Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 917259250 Official Craftsman 26" rear-engine riding lawn mower with recoil start

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Pad 790006
#24

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Pad

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Plate 790007
#25

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Plate

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Holder 790005
#21

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Holder

Part #790005

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Screw 792078
#41

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Screw

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Shaft 776161
#3

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Shaft

Part #776161

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Chain 786062
#28

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Chain

Part #786062

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Lawn Tractor Tire Valve Stem Cap (replaces 21303, 24350, 532059192, 9427576) 59192
#5

Wheel assembly diagram

Lawn tractor tire valve stem cap (replaces 21303, 24350, 532059192, 9427576)

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Gear 778126
#14

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Gear

Part #778126

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Rod Assembly 784267
#35

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Rod assembly

Part #784267

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Sprocket 786061
#11

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Sprocket

Part #786061

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