Background
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.371780 is a 21-inch, gas-powered lawn mower. This walk-behind mower is manufactured by the Roper Corporation for Sears under the Craftsman brand. It's powered by a Briggs & Stratton 126L02-1080-F1 4-cycle engine with 126 cc displacement and 3.5 horsepower. This mower uses regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane and has a fuel capacity of 1.6 quarts.
The cutting width of the mower is 21 inches and the cutting height can be adjusted between 1-3 inches with 9 different settings. The mower blade is made of steel and the mower itself has 7-inch front wheels and 8-inch rear wheels. This mower is also capable of mulching, side discharging, and rear bagging of grass clippings. The start mechanism is recoil-based and the mower has an approximate weight of 55 pounds.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 917.371780
- Engine: Briggs & Stratton 126L02-1080-F1 4-cycle engine with automatic choke
- Displacement: 126 cc
- Horsepower: 3.5 hp
- Fuel Type: Unleaded regular gasoline, 87 octane minimum
- Fuel Capacity: 1.6 quarts
- Oil Type: SAE 30 above 32°F, SAE 5W-30 below 32°F
- Oil Capacity: 20 oz
- Cutting Width: 21 inches
- Cutting Height: 1-3 inches in 9 adjustments
- Blade: 21 inch steel blade
- Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft-lbs
- Wheels: 7-inch front wheels, 8-inch rear wheels
- Starting: Recoil start
- Mulching Capable: Yes, with mulching plug
- Side Discharge: Yes, with discharge chute
- Rear Bagging: Yes, 2.5 bushel rear bag
- Weight: Approximately 55 lbs
Warranty
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.371780 comes with a 2-year full warranty that covers defects in materials and workmanship for non-commercial use. However, this warranty is limited to 90 days for commercial or rental use. It's important to note that the warranty does not cover normal wear parts such as blades, belts, air filters, or spark plugs. If you need to claim the warranty, the service is available through Sears retail outlets.