Craftsman
Front-Engine Lawn Tractor

Model # 502256071 Official Craftsman tractor

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Solenoid 21261
#3

Wiring diagram diagram

Solenoid

Part #21261

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Holder 790005
#23

5-speed tranmission diagram

Holder

Part #790005

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Pin 786026
#26

5-speed tranmission diagram

Pin

Part #786026

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Murray Lawn Tractor Spring 792079
#42

5-speed tranmission diagram

Murray lawn tractor spring

Part #792079

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Flange Nut 15X79
Flange nut

Part #15X79

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Race 780072
#29

5-speed tranmission diagram

Race

Part #780072

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Idler Pulley 20613
#53

Lower half diagram

Idler pulley

Part #20613

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Lock Nut 15X85
Lock nut

Part #15X85

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Washer 17X102
#61

Top half diagram

Washer

Part #17X102

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Washer 780108
#43

5-speed tranmission diagram

Washer

Part #780108

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