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Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 917270962 Official Craftsman 20.5-hp 42" mower lawn tractor

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Craftsman 917270962 20.5-hp 42" mower lawn tractor, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Lawn Tractor Tire Inner Tube 7152J
#10

Wheels and tires diagram

Lawn tractor tire inner tube

Part #7152J

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

Pinion Gear 170367
#27

Hydro gear transaxle diagram

Pinion gear

Part #170367

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

Rally Lawn Tractor Oil Drain Elbow 13200300
#15

Engine diagram

Rally lawn tractor oil drain elbow

Part #13200300

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

Washer 19133812
#39

Steering assembly diagram

Washer

Part #19133812

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

Bell Bushing 165850
#150

Ground drive diagram

Bell bushing

Part #165850

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

Exhaust Assembly, Left 144069
#5

Engine diagram

Exhaust assembly, left

Part #144069

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

Check.plug.a 170365
#23

Hydro gear transaxle diagram

Check.plug.a

Part #170365

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

Bearing 140302
#31

Lift assembly diagram

Bearing

Part #140302

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

Panel Assembly 169118
#13

Chassis and enclosures diagram

Panel assembly

Part #169118

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

Wizard Lawn Tractor Battery Terminal Cover (red) 131563
#42

Electrical diagram

Wizard lawn tractor battery terminal cover (red)

Part #131563

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

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