Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 917255131 Official Craftsman 36" riding lawn tractor

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Craftsman 917255131 36" riding lawn tractor, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Hood Latch 8889R
#56

Chassis diagram

Hood latch

Part #8889R

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Tire 494J
#49

Steering and wheels diagram

Tire

Part #494J

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E-ring 52913
#17

Steering and wheels diagram

E-ring

Part #52913

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Starter Switch 4406R
#10

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Starter switch

Part #4406R

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Battery 696J
#21

Electric & engine diagram

Battery

Part #696J

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Rim 71652
#28

Steering and wheels diagram

Rim

Part #71652

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Holder 790005
#81

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Holder

Part #790005

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Pin 786026
#67

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Pin

Part #786026

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Spacer 786066
#88

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Spacer

Part #786066

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Washer 52966
#26

Steering and wheels diagram

Washer

Part #52966

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

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

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

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 seat switch on a riding lawn mower

How to replace the seat switch on a riding lawn mower

Follow the steps in this guide to install a new riding mower seat switch in about 15 minutes....

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15 minutes or less
How to replace a riding lawn mower spark plug

How to replace a riding lawn mower spark plug

If the engine is hard to start or if the spark plug electrode is burnt or cracked, take 15 minutes to replace it....

Repair difficulty
Time required
15 minutes or less
How to replace a riding lawn mower rear tire

How to replace a riding lawn mower rear tire

Your mower can’t run on a damaged rear tire. Here’s how to install a new one....

Repair difficulty
Time required
60 minutes or less

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