Craftsman
Riding Mowers & Tractors

Model # 53681330 Official Craftsman 36" riding rotary mower with recoil start

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Brake Pad 790006
#79

Transaxle no. 794120 diagram

Brake pad

Part #790006

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Retaining Ring 36625
#31

Drive assembly diagram

Retaining ring

Part #36625

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Plate 790007
#80

Transaxle no. 794120 diagram

Plate

Part #790007

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Ht Adj Lh 780061
#5

Transaxle no. 794120 diagram

Ht adj lh

Part #780061

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Holder 790005
#81

Transaxle no. 794120 diagram

Holder

Part #790005

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Screw 792085
#85A

Transaxle no. 794120 diagram

Screw

Part #792085

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Woodruff Key 431787
#35

Engine diagram

Woodruff key

Part #431787

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Grease Fitng 40493
Grease fitng

Part #40493

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Nut Washer GM-271184
#5B

5606-00 weight box diagram

Nut washer

Part #GM-271184

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Flat Washer 40479
#14

Auger housing assembly diagram

Flat washer

Part #40479

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