Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

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

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Solenoid 7754R
#14

Electrical diagram

Solenoid

Part #7754R

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Hood Latch 8889R
#4

Fender, hood and grill diagram

Hood latch

Part #8889R

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Lawn Tractor Grass Catcher Left Gauge Wheel Bracket 2029J
#24

Fender, hood and grill diagram

Lawn tractor grass catcher left gauge wheel bracket

Part #2029J

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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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Idler Pulley 67400
#24

Clutch-brake and drive diagram

Idler pulley

Part #67400

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