Craftsman
Riding Mowers & Tractors

Model # 53696331 Official Craftsman 36" riding rotary mower with recoil start

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Craftsman 53696331 36" riding rotary mower with recoil start, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Retaining Ring 36625
#33

Steering and front axle diagram

Retaining ring

Part #36625

Replaced by #812000029

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Ht Adj Lh 780061
#5

Transaxle diagram

Ht adj lh

Part #780061

Replaced by #1740718AYP

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Holder 790005
#81

Transaxle diagram

Holder

Part #790005

Replaced by #790025

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Dowel Pin 786026
#67

Transaxle diagram

Dowel pin

Part #786026

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Screw 792085
#85A

Transaxle diagram

Screw

Part #792085

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Spacer 786066
#89

Transaxle diagram

Spacer

Part #786066

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Fuel Clamp 41008
#19

Top half diagram

Fuel clamp

Part #41008

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Lock Nut 792075
#84

Transaxle diagram

Lock nut

Part #792075

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Lock Nut 9413447
Lock nut

Part #9413447

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Locknut 18 271184
#93

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Locknut 18

Part #271184

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