Craftsman
Riding Mowers & Tractors

Model # 53696330 Official Craftsman 36" riding rotary mower

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Washer 8728
#70

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Washer

Part #8728

Replaced by #783000MA

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Nut Washer GM-271190
#12

Pulley housing diagram

Nut washer

Part #GM-271190

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

Rod Belt Guide 40218
#11

Engine diagram

Rod belt guide

Part #40218

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Harpin Cottr 39521
#2

Mower deck diagram

Harpin cottr

Part #39521

Replaced by #31X9MA

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Belt 43947
#8

Pulley housing diagram

Belt

Part #43947

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Hex Nut 271166
#19

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Hex nut

Part #271166

Replaced by #308459MA

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Hex Head Screw 120834
Hex head screw

Part #120834

Replaced by #180073MA

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Hub Cap 36832
#50

Steering and front axle diagram

Hub cap

Part #36832

Replaced by #20107MA

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Roll Pin 40401
#53

Mower deck diagram

Roll pin

Part #40401

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

Woodruff Key 431787
#37

Engine diagram

Woodruff key

Part #431787

Replaced by #703891

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