Craftsman
Riding Mowers & Tractors

Model # 917253645 Official Craftsman 44" rotary lawn mower

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Washer, 13/32 X 1-1/4 X 12 19132012
Washer, 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12

Part #19132012

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Spring Retainer 3146R
#10

Idler box diagram

Spring retainer

Part #3146R

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Lawn Tractor Blade 25034
#49

Suspension, deck & cover diagram

Lawn tractor blade

Part #25034

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V-belt 6943R
#9

Suspension, deck & cover diagram

V-belt

Part #6943R

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Screw 17490612
#14

Suspension, deck & cover diagram

Screw

Part #17490612

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Idler 2083R
#17

Suspension, deck & cover diagram

Idler

Part #2083R

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Lawn Tractor Nut 73680600
#12

Suspension, deck & cover diagram

Lawn tractor nut

Part #73680600

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Bolt 72140506
#42

Suspension, deck & cover diagram

Bolt

Part #72140506

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Lawn Tractor Bolt, 5/16-18 X 5/8-in 72110505
#6

Suspension, deck & cover diagram

Lawn tractor bolt, 5/16-18 x 5/8-in

Part #72110505

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Belt 5559J
#8

Idler box diagram

Belt

Part #5559J

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How to replace the flywheel key on a riding lawn mower

How to replace the flywheel key on a riding lawn mower

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 60 minutes or less
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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

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