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Craftsman
Riding Mowers & Tractors

Model # 53696330 Official Craftsman 36" riding rotary mower

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Retaining Ring 36625
#36

Steering and front axle diagram

Retaining ring

Part #36625

Replaced by #812000029

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Woodruff Key 431787
#37

Engine diagram

Woodruff key

Part #431787

Replaced by #703891

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Grease Fitng 40493
#6

Pulley housing diagram

Grease fitng

Part #40493

Replaced by #532183226

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Car Bolt 126211
#85

Top half diagram

Car bolt

Part #126211

Replaced by #703159

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Screw 39573
#38

Mower deck diagram

Screw

Part #39573

Replaced by #1X20MA

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Nut Washer GM-271190
#12

Pulley housing diagram

Nut washer

Part #GM-271190

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Rod Belt Guide 40218
#11

Engine diagram

Rod belt guide

Part #40218

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Wheel Axle 23763
#39

Mower deck diagram

Wheel axle

Part #23763

Replaced by #310716MA

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Cap Screw 180020
Cap screw

Part #180020

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Harpin Cottr 39521
#2

Mower deck diagram

Harpin cottr

Part #39521

Replaced by #31X9MA

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