Background
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.388130 is a 21-inch push lawn mower developed and manufactured by Roper Corp for Sears. It is propelled by a Briggs & Stratton 126T02-0709-EA 4-cycle engine with automatic choke and 0.7 L displacement. Equipped with a 21-inch wide deck, the mower provides adjustable cutting heights ranging from 1-3/4 to 3-3/4 inches in six different positions. It operates on the rear-wheel push drive mechanism and runs on unleaded gasoline, with a fuel capacity of 1.6 quarts. It uses SAE 30 oil above 32°F and SAE 5W-30 below 32°F, with an oil capacity of 20 oz.
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.388130 uses a recoil mechanism for starting and operates at a fixed throttle speed. The mower handles the clippings in three different ways, including rear bagging, side discharge, and mulching. The mower is designed with an operator presence control bar. It is a self-propelled lawn mower with a 21-inch metal deck and a single lever height adjustment feature, which adjusts both the front and rear wheels together. The stamped steel deck allows for a wide mowing path of 21 inches on each pass. Regular maintenance of the mower includes checking the engine oil, sharpening the blade, cleaning under the deck, and more. Replacement parts can be sourced from Sears parts centers.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 917.388130
- Product Type: Walk Behind Mower
- Engine: Briggs & Stratton 126T02-0709-EA 4-cycle engine with automatic choke, 0.7 L displacement
- Deck size: 21 inches wide
- Cutting height: 1-3/4 to 3-3/4 inches adjustable in 6 positions
- Drive: Rear wheel push drive
- Fuel type: Unleaded gasoline, 1.6 quarts capacity
- Oil type: SAE 30 above 32°F, SAE 5W-30 below 32°F, 20 oz capacity
- Start: Recoil start
- Speed: Fixed throttle
- Clipping options: Rear bagging, side discharge, mulching
- Safety: Operator presence control bar
Warranty
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.388130 comes with a 2-year full warranty. This warranty covers the entirety of the product, ensuring that customers are protected against any defects that might occur within this period. To claim the warranty, customers should refer to the owner's manual for detailed procedures, or contact Sears parts centers, the manufacturer of the product. Regular maintenance and proper use do not affect the validity of this warranty, ensuring long, reliable service from the mower.