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Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 50281300 Official Craftsman 30" riding lawn mower

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Battery 21075
#15

Electrical system diagram

Battery

Part #21075

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

Flange Nut 15X79
Flange nut

Part #15X79

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Idler Pulley 20613
Idler pulley

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Bolt 2X53
Bolt

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Bolt 1X20
#33

Drive assembly diagram

Bolt

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Housing 20551
#54

Complete blade housing assem part #400184 diagram

Housing

Part #20551

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Washer 10851Z
Washer

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Hex Bolt 1X38
#16

Electrical system diagram

Hex bolt

Part #1X38

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Nut 15X42
Nut

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Washer 17X53
Washer

Part #17X53

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