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Eager-1 Craftsman 4.5HP 21” Mulcher
Thanks for the help in advance!

I tried taking a picture but it tells me the image is too large

We need the mower model #. Something like 917.388370. Or the Sears engine model #... eg: 143.006200

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dougand3 said:

We need the mower model #. Something like 917.388370. Or the Sears engine model #... eg: 143.006200

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Model # 917.388531

Search web 917.388531
Searsparts direct comes up
Look around for parts and find:
Engine Air Filter 35066
Also see that engine is Craftsman 143044500 tecumseh engine

143.044500 = Tecumseh LV148EA - 334012B 750885
Cross reference site: https://www.americanmowerandsaw.com/sears-to-tecumseh-cross

After changing the oil, spark plug and cleaning the undercarriage it seems to work fine but the air filter started smoking up so I think I still need to order that air filter and have it replaced thanks for the help everyone this is my first fixer upper lawn mower so thanks for the patience. Blessed day everyone

Air filter smoking ? Is it oil soaked or what ?

Pull the breather hose off.
If the smoke is coming out the hose then the rings are not seated or the head gasket is blown.