Background
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.388022 is a lawn mower with a rear discharge rotary design. It is manufactured by Roper Corp for Sears under the Craftsman brand. The mower is equipped with a Craftsman 6.0 horsepower 4-cycle engine, model 143.016706, with a displacement of 140 cc. It operates on unleaded regular gasoline, with a capacity of 1.5 quarts. The oil it uses is SAE 30 above 32°F, SAE 5W-30 below 32°F, with an oil capacity of 20 oz.
The mower has a cutting width of 21 inches and an adjustable cutting height between 1 to 3 inches, with 9 position choices. It uses a manual push transmission and is equipped with a 21 inch steel blade. The mower is designed with 7 inch front wheels and 8 inch rear wheels. Other features include rear discharge mowing, 9 position height adjustment lever, manual push propulsion, and a folding metal handle. It also has a side discharge chute or rear bagging available and an operator presence control bar. The model is suited to small to medium sized residential lawns and, with regular maintenance, it can provide long-term service.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 917.388022
- Engine: 6.0 horsepower 4-cycle engine
- Engine Model: 143.016706
- Displacement: 140 cc
- Fuel Type: Unleaded regular gasoline
- Fuel Capacity: 1.5 quarts
- Oil Type: SAE 30 above 32°F, SAE 5W-30 below 32°F
- Oil Capacity: 20 oz
- Cutting Width: 21 inches
- Cutting Height: Adjustable between 1-3 inches, 9 positions
- Starter: Rewind starter
- Transmission: Manual push
- Blade: 21 inch steel blade
- Wheels: 7 inch front wheels, 8 inch rear wheels
- Propulsion: Manual push
- Handle: Folding metal handle
- Discharge Options: Side discharge chute or rear bagging available
- Operator Control: Operator presence control bar
Warranty
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.388022 comes with a two-year limited warranty. This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship, provided the product is used for non-commercial purposes. Notably, the warranty does not extend to normal wear parts such as belts, blades, and spark plugs. Coverage for the engine is separate and is provided by the engine manufacturer. To claim the warranty, you should reach out to the manufacturer or the retailer from where the mower was purchased, providing details of the defect along with proof of purchase.