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Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 917253712-1987 Official Craftsman lawn tractor

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Filter 2887J
#82

Chassis fender and dashboard diagram

Filter

Part #2887J

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Solenoid 2008J
#3

Electrical diagram

Solenoid

Part #2008J

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Washer 1637P
#39

Varidrive system diagram

Washer

Part #1637P

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Hardened Race Thrust Bearing 6266H
#9

Steering diagram

Hardened race thrust bearing

Part #6266H

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Ring 5845R
#74

Clutch-brake diagram

Ring

Part #5845R

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Nut 545P
Nut

Part #545P

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Hub Bolt 1304H
#72

Clutch-brake diagram

Hub bolt

Part #1304H

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Wizard Lawn Tractor Axle Flange Bearing (replaces 532009040, 5320090-40, 532124959, 577203109, 5920h, 5920h1, P-1246, P-1622) 9040H
#6

Steering diagram

Wizard lawn tractor axle flange bearing (replaces 532009040, 5320090-40, 532124959, 577203109, 5920h, 5920h1, p-1246, p-1622)

Part #9040H

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Idler 4859J
#40

Varidrive system diagram

Idler

Part #4859J

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Joint 8921R
#45

Steering diagram

Joint

Part #8921R

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