Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model #917272081 Official Craftsman lawn tractor

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Lawn Tractor Blade Engagement Cable Kit (replaces 175067, 5321750-67)#152

Mower deck Diagram

Lawn tractor blade engagement cable

Part #169676
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Lawn Tractor Axle Flange Bearing (replaces 532009040, 5320090-40, 532124959, 577203109, 5920H, 5920H1, P-1246, P-1622)#7

Wheels and tires Diagram

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Lawn Tractor Self-Tapping Bolt (replaces 173984)#30

Mower deck Diagram

Washer head thread rolling screw

Part #157722
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Lawn Mower Lock Nut, 3/8-in (replaces 409149, 532409148)#120

Ground drive Diagram

Lock nut

Part #73900600
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Lawn Mower Lock Nut, 3/8-in (replaces 409149, 532409148)#212

Ground drive Diagram

Hex flange lock nut

Part #145212
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Lawn Tractor Mandrel Pulley (replaces 153535, 153535MS, 153535WA, 153535X431, 177865, 532173436, 5321734-36, 539112171, 577203105)#32

Mower deck Diagram

Lawn tractor mandrel pulley

Part #153535
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Lawn Tractor Mandrel Assembly (replaces 130794CS, 130794MS, 130794WA, 130797, 180074, 532130794, 5321307-94, 532183170, 539110158, 577203113)

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All parts Diagram

Lawn Tractor Deflector Shield (replaces 130968, 532171859)#27

Mower deck Diagram

Lawn tractor deflector shield

Part #130968X428
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Lawn Tractor Mandrel Shaft Assembly (replaces 137646, 5321376-46)#13

Mower deck Diagram

Vented mandrel shaft assembly

Part #137645
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Lawn Tractor Ignition Key (replaces 140403, 5321404-03)#33

Electrical Diagram

Molded ignition key

Part #140403
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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: punctured tire or inner tube, leaky valve stem, damaged wheel rim
Main causes: worn or broken ground drive belt, bad seat switch, transaxle freewheel control engaged, transaxle failure, dirty carburetor
Main causes: shift lever needs adjustment, neutral control needs adjustment
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: engine overfilled with oil, leaky head gasket or sump gasket, damaged carburetor seals, cracked fuel pump, broken fuel line
Main causes: clogged carburetor, damaged flywheel key, dirty spark plug, stale fuel, improper valve lash, engine needs a tune up
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

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.

January 1, 2015
Lyle Weischwill
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
January 1, 2015
Lyle Weischwill
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.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace a riding lawn mower fuel filter

Help your mower run better by replacing the fuel filter during your riding mower's annual tune-up.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

Articles and videos common to all riding mowers & tractors

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your riding mower or lawn tractor.

August 6, 2020

How to remove a lawn mower blade using a removal tool

Lyle Weischwill

Learn how a blade removal tool makes replacing the blade easier and safer

April 9, 2019

Riding mower parts and supplies to stock up on video

Kim Hillegass

Keep these 6 things on hand to keep the mower season running smoothly.

March 1, 2016

Charging a battery in a riding lawn mower video

Lyle Weischwill

Learn how to use a battery charger if your mower battery is dead.