Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 502256170 Official Craftsman 30" riding lawn mower

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Idler Pulley 20613
Idler pulley

Part #20613

Replaced by #420613MA

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Push-on-cap 28X23
#60

Mower housing diagram

Push-on-cap

Part #28X23

Replaced by #703948

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Blade 24524
#75

Mower housing diagram

Blade

Part #24524

Replaced by #24524E701MA

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Spring 166X4
#64

Mower housing diagram

Spring

Part #166X4

Replaced by #166X4MA

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Washer STD551025
Washer

Part #STD551025

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Differential Axle 55000
#69

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Differential axle

Part #55000

Replaced by #794299

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Wheel 24994E
#63B

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Wheel

Part #24994E

Replaced by #407928MA

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Belt 37X12
#28

Mower housing diagram

Belt

Part #37X12

Replaced by #37X12MA

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Housing 24384
#69

Mower housing diagram

Housing

Part #24384

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Hex Head Bolt, 5/16-18 X 3/4-in, 5-pack STD523107
#40

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Hex head bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4-in, 5-pack

Part #STD523107

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

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

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

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Main causes: faulty battery, bad alternator…

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.

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How to replace a riding lawn mower rear tire

How to replace a riding lawn mower rear tire

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How to remove a lawn mower blade using a removal tool

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Charging a battery in a riding lawn mower video

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Riding mower and tractor common questions

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