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Craftsman 917279961 lawn tractor Parts

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Craftsman 917279961 lawn tractor, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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  • Lawn Mower Spacer for Craftsman 917279961 - Part 142980

    Hydro gear transaxle diagram

    Lawn Mower Spacer

    Part #142980

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

  • Deck, 42-in for Craftsman 917279961 - Part 172559

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    Deck, 42-in

    Part #172559

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

  • Lawn Tractor Owner's Manual for Craftsman 917279961 - Part 178227

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    Lawn Tractor Owner's Manual

    Part #178227

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

  • Decal for Craftsman 917279961 - Part 176304

    Decals diagram

    Decal

    Part #176304

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

  • Washer for Craftsman 917279961 - Part 19101216

    Engine diagram

    Washer

    Part #19101216

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

  • Input Shaft for Craftsman 917279961 - Part 170358

    Hydro gear transaxle diagram

    Input Shaft

    Part #170358

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

  • Hood Decal for Craftsman 917279961 - Part 176308

    Decals diagram

    Hood Decal

    Part #176308

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

  • Spiral Ring for Craftsman 917279961 - Part 170393

    Hydro gear transaxle diagram

    Spiral Ring

    Part #170393

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

  • Lawn Tractor Transaxle Detent Spring for Craftsman 917279961 - Part 142969

    Hydro gear transaxle diagram

    Lawn Tractor Transaxle Detent Spring

    Part #142969

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

  • Battery for Craftsman 917279961 - Part 144925

    Electrical diagram

    Battery

    Part #144925

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

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

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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

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Jump-starting a riding lawn mower battery video

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