Craftsman
Rear-Engine Riding Mower

Model # 917277730 Official Craftsman riding mower

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Lawn Tractor Self-tapping Bolt (replaces 173984) 584953901
#36

Mower deck/cutting deck diagram

Lawn tractor self-tapping bolt (replaces 173984)

Part #584953901

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Lawn Tractor Starter Solenoid 582042801
#18

Ignition system diagram

Lawn tractor starter solenoid

Part #582042801

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Switch.pto.8 582107602
#8

Ignition system diagram

Switch.pto.8

Part #582107602

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Hinge Rod 532131491
#15

Mower deck/cutting deck diagram

Hinge rod

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Lawn Tractor Hex Lock Nut 873800500
Lawn tractor hex lock nut

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Washer 819131316
#24

Hydraulic pump-motor diagram

Lawn & garden equipment washer

Part #819131316

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Roller Rod 532179127
#16

Mower deck/cutting deck diagram

Roller rod

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Lawn Tractor Hex Lock Nut 873900500
#47

Mower deck/cutting deck diagram

Lawn tractor hex lock nut

Part #873900500

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Handle Slide 532197661
#8

Seat diagram

Handle slide

Part #532197661

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Lawn Tractor Muffler 539131604
#14

Engine mounting/guards/muffler diagram

Lawn tractor muffler

Part #539131604

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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…

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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 seat switch on a riding lawn mower

How to replace the seat switch on a riding lawn mower

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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

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Riding mower and tractor common questions

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