Craftsman
Gas Walk-Behind Mower

Model # 917251050 Official Craftsman 42" rotary lawn mower

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Hitch Pin, 2-pack 4939M
#39

Lift assembly diagram

Hitch pin, 2-pack

Part #4939M

Replaced by #596919601

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Wizard Lawn Tractor Grease Fitting (replaces 1641, 40493, 532006855, 532124836, 532155595, 62569, 706, Lp-706) 6855M
#12

Mandrel assembly diagram

Wizard lawn tractor grease fitting (replaces 1641, 40493, 532006855, 532124836, 532155595, 62569, 706, lp-706)

Part #6855M

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Washer 446363
#4

Mandrel assembly diagram

Washer

Part #446363

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Bushing 4969H
#22

Mandrel assembly diagram

Bushing

Part #4969H

Replaced by #583768701

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Spring 2876H
#27

Lift assembly diagram

Spring

Part #2876H

Replaced by #532002876

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Cotter 137185
#8

Lift assembly diagram

Cotter

Part #137185

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Washer 4376H
#10A

Mandrel assembly diagram

Washer

Part #4376H

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Washer 120638
Washer

Part #120638

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Gripco Nut 1685H
#3

Mandrel assembly diagram

Gripco nut

Part #1685H

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Washer 120394
#9

Optional equipment/leaf mulcher diagram

Washer

Part #120394

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

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Repair guides for gas walk-behind mowers

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your walk-behind lawn mower.

How to rebuild a lawn mower carburetor

How to rebuild a lawn mower carburetor

The carburetor mixes air with fuel to drive the piston. Rebuild the carburetor if it's clogged or leaks.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 60 minutes or less
How to replace a lawn mower recoil starter on an OHV engine

How to replace a lawn mower recoil starter on an OHV engine

Replace the recoil starter if it doesn't move when you pull the starter rope.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a lawn mower wheel

How to replace a lawn mower wheel

Learn how replace a damaged wheel on a walk-behind lawn mower—it's a quick, easy fix.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

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Types of walk-behind mower blades video

Types of walk-behind mower blades video

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