Craftsman
Rear-Engine Riding Mower

Model # 13196972 Official Craftsman 36" 8-hp riding lawn mower with electric start

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Fuel Filter 71979
#44

Electrical system diagram

Fuel filter

Part #71979

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Tire 71651
#43

Steering and front axle diagram

Tire

Part #71651

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E-ring 52913
#19

Steering and front axle diagram

E-ring

Part #52913

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Rim 71652
#21

Steering and front axle diagram

Rim

Part #71652

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Pin 786026
#67

Transaxle diagram

Pin

Part #786026

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Holder 790005
#81

Transaxle diagram

Holder

Part #790005

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Screw 792085
#85A

Transaxle diagram

Screw

Part #792085

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Spacer 786066
#88

Transaxle diagram

Spacer

Part #786066

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Washer 52966
#16

Steering and front axle diagram

Washer

Part #52966

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Bolt 126211
#7

Mower deck diagram

Bolt

Part #126211

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How to replace the flywheel key on a riding lawn mower

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How to replace a riding lawn mower ignition coil

If you're not getting spark from a good spark plug, the problem could be the ignition coil. Follow these step-by-step in…

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Time required
 30 minutes or less

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