Background
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.377201 is a 22-inch push mower. It is equipped with a 5.5 HP Craftsman 143.975502 overhead valve engine and an 11.5 cu. in. displacement. The fuel capacity is 1.5 quarts of unleaded regular gasoline. It utilizes SAE 30 oil above 32°F and SAE 5W-30 below 32°F, with an oil capacity of 20 oz. The mower features a 22-inch steel blade, and the blade bolt torque is 35-40 ft-lbs. The overall weight of the mower is approximately 60 lbs.
The Craftsman 917.377201 is a self-propelled walk behind mower with rear bagging and mulching capabilities. It has variable speed rear wheel drive that is engaged via a control bar mounted on the upper handle. The cutting height can be adjusted between 1-3.5 inches in 7 positions using a single lever for each wheel. The mower is started via a recoil starter rope and controlled with a blade engagement bar mounted on the upper handle. The mower deck, made of stamped steel, allows for side discharge, rear bagging, or mulching. The blade is engaged via a manual clutch. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a belt-driven gear transmission. The wheels use ball bearing wheel mounts, and the height adjusters are notched for precise cutting height selection.
Technical Specifications
- Engine: 5.5 HP overhead valve engine
- Displacement: 11.5 cu. in.
- Fuel capacity: 1.5 quarts unleaded regular gasoline
- Oil type: SAE 30 above 32°F, SAE 5W-30 below 32°F
- Oil capacity: 20 oz
- Blade: 22" steel blade
- Blade bolt torque: 35-40 ft-lbs
- Weight: approx 60 lbs
- Drive: Variable speed rear wheel drive
- Cutting height: Adjustable between 1-3.5" in 7 positions
- Starter: Recoil starter rope
- Deck: Stamped steel
- Discharge options: Side discharge, rear bagging, mulching
- Transmission: Belt-driven gear transmission
- Wheel mounts: Ball bearing
- Height adjusters: Notched for precise cutting height selection
Warranty
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.377201 comes with a 2-year limited warranty. This warranty covers defects in the product's materials and workmanship for non-commercial use. However, it should be noted that the engine warranty is dealt with separately and is covered by the engine manufacturer. In order to claim the warranty, one typically has to present proof of purchase and demonstrate that the flaw or defect is due to material or workmanship issues. The exact procedure may vary and should be detailed in the product's user manual or warranty card. If you have further queries, you may contact Sears' customer service for more specific instructions.