Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Year of engine, sears gamefisher, engine model

Question
I have a 5hp Sears Gamefisher Model #217-586613, what is the date of this engine? This would be a big help in getting parts especially if a group of year models has interchangeable parts.

Thanks

Answer
Hello Daryl:

>>To View a Breakdown of this Unit Go to this Site Addy, http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/index.action?sid=PSHx20080114x00001 and Enter the Model Numbers and Click Search. From this Page you can View Diagrams and Parts Lists for you Equipment Using the "View Sub Components" Section Near the Bottom Left.
>>Sears Does Not Offer the Engine Model and Serial Numbers in the Breakdown of this Unit.
>>>>Send me the Model and Serial Numbers Off the Engine, Please. With these I can Locate the Proper Manual and Better Assist you. Use the Engine Assy Link from the Sub Components File and you can See where the Model and Serial Numbers are Located on this Engine in the Breakdown.
>>Thanks.

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John

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John