Background
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.376090 is a walk-behind lawn mower that is powered by gas. It's manufactured by Roper Corp for Sears under the Craftsman brand. It uses a 5.5 horsepower Honda GCV160 4-cycle engine and requires 1.0 quarts of unleaded regular gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. The oil capacity is 18.5 oz of SAE 30 oil when the temperature is above 32°F or 10W-30 otherwise. It utilizes an NGK BPR6ES spark plug with a gap of 0.030 in. The blade bolt torque is between 35-40 ft-lbs.
The mower has a cutting width of 21 inches and the cutting height can be adjusted between 1-3 inches with 6 different height options. The rear wheels are 12 inches and the front wheels are 8 inches. The total weight of the mower is approximately 70 lbs. In terms of features, it has an operator presence control bar, front wheel drive, 3-in-1 cutting options which include mulch, rear bag, and side discharge, and a 9 position height adjustment feature. Regular maintenance is required for optimal operation, including checking engine oil levels, cleaning underside of mower deck, checking tire pressure and condition, checking and replacing air filter, sharpening or replacing mower blade, lubricating wheels and linkages, checking drive belts and pulleys, and managing fuel storage.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 917.376090
- Product Type: Walk Behind Mower
- Manufacturer: Sears
- Engine: 5.5 horsepower Honda GCV160 4-cycle engine
- Fuel Capacity: 1.0 quarts unleaded regular gasoline (87 octane minimum)
- Oil Capacity: 18.5 oz SAE 30 oil (above 32°F) or 10W-30
- Spark Plug: NGK BPR6ES, gap 0.030 in
- Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft-lbs
- Cutting Width: 21 in
- Cutting Height: 1-3 in, 6 adjustable heights
- Rear Wheel Size: 12 in
- Front Wheel Size: 8 in
- Weight: ~70 lbs
- Control Feature: Operator presence control bar
- Drive: Front wheel drive
- Cutting Options: 3-in-1 (mulch, rear bag, side discharge)
- Height Adjustment: 9 position height adjustment
- Safety Feature: Zone start safety feature
Warranty
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.376090 comes with a warranty that is valid for 2 years from the date of purchase. This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship, and also includes parts and labor for warranty repairs. However, it is important to note that the warranty is only applicable to residential use, with commercial use being covered for just 90 days from the date of purchase. Moreover, the warranty does not extend to normal wear parts like blades, belts, and air filters. Any evidence of abuse or failure to properly maintain the mower could result in the voiding of the warranty. To claim the warranty, you should contact Sears or an authorized dealer.