Can’t find your part?   Contact us:
+1-309-603-4777
Sears Parts Direct
Orders

  • Keep track of the models you own in your profile

    Sign in or Register to view or add models

Schedule a repair
Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 50281380 Official Craftsman 25" riding lawn mower

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Craftsman 50281380 25" riding lawn mower, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

There are a couple of ways to find the part or diagram you need:

  • Click a diagram to see the parts shown on that diagram.
  • In the search box below, enter all or part of the part number or the part’s name.

Not all parts are shown on the diagrams—those parts are labeled NI, for “not illustrated”.

We encourage you to save the model to your profile, so it’s easy to access parts and manuals for your appliance whenever you log in.

For DIY troubleshooting advice and repair guides, visit our repair help section.

Model diagram and schematic

SEARCH WITHIN THIS MODEL

?

This is the number corresponding to the part on the diagram / schematic

Search
ALL PARTS
Showing 10 of 215 parts  |
Washer 17X53
Washer

Part #17X53

Replaced by #703590

?
Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 17X53. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
This item is not returnable
$5.99 | 
14% OFF Phone Price : $6.99
In Stock
Housing 20551
#36

Blade housing diagram

Housing

Part #20551

Replaced by #492574MA

?
Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 20551. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
$68.99 | 
8% OFF Phone Price : $74.99
In Stock
Belt Guide 20619
#35

Blade housing diagram

Belt guide

Part #20619

Replaced by #20619MA

?
Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 20619. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
$7.77
In Stock
Bolt 2X53
#23

Drive assembly diagram

Bolt

Part #2X53

Replaced by #703159

?
Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 2X53. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
This item is not returnable
$6.69
In Stock
Bolt 1X20
#42

Drive assembly diagram

Bolt

Part #1X20

Replaced by #1X20MA

?
Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 1X20. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
$7.57
In Stock
Cotter Pin 30X20
Cotter pin

Part #30X20

Replaced by #703312

?
Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 30X20. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
This item is not returnable
$7.14
In Stock
Hairpin Pin 20692
#31

Drive assembly diagram

Hairpin pin

Part #20692

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

Washer 17X47Z
#52

Top half diagram

Washer

Part #17X47Z

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

Nut 15X42
Nut

Part #15X42

Replaced by #15X42MA

?
Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 15X42. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
This item is not returnable
$7.06
In Stock
Washer 17X104
#31

Top half diagram

Washer

Part #17X104

Replaced by #710083MA

?
Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 17X104. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
$12.94
In Stock

Most common symptoms to help you fix your riding mowers & tractors

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

View all

Why won't my riding mower cut grass?

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

Read more

How do I charge a dead battery on my riding mower?

Main causes: faulty battery, bad alternator…

Read more

How do I fix a flat tire on my riding mower?

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

Read more

Why won't my riding mower start?

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

Read more

Why is the steering loose on my riding mower?

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

Read more

Why does my riding mower creep in neutral?

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

Read more

Why does my riding mower run rough or misfire?

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

Read more

Why won't my riding mower move?

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

Read more

Why is my riding mower not cutting evenly?

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

Read more

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.

View all
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.…

Read more
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…

Read more
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…

Read more
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.

View all
Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

Get answers to frequently asked questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect.…

Read more
How to remove a lawn mower blade using a removal tool

How to remove a lawn mower blade using a removal tool

Learn how a blade removal tool makes replacing the blade easier and safer…

Read more
Riding lawn mower engine clicks but doesn't turn over video

Riding lawn mower engine clicks but doesn't turn over video

Check the starter solenoid, starter motor, wiring, battery and engine.…

Read more

Parts & More