Background
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.388420 is a gas-powered lawn mower produced by Sears. It is equipped with a Briggs & Stratton 126T02-1055-B1 engine with a capacity of 159 cc. The mower operates on unleaded regular 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 mower is a push model, with variable speed delivered through the rear wheels.
The mower has a 21-inch cutting width, with a cutting height that can be adjusted between 1 and 3.75 inches. It comes with a 21-inch steel blade that can be used for mulching or bagging. The blade rotates at a speed of 2900 rpm. The mower's deck is made of steel, and it is equipped with an operator presence control bar. The mower's handle is height adjustable and it uses a single lever system for adjusting the cutting height. It also includes a 2.4 bushel capacity nylon mesh bag for collecting grass clippings.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 917.388420
- Product Type: Walk Behind Mower
- Engine: Briggs & Stratton 126T02-1055-B1, 4-cycle, 159 cc
- Power Rating: 3.75 hp
- Fuel Type: Unleaded regular gasoline, 1.6 quarts capacity
- Oil Type: SAE 30 above 32°F, SAE 5W-30 below 32°F
- Oil Capacity: 20 oz
- Drive: Push, variable speed rear wheel drive
- Cutting Width: 21 inches
- Cutting Height: 1-3.75 inches (9 positions)
- Blade: 21 inch steel mulching/bagging blade
- Blade Speed: 2900 rpm
- Starter: Recoil
- Deck: Steel
- Wheels: 7 inch front wheels, 8 inch rear wheels
- Grass Bag: 2.4 bushel capacity nylon mesh bag
Warranty
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.388420 comes with a 2-year full warranty. This warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship for 2 years from the date of purchase. It should be noted that this is applicable for residential use only. For commercial or rental use, the warranty coverage is reduced to only 90 days. The warranty does not extend to normal wear items or any damage that is caused by misuse or lack of maintenance. To claim this warranty, regular maintenance should be performed as per the schedule outlined in the owner's manual. This includes checking the engine oil level before each use, changing the engine oil every 25 hours or seasonally, and replacing the air filter and spark plug annually. It is recommended to clean the underside of the mower deck after each usage to prevent the buildup of grass clippings and debris.