Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 917270743 Official Craftsman 42" lawn tractor

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Lawn Tractor Mulching Blade 134149
#11

Mower deck diagram

Lawn tractor mulching blade

Part #134149

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Hub Cap 104757X
#11

Wheels and tires diagram

Hub cap

Part #104757X

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Wizard Lawn Tractor Mandrel Assembly (replaces 130794cs, 130794ms, 130794wa, 130797, 180074, 532130794, 5321307-94, 532183170, 539110158, 577203113) 130794

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Wizard lawn tractor mandrel assembly (replaces 130794cs, 130794ms, 130794wa, 130797, 180074, 532130794, 5321307-94, 532183170, 539110158, 577203113)

Part #130794

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Lawn Tractor Blade Engagement Cable 169676
#152

Mower deck diagram

Lawn tractor blade engagement cable

Part #169676

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Hex Flange Lock Nut 145212
#15

Steering assembly diagram

Hex flange lock nut

Part #145212

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Washer Head Thread Rolling Screw 157722
#30

Mower deck diagram

Washer head thread rolling screw

Part #157722

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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

Part #140294

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Solenoid 145673
#43

Electrical diagram

Solenoid

Part #145673

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Lawn Tractor Bagger Attachment Chute Strap 160793
#105

Mower deck diagram

Lawn tractor bagger attachment chute strap

Part #160793

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Molded Ignition Key 140403
#33

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Molded ignition key

Part #140403

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