Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 917279950 Official Craftsman lawn tractor

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Lawn Tractor V-belt 144959
#68

Mower deck diagram

Lawn tractor v-belt

Part #144959

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Blade 42" 138498
#11A

Mower deck diagram

Blade 42"

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Washer Head Thread Rolling Screw 157722
#30

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Washer head thread rolling screw

Part #157722

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V-belt 130801
#57

Drive diagram

V-belt

Part #130801

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Lawn Tractor Blade Engagement Cable 169676
#152

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Lawn tractor blade engagement cable

Part #169676

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Lawn Tractor Deflector Shield 130968X428
#27

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Lawn tractor deflector shield

Part #130968X428

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Lawn Tractor Bagger Attachment Chute Strap 160793
#105

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Lawn tractor bagger attachment chute strap

Part #160793

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Hex Flange Lock Nut 145212
Hex flange lock nut

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Lawn Tractor Mandrel Pulley (replaces 153535, 153535ms, 153535wa, 153535x431, 177865, 532173436, 5321734-36, 539112171, 577203105) 173436
#32

Mower deck diagram

Lawn tractor mandrel pulley (replaces 153535, 153535ms, 153535wa, 153535x431, 177865, 532173436, 5321734-36, 539112171, 577203105)

Part #173436

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Lawn Tractor Idler Pulley 173438
#36

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Lawn tractor idler pulley

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