Background
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.377591 is a lawn mower that is powered by gasoline. The product was manufactured by Roper Corporation for Sears under the Craftsman brand. This model is equipped with a Craftsman 4-cycle engine, model 143.986700, with a displacement of 12.560 cubic inches. The engine's horsepower is 6.75 hp and it uses 1.5 quarts of unleaded regular gasoline, with a minimum of 87 octane. The oil type for the engine varies depending on the temperature, with SAE 30 being used above 32°F and SAE 5W-30 used below 32°F. The oil capacity is 27 oz. The ignition system of the mower is a solid state system with an air gap of .0125 inches.
The Craftsman model 917.377591 is a walk-behind lawn mower that has a 22-inch rear discharge. It utilizes a steel mower deck with a side discharge baffle and a rear discharge plug. The cutting height can be adjusted between 1-3/8 inches and 3-3/4 inches in six increments by using individual wheel height adjusters. The mower uses a key start ignition system and has a choke lever for cold starts. This model includes a power-propelled self-propel drive that engages with the operator presence control bar. It also has a 14-gauge steel grass catcher with a rear door for access and 11-inch wheels that have a traction tread. The handle of the mower is T-shaped and folds for easy storage.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 917.377591
- Product: Craftsman Walk Behind Mower
- Product Type: Walk Behind Mower
- Engine: 4-cycle engine, model 143.986700
- Displacement: 12.560 cu in
- Horsepower: 6.75 hp
- Fuel: 1.5 quarts unleaded regular gasoline, 87 octane minimum
- Oil Type: SAE 30 above 32°F, SAE 5W-30 below 32°F
- Oil Capacity: 27 oz
- Spark Plug: Champion RJ19LM or J19LM, gap .030 in
- Valve Clearance - Intake: .004-.008 in; Exhaust: .004-.008 in
- Ignition: Solid State Ignition with air gap of .0125 in
- Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft lbs
- Deck Size: 22 inch rear discharge
- Cutting Height: Adjustable between 1-3/8 in and 3-3/4 in in 6 increments
- Grass Catcher: 14 gauge steel with rear door access
- Wheels: 11 inch traction treaded wheels
- Handle: Folding T-shaped handle
- Safety Feature: Operator presence control bar to stop the mower and blade when released
- Drive: Power-propelled self propel drive which engages with the operator presence control bar
Warranty
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.377591 comes with a limited warranty that lasts for 2 years. This warranty covers any defects in the materials and workmanship of the product, given that it is maintained according to the instructions provided in the operator's manual. However, it should be noted that this warranty does not cover expendable parts such as belts, blades, and air filters. For commercial or rental use, the warranty lasts for 90 days from the date of purchase. In order to claim the warranty, repairs must be performed by Sears authorized service centers.