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Craftsman 53696331 36" riding rotary mower with recoil start Parts

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Craftsman 53696331 36" riding rotary mower with recoil start, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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  • Plate for Craftsman 53696331 - Part 42821

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    Plate

    Part #42821

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

  • Upstop Bracket for Craftsman 53696331 - Part 43839

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    Upstop Bracket

    Part #43839

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

  • Clip for Craftsman 53696331 - Part 42866

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    Clip

    Part #42866

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  • Guide Support for Craftsman 53696331 - Part 39426

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    Guide Support

    Part #39426

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  • Pinion for Craftsman 53696331 - Part 41089

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    Pinion

    Part #41089

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

  • Fendr Asm L for Craftsman 53696331 - Part 40425

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    Fendr Asm L

    Part #40425

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  • Oil Seal for Craftsman 53696331 - Part 788042

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    Oil Seal

    Part #788042

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

  • Shifter Stop for Craftsman 53696331 - Part 784087

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    Shifter Stop

    Part #784087

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

  • Ignition Switch for Craftsman 53696331 - Part 41172

    Ignition Switch

    Part #41172

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

  • Riding Lawn Mower Deck for Craftsman 53696331 - Part 42738

    Mower deck diagram

    Riding Lawn Mower Deck

    Part #42738

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Most common symptoms to help you fix your riding mowers & tractors

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Main causes: damaged tie rods, bent or worn wheel spindle, worn front axle, damaged sector gear assembly…

Main causes: dead battery, stale fuel, bad starter solenoid, ignition system problem, bad ignition interlock switch, clo…

Main causes: worn or broken blade belt, broken belt idler pulley, blade clutch cable failure, bad PTO switch, damaged ma…

Main causes: engine overfilled with oil, leaky head gasket or sump gasket, damaged carburetor seals, cracked fuel pump, …

Main causes: punctured tire or inner tube, leaky valve stem, damaged wheel rim…

Main causes: unlevel mower deck, dull or damaged cutting blades, worn mandrel pulleys, bent mower deck, engine needs tun…

Main causes: worn or broken ground drive belt, bad seat switch, transaxle freewheel control engaged, transaxle failure, …

Main causes: faulty battery, bad alternator…

Main causes: shift lever needs adjustment, neutral control needs adjustment…

Most common repair guides to help fix your riding mowers & tractors

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your riding mower or lawn tractor.

How to replace the starter solenoid on a riding lawn mower

How to replace the starter solenoid on a riding lawn mower

Replace the starter solenoid if it doesn't click when you turn the ignition key.…

Repair time and Difficulty

 30 minutes or less
How to replace a riding lawn mower ignition coil

How to replace a riding lawn mower ignition coil

If you're not getting spark from a good spark plug, the problem could be the ignition coil. Follow these step-by-step in…

Repair time and Difficulty

 30 minutes or less
How to replace a riding lawn mower fuel filter

How to replace a riding lawn mower fuel filter

Help your mower run better by replacing the fuel filter during your riding mower's annual tune-up.…

Repair time and Difficulty

 15 minutes or less

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Wiring schematic symbols explained video

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Jump-starting a riding lawn mower battery video

Jump-starting a riding lawn mower battery video

Learn how to connect cables safely to jump-start your mower’s battery.…

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