Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 50281381 Official Craftsman 25" riding lawn mower

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Craftsman 50281381 25" riding lawn mower, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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50281381 Riding Mowers & Tractors
Washer 17X53
Washer

Part #17X53

Replaced by #703590

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Housing 20551
#36

Blade housing diagram

Housing

Part #20551

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Bolt 1X20
#42

Drive assembly diagram

Bolt

Part #1X20

Replaced by #1X20MA

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Bolt 2X53
#23

Drive assembly diagram

Bolt

Part #2X53

Replaced by #703159

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Belt Guide 20619
#35

Blade housing diagram

Belt guide

Part #20619

Replaced by #20619MA

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Cotter Pin 30X20
Cotter pin

Part #30X20

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Nut 15X42
Nut

Part #15X42

Replaced by #15X42MA

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Washer 400040

#NI

All parts diagram

Washer

Part #400040

Replaced by #583728901

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Bolt 1X45
Bolt

Part #1X45

Replaced by #703822

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Steer Post 20864
#9

Drive assembly diagram

Steer post

Part #20864

Replaced by #11X16MA

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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…

Main causes: engine overfilled with oil, leaky head gasket or sump gasket, damaged carburetor seals, cracked fuel pump, …

Main causes: clogged carburetor, damaged flywheel key, dirty spark plug, stale fuel, improper valve lash, engine needs a…

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.

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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.…