Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 502256117A Official Craftsman 30" riding lawn mower with recoil start

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Flange Nut 15X79
#85

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Flange nut

Part #15X79

Replaced by #703409

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Bolt STD533107
Bolt

Part #STD533107

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

Idler Pulley 20613
Idler pulley

Part #20613

Replaced by #420613MA

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Steer Post 20864
#20

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Steer post

Part #20864

Replaced by #11X16MA

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Bolt 2X53
#88

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Bolt

Part #2X53

Replaced by #703159

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Belt 37X12
#29

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Belt

Part #37X12

Replaced by #37X12MA

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Woodruff Key 20062
#24

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Woodruff key

Part #20062

Replaced by #20062MA

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Wheel 24390E
#62B

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Wheel

Part #24390E

Replaced by #407928MA

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Differential Axle 55000
#69

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Differential axle

Part #55000

Replaced by #794299

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Washer 10851Z
Washer

Part #10851Z

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