Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

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

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Craftsman 917254521 38" 12.0-hp riding lawn tractor, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Lawn Tractor Tire Inner Tube 7152J
#69

Drive diagram

Lawn tractor tire inner tube

Part #7152J

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

Riding Lawn Mower Engine 124136X
#1

Drive diagram

Riding lawn mower engine

Part #124136X

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

Steering Wheel Adapter 100711L
#17

Steering and front axle diagram

Steering wheel adapter

Part #100711L

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

Bolt 71130720
#5

Drive diagram

Bolt

Part #71130720

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

Fuel Tank 109202X
#10

Lift adjustment diagram

Fuel tank

Part #109202X

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

Washer 110739X
#59

Lift adjustment diagram

Washer

Part #110739X

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

Spacer 6404J
#45

Mower deck diagram

Spacer

Part #6404J

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

Pad 105466X
#26

Chassis diagram

Pad

Part #105466X

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

Bolt 105848X
#39

Lift adjustment diagram

Bolt

Part #105848X

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

Shaft 124033X
#36

Steering and front axle diagram

Shaft

Part #124033X

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

Most common symptoms to help you fix your riding mowers & tractors

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Main causes: faulty battery, bad alternator…

Main causes: damaged cutting blade, worn deck pulley, damaged mandrel pulley, loose fasteners on mower deck components…

Main causes: damaged tie rods, bent or worn wheel spindle, worn front axle, damaged sector gear assembly…

Main causes: worn or broken blade belt, broken belt idler pulley, blade clutch cable failure, bad PTO switch, damaged ma…

Main causes: punctured tire or inner tube, leaky valve stem, damaged wheel rim…

Main causes: engine overfilled with oil, leaky head gasket or sump gasket, damaged carburetor seals, cracked fuel pump, …

Main causes: clogged carburetor, damaged flywheel key, dirty spark plug, stale fuel, improper valve lash, engine needs a…

Main causes: shift lever needs adjustment, neutral control needs adjustment…

Main causes: worn or broken ground drive belt, bad seat switch, transaxle freewheel control engaged, transaxle failure, …

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

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your riding mower or lawn tractor.

How to replace the starter motor on a riding lawn mower

How to replace the starter motor on a riding lawn mower

If you hear the solenoid click but don’t hear the starter motor spin when you turn the key, follow these steps to replac…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to rebuild a riding lawn mower carburetor

How to rebuild a riding lawn mower carburetor

Get your sputtering carburetor running smoothly in 60 minutes.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 60 minutes or less
How to replace a riding lawn mower rear tire

How to replace a riding lawn mower rear tire

Your mower can’t run on a damaged rear tire. Here’s how to install a new one.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 60 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your riding mowers & tractors

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How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

Learn about all the convenient features on our Sears PartsDirect website that make your parts purchases easier.…

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Riding lawn mower engine clicks but doesn't turn over video

Riding lawn mower engine clicks but doesn't turn over video

Check the starter solenoid, starter motor, wiring, battery and engine.…