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Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 917255340 Official Craftsman 36" 8-hp veridrive riding lawn tractor

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Solenoid 2008J
#17

36 lawn tractor/electrical diagram

Solenoid

Part #2008J

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Spring Retainer 3146R
#35

36 lawn tractor/mower diagram

Spring retainer

Part #3146R

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Starter Switch 4406R
#10

36 lawn tractor/electrical diagram

Starter switch

Part #4406R

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Rim 71652
#18

36 lawn tractor/transmission & rear wheel diagram

Rim

Part #71652

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Washer 1600P
#13

36 lawn tractor/steering and front axle diagram

Washer

Part #1600P

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Washer 1617P
#16

36 lawn tractor/transmission & rear wheel diagram

Washer

Part #1617P

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Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 X 3/4-in STD533107
#32

36 lawn tractor/mower diagram

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

Part #STD533107

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Washer 1588P
#22

36 lawn tractor/steering and front axle diagram

Washer

Part #1588P

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Lawn Tractor Sleeve Cap 71673
#25

36 lawn tractor/clutch-brake and drive diagram

Lawn tractor sleeve cap

Part #71673

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Bushing 1554J
#4

Electric start diagram

Bushing

Part #1554J

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