Background
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.378890 is a lawn mower designed for residential use. It is powered by a 6.25 HP Briggs & Stratton 4-stroke engine and comes with a 21 inch steel cutting deck. The mower has the ability to mulch clippings or store them in a rear bag. It also offers a range of cutting heights, adjustable between 1 and 3 5/8 inches in 6 positions. The mower initiates operation through a key electric start, with a recoil rope starter as a contingency.
The Craftsman 917.378890 features a front wheel drive system that is controlled by a blade engaged bail bar. The steel deck is built to withstand wear and tear, and effectively disperses grass clippings when mulching. The lawn mower is equipped with a Briggs & Stratton engine and has a fuel tank capacity of 0.5 quart, using regular unleaded gasoline. The engine oil capacity is 20 oz, and it requires maintenance such as oil changes every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year, and air filter cartridge replacement every 100 hours of use. The 21 inch steel cutting deck is designed for even dispersal of clippings when mulching.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 917.378890
- Product Type: Gas-powered lawn mower
- Engine: 6.25 HP Briggs & Stratton 4-stroke engine, model 123K05-0344-E1
- Cutting Width: 21 inches
- Cutting Height: Adjustable between 1 and 3 5/8 inches in 6 positions
- Capabilities: Mulching and rear bagging
- Starting Mechanism: Electric start with auxiliary recoil rope start
- Deck Material: Steel
- Wheel Size: 7 inch front wheels, 8 inch rear wheels
- Drive System: Variable speed front wheel drive system controlled by a blade engaged bail bar
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 0.5 quart
- Engine Oil Capacity: 20 oz
Warranty
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.378890 comes with a 2-year limited warranty. This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship under non-commercial use. It's important to note that the warranty does not extend to normal wear parts such as belts, blades, and air filters. As for the engine, it has its own separate warranty that is provided by Briggs & Stratton. To claim the warranty, you would typically need to contact the manufacturer or the retailer from whom you made the purchase, with proof of purchase and details of the defect or issue.