Background
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.370730 is a lawn mower that operates on a 6.75 horsepower Briggs & Stratton engine. It has a 21-inch cutting width and is self-propelled with a variable speed rear-wheel drive. The mower offers a cutting height range between 1-3/4 inches to 4 inches, with the option to adjust the height in 9 positions. It is equipped with an electric key start and manual recoil start. It also features a 21-inch steel mulching blade.
The mower has a gasoline capacity of 1.6 quarts and uses SAE 30 oil above 32°F and SAE 5W-30 below 32°F. Its oil capacity is 20 oz. It uses a Champion RJ19HX spark plug with a gap of .030 inches, and the blade bolt torque is 35-40 ft-lbs. The mower has a steel deck that can either discharge from the side or rear bag. It can also be converted to a mulch mower by installing a mulcher plug. The mower is fitted with 7-inch front wheels and 8-inch rear wheels, and it has a T-shaped handlebar that can be folded.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 917.370730
- Product Type: Walk Behind Mower
- Engine: 6.75 horsepower Briggs & Stratton engine (model 125K05-0659-E1)
- Cutting Width: 21 inches
- Drive: Self-propelled, variable speed rear-wheel drive
- Cutting Height: 1-3/4 to 4 inches (9-position height adjustment)
- Start Mechanism: Electric key start and manual recoil start
- Blade: 21 inch steel mulching blade
- Gasoline Capacity: 1.6 quarts
- Oil Type: SAE 30 above 32°F, SAE 5W-30 below 32°F
- Oil Capacity: 20 oz
- Spark Plug: Champion RJ19HX (gap: .030 inches)
- Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft-lbs
- Mower Deck: Steel material with side discharge or rear bagging capability
- Front Wheel Size: 7 inches
- Rear Wheel Size: 8 inches
- Handlebar: Foldable T-shaped
Warranty
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.370730 comes with a 2-year limited warranty. This warranty covers any defects in materials and workmanship that may arise during this period. However, it's important to note that the warranty excludes expendable parts that can wear out from normal use, which means components such as blades, belts, and filters might not be covered under the warranty. The process to claim the warranty is not explicitly mentioned in the document, but typically, you would need to contact Craftsman's customer service, provide proof of purchase, and describe the issue you're experiencing.