I own a Craftsman push mower, model 917.371812. When I first purchased this mower, it would pull backwards easily when I trimmed around trees. Now, when I try to pull the mower back, the rear wheels lock up. This makes trimming very difficult. Any assistance you can give will be helpful.
Craftsman push mower model 917.371812
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CRAFTSMAN MOWER Parts | Model 917371812 | Sears PartsDirect see page 20 in manuals, pull both rear wheels & inspect parts.
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I would suggest disassembling the drive system (except the transmission itself.) If it's rusty, clean the rust off with sandpaper. Then lubricate the drive system and re-assemble it. I recently did this to a Husqvarna mower that was hard to push. It is now almost as easy to push as a regular push mower! An exploded parts diagram can help you disassemble and reassemble the drive system correctly.