Craftsman
Rear-Engine Riding Mower

Model # 13196970 Official Craftsman 36" riding lawn mower

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Fuel Filter 71979
#44

Electrical system diagram

Fuel filter

Part #71979

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Tire 71651
#43

Steering and front axle diagram

Tire

Part #71651

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Pad 790006
#79

Transaxle diagram

Pad

Part #790006

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E-ring 52913
#19

Steering and front axle diagram

E-ring

Part #52913

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Plate 790007
#80

Transaxle diagram

Plate

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Pin 786026
#67

Transaxle diagram

Pin

Part #786026

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Tire 71653
#20

Steering and front axle diagram

Tire

Part #71653

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Nut 60249
#35

Steering and front axle diagram

Nut

Part #60249

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Washer 52966
#16

Steering and front axle diagram

Washer

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Idler Pulley 67400
#24

Drive assembly diagram

Idler pulley

Part #67400

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 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

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Repair difficulty
Time required
 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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