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Craftsman
Riding Mowers & Tractors

Model # 53681362 Official Craftsman 36" riding rotary mower

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Ht Adj Lh 780061
#5

Transaxle diagram

Ht adj lh

Part #780061

Replaced by #1740718AYP

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Rod Belt Guide 40218
#9

Engine diagram

Rod belt guide

Part #40218

This item is not returnable
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Washer 845
#16

Drive assembly diagram

Washer

Part #845

Replaced by #17X168ZMA

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Gear 778024
#44

Transaxle diagram

Gear

Part #778024

Replaced by #778024A

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Lever Housing 784202
#33

Transaxle diagram

Lever housing

Part #784202

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

Spring 44842
#11

Pulley assembly diagram

Spring

Part #44842

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

Cap Screw 121900
Cap screw

Part #121900

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

Quadrant Assembly 13259
#6

42" snow blade kit diagram

Quadrant assembly

Part #13259

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

Release Rod 39409
#59

Mower deck diagram

Release rod

Part #39409

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

Decal Console 65777
#56

Top half diagram

Decal console

Part #65777

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