Craftsman
Riding Mowers & Tractors

Model #917253840 Official Craftsman 38" mower replacement kit

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Lawn Tractor Push Nut (replaces 532110452, 5321104-52, 532-110452, 532110552, 539107626, 5846R)#8

38" mower Diagram

Nut

Part #5846R
Replaced by #110452X
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Lawn Tractor Attachment Hitch Pin (replaces STD624008)#77

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Spring retainer

Part #3146R
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Lawn Tractor Sleeve Cap (replaces 532105304, 5321053-04)#13

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Lawn tractor sleeve cap (replaces 532105304, 5321053-04)

Part #105304X
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Lawn & Garden Equipment Washer (replaces 19121414, 539990692, 819121414)

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Washer, 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12

Part #19132012
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Lawn Tractor Screw (replaces 17060612, 17490612, 8170006-12)#37

38" mower Diagram

Screw

Part #17490612
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Lawn Tractor Screw (replaces 17060620X008, 17060620X052, 17060620X053, 17490620, 8170606-20)#38

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Screw

Part #17490620
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Lawn Tractor Blade Idler Pulley#32

38" mower Diagram

Idler

Part #102403X
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Lawn & Garden Equipment Washer#5

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Lawn & garden equipment washer

Part #19111216
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Lawn Tractor 38-in Deck Mulching Blade (replaces 25036)#39

38" mower Diagram

Blade

Part #106634X
Replaced by #532025036
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Lawn & Garden Equipment Washer#66

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Washer

Part #19131614
Replaced by #596140201
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Symptoms common to all riding mowers & tractors

Choose a symptom to see related riding mower and lawn tractor repairs.

Main causes: worn or broken blade belt, broken belt idler pulley, blade clutch cable failure, bad PTO switch, damaged mandrel pulleys
Main causes: damaged cutting blade, worn deck pulley, damaged mandrel pulley, loose fasteners on mower deck components
Main causes: faulty battery, bad alternator
Main causes: unlevel mower deck, dull or damaged cutting blades, worn mandrel pulleys, bent mower deck, engine needs tune up
Main causes: worn or broken ground drive belt, bad seat switch, transaxle freewheel control engaged, transaxle failure, dirty carburetor
Main causes: engine overfilled with oil, leaky head gasket or sump gasket, damaged carburetor seals, cracked fuel pump, broken fuel line
Main causes: shift lever needs adjustment, neutral control needs adjustment
Main causes: damaged tie rods, bent or worn wheel spindle, worn front axle, damaged sector gear assembly
Main causes: punctured tire or inner tube, leaky valve stem, damaged wheel rim

Repair guides common to all riding mowers & tractors

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your riding mower or lawn tractor.

How to replace a riding lawn mower rear tire

Your mower can’t run on a damaged rear tire. Here’s how to install a new one.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 60 minutes or less
How to replace a riding lawn mower blade

If a blade on your mower is dull or bent, replace it following the steps in this repair guide.

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