Craftsman
Rear-Engine Riding Mower

Model # 536270281 Official Craftsman lawn tractor

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Fuel Tank Assembly 7601040
#22

Chassis & hood diagram

Fuel tank assembly

Part #7601040

Replaced by #7601045MA

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$87.33
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Washer 17X157
Washer

Part #17X157

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Pulley_ 30? 1401092
#2

Mower housing diagram

Pulley_ 30?

Part #1401092

Replaced by #1401092MA

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Extension Spring 165X147
#51

Motion drive diagram

Extension spring

Part #165X147

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Nut 014X86
#51

Mower housing diagram

Nut

Part #014X86

Replaced by #703141

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Release Rod 1401304Z
#29

Motion drive diagram

Release rod

Part #1401304Z

Replaced by #1401304ZMA

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$46.99
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Assy-idler A 1401258E701
#27

Mower housing diagram

Assy-idler a

Part #1401258E701

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Engine Bolt 0025X7
#37

Mower housing diagram

Engine bolt

Part #0025X7

Replaced by #2828635SM

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Clutch Bracket 021544
#28

Motion drive diagram

Clutch bracket

Part #021544

Replaced by #1727261SM

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Lawn Tractor Ground Drive Belt 37X129
#71

Motion drive diagram

Lawn tractor ground drive belt

Part #37X129

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

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Main causes: shift lever needs adjustment, neutral control needs adjustment…

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How to replace a riding lawn mower rear tire

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 60 minutes or less

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