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Craftsman
Gas Walk-Behind Mower

Model # 917973971 Official Craftsman 20" power-propelled lawn mower

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Washer 52160
#39

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Washer

Part #52160

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Spacer 84920
#46

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Spacer

Part #84920

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Decal 78850
#10

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Decal

Part #78850

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Washer 74232
#35

Drive assembly diagram

Washer

Part #74232

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Lock Nut, 1/4-20 STD541425
Lock nut, 1/4-20

Part #STD541425

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Nut 53491
#39

Drive assembly diagram

Nut

Part #53491

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Blade 69229
Blade

Part #69229

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Handle Knob 63688
#4

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Handle knob

Part #63688

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Lock Nut 74189
#9

Drive assembly diagram

Lock nut

Part #74189

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Shoulder Bolt 84921
#40

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Shoulder bolt

Part #84921

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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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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. …

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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…

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 45 minutes or less

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