Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 50281300 Official Craftsman 30" riding lawn mower

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Flange Nut 15X79
Flange nut

Part #15X79

Replaced by #703409

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Idler Pulley 20613
Idler pulley

Part #20613

Replaced by #420613MA

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Washer 400040
#27H

Complete trans no. 21196 diagram

Washer

Part #400040

Replaced by #583728901

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Washer 17X53
Washer

Part #17X53

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Washer 17X37
#41

Drive assembly diagram

Washer

Part #17X37

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Washer 17X47
#20

Top half diagram

Washer

Part #17X47

Replaced by #704015

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Cotter Pin 30X49
#5

Drive assembly diagram

Cotter pin

Part #30X49

Replaced by #30X49MA

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Woodruff Key 20062
Woodruff key

Part #20062

Replaced by #20062MA

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Bolt 2X53
Bolt

Part #2X53

Replaced by #703159

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Push-on-cap 28X23
#46

Complete blade housing assem part #400184 diagram

Push-on-cap

Part #28X23

Replaced by #703948

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

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Most common repair guides to help fix your riding mowers & tractors

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How to replace the starter motor on a riding lawn mower

If you hear the solenoid click but don’t hear the starter motor spin when you turn the key, follow these steps to replac…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
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How to rebuild a riding lawn mower carburetor

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How to replace a riding lawn mower rear tire

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Repair difficulty
Time required
 60 minutes or less

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