Craftsman
Rear-Engine Riding Mower

Model # 13196970 Official Craftsman 36" riding lawn mower

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Fuel Filter 71979
#44

Electrical system diagram

Fuel filter

Part #71979

Replaced by #84001895

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Pad 790006
#79

Transaxle diagram

Pad

Part #790006

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Wizard Lawn Tractor Tire Valve Stem (replaces 20267, 24167, 24297, 24373, 3930j, 400162, 407229, 493215, 532065139, 5320651-39, 532124718, 55-21v, 56-21v, 65333, 74289, 76-21v, 77-21v, 78-21v, 795r) 65139
#22

Steering and front axle diagram

Wizard lawn tractor tire valve stem (replaces 20267, 24167, 24297, 24373, 3930j, 400162, 407229, 493215, 532065139, 5320651-39, 532124718, 55-21v, 56-21v, 65333, 74289, 76-21v, 77-21v, 78-21v, 795r)

Part #65139

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E-ring 52913
#19

Steering and front axle diagram

E-ring

Part #52913

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Plate 790007
#80

Transaxle diagram

Plate

Part #790007

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Rim 71652
#21

Steering and front axle diagram

Rim

Part #71652

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Screw 792085
#85A

Transaxle diagram

Screw

Part #792085

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Spacer 786066
#88

Transaxle diagram

Spacer

Part #786066

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Carriage Bolt 126219
#36

Drive assembly diagram

Carriage bolt

Part #126219

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Bolt 126211
#7

Mower deck diagram

Bolt

Part #126211

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Main causes: shift lever needs adjustment, neutral control needs adjustment…

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How to replace a riding lawn mower spark plug

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

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Repair difficulty
Time required
 60 minutes or less

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