Craftsman
Gas Walk-Behind Mower

Model #917388740 Official Craftsman gas walk-behind lawn mower

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Lawn Mower Rear Skirt (replaces 188987, 189008, 532413160, 5324131-60)#21

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Skirt

Part #165858
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Lawn Mower Blade (replaces 594893001)#56

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Belt, 21-in

Part #175064
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Lawn Mower Handle Knob (replaces 180453, 189713X418, 442571X428)#14

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Lawn mower handle knob

Part #181202
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Lawn Mower Bolt (replaces 191574)#6

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Handle bolt

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Lawn Mower Zone Control Cable (replaces 156581, 532156581, 5321565-81, 5321685-52)#11

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Lawn mower throttle cable

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Lawn Mower Blade Adapter (replaces 532850977, 5328509-77, 850977)#57

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Lawn mower blade adapter

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Briggs & Stratton Lawn & Garden Equipment Engine Tune-Up Kit (replaces 5106B, 5140WEB)#(NI)

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Tune-up kit

Part #5106A
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Lawn Mower Screw (replaces 88652)#41

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Lawn & garden equipment hinge screw

Part #88652
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Lawn & Garden Equipment Bolt (replaces 532150406, 532850998, 850998)#45

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Lawn & garden equipment bolt (replaces 532150406, 532850998, 850998)

Part #150406
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Lawn Mower Recoil Starter Rope Guide Kit (replaces 194788)#4

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Rope guide

Part #179585
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Symptoms for gas walk-behind mowers

Choose a symptom to see related walk-behind mower repairs.

Main causes: uneven wheel height settings, damaged wheel, dull or damaged cutting blade
Main causes: damaged cutting blade, loose cutting blade, damaged flywheel key, engine needs tune up
Main causes: engine needs tune up, dirty or clogged carburetor, damaged flywheel key
Main causes: dirty carburetor, bad spark plug, clogged air filter, engine choke problems, clogged gas cap vent
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, bad ignition coil

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 spark plug

Take a few minutes to replace the spark plug during your lawn mower's annual tune-up or if the spark plug is burnt or cracked.

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

Check your lawn mower blade regularly and replaced it if it's bent or damaged.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a lawn mower flywheel key on a flathead engine

When you hit a hard object with your mower, the flywheel can shear to protect more expensive components. Learn how to replace this tiny but essential part.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less

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