Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 917254521 Official Craftsman 38" 12.0-hp riding lawn tractor

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Hub Cap 104757X
Hub cap

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Lawn Tractor Drive Belt 125907X
#6

Drive diagram

Lawn tractor drive belt

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Tire 124157X
#60

Steering and front axle diagram

Tire

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Lawn Tractor Bearing 3366R
#45

Steering and front axle diagram

Lawn tractor bearing

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Engine Gasket 125593X
#8

Drive diagram

Engine gasket

Part #125593X

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Hardened Race Thrust Bearing 6266H
#27

Steering and front axle diagram

Hardened race thrust bearing

Part #6266H

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Fuel Cap 123549X
#9

Lift adjustment diagram

Fuel cap

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Lawn Tractor Ignition Switch STD365402
#9

Electrical diagram

Lawn tractor ignition switch

Part #STD365402

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Spring 110422X
#79

Drive diagram

Spring

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Gear 124034X
#28

Steering and front axle diagram

Gear

Part #124034X

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Most common repair guides to help fix your riding mowers & tractors

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How to replace the starter motor on a riding lawn mower

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Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
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 60 minutes or less
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Repair difficulty
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 60 minutes or less

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