Craftsman
Riding Mowers & Tractors

Model # 917253530 Official Craftsman 42" rotary lawn mower

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Hitch Pin, 2-pack 4939M
#2

Suspension & drive diagram

Hitch pin, 2-pack

Part #4939M

Replaced by #596919601

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Nut 5846R
#18

Deck & cover diagram

Nut

Part #5846R

Replaced by #532110452

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Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 X 3/4-in STD533107
Carriage bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4-in

Part #STD533107

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

Washer 1588P
#66

Suspension & drive diagram

Washer

Part #1588P

Replaced by #734117771

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Spring 2876H
#38

Suspension & drive diagram

Spring

Part #2876H

Replaced by #532002876

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Idler 2083R
Idler

Part #2083R

Replaced by #532102403

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Wizard Lawn Tractor Grease Fitting (replaces 1641, 40493, 532006855, 532124836, 532155595, 62569, 706, Lp-706) 6855M
#8

Mandrels diagram

Wizard lawn tractor grease fitting (replaces 1641, 40493, 532006855, 532124836, 532155595, 62569, 706, lp-706)

Part #6855M

Replaced by #532183226

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Bushing 7375H
#9

Optional equipment diagram

Bushing

Part #7375H

Replaced by #583775301

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Cone Bearing 9494H
#5

Mandrels diagram

Cone bearing

Part #9494H

Replaced by #583781001

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Hex Bolt 3348P
#20

Suspension & drive diagram

Hex bolt

Part #3348P

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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

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

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