Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 917204040 Official Craftsman tractor

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Lawn Tractor Mandrel Housing 187281
#14

Mower deck diagram

Lawn tractor mandrel housing

Part #187281

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Hub Cap 532175039
#8

Wheels & tires diagram

Hub cap

Part #532175039

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Lawn Tractor Blade Drive Belt, 5/8 X 145-in (replaces 196103, 33155) 587686701
#47

Mower deck diagram

Lawn tractor blade drive belt, 5/8 x 145-in (replaces 196103, 33155)

Part #587686701

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Lock Nut 73900600
Lock nut

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Locking Flange Nut 873900600
#50

Steering diagram

Locking flange nut

Part #873900600

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Lawn Mower Pivot Link, Right 436887
#81

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Lawn mower pivot link, right

Part #436887

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Lawn Tractor Self-tapping Bolt (replaces 173984) 584953901
#41

Mower deck diagram

Lawn tractor self-tapping bolt (replaces 173984)

Part #584953901

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Lawn Tractor Mandrel Pulley 153535
#32

Mower deck diagram

Lawn tractor mandrel pulley

Part #153535

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Lawn Tractor Starter Solenoid 192507
#43

Electrical diagram

Lawn tractor starter solenoid

Part #192507

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Lawn Mower Drag Link, Left 436884
#61

Steering diagram

Lawn mower drag link, left

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