The Craftsman 42 Riding Mower is a great lawn mower for those who want to cut their grass without having to spend too much time on it. It has a 42-inch cutting deck which makes it ideal for larger yards, as well as its electric start feature that allows you to start up the machine in minutes! The 42 Riding Mower has several parts that need replacing regularly.
Craftsman 42 Riding Mower Parts Diagram
Craftsman 42 Riding Mower Parts Explained
Mower Deck Shell
The mower deck shell is the main body of your riding mower. It’s part of your riding mower’s frame, and it’s also a major component in assembling all other parts together. In fact, if you were to take this piece off and inspect it closely enough, you’d see that it contains everything from nuts and bolts to springs for making sure that when you’re driving along with your lawnmower in tow (or on wheels), there won’t be any unexpected jolts or surprises along the way!
The Mower Deck Shell comes as an assembly including all necessary hardware needed for proper installation—including mounting brackets as well as screws—and will usually include instructions on how best to use them properly so that they fit securely into place once screwed tight against each other with no leaks or wobble whatsoever!
Plastic Spindle Shaft Assembly
The plastic spindle shaft assembly is a plastic part that’s used to hold the sprocket and axle together. It’s important because it allows you to move your mower deck up and down, allowing you to adjust its height. This can be done by using a wrench or pliers, but if you don’t have access to them, this part will come in handy when it comes time for maintenance on your machine!
Drive Belt
The drive belt for riding mowers and tractors is made of rubber. It’s in the front of your machine, and it connects to a pulley that drives the blades. This small part can be easily replaced if worn or damaged, so you don’t have to worry about being without it!
Control Cable
The control cable is the part of your riding mower or tractor that connects the handlebars to the steering mechanism. It’s also known as a control lever/grip or grip. The different types of controls include:
- A ratcheting lever on some tractors allows you to adjust speed and direction while turning.
- An all-in-one unit with two levers on one end, so you can switch between forward, reverse, and neutral easily without taking your hands off of them (like on some lawnmowers). This type is typically found on smaller tractors such as those used for small yards with less than 2 acres of land; otherwise, these types are considered to be expensive models because they require more maintenance than others do due to their high cost per hour usage rate compared with other models available today.”
Carburetor
Carburetors are devices that mix fuel and air in order to power your mower. They’re located under the hood, so they’re usually easy to access. If you have trouble getting them open or closed, ask someone else for help because it can be difficult if you don’t know what tools are required.
The carburetor is made up of several parts: a float bowl (the bottom part), metering valve (the middle part), jet needle (the top part), needle valve (a valve located inside each jet), and needle assembly with its associated nuts/bolts holding everything together
Carburetor Linkage
The carburetor linkage is a part of the carburetor assembly, which is part of your riding mower’s carburetor. It connects the throttle pedal to the carburetor and helps you control how much gas goes into each cylinder. The linkage is made of plastic and attached to both sides of your mower’s throttle housing, which holds it in place at all times while you’re using it.
Carburetor Linkage Rod
The carburetor linkage rod is a component that connects the choke to the fuel pump. It’s located on the right side of your mower, underneath some of the wiring. The rod itself looks like a long metal tube with two pins sticking out of it (one on each end).
When you’re installing this part, you’ll need to make sure that it goes through all its holes before attaching either end so they can connect properly – otherwise, no matter how much lubrication you use or how careful an installation job you do, there will be friction which could cause problems down the road!
Coil/ignition
The coil/ignition is the heart of your riding mower. It contains all the electrical components that make up the ignition system, including a spark plug and wires.
Control Cable
Control cables are used to control the speed and direction of your lawn equipment. They can be found in a variety of different lengths, depending on what type of equipment you have.
Control Lever/grip
The control lever/grip is a component that connects the operator to the tractor. It’s also the part of your mower that makes you feel like you’re in full control of it, even if you’re just pushing around some grass in your backyard.
Control Plate
The control plate is a metal bracket that attaches to your transmission and transmits power from the engine to all of its components. If you’re looking for parts for your riding mower, this is a good place to start.
The control plate has two parts: the control lever and the carburetor attachment. The control lever connects directly to your foot pedal (or other hand operated device) through an arm or lever mechanism so that when you want or need more power, simply pull back on this part of your mower’s linkage system; there’s no need for special tools or anything else!
Control Plate Spring
The control plate spring is a small, flat piece of metal that acts as a contact point between the control plate and the mower deck. It’s usually joined to both the control plate and its retainer pin by a pair of clips or rivets. The purpose of this part is to keep things in place so they don’t fall out when you’re using your riding lawn mower.
Control plate spring pin retainer spring clip
This is another small piece that gets attached to both sides of your riding lawnmower’s control panel (or sometimes called “curb switch”). It helps hold these pieces together while also allowing them enough friction against each other so they won’t fall off after being pushed down onto your machine’s surface repeatedly over time—a common occurrence when working with craftsman 42 riding mowers for sale online!
Conclusion
We hope this guide has helped you find what you’re looking for! As we mentioned earlier, there are many different types of mowers to choose from when it comes time to buy. If you’re still unsure about which one is right for you, please don’t hesitate to contact us and we can help walk you through the process with ease.
