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Craftsman
Riding Mowers & Tractors

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

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Brake Pad 790006
#79

Transaxle diagram

Brake pad

Part #790006

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Retaining Ring 36625
#33

Steering and front axle diagram

Retaining ring

Part #36625

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Plate 790007
#80

Transaxle diagram

Plate

Part #790007

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Dowel Pin 786026
#67

Transaxle diagram

Dowel pin

Part #786026

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Washer 780001
#18

Transaxle diagram

Washer

Part #780001

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Flat Washer 792076
#83

Transaxle diagram

Flat washer

Part #792076

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Woodruff Key 431787
#35

Engine diagram

Woodruff key

Part #431787

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Gear 778068
#15

Transaxle diagram

Gear

Part #778068

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Ball 792004
#29

Transaxle diagram

Ball

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Screw 39573
#39

Mower deck diagram

Screw

Part #39573

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