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Craftsman
Front-Tine Tiller

Model # 917297016 Official Craftsman tiller

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Spring Retainer 3146R
#2

Tine diagram

Spring retainer

Part #3146R

Replaced by #532003146

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Lock Nut 73970500
Lock nut

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Lock Washer 10040500
Lock washer

Part #10040500

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Pulley 130812
#2

Belt guard & pulley diagram

Pulley

Part #130812

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Hex Washer Head Screw 170488
#7

Belt guard & pulley diagram

Hex washer head screw

Part #170488

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Lock Nut 73800500
#22

Wheel & depth stake diagram

Lock nut

Part #73800500

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Nut 73680500
#5

Handles diagram

Nut

Part #73680500

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Nut 98000129
#12

Handles diagram

Nut

Part #98000129

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Split Spacer 446548
#14

Transmission diagram

Split spacer

Part #446548

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Craftsman Hand Bracket 137176X479
#1

Handles diagram

Craftsman hand bracket

Part #137176X479

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