Craftsman
Gas Walk-Behind Mower

Model # 917383040 Official Craftsman lawn mower

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Lawn Mower Blade Adapter 850977
#45

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Lawn mower blade adapter

Part #850977

Replaced by #581547901

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Spring 850856
#33

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Spring

Part #850856

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Lawn & Garden Equipment Washer (replaces 532851074, 5328510-74) 851074
#47

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Lawn & garden equipment washer (replaces 532851074, 5328510-74)

Part #851074

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Washer STD551025
#52

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Washer

Part #STD551025

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Handle Knob 63688
#14

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Handle knob

Part #63688

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American Yard Products Lawn & Garden Equipment Washer (replaces 532088343, 532088348, 5320883-48, 532-088348, 532088384) 88348
#31

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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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Clip 85827
#12

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Clip

Part #85827

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Screw 87873
#56

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Screw

Part #87873

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Hex Head Bolt, 5/16-18 X 1/2-in STD523106
#51

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Hex head bolt, 5/16-18 x 1/2-in

Part #STD523106

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Baffle 75695
#20

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Baffle

Part #75695

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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 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 transmission

How to replace a lawn mower transmission

Learn how to replace the transmission on your lawn mower if it's locked up or won't drive the wheels....

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

How to replace a lawn mower carburetor

The carburetor mixes air with fuel to drive the piston. Replace the carburetor if it's clogged or damaged....

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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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....

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

Get answers to frequently asked questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect....

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....