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Craftsman
Tiller

Model # 74778553 Official Craftsman rotary chopper

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Craftsman 74778553 rotary chopper, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Shaft Cover 31147
#16

Pull type shroud, axle & drawbar diagram

Shaft cover

Part #31147

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

7/16" Shear Bolt W/nut N/P
7/16" shear bolt w/nut

Part #N/P

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

Input Flange Only 4306
#10

Lift & pull type: gear box and rotor diagram

Input flange only

Part #4306

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

Roll Pin 19646
#8

Pull type shroud, axle & drawbar diagram

Roll pin

Part #19646

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

Wheel Spacer 12466
#14

Lift type: shroud, lift, & pivot wheel diagram

Wheel spacer

Part #12466

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

U-bolt 19817
#5

Pull type shroud, axle & drawbar diagram

U-bolt

Part #19817

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

Spindle Washer 31236
#25

Pull type shroud, axle & drawbar diagram

Spindle washer

Part #31236

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

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

Yoke W/shaft Only 31138F
#12

Pull type: universal assembly diagram

Yoke w/shaft only

Part #31138F

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

Gear Box 12524
#37

Lift & pull type: gear box and rotor diagram

Gear box

Part #12524

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

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