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Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 502257043 Official Craftsman riding tractor

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Belt 24256
#18

Drive assembly diagram

Belt

Part #24256

Replaced by #532144200

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Battery 23810
#10

Wiring diagram diagram

Battery

Part #23810

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

Solenoid 24285
#6

Wiring diagram diagram

Solenoid

Part #24285

Replaced by #7701100MA

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Bolt 20103
#13

Drive assembly diagram

Bolt

Part #20103

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Pulley 21409
#24

Drive assembly diagram

Pulley

Part #21409

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Fuse Holder 407058

#NI

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Fuse holder

Part #407058

Replaced by #407078MA

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Idler Pulley 20613
#19

Drive assembly diagram

Idler pulley

Part #20613

Replaced by #420613MA

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Washer 18X31
#15

Body parts assembly diagram

Washer

Part #18X31

Replaced by #018X31MA

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Key 20697
#39

Drive assembly diagram

Key

Part #20697

Replaced by #20697MA

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Screw 4X21
#7

Body parts assembly diagram

Screw

Part #4X21

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