Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 536250860 Official Craftsman 26" 7-hp lawn tractor with recoil start

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Carriage Bolt 998013
#82

Drive assembly diagram

Carriage bolt

Part #998013

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

Washer 845
#84

Drive assembly diagram

Washer

Part #845

Replaced by #17X168ZMA

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Washer 36006
#7C

Transmission diagram

Washer

Part #36006

Replaced by #583728901

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E-ring 26178
#81

Drive assembly diagram

E-ring

Part #26178

Replaced by #577598MA

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Lock Nut 997316
#40

Drive assembly diagram

Lock nut

Part #997316

Replaced by #997316MA

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Washer 792061
#13

Differential diagram

Washer

Part #792061

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Wheel Axle 23763
#46

Mower deck diagram

Wheel axle

Part #23763

Replaced by #310716MA

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Bearing 44532
#53

Main frame diagram

Bearing

Part #44532

Replaced by #50546MA

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Hex Head Screw 120834
#3

Main frame diagram

Hex head screw

Part #120834

Replaced by #180073MA

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Hex Head Screw 180018
#18

Transmission diagram

Hex head screw

Part #180018

Replaced by #1X38MA

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