Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 502256091 Official Craftsman riding lawn mower

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Valve Cap 400162
#64

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Valve cap

Part #400162

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

Bolt STD533107
Bolt

Part #STD533107

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

Flange Nut 15X79
Flange nut

Part #15X79

Replaced by #703409

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Lock Nut 15X88Z
Lock nut

Part #15X88Z

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Idler Pulley 20613
Idler pulley

Part #20613

Replaced by #420613MA

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Lock Nut 15X85
#8

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Lock nut

Part #15X85

Replaced by #703333

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Screw 400053
#26

Single-speed transmission diagram

Screw

Part #400053

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Torsion Spring 21189
#42

Mower housing diagram

Torsion spring

Part #21189

Replaced by #166X4MA

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Puck 407302
#41

Single-speed transmission diagram

Puck

Part #407302

Replaced by #583775101

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Nut STD541531
#5

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Nut

Part #STD541531

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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 starter motor on a riding lawn mower

How to replace the starter motor on a riding lawn mower

If you hear the solenoid click but don’t hear the starter motor spin when you turn the key, follow these steps to replac...

Repair difficulty
Time required
30 minutes or less
How to rebuild a riding lawn mower carburetor

How to rebuild a riding lawn mower carburetor

Get your sputtering carburetor running smoothly in 60 minutes....

Repair difficulty
Time required
60 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

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

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