Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 502257041 Official Craftsman garden tractor

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Solenoid 21261
#6

Wiring diagram diagram

Solenoid

Part #21261

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Hairpin Pin 23070
#53

Body parts assembly diagram

Hairpin pin

Part #23070

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Bolt STD533107
#41

Body parts assembly diagram

Bolt

Part #STD533107

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Idler Pulley 20613
#19

Drive assembly diagram

Idler pulley

Part #20613

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Pedal 21544
#31

Drive assembly diagram

Pedal

Part #21544

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Idler Spring 23067
#43

Drive assembly diagram

Idler spring

Part #23067

Replaced by #165X10MA

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Washer 18X31
#15

Body parts assembly diagram

Washer

Part #18X31

Replaced by #018X31MA

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Bolt 2X16
#65

Drive assembly diagram

Bolt

Part #2X16

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Washer 10851Z
#26

Drive assembly diagram

Washer

Part #10851Z

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Lock Nut 15X89
#78

Drive assembly diagram

Lock nut

Part #15X89

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