Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 502256132 Official Craftsman riding lawn mower

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Solenoid 21261
#3

Wiring diagram diagram

Solenoid

Part #21261

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Valve Cap 400162
#64

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Valve cap

Part #400162

Replaced by #65139

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Flange Nut 15X79
Flange nut

Part #15X79

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Bolt STD533107
Bolt

Part #STD533107

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Lock Nut 15X88Z
Lock nut

Part #15X88Z

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Idler Pulley 20613
Idler pulley

Part #20613

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Washer 17X102
#61

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Washer

Part #17X102

Replaced by #703128

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Blade 24524
#54

Mower housing diagram

Blade

Part #24524

Replaced by #24524E701MA

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Lock Nut 15X85
Lock nut

Part #15X85

Replaced by #703333

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Belt 20715
#52

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Belt

Part #20715

Replaced by #37X51MA

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Main causes: worn or broken blade belt, broken belt idler pulley, blade clutch cable failure, bad PTO switch, damaged ma…

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Main causes: shift lever needs adjustment, neutral control needs adjustment…

Main causes: clogged carburetor, damaged flywheel key, dirty spark plug, stale fuel, improper valve lash, engine needs a…

Main causes: worn or broken ground drive belt, bad seat switch, transaxle freewheel control engaged, transaxle failure, …

Main causes: unlevel mower deck, dull or damaged cutting blades, worn mandrel pulleys, bent mower deck, engine needs tun…

Most common repair guides to help fix your riding mowers & tractors

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your riding mower or lawn tractor.

How to replace a mandrel assembly on a riding lawn mower

How to replace a mandrel assembly on a riding lawn mower

Replace the mandrel assembly if the blade shaft vibrates or doesn't spin.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace the flywheel key on a riding lawn mower

How to replace the flywheel key on a riding lawn mower

If the engine won't restart after hitting a stump or rock, the problem could be a sheared flywheel key. Follow these ste…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 60 minutes or less
How to replace a riding lawn mower ignition coil

How to replace a riding lawn mower ignition coil

If you're not getting spark from a good spark plug, the problem could be the ignition coil. Follow these step-by-step in…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your riding mowers & tractors

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Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

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How to remove a lawn mower blade using a removal tool

How to remove a lawn mower blade using a removal tool

Learn how a blade removal tool makes replacing the blade easier and safer…

Riding lawn mower engine clicks but doesn't turn over video

Riding lawn mower engine clicks but doesn't turn over video

Check the starter solenoid, starter motor, wiring, battery and engine.…