Lawn Mowers

The Craftsman Rear Wheel Drive 21″ Lawn Mower 37108 comes with a 175 cc Briggs and Stratton engine, the workhorse of the Sears lawn mowers for many years.  It is a 3-in-1 system allowing bagging, mulching, and side discharge of the grass clippings giving you lots of options when cutting your grass.

The grass catcher bag is 2.5 bushels in capacity and comes with a dust blocker to protect you from the dust that is sometimes picked up by the lawn mower in dry dusty conditions. This dust blocker will also stop small objects from penetrating through the bag as well.  Propulsion is via the rear wheels which are 9-inch ball-bearing wheels. The grass-catching bag on bag provides an excellent counterbalance to the weight of the lawn mower.

Although only 21 inches wide, this lawn mower is fine for most consumers with an average-sized lawn and it is also easy to store since it has a 21-inch wide footprint and the handles also fold for easy storage in compact spaces. Read below for more features.

Craftsman Rear Wheel Drive 21″ Lawn Mower 37108 – Specifications:

• Briggs & Stratton Platinum Series 175cc* engine (7.75 torque)
• 21 in. 3-in-1 hi-vac deck – allows bagging, mulching, and side discharge
• 2.5-bushel capacity rear bag with Dust Blocker (Craftsman exclusive)
• 8 in. front and 9 in. rear ball bearings wheels

Engine: This Craftsman Rear Wheel Drive lawn mower comes with a Briggs & Stratton Platinum Series 175cc engine.

Propulsion: This Craftsman Lawn Mower is a rear-wheel drive type lawn mower

Warranty: This 2-year residential, 1-year commercial warranty

Features:

• Self-propelled with rear-wheel drive for superior control
• Ready Start, Smooth Start & MRS starting system
• Precision Cut mowing system
• Single-point height adjustment with six positions
• Front deck handle
• Mulch plug included

Description of the Craftsman Rear Wheel Drive 21″ Lawn Mower 37108

This Craftsman lawn mower comes with a single-point adjustment system to allow you to pick one of six positions for your grass-cutting height. There is also a mulch plug as well if you do not want to capture the grass clippings or spread them on the lawn. This rear-wheel drive lawn mower is an excellent choice for many consumers.

Delivery: Most lawnmowers can be picked up in the store, however if you do not have the means to take it home yourself, delivery usually can be arranged for a delivery charge. You may want to consider borrowing a trailer or a van to bring home your lawn mower and avoid the delivery charge. Some vendors such as Home Depot, Lowes, and others will rent a van to you by the hour to transport items purchased at their stores. The rates are quite reasonable.

Safety & Operation

All lawn mowers should be treated with respect. They are powerful machines and in the wrong hands can do a lot of damage. Start by reading the manual and following all of the safety guidelines outlined in the manual. Never work on the lawn mower without first ensuring that the engine is turned off.

While cutting the lawn and using the side discharge, never allow anyone to stand beside the discharge or point the discharge at something that could be damaged by high speed flying objects  ejected from the lawn mower.

Always check the engine to make sure that there is sufficient oil in the engine before starting each day. Top up if necessary.  Fill the fuel tank while the engine is cool. A good time to do this is before you start cutting the lawn. Fuel spills can sometimes cause fires. If you do spill any fuel, wait until it evaporates prior to starting the engine to avoid any chance of fire. Always fill the fuel tank outdoors.

Shut the engine off before removing the rear bag to empty it of grass or make any other kind of adjustments to the lawn mower.

Maintenance:

Maintenance of the lawn mower  is pretty straight forward. Read the guidelines in the manual and follow them.  Arrange to have your engine tuned up once a year and the oil changed at the same time. This applies to most consumer applications where you are cutting your lawn once a week. If you are using the lawn mower for commercial applications you may need to change the oil more often.

Keep the housing free of debris to avoid the acid from the grass causing the housing to deteriorate. Also, keep grass from building up around the muffler to avoid the possibility of fire. Check the spark plug to ensure that it is not corroded and dirty. Replace if it is pitted. Always use clean fresh gasoline for your lawn mower. Following these tips and others in the manual will ensure that your lawn mower will last for many years.

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