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Craftsman 917986960 rear-tine tiller Parts

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Craftsman 917986960 rear-tine tiller, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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  • Decal Tine for Craftsman 917986960 - Part 162215

    Decals diagram

    Decal Tine

    Part #162215

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

  • Bracket.rein for Craftsman 917986960 - Part 102332X479

    Mainframe, rightside diagram

    Bracket.rein

    Part #102332X479

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

  • Tiller Bolt for Craftsman 917986960 - Part 102194X

    Mainframe, left side diagram

    Tiller Bolt

    Part #102194X

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

  • Spacer.1.015 for Craftsman 917986960 - Part 431015

    Transmission diagram

    Spacer.1.015

    Part #431015

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

  • Rear-tine Tiller Auger Tine, Right for Craftsman 917986960 - Part 6555J

    Tine diagram

    Rear-tine Tiller Auger Tine, Right

    Part #6555J

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

  • Counterweight for Craftsman 917986960 - Part 102173X

    Counterweight

    Part #102173X

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

  • Ground Shaft for Craftsman 917986960 - Part 150737

    Transmission diagram

    Ground Shaft

    Part #150737

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

  • Grommet for Craftsman 917986960 - Part 110673X

    Handles diagram

    Grommet

    Part #110673X

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

  • Spring for Craftsman 917986960 - Part 109230X

    Tine shield diagram

    Spring

    Part #109230X

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

  • Lawn & Garden Equipment Screw for Craftsman 917986960 - Part 17720408

    Transmission diagram

    Lawn & Garden Equipment Screw

    Part #17720408

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

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Most common repair guides to help fix your tillers

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your tiller.

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How to replace a tiller recoil starter

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Repair time and Difficulty

 15 minutes or less

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