Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 917258962 Official Craftsman tractor

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Hex Nut, 3/8-16, 8-pack STD541237
Hex nut, 3/8-16, 8-pack

Part #STD541237

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

Oil Seal 7393H
#24

Transaxle diagram

Oil seal

Part #7393H

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

Snap Ring 6276H
#15

Transaxle diagram

Snap ring

Part #6276H

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

Hood Decal 160294
#3

Decals diagram

Hood decal

Part #160294

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

Spacer Retainer 122052X
#42

Mower deck diagram

Spacer retainer

Part #122052X

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

Guide 137159
#70

Chassis and enclosures diagram

Guide

Part #137159

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

Side Muffler 161062
#2

Engine diagram

Side muffler

Part #161062

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

Rail Frame 156586
#91

Chassis and enclosures diagram

Rail frame

Part #156586

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

Cable 4014J
#24

Electrical diagram

Cable

Part #4014J

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

Lawn Mower Cover 145059
#45

Mower deck diagram

Lawn mower cover

Part #145059

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How to replace a riding lawn mower rear tire

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