Background
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.387270 is a 20-inch push lawn mower manufactured by the Roper Corporation for Sears. The mower is equipped with a 5.5 horsepower Craftsman engine (model 143.985500) and has a bagging and mulching capability. The engine is a four-stroke overhead valve model with an 11.5 cubic inch displacement. The fuel capacity is 1.5 quarts, and the oil capacity is 20 ounces. The spark plug is a Champion J19LM with a gap of 0.030 inches. The blade bolt torque is between 35 and 40 ft-lbs.
The Craftsman 917.387270 is a lightweight mower with a 20-inch cutting deck. The cutting height is variable, with settings ranging from 1 to 3.75 inches. This adjustment is made using dual lever height adjusters. The mower has the option to be used for mulching or rear bagging, and it comes with a mulching plug. A 2.5 bushel rear grass catcher bag can be attached for bagging clippings. The mower also has a foldable T-shaped handle for storage and is started manually using a recoil starter. The engine speed is fixed and not variable.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 917.387270
- Product Type: Walk Behind Mower
- Engine: 5.5 hp 4-stroke overhead valve
- Displacement: 11.5 cu. in.
- Fuel Capacity: 1.5 quarts
- Oil type: SAE 30 above 32°F, SAE 5W-30 below 32°F
- Oil Capacity: 20 oz.
- Spark Plug: Champion J19LM (gap 0.030")
- Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft-lbs
- Cutting Deck Size: 20"
- Cutting Height Range: 1-3.75"
- Height Adjustment: Dual lever
- Mulching: Yes, with included mulching plug
- Bagging: Yes, requires 2.5 bushel rear grass catcher bag (not included)
- Handle: Folding T-shaped
- Starting Mechanism: Manual recoil starter
- Engine Speed: Fixed, not variable
Warranty
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.387270 comes with a 2-year limited warranty. This warranty covers any defects in material and workmanship under non-commercial use. However, it does not cover normal wear items or any damage that may be caused by improper use or lack of maintenance. In order to claim the warranty, one might need to provide proof of purchase and comply with any other requirements specified in the product's warranty documentation.