Craftsman
Walk-Behind Mower

Model # 53681981 Official Craftsman 18" power reel lawn mower

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Craftsman 53681981 18" power reel lawn mower, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Washer 8728
#14

Handle assembly diagram

Washer

Part #8728

Replaced by #783000MA

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This item is not returnable
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Hex Nut 271166
#16

Handle assembly diagram

Hex nut

Part #271166

Replaced by #308459MA

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Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 271166. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
This item is not returnable
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Screw 191245
#85

Reel assembly diagram

Screw

Part #191245

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

Screw 191956
#8

Handle assembly diagram

Screw

Part #191956

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

Split Lockwr 120380
#34

Reel assembly diagram

Split lockwr

Part #120380

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

Retainer Bracket 25214
#2

Reel assembly diagram

Retainer bracket

Part #25214

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

Tire 22617
#24

Reel assembly diagram

Tire

Part #22617

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

Roller 22620
#8

Reel assembly diagram

Roller

Part #22620

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

Throttle Assembly 22645
#5

Handle assembly diagram

Throttle assembly

Part #22645

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

Spring 306
#64

Reel assembly diagram

Spring

Part #306

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

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