Background
The Craftsman 247.38520 is a walk-behind lawn mower designed for residential use. Manufactured by MTD for Sears, this model is equipped with a Briggs & Stratton engine. The mower offers various modes of operation including mulching and side discharge of grass clippings.
Key specifications of the Craftsman 247.38520 lawn mower include a 163 cc engine displacement, 5.5 ft-lbs torque, and a fuel requirement of unleaded gasoline. The oil capacity is 18 oz with SAE 30 oil. The cutting width is 21 inches with an adjustable cutting height of 1 to 3 inches. This mower also has a weight of 60 lbs. The mower deck is made of steel and the height can be adjusted in 6 increments using a single lever for each wheel. The mower is started using a recoil starter and blade brake control on the handlebar. The model comes with several components including a trail shield, discharge chute, and mulching plug.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 247.38520
- Product Type: Walk Behind Mower
- Engine: Briggs & Stratton 10T802-3776-B1
- Displacement: 163 cc
- Power: 5.5 ft-lbs torque
- Fuel Type: Unleaded gasoline
- Oil Type: SAE 30
- Oil Capacity: 18 oz
- Cutting Width: 21 inches
- Cutting Height: Adjustable, 1-3 inches
- Mulching Capability: Yes
- Side Discharge Capability: Yes
- Weight: 60 lbs
- Dimensions (LWH): 63 x 21 x 40 inches
Warranty
The Craftsman 247.38520 walk-behind lawn mower comes with a 2 year full warranty. This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship, ensuring parts repair and replacement if required. For claiming the warranty, routine maintenance tasks must be performed which include checking the engine oil level before each use, changing the engine oil after the first 5 hours, and then every 25 hours of operation. Additionally, the underside of the deck should be cleaned annually, and the air filter, spark plug, and blade should be replaced annually or every 50 hours of use.