has a solid hood so must be a 1985. Are there any other significant differences ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #9 Posted January 13, 2015 (edited) Congrats on the 417 Bob, they're really nice tractors. Here is a pic of an 86, 31-17KE02. Engine # KT17QS / 1602036916 Edited January 13, 2015 by Geno 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #10 Posted January 14, 2015 the difference on some of the 85s vs 1986 is the engine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #11 Posted January 14, 2015 Louvered hoods may or may not tell the year. I have both 85 and 86 417A's Both have solid hoods and I strongly belive that the 86 is the original hood. It was a early one, but if it has a louverd hood it most likely is a 86. The best deciding factor would be the dash! The 85 has no idiot lights and the 86 will have idiot lights That in my opinion would tell you the year as they were only made for 2 years. Great tractors and by far the best for all around use. Great power with good fuel usage! They will run for ever with good maintenance and do all that you ask of them. I love that KT17 so much that I have one rebuilt waiting on my next project and another that need a rebuild. I also have one for just parts. And Geno I might have to come and visit that sweet looking 86!! Don't worry I will bring a friend along to distract you as I load it up in the truck 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackhammer 550 #12 Posted January 14, 2015 (edited) Geno Geno Geno... very nice .., wanna make mine look 1/2 that good ??? Rick Edited January 14, 2015 by jackhammer 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #13 Posted January 14, 2015 Sure, come on down for a few days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kegler 68 #14 Posted January 14, 2015 Guess that answers my question, mine has idiot lights (although broken) so it is an '86, in very rough condition. Thank you, and nice tractor Geno! WOW 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackhammer 550 #15 Posted January 15, 2015 Hoping to fire mine this afternoon if I can get off the darn forum 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 617 #16 Posted January 16, 2015 Now that is one fine horse stable that Geno has there. That 417A look like it just come out of the shipping crate from Wheel Horse. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites