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Craftsman
Gas Walk-Behind Mower

Model # 917378040 (1987) Official Craftsman 22" rotary lawn mower

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Craftsman 917378040-1987 22" rotary lawn mower, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Lawn Mower Wheel Dust Cover 88080
#22

Drive assembly diagram

Lawn mower wheel dust cover

Part #88080

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Walk-behind Lawn Mower Selector Knob 87877
Walk-behind lawn mower selector knob

Part #87877

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Bolt 72907
#7

Drive assembly diagram

Bolt

Part #72907

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Shoulder Bolt 84921
#30

Main frame diagram

Shoulder bolt

Part #84921

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Lawn Mower Washer 88118
#21

Drive assembly diagram

Lawn mower washer

Part #88118

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Selctr Sprng 84888
#27

Main frame diagram

Selctr sprng

Part #84888

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Handle Knob 63688
#14

Main frame diagram

Handle knob

Part #63688

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Bolt 58714
#12

Main frame diagram

Bolt

Part #58714

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Pinion 750003
#24

Drive assembly diagram

Pinion

Part #750003

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Skirt 88648
#18

Main frame diagram

Skirt

Part #88648

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How to replace a lawn mower drive cable

How to replace a lawn mower drive cable

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