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Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 502256012 Official Craftsman 25" 6-hp riding lawn mower with recoil start

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Craftsman 502256012 25" 6-hp riding lawn mower with recoil start, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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  • Flange Nut 15X79
    Flange nut

    Part #15X79

    Replaced by #703409

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    $9.71
    9% OFF Phone Price : $10.71
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  • Bolt 20619Z
    #46

    Blade housing diagram

    Bolt

    Part #20619Z

    Replaced by #20619MA

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    This part replaces 20619Z. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
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  • Housing 20551
    #45

    Blade housing diagram

    Housing

    Part #20551

    Replaced by #492574MA

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    This part replaces 20551. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
    $60.44
    9% OFF Phone Price : $66.44
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  • Steer Post 20864
    #20

    Lower half diagram

    Steer post

    Part #20864

    Replaced by #11X16MA

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    This part replaces 20864. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
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  • Washer 10851Z
    #59

    Lower half diagram

    Washer

    Part #10851Z

    Replaced by #10851ZMA

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    This part replaces 10851Z. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
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  • Bolt STD533107
    Bolt

    Part #STD533107

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

  • Torsion Spring 21189
    #42

    Blade housing diagram

    Torsion spring

    Part #21189

    Replaced by #166X4MA

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    This part replaces 21189. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
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  • Washer 17X46Z
    #4

    Blade housing diagram

    Washer

    Part #17X46Z

    Replaced by #17X46MA

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    This part replaces 17X46Z. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
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  • Lock Nut 15X85
    #8

    Lower half diagram

    Lock nut

    Part #15X85

    Replaced by #703333

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    This part replaces 15X85. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
    This item is not returnable
    $8.47
    11% OFF Phone Price : $9.47
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  • Idler Pulley 20613
    Idler pulley

    Part #20613

    Replaced by #420613MA

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    This part replaces 20613. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
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    $26.71
    18% OFF Phone Price : $32.71
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Most common symptoms to help you fix your riding mowers & tractors

Choose a symptom to see related riding mower and lawn tractor repairs.

Main causes: worn or broken blade belt, broken belt idler pulley, blade clutch cable failure, bad PTO switch, damaged ma…

Main causes: faulty battery, bad alternator…

Main causes: punctured tire or inner tube, leaky valve stem, damaged wheel rim…

Main causes: dead battery, stale fuel, bad starter solenoid, ignition system problem, bad ignition interlock switch, clo…

Main causes: damaged tie rods, bent or worn wheel spindle, worn front axle, damaged sector gear assembly…

Main causes: shift lever needs adjustment, neutral control needs adjustment…

Main causes: clogged carburetor, damaged flywheel key, dirty spark plug, stale fuel, improper valve lash, engine needs a…

Main causes: worn or broken ground drive belt, bad seat switch, transaxle freewheel control engaged, transaxle failure, …

Main causes: unlevel mower deck, dull or damaged cutting blades, worn mandrel pulleys, bent mower deck, engine needs tun…

Most common repair guides to help fix your riding mowers & tractors

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your riding mower or lawn tractor.

How to replace a mandrel assembly on a riding lawn mower

How to replace a mandrel assembly on a riding lawn mower

Replace the mandrel assembly if the blade shaft vibrates or doesn't spin.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
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

Effective articles & videos to help repair your riding mowers & tractors

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your riding mower or lawn tractor.

What's the difference between a lawn tractor and a garden tractor?

What's the difference between a lawn tractor and a garden tractor?

Do you know a lawn tractor from a garden tractor? Take a look at the key differences and discover how each handles your …

The best time of day to mow grass (and when you should absolutely not)

The best time of day to mow grass (and when you should absolutely not)

Wondering when to mow your lawn for the best results? Timing matters more than you might think. Discover the best time o…

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How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

Learn about all the convenient features on our Sears PartsDirect website that make your parts purchases easier.…

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