Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 50281380 Official Craftsman 25" riding lawn mower

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Bolt 2X54
#27

Blade housing diagram

Bolt

Part #2X54

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

Lock Nut 15X43Z
#15

Blade housing diagram

Lock nut

Part #15X43Z

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

Idler Pulley 20613
Idler pulley

Part #20613

Replaced by #420613MA

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Washer 10851Z
Washer

Part #10851Z

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Bolt 2X53
#23

Drive assembly diagram

Bolt

Part #2X53

Replaced by #703159

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Bolt 1X20
#42

Drive assembly diagram

Bolt

Part #1X20

Replaced by #1X20MA

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Housing 20551
#36

Blade housing diagram

Housing

Part #20551

Replaced by #492574MA

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$68.99
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Key 20697
#61

Top half diagram

Key

Part #20697

Replaced by #20697MA

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Woodruff Key 20062
Woodruff key

Part #20062

Replaced by #20062MA

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Washer 17X104
#31

Top half diagram

Washer

Part #17X104

Replaced by #710083MA

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Main causes: unlevel mower deck, dull or damaged cutting blades, worn mandrel pulleys, bent mower deck, engine needs tun...

Main causes: dead battery, stale fuel, bad starter solenoid, ignition system problem, bad ignition interlock switch, clo...

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

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

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

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: 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 seat switch on a riding lawn mower

How to replace the seat switch on a riding lawn mower

Follow the steps in this guide to install a new riding mower seat switch in about 15 minutes....

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Time required
15 minutes or less
How to replace a riding lawn mower spark plug

How to replace a riding lawn mower spark plug

If the engine is hard to start or if the spark plug electrode is burnt or cracked, take 15 minutes to replace it....

Repair difficulty
Time required
15 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

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your riding mower or lawn tractor.

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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....