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Model # 917253161 Official Craftsman 48" rotary lawn mower

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Hitch Pin, 2-pack 4939M
#6

Lift assembly diagram

Hitch pin, 2-pack

Part #4939M

Replaced by #596919601

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Lawn Tractor Grease Fitting (replaces 1641, 40493, 532006855, 532124836, 532155595, 62569, 706, Lp-706) 6855M
#38

Mower deck diagram

Lawn tractor grease fitting (replaces 1641, 40493, 532006855, 532124836, 532155595, 62569, 706, lp-706)

Part #6855M

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Spring 2876H
#3

Wheel assembly diagram

Spring

Part #2876H

Replaced by #532002876

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Gripco Nut 1685H
#47

Wheel assembly diagram

Gripco nut

Part #1685H

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Flat Washer 1511P
#45

Wheel assembly diagram

Flat washer

Part #1511P

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Washer 1537P
#2

Mower deck diagram

Washer

Part #1537P

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Bolt 7P
#36

Mower deck diagram

Bolt

Part #7P

Replaced by #72010520

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Lock Washer 1003P
Lock washer

Part #1003P

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Cotter Pin 2505P
#18

Wheel assembly diagram

Cotter pin

Part #2505P

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Flat Washer 1556P
Flat washer

Part #1556P

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Main causes: engine needs tune up, dirty or clogged carburetor, damaged flywheel key…

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: 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…

Main causes: drive control cable failure, worn or broken drive belt, bad transmission, broken drive wheel…

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

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 cr…

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

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

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 re…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less

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