Ariens
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # A21A42-96046005400 Official Ariens lawn tractor

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Lawn Tractor Mandrel Housing 532187281
#14

Mower deck diagram

Lawn tractor mandrel housing

Part #532187281

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Lawn Tractor 42-in Deck High-lift Blade (replaces 138971) 532138971
#11

Mower deck diagram

Lawn tractor 42-in deck high-lift blade (replaces 138971)

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Hub Cap 532175039
#8

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Hub cap

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Lawn Tractor Ground Drive Belt, 1/2 X 94-in 532130969
#56

Drive diagram

Lawn tractor ground drive belt, 1/2 x 94-in

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Locking Flange Nut 873900600
Locking flange nut

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Lawn Tractor Self-tapping Bolt 532173984
#30

Mower deck diagram

Lawn tractor self-tapping bolt

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Lawn Tractor Starter Solenoid 532192507
#43

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Lawn tractor starter solenoid

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Lawn Tractor Ignition Switch (replaces 193350) 532193350
#30

Electrical diagram

Lawn tractor ignition switch (replaces 193350)

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Hinge Rod 532131491
#29

Mower deck diagram

Hinge rod

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Tire 532106222
#5

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Tire

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