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Craftsman
Gas Walk-Behind Mower

Model # 917388553 Official Craftsman lawn mower

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Lock Nut 83923
#39

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Lock nut

Part #83923

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Walk-behind Lawn Mower Engine Cable 176556
#11

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Walk-behind lawn mower engine cable

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Hinge Screw 88652
#41

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Lawn & garden equipment hinge screw

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Lawn Mower Wheel Assembly 151157
#37

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Lawn mower wheel assembly

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Hndl.knob.bl 189713X428
#14

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Hndl.knob.bl

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Kit.hsg.21rd 189309
#52

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Kit.hsg.21rd

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Handle Bolt 191574
#6

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Handle bolt

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Bagger 188812
#67

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Bagger

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Wire Tie 66426
#7

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Wire tie

Part #66426

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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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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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Why does my lawn mower run rough?

Main causes: engine needs tune up, dirty or clogged carburetor, damaged flywheel key…

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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 does my lawn mower vibrate a lot?

Main causes: damaged cutting blade, loose cutting blade, damaged flywheel key, engine needs tune up…

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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 cut unevenly?

Main causes: uneven wheel height settings, damaged wheel, dull or damaged cutting blade…

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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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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…

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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.…

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Time required
 30 minutes or less

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