Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 917257481 Official Craftsman 38" 18-hp riding lawn tractor

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Solenoid 109081X
#8

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Solenoid

Part #109081X

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Washer, 13/32 X 1-1/4 X 12 19132012
Washer, 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12

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Lawn Tractor Washer, 13/32 X 7/8-in 19131410
#46

Lift adjustment diagram

Lawn tractor washer, 13/32 x 7/8-in

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Rim 106732X361
#68

Steering assembly diagram

Rim

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Pulley 123766X
#67

Drive diagram

Pulley

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Wizard Lawn Tractor Tire Inner Tube (replaces 407046, 407047, 4479r, 532059904, 5320599-04, 59859) 59904
#72

Steering assembly diagram

Wizard lawn tractor tire inner tube (replaces 407046, 407047, 4479r, 532059904, 5320599-04, 59859)

Part #59904

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Hardened Race Thrust Bearing 6266H
#21

Steering assembly diagram

Hardened race thrust bearing

Part #6266H

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Lock Nut 73800600
#3

Drive diagram

Lock nut

Part #73800600

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Lawn Tractor Nut 73680600
Lawn tractor nut

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Battery 121537X
#20

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Battery

Part #121537X

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 15 minutes or less
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How to replace a riding lawn mower rear tire

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Time required
 60 minutes or less

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