Background
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.379090 is a gas-powered rotary lawn mower manufactured by Roper Corp for Sears. It is equipped with a 22" side discharge and a 5.5 horsepower Briggs & Stratton 123K02-0314-E1 4-stroke overhead valve engine. It has a fuel capacity of 1.6 quarts of unleaded regular gasoline and an oil capacity of 20 oz of SAE 30 oil for temperatures above 32°F and SAE 5W-30 for temperatures below 32°F.
The mower operates on a variable speed front-wheel drive system that can be disengaged via a clutch. The cutting width is 22 inches, and the cutting height is adjustable between 1-3/4" to 4" in 6 different positions. It uses a 22" steel blade with a star center hole for mulching, which is engaged through an operator presence control bar. The mower also sports a steel stamped deck with underside baffling for mulching, 7-inch front wheels, 8-inch rear wheels, and a recoil start with primer.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 917.379090
- Product Type: Walk Behind Mower
- Engine: 5.5 horsepower 4-stroke overhead valve engine
- Fuel capacity: 1.6 quarts of unleaded regular gasoline
- Oil capacity: 20 oz SAE 30 oil (above 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
- Drive: Variable speed front wheel drive with clutch disengagement
- Cutting width: 22 inches
- Cutting height: 1-3/4" to 4" adjustable in 6 positions
- Blade: 22" steel blade with star center hole for mulching
- Blade engagement: Operator presence control bar
- Deck: Steel stamped deck with underside baffling for mulching
- Wheels: 7-inch front wheels, 8-inch rear wheels
- Start: Recoil start with primer
- Safety features: Operator presence control bar, blade brake, rear wheel shields
- Assembly: Handle attachment, discharge chute installation, oil and gas addition. No tools required for assembly.
Warranty
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.379090 comes with a two-year limited warranty. This warranty is applicable for non-commercial use and covers defects in materials and workmanship. If during the warranty period, the product exhibits such defects, they will be rectified or the product will be replaced as deemed necessary. To claim the warranty, the user would typically need to provide proof of purchase and report the issue to the manufacturer within the warranty period. It's recommended to contact the manufacturer directly and follow their specific procedures for warranty claims.