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Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 917253502 Official Craftsman 12-hp tractor

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Wizard Lawn Tractor Axle Flange Bearing (replaces 532009040, 5320090-40, 532124959, 577203109, 5920h, 5920h1, P-1246, P-1622) 9040H
#7

Axle assembly diagram

Wizard lawn tractor axle flange bearing (replaces 532009040, 5320090-40, 532124959, 577203109, 5920h, 5920h1, p-1246, p-1622)

Part #9040H

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Thrust Bearing 1370H
#59

Transaxle diagram

Thrust bearing

Part #1370H

Replaced by #532001370

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Hub Bolt 1304H
#63

Steering assembly diagram

Hub bolt

Part #1304H

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Needle Brg 4895H
#58

Transaxle diagram

Needle brg

Part #4895H

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Ball 7392M
#35

Transaxle diagram

Ball

Part #7392M

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Hitch Pin, 2-pack 4939M
#28

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Hitch pin, 2-pack

Part #4939M

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Screw 436734
#63

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Screw

Part #436734

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Ball Jnt Lh 7444R

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Ball jnt lh

Part #7444R

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Gripco Nut 7810H
#25

Transaxle diagram

Gripco nut

Part #7810H

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Bolt 122267
#74

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Bolt

Part #122267

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