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Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 502255161 Official Craftsman lawn tractor

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Solenoid 21261
#5

Wiring diagram diagram

Solenoid

Part #21261

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Battery 21065
#7

Wiring diagram diagram

Battery

Part #21065

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

Housing 20551
#30

Mower housing diagram

Housing

Part #20551

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Pulley 21409
#50

Mower housing diagram

Pulley

Part #21409

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Tank 23300
#67

Drive assembly diagram

Tank

Part #23300

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Belt Guide 20619
#59

Drive assembly diagram

Belt guide

Part #20619

Replaced by #20619MA

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Push-on-cap 28X23
#43

Mower housing diagram

Push-on-cap

Part #28X23

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Keps Nut 15X66
#14

Wiring diagram diagram

Keps nut

Part #15X66

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Pedal 21544
#29

Drive assembly diagram

Pedal

Part #21544

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Washer 17X37Z
#11

Drive assembly diagram

Washer

Part #17X37Z

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