Background
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.377794 is a 21-inch gas-powered lawn mower. Manufactured by Sears, Roebuck and Co., the device is equipped with a 5.5 horsepower Honda GCV160 engine and features power-propelled rear-wheel drive. It has a fuel capacity of 1.0 quarts, and requires SAE 10W-30 oil, with an oil capacity of 18.5 oz. The device comes with a 21" steel blade and provides six different cutting height adjustments ranging from 1 inch to 3.75 inches. It allows for mulching, rear bagging, or side discharge and weighs approximately 60 lbs.
Additional features of the Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.377794 include a power-propelled rear wheel drive with adjustable speed, dual lever height adjustment, and a blade brake clutch that stops the blade while allowing the engine to continue running. An operator presence control bar is included. The device can be converted from mulching to bagging or discharging, and it has a handle that can be folded for compact storage. Regular maintenance such as checking engine oil level before each use, changing engine oil after first 5 hours of use and every 25 hours or season, cleaning the air filter every 25 hours or season, replacing the spark plug every 100 hours or season, sharpening or replacing the blade at least once per year, and cleaning under the deck after each use to prevent buildup is recommended to ensure good operation.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 917.377794
- Product Type: Walk Behind Mower
- Engine: Honda GCV160, 160 cc, 5.5 hp
- Fuel tank capacity: 1.0 quarts
- Oil type: SAE 10W-30
- Oil capacity: 18.5 oz
- Blade: 21" steel
- Cutting height: 1-3.75" in 6 adjustments
- Weight: 60 lbs
- Drive type: Power-propelled rear wheel drive with adjustable speed
- Height adjustment: Dual lever from 1" to 3.75"
- Special Feature: Blade brake clutch stops blade while engine keeps running
- Safety feature: Operator presence control bar
- Mulching Modes: Convertible from mulching to bagging or discharging
- Storage: Folding handle for compact storage
Warranty
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.377794 comes with a two-year limited warranty. This warranty covers any defects in materials and workmanship for non-commercial use. However, it's important to note that normal wear parts such as blades, belts, and air filters are not included in the warranty. If you need to claim the warranty, it's generally advisable to contact the manufacturer directly and provide them with the necessary documentation, which usually includes proof of purchase and a detailed account of the issue. Keep in mind that the engine warranty is covered separately by Honda.