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Model # 1438883 Official Craftsman ratchet self starter

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Screw 29716
#28

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Screw

Part #29716

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Parts List & Instructions 29806

#NI

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Parts list & instructions

Part #29806

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

Gear 29724
#8

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Gear

Part #29724

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

Gear 29722
#17

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Gear

Part #29722

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

Clutch 29730
#4

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Clutch

Part #29730

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

Handle 29738
#3

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Handle

Part #29738

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

Washer 28780
#10

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Washer

Part #28780

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Washer 29804
#30

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Washer

Part #29804

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Pin 29736
#27

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Pin

Part #29736

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

Knob 29228
#2

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Knob

Part #29228

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