Background
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.370930 is a self-propelled lawn mower that operates on gasoline. The lawn mower is manufactured by Roper Corp for Sears under the Craftsman brand. It features a Briggs & Stratton 128M05-5468-F1 engine with a power rating of 5.5 ft-lbs torque. The fuel used is unleaded gasoline of minimum 87 octane and it has a fuel capacity of 1.6 quarts. The oil type varies with the temperature; SAE 30 is used above 32°F and SAE 5W-30 below 32°F, with an oil capacity of 20 ounces.
The mower has a cutting width of 22 inches and an adjustable cutting height ranging from 1-3/4" to 4". It is mulching capable and has an electric push button start feature. It has six single point height adjustment positions and has 7 inch front wheels and 11 inch rear wheels. The mower offers mulching, rear bagging or side discharge options and has an operator presence control bar. It also has a folding handle feature which allows for compact storage. Regular maintenance includes checking the engine oil before each use and changing it after first 5-8 hours of use, cleaning the underside of the mower deck after each use, checking tire pressure and condition before use, sharpening or replacing the mower blade, cleaning the air filter every 25 hours of use, cleaning the spark plug and draining the fuel or adding fuel stabilizer before winter storage.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 917.370930
- Product Type: Walk Behind Mower
- Engine: 4-cycle, 159cc
- Power Rating: 5.5 ft-lbs torque
- Fuel Type: Unleaded gasoline, minimum 87 octane
- Fuel Capacity: 1.6 quarts
- Oil Type: SAE 30 above 32°F, SAE 5W-30 below 32°F
- Oil Capacity: 20 ounces
- Cutting Width: 22 inches
- Cutting Height: 1-3/4" to 4" adjustable
- Mulching Capability: Yes
- Start Method: Electric push button
- Height Adjustment: 6 position single point
- Wheel Size: 7 inch front wheels, 11 inch rear wheels
- Discharge Options: Mulching, rear bagging, side discharge
- Control Bar: Operator presence control bar
- Handle: Folding for compact storage
Warranty
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.370930 comes with a 2-year full warranty. This warranty covers any defects in material or workmanship, providing either repair or replacement if repair is not feasible. However, it's important to note that this warranty does not cover normal wear items like belts, blades, or filters. It's also crucial to be aware that misuse, improper maintenance, and unauthorized modifications can void the warranty. To claim the warranty, one needs to identify the defect within the warranty period and contact the manufacturer or retailer as per the instructions outlined in the owner's manual or the warranty terms and conditions.