Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 502256041 Official Craftsman 25" 8-hp riding lawn mower with recoil start

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Murray Lawn Tractor Spring 792079
#42

5-speed transmission diagram

Murray lawn tractor spring

Part #792079

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Deflector 21151
#44

Blade housing diagram

Deflector

Part #21151

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

Pedal 20575E
#38

Upper half diagram

Pedal

Part #20575E

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

Belt 770061
#1

5-speed transmission diagram

Belt

Part #770061

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

Cap 23582
#19

Upper half diagram

Cap

Part #23582

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

Arm 23526
#28

Lower half diagram

Arm

Part #23526

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

Screw 26X195
Screw

Part #26X195

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

Screw STD610602
#3

Upper half diagram

Screw

Part #STD610602

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

Retainer 20570Z
#65

Lower half diagram

Retainer

Part #20570Z

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

Lock Washer STD551150
#51

Blade housing diagram

Lock washer

Part #STD551150

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Main causes: damaged cutting blade, worn deck pulley, damaged mandrel pulley, loose fasteners on mower deck components…

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

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 15 minutes or less
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How to replace a riding lawn mower rear tire

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Time required
 60 minutes or less

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