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Craftsman 502257042 garden tractor Parts

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Craftsman 502257042 garden tractor, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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  • Wire for Craftsman 502257042 - Part 23834

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    Wire

    Part #23834

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

  • Washer for Craftsman 502257042 - Part 23039

    Steering assembly diagram

    Washer

    Part #23039

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

  • Insert for Craftsman 502257042 - Part 23060C

    Body parts assembly diagram

    Insert

    Part #23060C

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

  • Cap for Craftsman 502257042 - Part 23787

    Drive assembly diagram

    Cap

    Part #23787

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

  • Battery for Craftsman 502257042 - Part 23810

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    Battery

    Part #23810

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

  • Mat for Craftsman 502257042 - Part 21710

    Body parts assembly diagram

    Mat

    Part #21710

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

  • Wheel Cap for Craftsman 502257042 - Part 21303

    Steering assembly diagram

    Wheel Cap

    Part #21303

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

  • Handle for Craftsman 502257042 - Part 23732

    Drive assembly diagram

    Handle

    Part #23732

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

  • Hex Nut, 3/8-16, 8-pack for Craftsman 502257042 - Part STD541237

    Steering assembly diagram

    Hex Nut, 3/8-16, 8-pack

    Part #STD541237

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

  • Clamp for Craftsman 502257042 - Part 21980

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    Clamp

    Part #21980

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

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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…

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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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