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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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  • Screw for Craftsman 917986961 - Part 86777

    Screw

    Part #86777

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

  • Decal Tine for Craftsman 917986961 - Part 162215

    Decals diagram

    Decal Tine

    Part #162215

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

  • Tiller Shift Arm for Craftsman 917986961 - Part 142145

    Transmission diagram

    Tiller Shift Arm

    Part #142145

    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 73510500

    Tine shield diagram

    Nut

    Part #73510500

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

  • Bolt for Craftsman 917986961 - Part 72040410

    Tine shield diagram

    Bolt

    Part #72040410

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

  • Hinge for Craftsman 917986961 - Part 4440J

    Tine shield diagram

    Hinge

    Part #4440J

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

  • Tine for Craftsman 917986961 - Part 4460J

    Tine diagram

    Tine

    Part #4460J

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

  • Control Panel for Craftsman 917986961 - Part 189347X428

    Handles diagram

    Control Panel

    Part #189347X428

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

  • Shield.pnt.t for Craftsman 917986961 - Part 102152X615

    Tine shield diagram

    Shield.pnt.t

    Part #102152X615

    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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Find the right carburetor assembly for a Craftsman snowblower, tiller or log splitter

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Tiller common questions

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