Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 917255260 Official Craftsman 36" 8-hp riding lawn tractor with electric start

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Craftsman 917255260 36" 8-hp riding lawn tractor with electric start, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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917255260 Riding Mowers & Tractors
Hood Latch 8889R
#4

Fender, hood and grill diagram

Hood latch

Part #8889R

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Tire 494J
#20

Steering and front axle diagram

Tire

Part #494J

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Hardened Race Thrust Bearing 6266H
#5

Steering and front axle diagram

Hardened race thrust bearing

Part #6266H

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Keps Nut STD541431
Keps nut

Part #STD541431

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E-ring 5000P
#17

Transmission and rear wheel diagram

E-ring

Part #5000P

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Gripco Nut 7810H
Gripco nut

Part #7810H

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Washer 67725
#46

Clutch-brake and drive diagram

Washer

Part #67725

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Bushing 1554J
#4

Dashboard and chassis diagram

Bushing

Part #1554J

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Starter Switch 4406R
#23

Electrical diagram

Starter switch

Part #4406R

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Solenoid 7754R
#14

Electrical diagram

Solenoid

Part #7754R

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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.

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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.…