Background
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.378420 is a mechanical device designed for the purpose of cutting grass. Manufactured by Roper Corp for Sears, it is a self-propelled mower equipped with a Craftsman 6.75 horsepower 4-cycle engine. The mower features a 21-inch steel blade that cuts a wide path, making it suitable for maintaining lawns of various sizes. The cutting height can be adjusted in six different positions, ranging from 1-3/4" to 4", allowing users to customize the cut to their specific lawn needs.
The mower operates on unleaded regular gasoline with a capacity of 1.5 quarts and uses varying oil types depending on the temperature. It features 7-inch front wheels and 8-inch rear wheels, with the rear wheels powered by a variable speed drive. It has the capability to mulch, with the optional mulching blade, and can also collect grass with an optional 2.4 bushel rear bag. The mower is initiated via a recoil start mechanism and its speed is controlled by an operator presence control bar.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 917.378420
- Product Type: Walk Behind Mower
- Engine: 6.75 horsepower 4-cycle engine
- Engine Model: 143.016708
- Displacement: 140cc
- Fuel Type: Unleaded regular gasoline
- Fuel Capacity: 1.5 quarts
- Oil Type: SAE 30 above 32°F, SAE 5W-30 below 32°F
- Oil Capacity: 20 oz
- Blade: 21-inch steel blade
- Cutting Height: 1-3/4" to 4" in 6 adjustments
- Wheel Size: 7-inch front, 8-inch rear
- Deck Size: 21-inch cutting width
- Mulching Capability: Yes with mulching blade
- Electric Start: No
- Drive System: Variable speed rear wheel drive
- Grass Collection: 2.4 bushel rear bag available
- Weight: 140 lbs
Warranty
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower model 917.378420 comes with a 2-year limited warranty. This warranty typically covers defects in materials or workmanship. To claim the warranty, you would usually need to contact the manufacturer or the retailer who sold the product. It is always advisable to keep proof of purchase or any warranty documentation safe, as you may need this to make a claim. Note that oil and fuel are not included under the warranty.