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Craftsman 502256171 30" riding lawn mower

Craftsman 502256171 30" riding lawn mower Parts

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Craftsman 502256171 30" riding lawn mower, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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  • Jackshaft for Craftsman 502256171 - Part 20616

    Mower housing diagram

    Jackshaft

    Part #20616

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

  • Run Board for Craftsman 502256171 - Part 20540

    Loer half diagram

    Run Board

    Part #20540

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

  • Pin for Craftsman 502256171 - Part 21890Z

    Mower housing diagram

    Pin

    Part #21890Z

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

  • Battery Stop for Craftsman 502256171 - Part 54142

    Loer half diagram

    Battery Stop

    Part #54142

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

  • Strut Frame for Craftsman 502256171 - Part 21240

    Loer half diagram

    Strut Frame

    Part #21240

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

  • Woodruff Key, #6, 2-pack for Craftsman 502256171 - Part STD580019

    Woodruff Key, #6, 2-pack

    Part #STD580019

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

  • Trhttle for Craftsman 502256171 - Part 54136

    Top half diagram

    Trhttle

    Part #54136

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

  • Skid for Craftsman 502256171 - Part 90352

    Mower housing diagram

    Skid

    Part #90352

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

  • Spring for Craftsman 502256171 - Part 165X2

    Loer half diagram

    Spring

    Part #165X2

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

  • Bolt for Craftsman 502256171 - Part STD522506

    Bolt

    Part #STD522506

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

Most common symptoms to help you fix your riding mowers & tractors

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

Main causes: damaged tie rods, bent or worn wheel spindle, worn front axle, damaged sector gear assembly…

Main causes: dead battery, stale fuel, bad starter solenoid, ignition system problem, bad ignition interlock switch, clo…

Main causes: worn or broken blade belt, broken belt idler pulley, blade clutch cable failure, bad PTO switch, damaged ma…

Main causes: engine overfilled with oil, leaky head gasket or sump gasket, damaged carburetor seals, cracked fuel pump, …

Main causes: punctured tire or inner tube, leaky valve stem, damaged wheel rim…

Main causes: unlevel mower deck, dull or damaged cutting blades, worn mandrel pulleys, bent mower deck, engine needs tun…

Main causes: worn or broken ground drive belt, bad seat switch, transaxle freewheel control engaged, transaxle failure, …

Main causes: faulty battery, bad alternator…

Main causes: shift lever needs adjustment, neutral control needs adjustment…

Most common repair guides to help fix your 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 the starter solenoid on a riding lawn mower

How to replace the starter solenoid on a riding lawn mower

Replace the starter solenoid if it doesn't click when you turn the ignition key.…

Repair time and Difficulty

 30 minutes or less
How to replace a riding lawn mower ignition coil

How to replace a riding lawn mower ignition coil

If you're not getting spark from a good spark plug, the problem could be the ignition coil. Follow these step-by-step in…

Repair time and Difficulty

 30 minutes or less
How to replace a riding lawn mower fuel filter

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 time and Difficulty

 15 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your riding mowers & tractors

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Wiring schematic symbols explained video

Wiring schematic symbols explained video

Learn some of the most common symbols found in a wiring diagram and what they mean.…

Jump-starting a riding lawn mower battery video

Jump-starting a riding lawn mower battery video

Learn how to connect cables safely to jump-start your mower’s battery.…

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