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Check the vacuum line going from the valve cover to the fuel pump. Here is what they look like; https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09JMZ6JM8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1 They are common to fail and develop a break where they fit into the valve cover. The pump is driven off...

Some spindles are repairable and some are not. Most Parts Breakdowns don't go down to the bearings. But are rebuildable. You have to disassemble and measure the bearings. I found that its good to have a spare set. That is order a new set and rebuild the old set.

Here is an older link to amazon for the part numbers and to show the pulse lines. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09JMZ6JM8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Not specific to any Craftsman, MTD mower, here's a couple things to check...Make sure you have spark. if you have spark, Hold you hand over the carb and crank it. Is there fuel build up and/or does the engine hit? If you don't see fuel puddled in the carb check the fuel pump and the pulse or...