Background
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.388510, manufactured by Sears, is a gasoline-powered lawn mower. The mower features a 21-inch cutting width and a 6.5 horsepower Briggs & Stratton engine. The mower utilizes a recoil starter and incorporates adjustable wheels which allow for a change in cutting height between 1 to 3 inches. It offers two options for handling grass clippings: discharging them from the rear or mulching them back into the lawn. A rear grass collection bag can also be attached.
The mower is started by holding down the operator presence control bar and pulling the starter rope. The engine stops when the operator presence control bar is released. The cutting height is adjusted by moving the height adjustment levers on each wheel. Regular maintenance of the mower includes checking the engine oil level before each use and changing the oil after the initial 5-8 hours of use. The air filter should be inspected regularly and replaced annually, or more frequently in dusty conditions. Other maintenance tasks include lubricating moving parts, inspecting belts and blades, and replacing the spark plug annually.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 917.388510
- Product Type: Walk Behind Mower
- Engine: 6.5 HP Briggs & Stratton
- Cutting Width: 21 inches
- Cutting Height: Adjustable between 1-3 inches
- Starter: Recoil
- Transmission: Push propelled
- Blade: 21 inch steel
- Deck: 21-inch mowing deck
- Operation: Operator presence control bar and starter rope
- Clippings Discharge: Rear discharge or mulching
- Grass Collection: Option to attach rear grass collection bag
- Height Adjustment: Levers on each wheel
Warranty
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.388510 comes with a limited 2-year consumer warranty. This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase, assuming proper maintenance of the product. However, it is important to note that this warranty only covers commercial or rental use for 90 days. The warranty does not extend to normal wear items such as blades, belts, and air filters. For the engine, there is a separate warranty provided by Briggs & Stratton. To claim the warranty, refer to the instructions provided by Craftsman and Briggs & Stratton respectively.