Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 502253620 Official Craftsman 42" yard & garden tractor rotary mower

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Craftsman 502253620 42" yard & garden tractor rotary mower, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Bolt STD533107
Bolt

Part #STD533107

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

Lock Nut STD541431
Lock nut

Part #STD541431

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

Housing 20551
Housing

Part #20551

Replaced by #492574MA

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Pulley 23739
Pulley

Part #23739

Replaced by #23739MA

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Blade 23209
Blade

Part #23209

Replaced by #24458E701MA

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Push-on-cap 28X23
Push-on-cap

Part #28X23

Replaced by #703948

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Idler Pulley 23238
Idler pulley

Part #23238

Replaced by #423238MA

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Torsion Spring 21189
Torsion spring

Part #21189

Replaced by #166X4MA

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Belt 23748
Belt

Part #23748

Replaced by #37X40MA

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Hairpin Pin 20692
Hairpin pin

Part #20692

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

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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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Time required
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