Background
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.370670 is a gas-powered push lawn mower. Its engine is a Briggs & Stratton 700 Series, 128T02-1270-B1, 127cc, which provides 5 horsepower. It uses unleaded regular gasoline with a fuel capacity of 1.6 quarts. The mower uses SAE 30 oil above 32°F, and SAE 5W-30 oil below 32°F, with an oil capacity of 20 ounces. It is equipped with a 22-inch steel deck blade, with a recommended blade bolt torque of 35-40 ft-lbs. The deck size is 22 inches, and the cutting height can be adjusted to 7 different positions ranging from 1-3/4 to 4 inches. The start type is a recoil pull start, and it features a variable speed rear wheel drive. The wheel size is 7 inches at the front and 8 inches at the rear.
The Craftsman 917.370670 is a self-propelled mower with a single drive control bar on the upper handle, which controls the speed. The mower's height adjustment system is 2-point, with adjustable wheels at the rear and right front corner, allowing the mower deck to be leveled side-to-side and adjusted front-to-rear. The operator presence control bar must be held down during use, and releasing it will stop the engine. The mower deck can mulch, rear bag or side discharge grass clippings and it comes with a rear grass bagger. The mower should be cleaned after each use and it requires engine oil changes every 25 hours of use or at least once per year. The air filter should be cleaned or replaced once per year, and the spark plug should be changed yearly. If storing for over 30 days, the fuel needs to be emptied or treated with a stabilizer.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 917.370670
- Engine: Briggs & Stratton 700 Series, 128T02-1270-B1, 127cc
- Power: 5 HP (3.7 kW)
- Fuel Type: Unleaded regular gasoline
- Fuel Capacity: 1.6 quarts (1.5 liters)
- Oil Type: SAE 30 above 32°F, SAE 5W-30 below 32°F
- Oil Capacity: 20 ounces (0.59 liters)
- Blade: 22 in steel deck blade
- Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft-lbs
- Deck Size: 22 in (56 cm)
- Cutting Height: 1-3/4 - 4 inches (4.4 - 10.2 cm), 7 positions
- Start Type: Recoil pull start
- Drive Type: Variable speed rear wheel drive
- Wheel Size: 7 in (18 cm) front, 8 in (20 cm) rear
Warranty
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.370670 comes with a 2-year limited warranty. This warranty provides coverage for defects in materials and workmanship under non-commercial use. It includes parts and labor for issues related to the engine, mower deck, and other parts. However, it's important to note that this warranty does not cover normal wear items such as belts, blades, and filters. To claim the warranty, one would need to contact the manufacturer or authorized service center with proof of purchase. Please be aware that this warranty is non-transferable.