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Model # 550E79 Official Sears diesel engine

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Grooved Ball Bearing 6301 50014500
#21

Flange diagram

Grooved ball bearing 6301

Part #50014500

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

Switch Lever Sub-assy Consisting Of Item-nos. 31-34 106414BV
#31

Flange diagram

Switch lever sub-assy consisting of item-nos. 31-34

Part #106414BV

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

Strap (for Item No. 30 A) 40029500
#30DA

Fuel tank diagram

Strap (for item no. 30 a)

Part #40029500

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

Spring Washer 50002800
Spring washer

Part #50002800

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

Timing Cover 2711204
#16A

Additional oil tank diagram

Timing cover

Part #2711204

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

Gearwheel With Shaft 167116
#13

Starting handel diagram

Gearwheel with shaft

Part #167116

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

Security Plate 160305
#31

Additional oil tank diagram

Security plate

Part #160305

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

Disc B13 50017300
#50

Flange diagram

Disc b13

Part #50017300

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

Fuel Pipe Betw. Pump And Filter 169104
#15

Fuel tank diagram

Fuel pipe betw. pump and filter

Part #169104

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

Support For Exhaust Box (for Item No. 30 A) 168905A
#30B

Fuel tank diagram

Support for exhaust box (for item no. 30 a)

Part #168905A

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

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How to replace a spark igniter switch on a gas cooktop

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Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less
How to replace a spark module on a gas cooktop

How to replace a spark module on a gas cooktop

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Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less

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