Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 917288517 Official Craftsman tractor

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Lawn Tractor Mandrel Assembly 192870

#NI04

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Lawn tractor mandrel assembly

Part #192870

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Lawn Tractor Mandrel Shaft Assembly 192872
#13

Mower deck diagram

Lawn tractor mandrel shaft assembly

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Lawn Tractor Mandrel Housing 187281
#14

Mower deck diagram

Lawn tractor mandrel housing

Part #187281

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3-in-1 Blade, 42-in 424752
#11

Mower deck diagram

3-in-1 blade, 42-in

Part #424752

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Lawn Tractor Axle Cap 104757X428
#8

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Lawn tractor axle cap

Part #104757X428

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Lawn Tractor Drive Belt 125907X
#56

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Lawn tractor drive belt

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Lock Nut 73900600
Lock nut

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Lawn Mower Pivot Link, Right 436887
#81

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Lawn mower pivot link, right

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Lawn Tractor Bolt 173984
#30

Mower deck diagram

Lawn tractor bolt

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Flat Idler Pulley 197379
#36

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Flat idler pulley

Part #197379

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