Craftsman
Gas Walk-Behind Mower

Model # 917252020 Official Craftsman 38" rotary motor

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E-ring 5000P
#77

Mower deck diagram

E-ring

Part #5000P

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Hitch Pin, 2-pack 4939M
#15

Mower deck diagram

Hitch pin, 2-pack

Part #4939M

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Bolt 16P
Bolt

Part #16P

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Hex Fin Bolt 3159P
#84

Mower deck diagram

Hex fin bolt

Part #3159P

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Spring 2876H
#25

Mower deck diagram

Spring

Part #2876H

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Rh Assy 794041
Rh assy

Part #794041

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Lh Assy 794042
Lh assy

Part #794042

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Input Shaft 776040A
#5

Head assembly diagram

Input shaft

Part #776040A

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Gasket 788030
#16

Head assembly diagram

Gasket

Part #788030

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Cap Seal 786029
#18

Head assembly diagram

Cap seal

Part #786029

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