Background
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.388450 is a self-propelled rotary lawn mower. It has a 21-inch cutting deck and offers rear bagging, mulching, and side discharge. The mower is powered by a Briggs & Stratton 126T02-1024-B1 4-cycle engine, with a power rating of 5.5 ft-lbs. Gross Torque. The cutting height is adjustable between 1-3 inches, with 9-position height adjustment levers. The mower starts with a recoil system and operates with a variable speed front wheel drive.
It comes with a 21 inch steel blade, 2-in-1 clip director for grass mulching or bagging, and 7-inch plastic front wheels and 8-inch plastic rear wheels. A 2.3 bushel rear grass bag is included. The mower features an operator presence control bar, folding handles for compact storage, adjustable handle height, and easy access to the mulching plug for mulching or bagging options. The mower also includes a side discharge chute. Routine maintenance of the mower includes checking engine oil level, changing engine oil, lubricating wheels, inspecting, cleaning, and replacing the air filter, and replacing the blade when worn.
Technical Specifications
- Engine: Briggs & Stratton 126T02-1024-B1 4-cycle engine, 126cc
- Power rating: 5.5 ft-lbs. Gross Torque
- Cutting width: 21 inches
- Cutting height: 1-3 inches adjustable, 9-position height adjustment levers
- Starter: Recoil
- Transmission: Variable speed front wheel drive
- Blade: 21 inch steel blade
- Mulching capability: 2-in-1 clip director mulches grass or bags clippings
- Wheels: 7-inch plastic front wheels, 8-inch plastic rear wheels
- Grass catcher: 2.3 bushel rear grass bag included
Warranty
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.388450 comes with a 2-year limited warranty. This warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship under non-commercial use. It's important to note that normal wear parts such as belts, blades, and brake pads are not covered by this warranty. To claim the warranty, proof of purchase is required. The specific details of the warranty can be found in the product's manual, which can be downloaded from the Sears website.