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Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 502255321 Official Craftsman lawn tractor

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Filter 24159
#13

Drive assembly diagram

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Part #24159

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Solenoid 21261
#5

Wiring diagram diagram

Solenoid

Part #21261

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Battery 23810
#6

Wiring diagram diagram

Battery

Part #23810

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Bolt 20103
#22

Drive assembly diagram

Bolt

Part #20103

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Housing 20551
#33

Blade housing lower half diagram

Housing

Part #20551

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Fuse Holder 407058
#10A

Wiring diagram diagram

Fuse holder

Part #407058

Replaced by #407078MA

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Spring 24074
#19

Blade housing diagram

Spring

Part #24074

Replaced by #165X43MA

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Torsion Spring 21189
#21

Blade housing lower half diagram

Torsion spring

Part #21189

Replaced by #166X4MA

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E-ring 11X3
#47

Drive assembly diagram

E-ring

Part #11X3

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Belt 23748
#12

Blade housing diagram

Belt

Part #23748

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