Craftsman
Gas Walk-Behind Mower

Model # 917978303 Official Craftsman 22" power-propelled lawn mower

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Selector Knob 77865
#53

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Selector knob

Part #77865

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Handle Knob 63688
#13

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Handle knob

Part #63688

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Selctr Sprng 84888
#52

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Selctr sprng

Part #84888

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Bearing 77881
#7

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Lawn & garden equipment bearing

Part #77881

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Spring 83632
#85

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Spring

Part #83632

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Bracket Assembly 62886
#34

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Bracket assembly

Part #62886

Replaced by #532192983

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Washer 59289
#36

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Washer

Part #59289

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Bracket Support 62887
#35

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Bracket support

Part #62887

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Lawn Mower Retainer Clip, 4-pack 55015
#62

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Lawn mower retainer clip, 4-pack

Part #55015

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Engine Pulley 83121
#103

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Engine pulley

Part #83121

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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 blade

How to replace a lawn mower blade

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

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
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…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less

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