Background
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.372910 is a lawn mower produced by the Roper Corporation for Sears. The gasoline-fueled device uses a Briggs & Stratton PowerBuilt 143.956000 engine with 8 horsepower and a displacement of 126 cc. The mower's fuel capacity is 1.5 quarts, requiring unleaded gasoline and SAE 30 or SAE 5W-30 oil depending on temperature. The mower starts with a recoil mechanism and features a solid state electronic ignition. The mower has a variable speed rear-wheel drive transmission, a steel deck, and a cutting width of 22 inches. The cutting height is adjustable, ranging from 1.75 to 4 inches. The mower is capable of mulching and is compatible with a grass catcher.
The mower's features include a 3-in-1 convertible for mulching, bagging, or side discharging mowing, a 6-position height adjustment, and a foldable design for compact storage. The mower weighs 70 lbs and features 7-inch plastic front wheels and 11-inch plastic rear wheels. The mower was released as an update to the model 917.372890 in 1994, with updates to the engine, starter, and gear case. Regular maintenance, including oil changes, lubrication, and cleaning under the mowing deck, is recommended. The mower's history dates back decades, with Craftsman mowers being sold through Sears stores and catalogs. Craftsman continues to produce walk-behind mowers, among other lawn and garden equipment.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 917.372910
- Product Type: Walk Behind Mower
- Engine: 8 hp Briggs & Stratton PowerBuilt 143.956000
- Displacement: 126 cc
- Fuel capacity: 1.5 quarts
- Fuel type: Unleaded gasoline
- Oil type: SAE 30 above 32°F, SAE 5W-30 below 32°F
- Oil capacity: 28 oz
- Ignition: Solid state electronic ignition
- Starter: Recoil start
- Transmission: Variable speed rear wheel drive
- Cutting width: 22 inches
- Cutting height: 1-3/4" to 4" adjustable
- Deck material: Steel
- Mulching capable: Yes with mulching plug
- Grass catcher compatible: Yes, optional extra
- Wheels: 7-inch plastic front wheels, 11-inch plastic rear wheels
- Weight: 70 lbs
Warranty
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.372910 comes with a 2-year limited warranty. This warranty covers any defects in the materials and workmanship of the mower, provided it is used for non-commercial purposes. However, it does not extend to normal wear parts such as belts, blades, and filters. For the engine, there is a separate warranty provided by Briggs & Stratton. To claim the warranty, the user must likely contact the manufacturer or the point of purchase, although the exact details for claiming the warranty are not provided in the provided document.