Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

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

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Craftsman 536250860 26" 7-hp lawn tractor with recoil start, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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E-ring 26178
#81

Drive assembly diagram

E-ring

Part #26178

Replaced by #577598MA

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Harpin Cottr 39521
Harpin cottr

Part #39521

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Axle Washer 642
Axle washer

Part #642

Replaced by #17X192MA

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Lock Nut 997316
#40

Drive assembly diagram

Lock nut

Part #997316

Replaced by #997316MA

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Housing 774344
#1A

Differential diagram

Housing

Part #774344

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Washer 845
#84

Drive assembly diagram

Washer

Part #845

Replaced by #17X168ZMA

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Screw 792044
#10

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Screw

Part #792044

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Bearing 44532
#53

Main frame diagram

Bearing

Part #44532

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Gear 778067
#4

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Gear

Part #778067

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Drive Pin 786040
#6

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Drive pin

Part #786040

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