Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 502251340 Official Craftsman 36" rotary lawn mower

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Bolt STD533107
#39

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Bolt

Part #STD533107

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Hex Bolt 1X38
#46

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Hex bolt

Part #1X38

Replaced by #1X38MA

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Pulley 21409
#50

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Pulley

Part #21409

Replaced by #421409MA

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Nut STD541425
Nut

Part #STD541425

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Washer STD551031
#7

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Washer

Part #STD551031

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Push-on-cap 28X23
#43

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Push-on-cap

Part #28X23

Replaced by #703948

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Housing 20551
#30

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Housing

Part #20551

Replaced by #492574MA

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Washer STD551037
#65

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Washer

Part #STD551037

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Torsion Spring 21189
#41

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Torsion spring

Part #21189

Replaced by #166X4MA

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Hairpin Pin 20692
#2

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Hairpin pin

Part #20692

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