Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 917255271 Official Craftsman 36" 10-hp riding lawn tractor with electric start

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Hood Latch 8889R
#4

Fender, hood and grill diagram

Hood latch

Part #8889R

Replaced by #532109808

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Spring Retainer 3146R
#35

Mower diagram

Spring retainer

Part #3146R

Replaced by #532003146

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Lawn Tractor Grass Catcher Left Gauge Wheel Bracket 2029J
#24

Fender, hood and grill diagram

Lawn tractor grass catcher left gauge wheel bracket

Part #2029J

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Hardened Race Thrust Bearing 6266H
#5

Steering and front axle diagram

Hardened race thrust bearing

Part #6266H

Replaced by #532006266

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Wizard Lawn Tractor Tire Valve Stem (replaces 20267, 24167, 24297, 24373, 3930j, 400162, 407229, 493215, 532065139, 5320651-39, 532124718, 55-21v, 56-21v, 65333, 74289, 76-21v, 77-21v, 78-21v, 795r) 65139
Wizard lawn tractor tire valve stem (replaces 20267, 24167, 24297, 24373, 3930j, 400162, 407229, 493215, 532065139, 5320651-39, 532124718, 55-21v, 56-21v, 65333, 74289, 76-21v, 77-21v, 78-21v, 795r)

Part #65139

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E-ring 5000P
#17

Transaxle and rear wheel diagram

E-ring

Part #5000P

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Rim 71652
#18

Transaxle and rear wheel diagram

Rim

Part #71652

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Ring 5022P
#40

Steering and front axle diagram

Ring

Part #5022P

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Nut 574P
#30

Fender, hood and grill diagram

Nut

Part #574P

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Washer 1617P
#16

Transaxle and rear wheel diagram

Washer

Part #1617P

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