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    woodelm Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 24, 2011, 01:22 PM
    I have a Craftsman mower 917.377795 and will go forward, but locks up going back.
    I have a Craftsman mower 917.377795 and will go forward, but locks up on the rear wheels when trying to pull it backwards.
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    Jun 25, 2011, 08:47 AM

    I am not sure I fully understnd your situation. Are you trying to pull the mower backwards or drive it backwards? Is it in neutral when you try to pull?
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    Jul 6, 2011, 02:59 PM
    The Crafsman mower that I have (917.377795) is a rear wheel drive, walk behind. I'm trying to pull the mower backwards while it is neutral (like being under a tree), but the wheels lock up in doing so. I'm new to this website, so I hope this information gets to all of you who sent me a message, thank you!
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    Jul 10, 2011, 07:46 AM

    Sounds like the pinion gears on the drive shaft are rusted of full of debri.
    Also could be clutch cable not releasing ,
    Luck
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