Craftsman
Gas Walk-Behind Mower

Model # 917388540 Official Craftsman gas walk-behind lawn mower

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Lock Nut 83923
#39

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Lock nut

Part #83923

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Belt, 21-in 175064
#56

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Belt, 21-in

Part #175064

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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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Handle Knob 136376
#14

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Handle knob

Part #136376

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Handle Bolt 131959
#6

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Handle bolt

Part #131959

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Grass Bag 189262
#67

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Grass bag

Part #189262

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Wire Tie 66426
#7

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Wire tie

Part #66426

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Wheel Bracket 160835X007
#29

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Wheel bracket

Part #160835X007

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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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Nut 132004
#71

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Nut

Part #132004

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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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