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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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  • Rod Belt Guide for Craftsman 53696331 - Part 40977

    Engine diagram

    Rod Belt Guide

    Part #40977

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

  • Skid Bar for Craftsman 53696331 - Part 39397

    Mower deck diagram

    Skid Bar

    Part #39397

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

  • Pull Pin for Craftsman 53696331 - Part 39417

    Mower deck diagram

    Pull Pin

    Part #39417

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  • V-belt for Craftsman 53696331 - Part 39454

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    V-belt

    Part #39454

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

  • Guide Support for Craftsman 53696331 - Part 39426

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    Guide Support

    Part #39426

    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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  • Roll Pin for Craftsman 53696331 - Part 456378

    Mower deck diagram

    Roll Pin

    Part #456378

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

  • Seat for Craftsman 53696331 - Part 43930

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    Seat

    Part #43930

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  • Cotter Pin for Craftsman 53696331 - Part 121224

    Cotter Pin

    Part #121224

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  • Release Rod for Craftsman 53696331 - Part 39409

    Mower deck diagram

    Release Rod

    Part #39409

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

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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

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

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