Background
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.373680 is a walk-behind lawn mower made by Roper Corp for Sears. It features a 22-inch cutting width and uses a 5.3 horsepower 4-cycle Craftsman engine (model 143.434332). This mower has a 3-in-1 capability, which means it can mulch, bag, or side discharge grass clippings. Other specifications include a fuel capacity of 1.25 quarts of unleaded gasoline, an oil capacity of 20 oz, and a displacement of 12.0 cu in. It uses a Champion RJ19LM or Sears 33312 spark plug with a gap of .030 in.
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.373680 has a front wheel drive and a handle that can be folded for storage purposes. It also includes a control bar for operator presence and has an adjustable cutting height. This mower operates using a solid state ignition with an air gap of .0125 in and a blade bolt torque of 35-40 ft-lbs. Additionally, it has a zone start engine speed control feature. Regular maintenance, including checks on engine oil level, air filter inspection, and blade sharpening, is required for its optimal performance.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 917.373680
- Product Type: Walk Behind Mower
- Engine: 5.3 hp 4-cycle
- Displacement: 12.0 cu in
- Fuel capacity: 1.25 quarts unleaded gasoline
- Oil capacity: 20 oz
- Oil type: SAE 30 above 32°F, 5W30 below 32°F
- Spark plug: RJ19LM or 33312, gap .030 in
- Valve clearance - Intake: .008 in
- Valve clearance - Exhaust: .008 in
- Ignition type: Solid state, air gap .0125 in
- Blade bolt torque: 35-40 ft-lbs
- Cutting width: 22 inches
- Cutting capabilities: mulch, bag or discharge
- Controls: Operator presence control bar, zone start engine speed control
- Cutting height: Adjustable (low to high)
- Drive type: Front wheel drive
- Handle: Folding type for storage
Warranty
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.373680 comes with a 2-year limited warranty provided by Sears. This warranty period is reduced to 90 days for commercial or rental use. To claim the warranty, one should contact Sears directly and provide them with the necessary details about the issue. The exact coverage of the warranty isn't detailed in the provided document, so it's recommended to check the specific warranty terms directly with Sears.