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Craftsman
Tiller

Model # 74778553 Official Craftsman rotary chopper

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Lift Bar 12451
#2

Lift type: shroud, lift, & pivot wheel diagram

Lift bar

Part #12451

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Slip Universal 31140
#16

Pull type: universal assembly diagram

Slip universal

Part #31140

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Knife 31078
#31

Lift & pull type: gear box and rotor diagram

Knife

Part #31078

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Take Up Nut 4508
#15

Lift & pull type: gear box and rotor diagram

Take up nut

Part #4508

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Shim 31145
#11

Lift & pull type: gear box and rotor diagram

Shim

Part #31145

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Slip Universal 31061

#NI

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Slip universal

Part #31061

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Output Shaft & Gear 12523
#17

Lift & pull type: gear box and rotor diagram

Output shaft & gear

Part #12523

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

15" Dc Wheel Rim, 4 Bolt 12054
#29B

Pull type shroud, axle & drawbar diagram

15" dc wheel rim, 4 bolt

Part #12054

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Nylon Bearing 31138H
#8

Pull type: universal assembly diagram

Nylon bearing

Part #31138H

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Yoke & Shaft 31061C
#3

Lift type: universal assembly diagram

Yoke & shaft

Part #31061C

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

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