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The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.370910 is a self-propelled, gas-powered lawn mower with a 22-inch cutting deck. It offers variable speed rear-wheel drive, and can be adjusted to 7 different cutting heights. It's capable of mulching, bagging, or side discharging grass clippings, and features a foldable handle for compact storage. This page provides detailed information and instructions for repair and maintenance.

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Starter cord hard to pull

My starter cord is hard to pull. The recoil is fine and I can turn the blade by hand but pulling the cord is difficult. Any suggestions?

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Did my answer help fix your problem?

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Is you handle brake system engaged?

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Hi Tony, I am not sure what you mean but I usually engage the brake handle to start the mower. I have tried it with and without engaging the brake, same issue.

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Remove the spark plug and try it. Also see if any petrol gets forced out of the plug hole. Sometimes if the mower has been on its side petrol can leak into the head through the carb.

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@cherylmaloof If you don't feel that there is any difference between brake on and off, then I might suggest that the cable has come loose where the cable ends at the motor.

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