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Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 917278041 Official Craftsman tractor

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Lawn Tractor Axle Cap 104757X428
#11

Wheels and tires diagram

Lawn tractor axle cap

Part #104757X428

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Lock Nut 73900600
#120

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Lock nut

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Hex Flange Lock Nut 145212
Hex flange lock nut

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Lawn Tractor Bolt 173984
#30

Mower diagram

Lawn tractor bolt

Part #173984

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Lawn Tractor Ground Drive Belt, 1/2 X 82-in 140294
#57

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Lawn tractor ground drive belt, 1/2 x 82-in

Part #140294

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Solenoid With Brass Plunger 178861
#43

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Solenoid with brass plunger

Part #178861

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Tower Lawn Tractor Ignition Switch (replaces 163968, 189687, 5321755-66, 5321896-87, 539107541) 175566
#30

Electrical diagram

Tower lawn tractor ignition switch (replaces 163968, 189687, 5321755-66, 5321896-87, 539107541)

Part #175566

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Tire 106222X
#3

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Tire

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Axle Assembly 175131
#2

Steering assembly diagram

Axle assembly

Part #175131

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Flanged Toplock Nut 178342
#33

Mower diagram

Flanged toplock nut

Part #178342

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