Background
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.378030 is a gas-powered rotary lawn mower. It utilizes a Briggs & Stratton 12H802-2640-B1 6.0 horsepower engine and features a 22-inch side discharge deck. The mower is capable of adjusting cutting height between 1 and 3.5 inches across seven different positions. It also employs a variable speed front wheel drive system. The mower has a fuel capacity of 1.6 quarts for unleaded gasoline and an oil capacity of 20 oz, using SAE 30 oil for temperatures above 32°F and SAE 5W-30 for temperatures below. The total weight of the unit is 87 lbs.
Some of the mower's features include an operator presence control bar, front wheel drive with speed control, a mulching capability with an included mulch plug, seven-position height adjustment, a folding T-shaped handle, and a dust-blocking engine cover. Routine maintenance of the mower includes changing the engine oil every 25 hours of use, cleaning or replacing the air filter, sharpening or replacing the mower blade, cleaning the underside of the mower deck, checking and adjusting the cutting height, and checking the tire pressure. The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.378030 was manufactured by Sears and first introduced in the early 2000s as an updated model.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 917.378030
- Product Type: Walk Behind Mower
- Manufacturer: Sears
- Engine: Briggs & Stratton 12H802-2640-B1 6.0 HP
- Deck Size: 22" side discharge
- Cutting Height: 1-3.5", adjustable in 7 positions
- Drive: Variable speed front wheel drive
- Fuel Capacity: 1.6 quarts unleaded gasoline
- Oil Capacity: 20 oz SAE 30 oil (above 32°F), SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
- Weight: 87 lbs
- Additional Features: Operator presence control bar, speed control, mulching capability, 7-position height adjustment, folding T-shaped handle, dust blocking engine cover
- Safety Features: Blade brake, rear deflector, anti-vibration handle, foldable handle
- Production Period: Introduced in the early 2000s
- Country of Manufacture: Initially the US, production shifted to China in the late 2000s
Warranty
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.378030 comes with a 2-year limited warranty. This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship when the product is used for residential purposes. However, it's important to note that this warranty does not extend to commercial use, normal wear items, or damage caused by misuse or improper maintenance. To claim the warranty, it would typically require contacting the manufacturer or authorized dealer, providing proof of purchase and detailing the nature of the defect.