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Craftsman 917986961 rear-tine tiller Parts

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Craftsman 917986961 rear-tine tiller, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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  • Hub.asm.lh.1 for Craftsman 917986961 - Part 132721X479

    Tine diagram

    Hub.asm.lh.1

    Part #132721X479

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

  • Tiller Tine Shaft Bearing Kit for Craftsman 917986961 - Part 165140

    Transmission diagram

    Tiller Tine Shaft Bearing Kit

    Part #165140

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

  • Nut for Craftsman 917986961 - Part 73510400

    Mainframe, left side diagram

    Nut

    Part #73510400

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

  • Gear Case Assembly for Craftsman 917986961 - Part 188482

    Transmission diagram

    Gear Case Assembly

    Part #188482

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

  • Shaft.asm.ti for Craftsman 917986961 - Part 431485

    Transmission diagram

    Shaft.asm.ti

    Part #431485

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

  • Tiller Shift Indicator Decal for Craftsman 917986961 - Part 102180X

    Decals diagram

    Tiller Shift Indicator Decal

    Part #102180X

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

  • Gear And Sprocket Assembly for Craftsman 917986961 - Part 102121X

    Transmission diagram

    Gear And Sprocket Assembly

    Part #102121X

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

  • Gear Case Assembly for Craftsman 917986961 - Part 188485

    Transmission diagram

    Gear Case Assembly

    Part #188485

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

  • Screw Spc for Craftsman 917986961 - Part 102101X

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    Screw Spc

    Part #102101X

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

  • Bearing for Craftsman 917986961 - Part 143008

    Transmission diagram

    Bearing

    Part #143008

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

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Main causes: damaged tines, broken clevis pins, worn drive belt, faulty transmission, clutch cable problems, improper de…

Main causes: clutch cable problems, faulty transmission…

Main causes: worn or broken drive belts, bad transmission, clutch cable problems…

Most common repair guides to help fix your tillers

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your tiller.

How to replace a tiller recoil starter

How to replace a tiller recoil starter

The recoil starter spins the engine when you pull the starter rope, and the rope retracts when released. If the recoil s…

Repair time and Difficulty

 15 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your tillers

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your tiller.

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Fall garden care: to till or not to till? Here’s how to decide

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