Background
The Craftsman 917.377682 is a 21-inch walk-behind lawn mower, designed for residential use. Manufactured by the Roper Corporation for Sears, the mower is equipped with a 6.75 horsepower Craftsman 4-cycle engine, model 143.036700. The fuel capacity of the mower is 1.25 quarts, and it uses unleaded regular gasoline. It uses SAE 30 oil type above 32°F and SAE 5W-30 below 32°F, with an oil capacity of 20 oz. The mower blade is secured with a bolt, which should be tightened with a torque of 35-40 ft-lbs. The Spark plug used in this model is either Champion RJ19LM or J19LM, with a gap of .030".
The Craftsman 917.377682 is a self-propelled mower with variable speed rear-wheel drive, which can be engaged by holding down the operator presence control bar and pulling the drive control lever rearward. The mower height can be adjusted between 1-3/4 inches and 4 inches in 1/4 inch increments. It has a mulching capability and a side discharge option using the discharge deflector. Although a rear bagging system is not included, it can be obtained separately. The mower engine starts with a recoil mechanism.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 917.377682
- Product Type: Walk Behind Mower
- Engine: 6.75 hp 4-cycle engine, model 143.036700
- Fuel Capacity: 1.25 quarts unleaded regular gasoline
- Oil Type: SAE 30 above 32°F, SAE 5W-30 below 32°F
- Oil Capacity: 20 oz
- Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft-lbs
- Spark Plug: Compatible with Champion RJ19LM or J19LM, gap .030"
- Mowing Deck: 21-inch
- Drive: Variable speed rear-wheel drive
- Height Adjustment: 1-3/4 inches to 4 inches in 1/4 inch increments
- Start Method: Recoil start
- Discharge Options: Mulching and side discharge
- Optional Accessory: Rear bagging system
Warranty
The Craftsman 917.377682 walk behind mower comes with a limited 2-year warranty provided by Sears. This warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase, without any restriction on the number of hours of use. However, the warranty becomes void if the mower is used for commercial purposes or rented out. Please note that routine maintenance items such as oil, filters, tune-ups, blade sharpening/replacement and brake/clutch adjustments are not covered by the warranty. Also, damage resulting from misuse, abuse, neglect, or failure to adhere to the recommended maintenance procedures is not covered under the warranty.