Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 502256132 Official Craftsman riding lawn mower

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Plate 23443
#2

Top half diagram

Plate

Part #23443

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

Pulley 24588Z
#60

Lower half diagram

Pulley

Part #24588Z

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

30" Mower Housing-complete 03128

#NI

All parts diagram

30" mower housing-complete

Part #03128

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

Fuse 23752
#18

Wiring diagram diagram

Fuse

Part #23752

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

Link Chain 20730
#71

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Link chain

Part #20730

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

Bolt 6X46
#40

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Bolt

Part #6X46

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

Blade Adapter 20617
#52

Mower housing diagram

Blade adapter

Part #20617

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Round Head Bolt, 3/8-16 X 3/4-in STD533707
Round head bolt, 3/8-16 x 3/4-in

Part #STD533707

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Bolt STD523707
#45

Lower half diagram

Bolt

Part #STD523707

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Bolt 407002
#5

Differential diagram

Bolt

Part #407002

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Main causes: unlevel mower deck, dull or damaged cutting blades, worn mandrel pulleys, bent mower deck, engine needs tun…

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

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: 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 seat switch on a riding lawn mower

How to replace the seat switch on a riding lawn mower

Follow the steps in this guide to install a new riding mower seat switch in about 15 minutes.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a riding lawn mower spark plug

How to replace a riding lawn mower spark plug

If the engine is hard to start or if the spark plug electrode is burnt or cracked, take 15 minutes to replace it.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 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

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Riding lawn mower engine clicks but doesn't turn over video

Check the starter solenoid, starter motor, wiring, battery and engine.…