Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 917255121 Official Craftsman lt8 front-engine lawn tractor

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Hood Latch 8889R
#7

36 lawn tractor/fender, hood and grill diagram

Hood latch

Part #8889R

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Pad 790006
#24

Transmission diagram

Pad

Part #790006

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E-ring 5000P
#5

36 lawn tractor/steering & front axle diagram

E-ring

Part #5000P

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Nut 5394H
Nut

Part #5394H

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Plate 790007
#25

Transmission diagram

Plate

Part #790007

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Starter Switch 4406R
#24

36 lawn tractor/electrical diagram

Starter switch

Part #4406R

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Lawn Tractor Tire Valve Stem (replaces 20267, 24167, 24297, 24373, 3930j, 400162, 407229, 493215, 532065139, 5320651-39, 532124718, 55-21v, 56-21v, 65333, 74289, 76-21v, 77-21v, 78-21v, 795r) 65139
Lawn tractor tire valve stem (replaces 20267, 24167, 24297, 24373, 3930j, 400162, 407229, 493215, 532065139, 5320651-39, 532124718, 55-21v, 56-21v, 65333, 74289, 76-21v, 77-21v, 78-21v, 795r)

Part #65139

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Nut 545P
Nut

Part #545P

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Pedal 55867
#10

36 lawn tractor/clutch brake and drive diagram

Pedal

Part #55867

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Holder 790005
#23

Transmission diagram

Holder

Part #790005

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