Craftsman
Lawn & Garden Engine

Model # 917588J Official Craftsman carburetor

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Craftsman 917588J carburetor, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Cover 21-116
#37

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Cover

Part #21-116

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

Ring 16-33
#33

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Ring

Part #16-33

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

Gasket 92-93
#3

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Gasket

Part #92-93

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Screw 96-265
#28

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Screw

Part #96-265

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Kit 350-500
#30

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Kit

Part #350-500

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Valve 82-26
#13

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Valve

Part #82-26

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

Spring 98-261
#31

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Spring

Part #98-261

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Screw 96-156
#17

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Screw

Part #96-156

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Screw 96-526
#11

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Screw

Part #96-526

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Ball 89-13
#10

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Ball

Part #89-13

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.

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How to rebuild a lawn mower carburetor

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

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Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

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