Background
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.372851 is a gas-powered lawn mower produced by Roper Corp for Sears. This walk behind mower operates with a 5.5 horsepower 4-cycle engine, model 143.955500, with 12.6 cu. in. displacement. It has a fuel capacity of 1.25 quarts of unleaded regular gasoline and an oil capacity of 20 oz. It uses a Champion J19LM/RJ19LM spark plug with a gap of 0.030".
This mower is equipped with a 22" steel deck and a side discharge chute with a mulching plug, which can be converted for rear bagging or side discharging. The cutting height is adjustable between 1 and 3.75" over 6 settings. It features a folding handle for storage, an operator presence control bar for starting the engine, and a manual recoil starter. The drive speed and engine speed can be controlled independently, with a drive control lever on the handle that allows for self-propulsion at two speeds. Regular maintenance of this mower includes changing the engine oil, cleaning the air filter, replacing the spark plug, sharpening or replacing the blade, lubricating wheels and linkages, and cleaning under the mower deck.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 917.372851
- Product Type: Walk Behind Mower
- Engine: 5.5 horsepower 4-cycle engine
- Engine Model: 143.955500
- Displacement: 12.6 cu. in.
- Fuel capacity: 1.25 quarts unleaded regular gasoline
- Oil type: SAE 30 above 32°F, SAE 5W-30 below 32°F
- Oil capacity: 20 oz
- Spark plug: Champion J19LM/RJ19LM, gap 0.030"
- Blade bolt torque: 35-40 ft-lbs
- Deck type: 22" steel deck
- Discharge: Side discharge chute with mulching plug
- Cutting height: Adjustable from 1-3.75" in 6 settings
- Handle: Folding handle for storage
- Operator presence control: Control bar that must be held down to start the engine
- Starter: Manual recoil starter
- Engine control: Drive speed and engine speed can be controlled independently
- Speed settings: Engine speed lever adjusts between fast and slow pre-set speeds
- Drive: Can be self-propelled at two speeds forward.
Warranty
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.372851 comes with a 2-year limited warranty. This warranty is specifically designed to cover any defects that may arise due to materials and workmanship under private residential use. However, it's important to note that certain expendable parts such as belts, blades, or filters are not included in this warranty coverage. Instead, these parts are subject to their own separate terms and conditions. The engine warranty is also separately covered by the engine manufacturer. To claim the warranty, it's recommended that customers follow the specific manufacturer's procedures, which usually include providing proof of purchase and demonstrating the defect or issue.