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Craftsman
Gas Walk-Behind Mower

Model # 917388040 Official Craftsman gas walk-behind lawn mower

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Belt, 21-in 175064
#56

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Belt, 21-in

Part #175064

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Nut 132004
#71

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Nut

Part #132004

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Hinge Screw 88652
#41

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Lawn & garden equipment hinge screw

Part #88652

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American Yard Products Lawn Mower Anti-fold Bracket 186079
#4

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American yard products lawn mower anti-fold bracket

Part #186079

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Walk-behind Lawn Mower Selector Knob 87877
#33

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Walk-behind lawn mower selector knob

Part #87877

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Lawn Mower Grass Bag 186091
#67

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Lawn mower grass bag

Part #186091

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Washer (replaces 532851074, 5328510-74) 851074
#55

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Lawn & garden equipment washer (replaces 532851074, 5328510-74)

Part #851074

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Lawn Mower Spacer 183901
#30

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Lawn mower spacer

Part #183901

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Lawn Mower Selector Spring 169421X004
#32

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Lawn mower selector spring

Part #169421X004

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Skirt 165858
#21

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Skirt

Part #165858

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Why does my lawn mower run rough?

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Why does my lawn mower cut unevenly?

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Why does my lawn mower vibrate a lot?

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Why won't my lawn mower start?

Main causes: stale gas, engine needs tune up, bad spark plug, dead battery, bad recoil starter, faulty safety switch, ba…

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Why does my lawn mower stall?

Main causes: dirty carburetor, bad spark plug, clogged air filter, engine choke problems, clogged gas cap vent…

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Why won't my lawn mower move?

Main causes: drive control cable failure, worn or broken drive belt, bad transmission, broken drive wheel…

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Repair guides for gas walk-behind mowers

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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…

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

How to replace a lawn mower blade

Check your lawn mower blade regularly and replaced it if it's bent or damaged. …

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Time required
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How to replace a lawn mower flywheel key on a flathead engine

How to replace a lawn mower flywheel key on a flathead engine

When you hit a hard object with your mower, the flywheel can shear to protect more expensive components. Learn how to re…

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Time required
 45 minutes or less

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