Craftsman
Riding Mowers & Tractors

Model # 917253840 Official Craftsman 38" mower replacement kit

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Spring Retainer 3146R
#77

38" mower diagram

Spring retainer

Part #3146R

Replaced by #532003146

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Bolt 72140505
#6

38" mower diagram

Bolt

Part #72140505

Replaced by #596136401

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Nut 5846R
#8

38" mower diagram

Nut

Part #5846R

Replaced by #532110452

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Rod 106735X
#10

38" mower diagram

Rod

Part #106735X

Replaced by #532106735

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Screw 17490612
#37

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Screw

Part #17490612

Replaced by #817000612

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Tower Lawn Tractor Sleeve Cap (replaces 532105304, 5321053-04) 105304X
#13

38" mower diagram

Tower lawn tractor sleeve cap (replaces 532105304, 5321053-04)

Part #105304X

Replaced by #532105304

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Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 X 3/4-in STD533107
#23

38" mower diagram

Carriage bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4-in

Part #STD533107

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

Nut 73680500
#20

38" mower diagram

Nut

Part #73680500

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

Spring 106734X
#9

38" mower diagram

Spring

Part #106734X

Replaced by #532123713

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Brake 106578X
#56

38" mower diagram

Brake

Part #106578X

Replaced by #532106578

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