Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 917272281 Official Craftsman lawn tractor

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Axle Cap 104757X417
#11

Wheels and tires diagram

Axle cap

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Lock Nut 73900600
#120

Ground drive diagram

Lock nut

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Hex Flange Lock Nut 145212
Hex flange lock nut

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

Ground drive diagram

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

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Pto Switch 178461
#50

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Pto switch

Part #178461

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Lawn Tractor Deflector Shield Hinge Rod 131491
#29

Mower deck diagram

Lawn tractor deflector shield hinge rod

Part #131491

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Tire 177750
#3

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Tire

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Lawn Tractor Deflector Shield 130968X428
#27

Mower deck diagram

Lawn tractor deflector shield

Part #130968X428

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Flanged Toplock Nut 178342
#33

Mower deck diagram

Flanged toplock nut

Part #178342

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Zinc Retainer Spring 163552
Zinc retainer spring

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