Background
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.372470 is a gasoline-fueled lawn mower made by Sears. This walk behind mower is equipped with a Briggs & Stratton engine that has a displacement of 11.57 cubic inches and produces 5.0 horsepower. It has a fuel capacity of 1.5 quarts and an oil capacity of 20 ounces. The spark plug models suitable for this unit include Champion RJ19LM, STD 361458, and Sears 7J3312. The unit has a solid state ignition with an air gap of .010 inches. The blade bolt torque is between 35-40 ft-lbs.
The mower has a side-discharge function and a mulching capability. It comes with a steel mower deck that provides a 21-inch cutting width. The cutting height is adjustable with seven different positions ranging from 1 inch to 4 inches with increments of 0.5 inches. The mower also features a blade brake system that halts the blade within 3 seconds of releasing the control bar. The 917.372470 model can be started by pressing the primer bulb three times, moving the engine speed control to the high position, holding down the control bar on the upper handle, and pulling the starter rope handle quickly. To maintain the mower, it is recommended to regularly check the engine oil level, change the engine oil every 25 hours of operation, replace the air filter every 25 hours, sharpen or replace the blade as needed, clean under the mower deck, and replace the spark plug annually.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 917.372470
- Engine: 5.0 horsepower, 11.57 cu. in. displacement
- Fuel Capacity: 1.5 quart gasoline
- Recommended Oil Type: SAE 30 or SAE 10W30
- Oil Capacity: 20 oz
- Spark Plug: Champion RJ19LM (gap .030 in.), STD 361458, or 7J3312
- Valve Clearance: Intake .006 in, Exhaust .008 in
- Ignition: Solid state with .010 in air gap
- Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft-lbs
- Cut Width: 21"
- Cutting Height Positions: 7 (from 1" to 4" in 1/2" increments)
- Blade Brake System: Stops the blade within 3 seconds after releasing control bar
- Starting Method: Primer bulb and pull starter rope
- Engine Speed Control: HIGH and LOW
- Drive Control: Rear-wheel drive
- Accessories: Mulching plug, rear grass catcher bag or side discharge chute (optional)
Warranty
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.372470 comes with a 2-year limited warranty, which covers defects in materials and workmanship. However, please note that the engine warranty is handled separately by Briggs & Stratton. To claim the warranty, you would need to get in touch with the respective companies, providing them with the necessary details about the defect. Remember to keep all your purchase documents safe as they might be needed while making a warranty claim.