Background
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.378950 is a gas-powered lawn mower with a 7.0 horsepower Briggs & Stratton engine. This 22-inch multi-cut rotary mower is capable of mulching, bagging, or side discharging grass clippings. It's designed for managing different grass cutting needs with a cutting height that can be adjusted between 1 and 3.5 inches across nine positions.
The mower is equipped with a number of features including a variable speed self-propelled drive and a 3-in-1 mowing capability. The handles are foldable metal with a 2-point height of cut adjustment. Additionally, it has a blade brake clutch and is mulching capable. Its engine has a displacement of 190cc and runs on unleaded regular gasoline with an 87 octane minimum. The fuel capacity is 1.6 quarts while the oil capacity is 20 ounces. It has a blade torque of 35-40 ft-lbs and 7-inch front and 8-inch rear wheels. The mower weighs 70 lbs.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 917.378950
- Engine: 7.0 HP Briggs & Stratton 128602-0304-E1
- Displacement: 190cc
- Fuel Capacity: 1.6 Quarts
- Fuel Type: Unleaded Regular Gasoline 87 Octane Minimum
- Oil Type: SAE 30 above 32°F, SAE 5W-30 below 32°F
- Oil Capacity: 20 Ounces
- Cutting Width: 22 inches
- Cutting Height: 1-3.5 inches (9 positions)
- Blade: 22 inch steel
- Blade Torque: 35-40 ft-lbs
- Wheels: 7-inch front / 8-inch rear
- Weight: 70 lbs
- Variable Speed Self-Propelled Drive: Yes
- 3-in-1 mowing (mulching, bagging, side discharge): Yes
- 7-position height adjustment: Yes
- Folding metal handles: Yes
- 2-point height of cut adjustment: Yes
- Blade brake clutch: Yes
- Mulching capable: Yes
- Operator Presence Control bar: Yes
- Anti-fold upper handle: Yes
- Rear wheel drive shields: Yes
Warranty
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.378950 comes with a 2-year limited warranty. This warranty covers any defects in the materials or workmanship for non-commercial use. However, it's important to note that normal wear parts such as belts, blades, and brake pads are not included in the warranty coverage. The engine warranty is separately handled by Briggs & Stratton. To claim the warranty, it's usually necessary to contact the manufacturer or the store where the mower was purchased, providing details of the defect and proof of purchase. The exact procedure may vary, so it's recommended to check the user manual or the manufacturer's website for specific instructions.