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Are gas lawn mowers being phased out?
Gas walk-behind mowers like the Craftsman 917375620 are not being phased out everywhere at once; the shift is happening gradually as more areas restrict new gas equipment sales and more homeowners choose electric for lower noise and simpler maintenance. Your mower remains serviceable with routine upkeep and the right replacement parts.
Even as the market shifts, we still support repairs and maintenance for this model. The best way to keep it running reliably is to follow the safety and maintenance steps in the 917375620 owner's manual.
- Keep the mower housing and underside of the deck clean after each use.
- Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before servicing.
- Avoid washing the mower with a garden hose unless sensitive areas are protected.
- Clean under the drive cover at least twice per season.
- Inspect wear items (blade, belt, wheels) and replace as needed.
Most “end of life” decisions come down to wear parts and drive performance, not the engine type. For this model, these are frequent maintenance and repair items:
- Blade and blade mounting hardware
- Drive system parts (belt, transmission, pulleys)
- Wheels and height adjust components
- Control cables and clamps
| Symptom | Likely area | Example part for 917375620 |
|---|---|---|
| Poor cut quality or vibration | Blade or adapter | Lawn mower 22-in deck mulching blade 532406713 |
| Self-propel won’t pull | Drive belt | Belt 532157769 |
| Drive slips or won’t engage | Transmission | Lawn mower transmission assembly 532415226 |
Even if new gas mower sales change in some locations, keeping a proven mower like the Craftsman 917375620 maintained can be cost-effective. Regular cleaning and safe service habits help prevent overheating, reduce corrosion, and extend engine and drive system life.
Last updated: January 2026
What are the most common issues with 917375620?
The most common issues we see on the Craftsman 917375620 walk-behind mower involve the self-propel drive not pulling, uneven or poor cutting, and wheel or height-adjust problems. These symptoms usually trace back to normal wear items like the drive belt, drive wheels/pawls, blade and adapter, or the transmission area.
- Self-propel won’t move or slips: worn/stretching drive belt, worn drive wheel/pawl, or transmission wear
- Cuts unevenly or leaves strips: dull/bent blade, loose blade hardware, or worn blade adapter
- Vibration or rattling: damaged blade, loose fasteners, or a worn blade adapter
- Hard to push or wheel wobble: worn wheel, missing dust cover, or damaged wheel hardware
- Height adjustment won’t hold: worn or damaged height adjuster knob or related hardware
- Shut the mower off, let it cool, and disconnect the spark plug wire.
- Inspect the blade for bends, cracks, and heavy nicks; replace if damaged.
- Check the underside for packed grass that can affect cut quality.
- For drive issues, inspect the belt for glazing, cracking, or slack.
- Spin the drive wheels by hand; if they freewheel both directions, the pawls may be worn.
| Symptom | Likely wear item | Example part for this model |
|---|---|---|
| Self-propel weak or dead | Drive belt | Belt 532157769 |
| Poor cut quality, streaking | Mulching blade | Lawn mower 22-in deck mulching blade 532406713 |
| Blade won’t stay tight, vibration | Blade adapter | Lawn mower blade adapter 532421176 |
| Drive problems, grinding | Transmission | Lawn mower transmission assembly 532415226 |
| Wheel wobble or poor traction | Drive wheel | Lawn mower drive wheel 532403111 |
Drive and cutting problems on a gas walk-behind mower usually get worse quickly; a slipping belt can overheat and wear pulleys, and a damaged blade or adapter can cause strong vibration that loosens hardware and stresses the crankshaft.
Use the 917375620 owner’s manual for the correct blade orientation, torque guidance, and drive system diagrams before ordering parts or disassembling the deck.
Last updated: March 2026
What model number is a Craftsman 917375620 lawn mower?
The model number for this Craftsman walk-behind mower is 917.375620 (often written without the dot as 917375620). You’ll find it printed on the mower’s model label and on the cover of the 917375620 owner's manual.
Look for the model label in common walk-behind mower locations:
- On the rear of the deck near the discharge opening
- On the top of the deck behind the engine
- Near the handle mounting brackets
- On a sticker or metal tag close to the rear wheels
Craftsman model numbers are sometimes shown with a dot in manuals and parts diagrams.
| You might see it as | It means |
|---|---|
| 917.375620 | Same mower model number (manual format) |
| 917375620 | Same mower model number (website and parts lookup format) |
Using the exact model number helps us match the correct blade, drive belt, wheels, and control cables for your mower.
- Prevents ordering the wrong deck blade size or mounting style
- Ensures the correct self-propelled drive parts (belt, pulley, transmission)
- Matches the correct control cables and handle hardware
- Helps identify the right wheel and height adjuster components
If you’re replacing common wear items, examples for this model include the lawn mower 22-in deck mulching blade 532406713 and the belt 532157769.
Last updated: January 2026
