Craftsman 917377041 lawn mower Parts

On a Craftsman walk-behind mower like model 917377041, the model number is typically printed on the mower’s identification label on the rear of the deck, near the lower handle mounting area. Match that number exactly when ordering parts or using the 917377041 owner's manual.

Check these common label locations first:

• Back of the mower deck, between the lower handle mounts
• Rear deck panel just above the discharge area
• Near the height-adjuster brackets on the deck (less common)
• On a worn label, the model number may be faint; use a flashlight and wipe off dirt

For the best parts match, record the full ID information from the label.

• Model number (example: 917377041)
• Serial number (helps confirm production run)
• Engine model (this mower uses a Honda GCV160 series engine per the manual)
• Any extra suffixes or revision codes printed after the model number

Craftsman walk-behind mowers often share similar decks and controls across multiple models, but small differences (drive cable routing, wheel hardware, blade brake and clutch setup) can change the exact replacement part you need. Using the exact model number prevents ordering the wrong blade, drive parts, or hardware.

Last updated: January 2026

For the Craftsman walk-behind mower model 917377041, we recommend using regular unleaded 87-octane (87 AKI) gasoline for normal operation. Higher octane (like 91) does not add power or improve reliability in a typical small mower engine; fresh, clean fuel matters more.

• Use fresh, clean unleaded gasoline (87 AKI).
• Avoid old fuel; stale gas is a top cause of hard starting and rough running.
• Avoid high-ethanol blends when possible; ethanol attracts moisture during storage.
• Do not mix oil into the gas unless your engine is specifically a 2-cycle design (most walk-behind mowers like this are 4-cycle).
• If the mower will sit, add fuel stabilizer and run the engine briefly to circulate treated fuel.

These checks solve most “bad gas” symptoms on model 917377041:

• Drain the tank and refill with fresh gasoline.
• Check and replace the spark plug if starting is inconsistent.
• Clean or replace the air filter if the engine surges or smokes.
• Verify the fuel valve lever (if equipped) is in the ON position.
• Review the fuel and starting steps in the 917377041 owner's manual.

Using the correct fuel helps prevent hard starting, surging, and carburetor varnish. The manual’s troubleshooting guidance also points to fresh gasoline and basic tune-up items (air filter, spark plug) as key fixes when the engine will not start or runs rough.

Last updated: January 2026

The model number for this Craftsman walk-behind mower is 917.377041 (often written without the dot as 917377041). You’ll see it printed on the mower’s model tag and on the cover page of the 917377041 owner's manual.

We recommend checking the mower’s model tag first, then matching it to the manual.

• Look for a label or stamped tag on the mower deck (top or rear area)
• Check near the handle mounting area or rear discharge door area
• Match the full model number exactly, including any dots
• Record the model number before ordering parts like a blade, drive cable, or wheel

The same mower model can appear in a couple of common formats.

We use the exact model number to match the correct parts diagrams and part listings for your mower. That prevents ordering the wrong items for key systems like the blade brake and clutch, drive control, and wheel assemblies.

Once you confirm the model number, these are examples of model-matched parts you may see listed for Craftsman 917377041:

• Lawn mower blade 532180459 (21-inch deck blade)
• Lawn mower cable 532406258 (drive cable)
• Lawn mower drive control assembly 583297901 (drive control)

Last updated: January 2026