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Craftsman
Tiller

Model # 74778553 Official Craftsman rotary chopper

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Craftsman 74778553 rotary chopper, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Outer P.t.o. Shield 311381
#7

Pull type: universal assembly diagram

Outer p.t.o. shield

Part #311381

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

Timken Cup 31123
#21

Lift & pull type: gear box and rotor diagram

Timken cup

Part #31123

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

7/16" Shear Bolt W/nut N/P
7/16" shear bolt w/nut

Part #N/P

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

Spindle Nut 31227
#26

Pull type shroud, axle & drawbar diagram

Spindle nut

Part #31227

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

Bolt 31042
#33

Lift & pull type: gear box and rotor diagram

Bolt

Part #31042

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

Gear Box 12524
#37

Lift & pull type: gear box and rotor diagram

Gear box

Part #12524

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

Wheel Spacer 12466
#14

Lift type: shroud, lift, & pivot wheel diagram

Wheel spacer

Part #12466

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

Slip Universal 31140
#16

Pull type: universal assembly diagram

Slip universal

Part #31140

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

Outer Bearing Cone 31225
#24

Pull type shroud, axle & drawbar diagram

Outer bearing cone

Part #31225

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

Spindle Washer 31236
#25

Pull type shroud, axle & drawbar diagram

Spindle washer

Part #31236

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

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