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Western Auto
Gas Walk-Behind Mower

Model # 5255A79 Official Western Auto rotary lawn mower

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Belt 146527
#32

Wheel assembly and bag diagram

Belt

Part #146527

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Lawn Mower Blade Adapter 851514
#63

Mower housing diagram

Lawn mower blade adapter

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Hinge Screw 88652
#68

Mower housing diagram

Lawn & garden equipment hinge screw

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Throttle 700417
#7

Mower housing diagram

Throttle

Part #700417

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Rope Guide 132001
#30

Mower housing diagram

Rope guide

Part #132001

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Lawn Mower E-ring (replaces 12000057) 12000058
#9

Wheel assembly and bag diagram

Lawn mower e-ring (replaces 12000057)

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Walk-behind Lawn Mower Selector Knob 87877
Walk-behind lawn mower selector knob

Part #87877

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American Yard Products Lawn & Garden Equipment Washer (replaces 532088343, 532088348, 5320883-48, 532-088348, 532088384) 88348
#77

Mower housing diagram

American yard products lawn & garden equipment washer (replaces 532088343, 532088348, 5320883-48, 532-088348, 532088384)

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Spring 700331X004
#42

Mower housing diagram

Spring

Part #700331X004

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Pipe Fitting 132010
#24

Wheel assembly and bag diagram

Pipe fitting

Part #132010

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