Craftsman
Front-Tine Tiller

Model # 917986940 Official Craftsman tiller

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Lock Nut 73900600
#5

Transmission diagram

Lock nut

Part #73900600

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Spring Retainer 3146R
#2

Tine diagram

Spring retainer

Part #3146R

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Tiller Reverse Drive Belt 2614J
#15

Belt guard/pulley diagram

Tiller reverse drive belt

Part #2614J

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Lock Washer 10040500
Lock washer

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Washer 19091016
#11

Belt guard/pulley diagram

Washer

Part #19091016

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Pulley 180522
#22

Belt guard/pulley diagram

Pulley

Part #180522

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Frigidaire Lawn & Garden Equipment Bolt 74760520
Frigidaire lawn & garden equipment bolt

Part #74760520

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Bolt 74520520
#24

Belt guard/pulley diagram

Lawn & garden equipment bolt

Part #74520520

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Nut 98000129
#12

Handles diagram

Nut

Part #98000129

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Tiller Tine Assembly, Outer Left 156925X479
#5

Tine diagram

Tiller tine assembly, outer left

Part #156925X479

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How to replace a tiller recoil starter

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Time required
 15 minutes or less

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