Craftsman
Gas Walk-Behind Mower

Model # 917378401 Official Craftsman gas walk-behind lawn mower

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Cable.mzr.60 182755
#4

Engine/housing/handle diagram

Cable.mzr.60

Part #182755

Replaced by #532183567

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American Yard Products Lawn & Garden Equipment Washer (replaces 532088343, 532088348, 5320883-48, 532-088348, 532088384) 88348
#29

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American yard products lawn & garden equipment washer (replaces 532088343, 532088348, 5320883-48, 532-088348, 532088384)

Part #88348

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Lawn Mower Drive Pawl (replaces 532175098, 5321750-98) 175098
#21

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Lawn mower drive pawl (replaces 532175098, 5321750-98)

Part #175098

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Control Bar 185503
#6

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Control bar

Part #185503

Replaced by #532198453

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Poulan Lawn Mower Gear Case, Upper 174917
#62

Wheels/tires/bag diagram

Poulan lawn mower gear case, upper

Part #174917

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

Wire Tie 66426
#8

Engine/housing/handle diagram

Wire tie

Part #66426

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

O-ring 188152
O-ring

Part #188152

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

E-ring 12000003
#72

Wheels/tires/bag diagram

E-ring

Part #12000003

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Axle Arm Assembly 165762X004
#34

Engine/housing/handle diagram

Axle arm assembly

Part #165762X004

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Friction Disc 175101
#15

Wheels/tires/bag diagram

Friction disc

Part #175101

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

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.

How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

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

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Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

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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.…