Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 502256090 Official Craftsman riding lawn mower

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Valve Cap 400162
#64

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Valve cap

Part #400162

Replaced by #65139

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Idler Pulley 20613
Idler pulley

Part #20613

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Housing 20551
#45

Mower housing diagram

Housing

Part #20551

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Key 20729
#10

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Key

Part #20729

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Lock Nut 15X85
#8

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Lock nut

Part #15X85

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Steer Post 20864
#20

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Steer post

Part #20864

Replaced by #11X16MA

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Screw 26X186
#32

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Screw

Part #26X186

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Nut STD541531
#5

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Nut

Part #STD541531

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Push-on-cap 28X23
#41

Mower housing diagram

Push-on-cap

Part #28X23

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Bolt STD533107
Bolt

Part #STD533107

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your riding mowers & tractors

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Main causes: faulty battery, bad alternator…

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

Main causes: damaged tie rods, bent or worn wheel spindle, worn front axle, damaged sector gear assembly…

Main causes: worn or broken blade belt, broken belt idler pulley, blade clutch cable failure, bad PTO switch, damaged ma…

Main causes: punctured tire or inner tube, leaky valve stem, damaged wheel rim…

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

Main causes: worn or broken ground drive belt, bad seat switch, transaxle freewheel control engaged, transaxle failure, …

Most common repair guides to help fix your riding mowers & tractors

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your riding mower or lawn tractor.

How to replace the starter motor on a riding lawn mower

How to replace the starter motor on a riding lawn mower

If you hear the solenoid click but don’t hear the starter motor spin when you turn the key, follow these steps to replac…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to rebuild a riding lawn mower carburetor

How to rebuild a riding lawn mower carburetor

Get your sputtering carburetor running smoothly in 60 minutes.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 60 minutes or less
How to replace a riding lawn mower rear tire

How to replace a riding lawn mower rear tire

Your mower can’t run on a damaged rear tire. Here’s how to install a new one.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 60 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your riding mowers & tractors

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your riding mower or lawn tractor.

Riding lawn mower engine clicks but doesn't turn over video

Riding lawn mower engine clicks but doesn't turn over video

Check the starter solenoid, starter motor, wiring, battery and engine.…

How to clean the air filter in your lawn tractor

How to clean the air filter in your lawn tractor

Cleaning the air filter in a lawn tractor takes just minutes and improves engine performance.…

Riding mower and tractor common questions

Riding mower and tractor common questions

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