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Bolens 5017H Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Parts List

If you are wrenching on a Bolens 5017H, you need the actual factory parts breakdown – not some generic diagram from a third-party site. I have seen too many guys order the wrong seal or bracket because they trusted a copied drawing. This is the real deal: an original Parts Catalog from Bolens, covering the 17 HP tractor across three serial number ranges. Twenty pages of exploded views, reference numbers, and part numbers – including common hardware callouts you can buy locally. No guesswork. No shortcuts.

What Does This Parts Catalog Cover?

The document opens with a B-7 header and immediately drops you into the parts list. Page 2 of the PDF (this catalog is only 20 pages total) shows the fender, hood, grille, and all the decals. For example, Ref. No. 23: Hood & Grille assembly – part number 1746203 for serials 0100101-0199999 and 0200101-0299999, and 1749566 for serials 0300101-0399999. Bolens accounted for production changes. That kind of detail keeps you from buying the wrong hood because you guessed based on a generic picture. You also get the correct flat washers, locknuts, carriage bolts – all with thread sizes and lengths. Page 2 lists Ref. No. 3: Flat Washer, 3/8 – part number 1100256, qty 4. Local hardware-store grade 5 works, but only if you check the spec first.

Part Numbers and Hardware – No Guessing

Every fastener in this catalog is listed with a description and quantity. Look at Ref. No. 18: Carriage Bolt 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 – part number 1186130. That is the exact bolt for the seat support or mount. You can walk into any fastener supply with that number and walk out with the right part. The manual also marks common hardware with an asterisk and tells you to purchase locally (Grade 5 where applicable). That is a huge time saver on a Saturday afternoon when your local dealership is closed. The Bolens 5017H Parts Catalog makes it possible to source parts without waiting a week for a shipment.

Is This for You? (DIY vs. Pro)

Whether you are a homeowner keeping a 17 HP tractor running or a shop that services vintage Bolens equipment, this catalog is the reference you keep on the bench. I have used these factory parts lists to rebuild deck spindles, replace control linkages, and sort out fender assemblies on older tractors. The exploded-view layout (like the seat support on page 2) shows how the parts nest together – actuator bracket, swivel block, pivot rod. If you are trying to fix a sloppy foot pedal or a broken hood latch, seeing the parts in order saves you from taking things apart twice. There is no substitute for the factory arrangement.

Source Authenticity – Why OEM Matters

I have seen aftermarket “parts guides” that re-label a carburetor gasket as a transmission seal. This Bolens 5017H Parts Catalog is a factory-issued document – not a scan of a scan, not a cobbled-together PDF from someone’s garage. The pages are clean, the reference numbers match Bolens’ original system, and the part numbers are printed exactly as they were when the tractor was built. If you are ordering parts online, you can hand the dealer the exact number from this catalog and know it is correct. That is why I trust factory documents over any third-party app.

3 Serial Number Ranges – Get the Right Revision

Bolens split this tractor into three production batches. The catalog marks each part with (1), (2), or (3) corresponding to serial number ranges: 0100101-0199999, 0200101-0299999, and 0300101-0399999. For example, the Fender Assembly Ref. No. 19 has two numbers: 1742608 for ranges 1–2, and 1748574 for range 3. If you skip checking the serial number, you might order a fender that does not fit the later model. That is a $100 mistake. The catalog gives you the cross-reference. Write down your tractor’s serial number before you open the manual.

FAQ

Does this catalog include the engine or transmission breakdown?

This 20-page Parts Catalog covers only the tractor chassis, body, decals, and hardware shown on the B-7 and B-8 pages. The engine and drivetrain parts are not included in this document. You would need the Bolens service manual or a specific engine service guide for those assemblies.

What is on page 2 that I need to know?

Page 2 lists the fender, hood, grille, decals, footrests, and all the fasteners for those assemblies. It is the most referenced page when replacing sheet metal or cosmetics.

Stop chasing bad part numbers from forum posts. Access the Factory Manual – the original Bolens 5017H Parts Catalog – and keep it on your workbench. It has the numbers you need to get the job done.

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