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Craftsman
Front-Tine Tiller

Model # 917298231 Official Craftsman 3-hp tiller

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Washer 19121414
#4

Detail "c" - wheel and depth stake assembly diagram

Washer

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Lock Nut 73970500
#15

Detail "a" - handle assembly diagram

Lock nut

Part #73970500

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Lawn Tractor Nut 73680600
#18

Detail "c" - wheel and depth stake assembly diagram

Lawn tractor nut

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Gripco Nut 7810H
Gripco nut

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Tiller Shoulder Bolt 121117X
#14

Detail "c" - wheel and depth stake assembly diagram

Tiller shoulder bolt

Part #121117X

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Idler Shaft 106968
#24

Detail "b" - belt guard and pulley assembly diagram

Idler shaft

Part #106968

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Carriage Bolt 72010506
#19

Detail "a" - handle assembly diagram

Carriage bolt

Part #72010506

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Bolt 72140404
#6

Detail "b" - belt guard and pulley assembly diagram

Bolt

Part #72140404

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Cable Bracket 9484R
#4

Detail "b" - belt guard and pulley assembly diagram

Lawn & garden equipment cable bracket

Part #9484R

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Spring Retainer 4921H
Spring retainer

Part #4921H

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How to replace a tiller recoil starter

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