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Craftsman
Gas Walk-Behind Mower

Model # 917253431 Official Craftsman rotary lawn mower

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Lawn Mower Wheel Dust Cover 189403
#29

Drive control/gear case/wheels diagram

Lawn mower wheel dust cover

Part #189403

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Lawn Mower Height Adjuster Knob 701037
#19

Drive control/gear case/wheels diagram

Lawn mower height adjuster knob

Part #701037

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Drive Pawl 404845
#31

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Drive pawl

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Lawn Mower Wheel 400246X427
#40

Drive control/gear case/wheels diagram

Lawn mower wheel

Part #400246X427

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Screw, 5/16-18 X 3/4-in 17000512
#22

Engine/housing/handle diagram

Screw, 5/16-18 x 3/4-in

Part #17000512

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Bolt 401638
#21

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Bolt

Part #401638

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Lock Nut 73800400
#30

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Lawn & garden equipment lock nut

Part #73800400

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Nut 132004
#5

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Nut

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Washer 67725
#47

Drive control/gear case/wheels diagram

Washer

Part #67725

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Short Lever 188281
#4

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Short lever

Part #188281

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