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Craftsman
Front-Tine Tiller

Model # 917986941 Official Craftsman tiller

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Spring Retainer 3146R
#2

Tine diagram

Spring retainer

Part #3146R

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Lock Nut 73970500
Lock nut

Part #73970500

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Tiller Reverse Drive Belt 2614J
#15

Belt guard/pulley diagram

Tiller reverse drive belt

Part #2614J

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Lock Washer 10040500
Lock washer

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Lock Nut 73800500
#22

Wheel & depth stake diagram

Lock nut

Part #73800500

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Tine.asm.outer.lh.12.pnt.black 584971602
#5

Tine diagram

Tine.asm.outer.lh.12.pnt.black

Part #584971602

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Nut 98000129
#12

Handles diagram

Nut

Part #98000129

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Pulley 180522
#22

Belt guard/pulley diagram

Pulley

Part #180522

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Split Spacer 446548
#14

Transmission diagram

Split spacer

Part #446548

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Tine.asm.inner.rh.12.pnt.black 584971502
#3

Tine diagram

Tine.asm.inner.rh.12.pnt.black

Part #584971502

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