Background
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.377630, manufactured by Roper Corp for Sears, is a gas-powered lawn mower that utilizes a rotary system. It runs on a 6.75 horsepower Briggs & Stratton 4-cycle engine with a displacement of 12.56 cu. in. The mower uses regular unleaded gasoline and has a fuel capacity of 1.25 quarts. Oil specifications vary depending on temperature, with SAE 30 recommended for temperatures above 32°F and SAE 5W-30 for below 32°F. The oil capacity is 20 oz.
This lawn mower has a cutting width of 21 inches and offers seven height adjustments ranging from 1 to 3.5 inches. The mower can discharge from the side or rear, or mulch, with the addition of an optional mulching plug. The 21-inch steel blade features an upturned trailing edge for effective mulching. A rear grass catcher is also available as an optional addition. The mower utilizes a variable speed front wheel drive system, with an electric start mechanism and an auxiliary recoil starter for backup. The mower has a steel body and a 21-inch deep drawn steel deck.
Technical Specifications
- Engine: 6.75 horsepower Briggs & Stratton 4-cycle engine with 12.56 cu. in. displacement
- Fuel Type: Unleaded regular gasoline, 1.25 quart capacity
- Oil Type: SAE 30 above 32°F, SAE 5W-30 below 32°F, 20 oz. capacity
- Cutting Width: 21 inches
- Cutting Height: 1-3.5 inches with 7 adjustments
- Blade: 21 inch steel blade with trailing edge upturned for mulching
- Drive: Variable speed front wheel drive
- Start: Electric start with auxiliary recoil starter
- Deck: Steel 21 inch deep drawn deck with rear discharge and optional mulching plug
- Grass Collection: Optional 21 inch rear grass catcher with hard top fits over rear discharge chute
- Weight: 95 lbs
Warranty
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.377630 comes with a limited 2-year warranty. This warranty covers any defects in materials and workmanship when used for non-commercial purposes. However, it's important to note that the warranty does not extend to normal wear items such as belts, blades, and filters. Any damage resulting from improper use of the product is also not covered by the warranty. To claim the warranty, the product must be returned to a Sears store or service center.