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Craftsman
Gas Walk-Behind Mower

Model # 917378493 Official Craftsman gas walk-behind lawn mower

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Hex Flange Lock Nut 145212
#9

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Hex flange lock nut

Part #145212

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Pipe Fitting 132010
#31

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Pipe fitting

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Lock Nut 83923
#26

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Lock nut

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Handle Knob 181254
#6

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Handle knob

Part #181254

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Dust Cover 180504
#14

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Dust cover

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Handle Bolt 131959
#5

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Handle bolt

Part #131959

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Lock Nut 73800500
#33

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Lock nut

Part #73800500

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Return Spring 182226
#40

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Return spring

Part #182226

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Lock Nut 73800400
#38

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Lawn & garden equipment lock nut

Part #73800400

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Nut 132004
#92

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Nut

Part #132004

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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 blade

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How to replace a lawn mower flywheel key on a flathead engine

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 45 minutes or less

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