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Model # 917642A59 Official Craftsman starter

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Craftsman 917642A59 starter, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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917642A59 Starter
Mag Flywheel 8996H
#23

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Mag flywheel

Part #8996H

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

Pan Head Screw 5532P
#2

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Pan head screw

Part #5532P

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

Torsion Spring 9072H
#19

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Torsion spring

Part #9072H

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

Washer STD551012
#7

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Washer

Part #STD551012

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

Screw 8989H
#4

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Screw

Part #8989H

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

Starter Rope 9143H
#14

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Starter rope

Part #9143H

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

Ring-e Truss 9052H
#16

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Ring-e truss

Part #9052H

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

Start Handle 642A198
#8

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Start handle

Part #642A198

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

Spacer 9053H
#13

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Spacer

Part #9053H

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

Starter Assembly 642A59
#6

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Starter assembly

Part #642A59

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

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