Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 502256117 Official Craftsman riding lawn mower

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Idler Pulley 20613
Idler pulley

Part #20613

Replaced by #420613MA

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Push-on-cap 28X23
#61

Mower deck diagram

Push-on-cap

Part #28X23

Replaced by #703948

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Blade 24524
#54

Mower deck diagram

Blade

Part #24524

Replaced by #24524E701MA

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Spring 166X4
#62

Mower deck diagram

Spring

Part #166X4

Replaced by #166X4MA

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Washer STD551025
#65

Chassis and enclosures diagram

Washer

Part #STD551025

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Differential Axle 55000
#69

Drive assembly diagram

Differential axle

Part #55000

Replaced by #794299

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Tire 24396
#63

Drive assembly diagram

Tire

Part #24396

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Bushing 780124
#13A

Differential diagram

Bushing

Part #780124

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Belt 37X12
#29

Mower deck diagram

Belt

Part #37X12

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Bevel Gear 778067
#4

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Bevel gear

Part #778067

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Most common repair guides to help fix your riding mowers & tractors

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How to replace a riding lawn mower rear tire

How to replace a riding lawn mower rear tire

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