Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 502256181 Official Craftsman 30" riding lawn mower

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Craftsman 502256181 30" riding lawn mower, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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502256181 Riding Mowers & Tractors
Bolt STD533107
Bolt

Part #STD533107

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

Lock Nut 15X85

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Lock nut

Part #15X85

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Idler Pulley 20613
Idler pulley

Part #20613

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Bolt 20129Z
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Grass catcher asm. part list diagram

Bolt

Part #20129Z

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Solenoid 24285
Solenoid

Part #24285

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Housing 24384
#69

Mower housing diagram

Housing

Part #24384

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Switch Key 21064PA
Switch key

Part #21064PA

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Belt 37X12
#28

Mower housing diagram

Belt

Part #37X12

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Wheel 24994E
#63B

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Wheel

Part #24994E

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Tie Strap 32618

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Tie strap

Part #32618

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your riding mowers & tractors

Choose a symptom to see related riding mower and lawn tractor repairs.

Main causes: punctured tire or inner tube, leaky valve stem, damaged wheel rim…

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: damaged tie rods, bent or worn wheel spindle, worn front axle, damaged sector gear assembly…

Main causes: engine overfilled with oil, leaky head gasket or sump gasket, damaged carburetor seals, cracked fuel pump, …

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

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

Main causes: damaged cutting blade, worn deck pulley, damaged mandrel pulley, loose fasteners on mower deck components…

Main causes: faulty battery, bad alternator…

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 riding lawn mower rear tire

How to replace a riding lawn mower rear tire

Your mower can’t run on a damaged rear tire. Here’s how to install a new one.…

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

How to replace a riding lawn mower blade

If a blade on your mower is dull or bent, replace it following the steps in this repair guide.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace a riding lawn mower fuel filter

How to replace a riding lawn mower fuel filter

Help your mower run better by replacing the fuel filter during your riding mower's annual tune-up.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

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

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your riding mower or lawn tractor.

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Learn about all the convenient features on our Sears PartsDirect website that make your parts purchases easier.…

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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.…