Craftsman
Gas Walk-Behind Mower

Model # 917251050 Official Craftsman 42" rotary lawn mower

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Hitch Pin, 2-pack 4939M
#39

Lift assembly diagram

Hitch pin, 2-pack

Part #4939M

Replaced by #596919601

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Washer 446363
#4

Mandrel assembly diagram

Washer

Part #446363

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Bushing 4969H
#22

Mandrel assembly diagram

Bushing

Part #4969H

Replaced by #583768701

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Washer 120392
#45

Mandrel assembly diagram

Washer

Part #120392

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Cotter 137185
#8

Lift assembly diagram

Cotter

Part #137185

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

Gripco Nut 1685H
#3

Mandrel assembly diagram

Gripco nut

Part #1685H

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Washer 4376H
#10A

Mandrel assembly diagram

Washer

Part #4376H

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

Clevis Pin 7461H
#21

Lift assembly diagram

Clevis pin

Part #7461H

Replaced by #583778201

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Spring 2876H
#27

Lift assembly diagram

Spring

Part #2876H

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Washer 120394
#9

Optional equipment/leaf mulcher diagram

Washer

Part #120394

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

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Repair guides for gas walk-behind mowers

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your walk-behind lawn mower.

How to replace a lawn mower spark plug

How to replace a lawn mower spark plug

Take a few minutes to replace the spark plug during your lawn mower's annual tune-up or if the spark plug is burnt or cr…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a lawn mower drive cable

How to replace a lawn mower drive cable

The drive cable engages the transmission to spin the drive wheels and move the mower across the grass. Replace the drive…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 60 minutes or less
How to replace a lawn mower starter rope

How to replace a lawn mower starter rope

These step-by-step instructions show how to replace a broken starter pull rope on a walk-behind lawn mower.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less

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