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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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  • Washer for Craftsman 502256042 - Part 10851ZMA

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    Washer

    Part #10851Z

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  • Tie  (ards) for Craftsman 502256042 - Part 32618MA

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    Part #32618

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  • Nut for Craftsman 502256042 - Part 703333

    Lock Nut

    Part #15X85

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  • Guide Screw for Craftsman 502256042 - Part 20619MA

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    Bolt

    Part #20619Z

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  • Spring-torsi for Craftsman 502256042 - Part 166X4MA

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    Torsion Spring

    Part #21189

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  • Brake Lever for Craftsman 502256042 - Part 20645

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    Brake Lever

    Part #20645

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  • Bolt for Craftsman 502256042 - Part STD522515

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    Bolt

    Part #STD522515

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

    Woodruff Key, #6, 2-pack

    Part #STD580019

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  • Tag for Craftsman 502256042 - Part F-9220

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    Tag

    Part #F-9220

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  • Spring for Craftsman 502256042 - Part 23119

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    Spring

    Part #23119

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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

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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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