Background

The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.375500 is a gas-powered lawn mower produced by Roper Corp for Sears. It is designed to be used in outdoor environments to maintain and trim grassy areas. The mower utilizes a 6.0 hp Briggs & Stratton 122K02-0577-E1 engine and is fueled by unleaded regular gasoline with a minimum octane of 87. It has a fuel capacity of 1.6 quarts and an oil capacity of 20 ounces. This walk-behind mower has a 22-inch cutting width and offers 9 different cutting height positions ranging from 1 to 3.5 inches.

The Craftsman 917.375500 features a blade bolt torque of 35-40 ft-lbs and has 7-inch front wheels and 8-inch rear wheels. Additional features include a 22-inch blade, a mulching capability, and an adjustable handle height. The mower is manually started through a recoil system and is equipped with an operator control bar for blade and rear wheel drive engagement. The mower also provides a folding handle for compact storage. Regular maintenance of this model includes checking and changing the engine oil, cleaning or replacing the air filter annually, changing the spark plug every 100 hours or seasonally, and sharpening or replacing the blade as needed.

Technical Specifications

  • Model Number: 917.375500
  • Product: Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.375500
  • Product Type: Walk Behind Mower
  • Engine: 6.0 hp Briggs & Stratton 122K02-0577-E1
  • Fuel type: Unleaded regular gasoline, 87 octane minimum
  • Fuel capacity: 1.6 quarts
  • Oil type: SAE 30 above 32°F, SAE 5W-30 below 32°F
  • Oil capacity: 20 ounces
  • Cutting width: 22 inches
  • Cutting height: 1-3.5 inches (9 positions)
  • Blade: 22 inches
  • Blade bolt torque: 35-40 ft-lbs
  • Wheel size: 7 inches front, 8 inches rear
  • Mulching capability: Yes
  • Drive type: Power-propelled rear wheels
  • Starting mechanism: Manual recoil start
  • Controls: Dual-lever operator controls
  • Handle: Adjustable height, easy folding for compact storage
  • Cutting height adjuster: Single lever on each wheel
  • Discharge options: Mulching, bagging or side discharge

Warranty

The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.375500 comes with a 2-year full warranty that covers any defects in material and workmanship. This warranty includes both parts and labor for 90 days if the product is used commercially. However, it does not cover normal wearing parts such as blades, belts, and filters. In order to claim the warranty, the product must not be improperly maintained, misused or improperly repaired, as these actions will void the warranty.

Craftsman 917.375500 Owners Manual