Background
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.387301 is a gas-powered machine designed for maintaining residential lawns. Manufactured by Roper Corp for Sears, this mower is equipped with a 6.0 hp 4-cycle OHV engine, with a displacement of 11.5 cubic inches. It has a fuel capacity of 1.5 quarts of unleaded regular gasoline and an oil capacity of 20 ounces. The mower is designed to operate with a Champion RJ19LM or J19LM spark plug, with a gap of .030 inches.
Furthermore, this mower features a 22 inch rear discharge rotary blade, adjustable cutting height settings from 1-3/4 inches to 4 inches, and a dual lever adjustable wheel height setting. It can mulch, bag, or side discharge grass clippings, offering a variety of ways to manage lawn debris. The mower is also designed with large 8 inch rear wheels and 7 inch front wheels to navigate across yards with ease. The 6.0 hp Briggs & Stratton engine powers the mower, and a manual recoil starter is used to start it.
Technical Specifications
- Engine: 6.0 hp 4-cycle OHV
- Displacement: 11.5 cu. in.
- Fuel capacity: 1.5 quarts unleaded regular gasoline
- Oil type: SAE 30 above 32°F, SAE 5W-30 below 32°F
- Oil capacity: 20 oz
- Spark plug (gap: .030 in.): Champion RJ19LM or J19LM
- Blade bolt torque: 35-40 ft. lbs.
- Mowing deck size: 22 inch
- Discharge type: Rear discharge
- Height adjustment: 7 positions, from 1-3/4" to 4"
- Wheel height settings: Dual lever adjustable
- Start method: Manual recoil starter
- Safety feature: Operator presence control bar
- Wheel size: Large 8 inch rear wheels and 7 inch front wheels
Warranty
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.387301 comes with a 2-year limited warranty. This warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship from the date of purchase, provided that the product has been properly maintained and cared for as described in the owner's manual. It's important to note that the warranty does not extend to normal wear parts or any damage that is a result of improper use or lack of maintenance. To claim the warranty, you would typically need to provide proof of purchase and adhere to the guidelines set out in the warranty clause of the owner's manual.