Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 502250791 Official Craftsman 30" 7-hp riding lawn mower with recoil start

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Craftsman 502250791 30" 7-hp riding lawn mower with recoil start, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Riding Lawn Mower Engine 21850
#69

Top half diagram

Riding lawn mower engine

Part #21850

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

Sprocket 400090
#20

Transmission diagram

Sprocket

Part #400090

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

Shoulder Bolt 20662
Shoulder bolt

Part #20662

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

Washer 407132
#56C

Transmission diagram

Washer

Part #407132

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

Decal 71X261

#NI

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Decal

Part #71X261

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

Sprocket 407006
#3

Differential diagram

Sprocket

Part #407006

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

Link Chain 20730
#60

Lower half diagram

Link chain

Part #20730

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

Blade Adapter 20617
#38

Blade housing diagram

Blade adapter

Part #20617

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

Shroud Assembly 20599
#12

Top half diagram

Shroud assembly

Part #20599

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Nut STD541031
#3

Blade housing diagram

Nut

Part #STD541031

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your riding mowers & tractors

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

Main causes: dead battery, stale fuel, bad starter solenoid, ignition system problem, bad ignition interlock switch, clo…

Main causes: damaged tie rods, bent or worn wheel spindle, worn front axle, damaged sector gear assembly…

Main causes: punctured tire or inner tube, leaky valve stem, damaged wheel rim…

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

Effective articles & videos to help repair your riding mowers & tractors

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How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

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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.…