Craftsman mower won't start. Cleaned carb. What else to check?

[Fish]

Snap a pic of the front and sides of the engine, the numbers should be there.

 

[Scrubcadet10]

The mower model is 917388521, so on Sears Parts Direct I am seeing part num 498170. Is this the same as 799868 ?

Looks to be, but use the engine model number, it should be stamped above the spark plug or muffler on the metal blower housing.

 

[ilyaz]

Snap a pic of the front and sides of the engine, the numbers should be there.

Crawled all over that thing - nothing. I'll bite the bullet and will go by the mower model number. Thx for all the help!

 

[Scrubcadet10]

I see the model numbers in your last pic, above the muffler on that flap. clean it off with a rag.

 

[Fish]

Look from the top at what I circled in red, looks like they are there.

 

[Scrubcadet10]

 

[Scrubcadet10]

Hey!!! you stole my idea fish!!! ?

 

[Fish]

Yeah, It slowed me down!!

 

[ilyaz]

I see the model numbers in your last pic, above the muffler on that flap. clean it off with a rag.

Thanks guys!

It says 123K02-0258-E1 03072559. Not sure if the 2nd number is important but the first one links to 498170 . Any other websites I should check to be 100% sure?

What's the difference between 498170 and 799868

 

[Fish]

Thanks guys!

It says 123K02-0258-E1 03072559. Not sure if the 2nd number is important but the first one links to 498170 . Any other websites I should check to be 100% sure?

What's the difference between 498170 and 799868

The second one is the type number, and is critical in determining the correct carb.