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Craftsman 502256042 25" 8-hp riding lawn mower with recoil start

Craftsman 502256042 25" 8-hp riding lawn mower with recoil start Parts

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Craftsman 502256042 25" 8-hp riding lawn mower with recoil start, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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  • Wheel for Craftsman 502256042 - Part 135X3

    Lower half diagram

    Wheel

    Part #135X3

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

  • Woodruff Key, #6, 2-pack for Craftsman 502256042 - Part STD580019

    Woodruff Key, #6, 2-pack

    Part #STD580019

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

  • Housing for Craftsman 502256042 - Part 21872

    Blade housing diagram

    Housing

    Part #21872

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

  • Bracket for Craftsman 502256042 - Part 20636

    Blade housing diagram

    Bracket

    Part #20636

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

  • Belt for Craftsman 502256042 - Part 20717

    Blade housing diagram

    Belt

    Part #20717

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

  • Bracket for Craftsman 502256042 - Part 21885

    Blade housing diagram

    Bracket

    Part #21885

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

  • Arm for Craftsman 502256042 - Part 23527

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    Arm

    Part #23527

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

  • Cotter Pin for Craftsman 502256042 - Part STD560907

    Blade housing diagram

    Cotter Pin

    Part #STD560907

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

  • Flat Washer, 1/2-in, 8-pack for Craftsman 502256042 - Part STD551050

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    Flat Washer, 1/2-in, 8-pack

    Part #STD551050

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

  • Bolt for Craftsman 502256042 - Part STD523117

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    Bolt

    Part #STD523117

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

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

Choose a symptom to see related riding mower and lawn tractor repairs.

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

Effective articles & videos to help repair your riding mowers & tractors

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Wiring schematic symbols explained video

Wiring schematic symbols explained video

Learn some of the most common symbols found in a wiring diagram and what they mean.…

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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