Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 502256038 Official Craftsman riding lawn mower

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Idler Pulley 20613
Idler pulley

Part #20613

Replaced by #420613MA

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This item is not returnable
$25.18
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Wheel 24994E
#63B

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Wheel

Part #24994E

Replaced by #407928MA

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Spring 166X4
#42

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Spring

Part #166X4

Replaced by #166X4MA

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Belt 37X51
#52

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Belt

Part #37X51

Replaced by #37X51MA

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Washer 10851Z
#59

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Washer

Part #10851Z

Replaced by #10851ZMA

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Tie Strap 32618

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Tie strap

Part #32618

Replaced by #32618MA

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Housing 24384
#45

Mower housing diagram

Housing

Part #24384

Replaced by #492574MA

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$68.99
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Bolt 2X39
#59

Mower housing diagram

Bolt

Part #2X39

Replaced by #2X39MA

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Differential Axle 55000
#69

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Differential axle

Part #55000

Replaced by #794299

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Push-on-cap 28X23
#41

Mower housing diagram

Push-on-cap

Part #28X23

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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

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