Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 502256117 Official Craftsman riding lawn mower

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Tire 24396
#63

Drive assembly diagram

Tire

Part #24396

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Washer 780001
#8

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Washer

Part #780001

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Housing 24384
#51

Mower deck diagram

Housing

Part #24384

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Spacer 24533Z
Spacer

Part #24533Z

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Hex Head Bolt, 5/16-18 X 3/4-in, 5-pack STD523107
#40

Chassis and enclosures diagram

Hex head bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4-in, 5-pack

Part #STD523107

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Pinion 778068
#5

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Pinion

Part #778068

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Washer 780096
#7

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Washer

Part #780096

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Differential Axle 55000
#69

Drive assembly diagram

Differential axle

Part #55000

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Cotter Pin 30X20
#66

Chassis and enclosures diagram

Cotter pin

Part #30X20

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Snap Ring 792018
#10

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Snap ring

Part #792018

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How to replace the flywheel key on a riding lawn mower

How to replace the flywheel key on a riding lawn mower

If the engine won't restart after hitting a stump or rock, the problem could be a sheared flywheel key. Follow these ste…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 60 minutes or less
How to replace a riding lawn mower ignition coil

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…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less

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