Gas Walk-Behind Mower

Model # 917978661 Official Craftsman 22" power-propelled lawn mower

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Craftsman 917978661 22" power-propelled lawn mower, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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917978661 Walk-Behind Mowers
Blade 69334
Blade

Part #69334

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Washer 52160
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Washer

Part #52160

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Screw 55187
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Screw

Part #55187

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Decal 78850
#32

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Decal

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Washer 59289
#25

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Washer

Part #59289

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Lawn Mower Retainer Clip, 4-pack 55015
#51

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Lawn mower retainer clip, 4-pack

Part #55015

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Selector Knob 77865
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Selector knob

Part #77865

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Bracket Assembly 62886
#23

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Bracket assembly

Part #62886

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Washer 74232
#35

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Washer

Part #74232

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Hex Screw 650837
#32

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Hex screw

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Symptoms for gas walk-behind mowers

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

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

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

Main causes: drive control cable failure, worn or broken drive belt, bad transmission, broken drive wheel…

Main causes: stale gas, engine needs tune up, bad spark plug, dead battery, bad recoil starter, faulty safety switch, ba…

Main causes: dirty carburetor, bad spark plug, clogged air filter, engine choke problems, clogged gas cap vent…

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

Effective articles & videos to help repair your walk-behind mowers

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your walk-behind lawn mower.

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Learn about all the convenient features on our Sears PartsDirect website that make your parts purchases easier.…

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Types of walk-behind mower blades video

Types of walk-behind mower blades video

Learn about the different kinds of mower blades and how to maintain them.…