Background
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.388101 is a gas-powered lawn mower manufactured by Roper Corp for Sears. The lawn mower is equipped with a Briggs & Stratton 122T02-0824-EA 4-cycle engine which comes with a fuel tank capacity of 0.8 gallons. The cutting width of the mower spans 21 inches, and the cutting height is adjustable from 1 inch to 3.5 inches through the use of 9 different height positions. The mower features 7-inch front wheels and 10-inch rear wheels.
The Craftsman 917.388101 is a self-propelled mower that comes with a 21-inch metal deck designed for side discharge. It uses a primer bulb for starting cold engines. The engine speed is fixed and isn't user-adjustable. The mower is equipped with a control bar that must be held down to operate the mower. Upon releasing the bar, the blade and engine will stop. Recommended maintenance procedures and intervals, which include changing engine oil, filtering air, and replacing mower blades, can be found in the owner's manual. Common replacement parts such as oil, spark plugs, air filters, blades, and belts are available from Sears.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 917.388101
- Product Type: Walk Behind Mower
- Engine: Briggs & Stratton 122T02-0824-EA 4-cycle engine
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 0.8 gallon
- Cutting Width: 21 inches
- Cutting Height: Adjustable from 1-3.5 inches (9 positions)
- Front Wheels: 7 inches in diameter
- Rear Wheels: 10 inches in diameter
- Safety Features: Operator presence control bar
- Deck Material: Metal
- Discharge Type: Side Discharge
- Starting System: Primer bulb
- Engine Speed: Fixed, not user adjustable
- Operational Requirement: Operator must hold down control bar to operate
- Additional Features: Safety warnings printed on decals
Warranty
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.388101 comes with a 2 year full warranty, which covers defects in materials or workmanship. However, if the mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, the warranty is limited to 90 days from the date of purchase. Note that the warranty does not cover normal wear items or damage caused by improper use or lack of maintenance.