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Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 502256042 Official Craftsman 25" 8-hp riding lawn mower with recoil start

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Craftsman 502256042 25" 8-hp riding lawn mower with recoil start, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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  • Flange Nut 15X79
    Flange nut

    Part #15X79

    Replaced by #703409

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    $9.71
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  • Washer 17X102Z
    #61

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    Washer

    Part #17X102Z

    Replaced by #703128

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  • Bolt 20619Z
    #46

    Blade housing diagram

    Bolt

    Part #20619Z

    Replaced by #20619MA

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  • Housing 20551
    #45

    Blade housing diagram

    Housing

    Part #20551

    Replaced by #492574MA

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    $60.44
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  • Bolt STD533107
    Bolt

    Part #STD533107

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

  • Tie Strap 32618

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    All parts diagram

    Tie strap

    Part #32618

    Replaced by #32618MA

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  • Steer Post 20864
    #20

    Lower half diagram

    Steer post

    Part #20864

    Replaced by #11X16MA

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  • Tire 133X3
    #63

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    Tire

    Part #133X3

    Replaced by #90594MA

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    This part replaces 133X3. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
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  • Washer 10851Z
    #59

    Lower half diagram

    Washer

    Part #10851Z

    Replaced by #10851ZMA

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    This part replaces 10851Z. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
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  • Cotter Pin 30X49
    #16

    Lower half diagram

    Cotter pin

    Part #30X49

    Replaced by #30X49MA

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    $7.46
    12% OFF Phone Price : $8.46
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Most common symptoms to help you fix your riding mowers & tractors

Choose a symptom to see related riding mower and lawn tractor repairs.

Main causes: worn or broken blade belt, broken belt idler pulley, blade clutch cable failure, bad PTO switch, damaged ma…

Main causes: faulty battery, bad alternator…

Main causes: punctured tire or inner tube, leaky valve stem, damaged wheel rim…

Main causes: dead battery, stale fuel, bad starter solenoid, ignition system problem, bad ignition interlock switch, clo…

Main causes: damaged tie rods, bent or worn wheel spindle, worn front axle, damaged sector gear assembly…

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

Main causes: clogged carburetor, damaged flywheel key, dirty spark plug, stale fuel, improper valve lash, engine needs a…

Main causes: worn or broken ground drive belt, bad seat switch, transaxle freewheel control engaged, transaxle failure, …

Main causes: unlevel mower deck, dull or damaged cutting blades, worn mandrel pulleys, bent mower deck, engine needs tun…

Most common repair guides to help fix your riding mowers & tractors

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your riding mower or lawn tractor.

How to replace a mandrel assembly on a riding lawn mower

How to replace a mandrel assembly on a riding lawn mower

Replace the mandrel assembly if the blade shaft vibrates or doesn't spin.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace the flywheel key on a riding lawn mower

How to replace the flywheel key on a riding lawn mower

If the engine won't restart after hitting a stump or rock, the problem could be a sheared flywheel key. Follow these ste…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 60 minutes or less
How to replace a riding lawn mower ignition coil

How to replace a riding lawn mower ignition coil

If you're not getting spark from a good spark plug, the problem could be the ignition coil. Follow these step-by-step in…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your riding mowers & tractors

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your riding mower or lawn tractor.

The best time of day to mow grass (and when you should absolutely not)

The best time of day to mow grass (and when you should absolutely not)

Wondering when to mow your lawn for the best results? Timing matters more than you might think. Discover the best time o…

Top 10 electric lawn and garden tools

Top 10 electric lawn and garden tools

Learn about the top 10 must-have electric lawn & garden tools for 2023…

How to mow a lawn for healthier grass

How to mow a lawn for healthier grass

How often and tall you mow your lawn has a big impact on its health. Check out these 3 rules.…

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