Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 917256390 Official Craftsman tractor

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Engine Starter Motor (replaces 392744, 392749, 494325) 497595
Lawn & garden equipment engine starter motor (replaces 392744, 392749, 494325)

Part #497595

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Weed Eater Lawn Tractor Transaxle Wheel Axle Oil Seal (replaces 532142961) 142961
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Transaxle 310-0500 (71/917) diagram

Weed eater lawn tractor transaxle wheel axle oil seal (replaces 532142961)

Part #142961

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Engine Carburetor Float Bowl (replaces 494378, Bs-495933) 495933
Lawn & garden equipment engine carburetor float bowl (replaces 494378, bs-495933)

Part #495933

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Engine Starter Motor Brush Kit (replaces 691264) 497608
Lawn & garden equipment engine starter motor brush kit (replaces 691264)

Part #497608

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Engine Carburetor Float (replaces Bs-494381) 494381
Lawn & garden equipment engine carburetor float (replaces bs-494381)

Part #494381

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Engine Piston Ring Set 495854
Lawn & garden equipment engine piston ring set

Part #495854

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Engine Flywheel Puller, Large 19203
Lawn & garden equipment engine flywheel puller, large

Part #19203

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Engine Screw 495800
Lawn & garden equipment engine screw

Part #495800

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Engine Alternator Diode Assembly (replaces Bs-393456) 393456
Lawn & garden equipment engine alternator diode assembly (replaces bs-393456)

Part #393456

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Engine Cylinder Assembly 496412
Lawn & garden equipment engine cylinder assembly

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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
How to rebuild a riding lawn mower carburetor

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How to replace a riding lawn mower rear tire

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