Craftsman
Riding Mowers & Tractors

Model # 53681330 Official Craftsman 36" riding rotary mower with recoil start

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Brake Pad 790006
#79

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Brake pad

Part #790006

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Retaining Ring 36625
#31

Drive assembly diagram

Retaining ring

Part #36625

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Plate 790007
#80

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Plate

Part #790007

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Dowel Pin 786026
#67

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Dowel pin

Part #786026

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Washer 780001
#18

Transaxle no. 794120 diagram

Washer

Part #780001

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Woodruff Key 431787
#35

Engine diagram

Woodruff key

Part #431787

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Grease Fitng 40493
Grease fitng

Part #40493

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Flat Washer 792076
#83

Transaxle no. 794120 diagram

Flat washer

Part #792076

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Ball 792004
#29

Transaxle no. 794120 diagram

Ball

Part #792004

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Spring 792003
#28

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Spring

Part #792003

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