Background
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.388131 is a rotary mower that is powered by gasoline. It was produced by the Roper Corporation for Sears under the Craftsman brand. The mower comprises a 126T02-0709-EA Briggs & Stratton 4-cycle engine with a power rating of 3.5 hp and a displacement of 127cc. The engine's bore and stroke measure 2.69" x 1.77". It runs on regular unleaded gasoline with a capacity of 1.6 quarts and uses SAE 30 or SAE 5W-30 oil depending on the temperature. The mower's spark plug is a Champion RJ19HX, gapped to 0.030".
In terms of operation, the Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.388131 employs an operator presence control bar to start and stop the engine, has a variable speed control, and offers 9 cutting height positions ranging from 1-1/4" to 3-3/4". The steel deck measures 21" and can facilitate side discharge, rear bagging, and mulching functions. Other specifications include a cutting width of 21", a deck made of steel, a grass bag capacity of 1.9 bushels, rear wheels measuring 7", front wheels measuring 5-1/2", and a total weight of 75 lbs.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 917.388131
- Product: Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.388131
- Product Type: Walk Behind Mower
- Manufacturer: Sears
- Power Source: Gasoline
- Engine Type: 126T02-0709-EA Briggs & Stratton 4-cycle engine
- Power Rating: 3.5 hp
- Engine Displacement: 127cc
- Fuel Capacity: 1.6 quarts
- Oil Type: SAE 30 above 32°F, SAE 5W-30 below 32°F
- Oil Capacity: 20 oz
- Spark Plug: Champion RJ19HX
- Starting System: Operator presence control bar
- Speed Control: Variable
- Cutting Height Positions: 9 positions, from 1-1/4" to 3-3/4"
- Cutting Width: 21"
- Deck Material: Steel
- Grass Bag Capacity: 1.9 bushels
- Rear Wheel Size: 7"
- Front Wheel Size: 5-1/2"
- Weight: 75 lbs
- Safety Features: Blade brake clutch, rear shield
Warranty
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.388131 comes with a 2-year full warranty that covers any defects in materials and workmanship. However, it's important to note that this warranty is limited to just 90 days for commercial or rental use. The warranty does not apply to expendable parts of the mower such as the blades and belts. To claim the warranty, you should refer to your operator's manual or visit the Craftsman's website product page for more information and instructions.