Background
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.371940, manufactured by Sears, is a self-propelled gas lawn mower equipped with a Briggs & Stratton 675 Series engine. The engine has a displacement of 190cc and provides 6.75 ft-lbs of torque. The mower uses a 22-inch steel multi-cut blade and offers an adjustable cutting height between 1 to 4 inches. It is fitted with a 1.6-quart fuel tank for unleaded regular gasoline and has an oil capacity of 20 oz. The mower is started with an electric key and has a recoil backup.
The Craftsman 917.371940 has a rear wheel drive with variable speeds, making it maneuverable in different lawn conditions. It has a steel deck that allows for side discharge, rear bagging, or mulching with the included mulch plug. The multi-cut blade can finely mulch clippings, allowing them to biodegrade back into the lawn. The mower features a grass catcher that can hold up to 2.4 bushels of clippings. The mower's front wheels are 7 inches in diameter and the rear wheels are 9.5 inches, both of which are adjustable and require no lubrication.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 917.371940
- Product Type: Walk Behind Mower
- Engine: Briggs & Stratton 126L05, 675 Series OHV with Prime 'N Pull starter
- Displacement: 190cc
- Power: 6.75 ft-lbs torque
- Fuel capacity: 1.6 quarts unleaded regular gasoline
- Oil capacity: 20 oz SAE 30W (above 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
- Cutting width: 22 inches
- Cutting height: 1-4 inches adjustable
- Blade: 22 inch steel multi-cut blade
- Drive: Variable speed rear wheel drive
- Starter: Electric key start and recoil backup
- Deck material: Steel stamped
- Wheels: 7-inch front casters, 9.5-inch rear
- Weight: 70 lbs
Warranty
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.371940 comes with a full warranty of 2 years, intended to cover any defects in materials and workmanship under non-commercial usage. However, for commercial or rental usages, the warranty duration is limited to 90 days from the date of purchase. The warranty extends to the cost of parts and labor required for repairing the mower. It should be noted that normal wear parts such as belts, blades, air filters, or spark plugs, which might require replacement due to regular use, are not covered under the warranty. Also, the warranty becomes null and void if the product is found to be misused or improperly maintained. In order to claim the warranty, you can either contact Sears or take the mower to a Sears retailer.