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Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 917270743 Official Craftsman 42" lawn tractor

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Lawn Tractor V-belt 144959
#68

Mower deck diagram

Lawn tractor v-belt

Part #144959

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Lawn Tractor Mulching Blade 134149
#11

Mower deck diagram

Lawn tractor mulching blade

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Hub Cap 104757X
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Hub cap

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Lawn Tractor Blade Engagement Cable 169676
#152

Mower deck diagram

Lawn tractor blade engagement cable

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Washer Head Thread Rolling Screw 157722
#30

Mower deck diagram

Washer head thread rolling screw

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Lawn Tractor Ground Drive Belt, 1/2 X 82-in 140294
#57

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Lawn tractor ground drive belt, 1/2 x 82-in

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Solenoid 145673
#43

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Solenoid

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Molded Ignition Key 140403
#33

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Molded ignition key

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Lawn Tractor Deflector Shield Hinge Rod 131491
#29

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Lawn tractor deflector shield hinge rod

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Lawn Tractor Deflector Shield 130968X428
#27

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Lawn tractor deflector shield

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