Background
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.388751 is a 21-inch, gasoline-powered rotary lawn mower. This mower is equipped with a 6.5 horsepower Briggs & Stratton 4-cycle engine that has a recoil starter. It has an oil capacity of 20 ounces and uses either SAE 30 oil or SAE 5W-30 oil, with a gasoline capacity of 1.6 quarts.
The mower has a 21-inch steel cutting deck with rear discharge and a 9-position height adjustment ranging from 1-3/8 to 3-3/4 inches. It is manually pushed and has an adjustable handle that can be set to three different positions. For grass management, it includes a rear deflector shield and a grass catcher bag. Maintenance involves changing the engine oil and air filter periodically, cleaning under the mower deck, checking tire pressures, and replacing the spark plug.
Technical Specifications
- Engine model: Briggs & Stratton 4-cycle engine, 6.5 horsepower
- Starter: Recoil starter
- Oil capacity and type: 20oz, SAE 30 oil or SAE 5W-30 oil
- Gasoline capacity: 1.6 quart unleaded gasoline
- Cutting deck size: 21-inch steel
- Discharge method: Rear discharge
- Height adjustment: 9 positions, from 1-3/8 to 3-3/4 inches
- Recommended cutting height: Medium (2-3/4 inches)
- Drive system: Manual push
- Handle: Adjustable with 3 positions
- Safety features: Operator presence control bar, rear deflector shield
- Attachments: Side discharge grass clipping deflector, rear grass catcher bag
Warranty
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.388751 comes with a 2-year limited warranty provided by Sears. This warranty covers any defects in materials and workmanship when the mower is used for residential purposes. However, the engine's warranty is handled separately by Briggs & Stratton. In order to claim the warranty, you should contact the respective companies (Sears for the mower, Briggs & Stratton for the engine) in the event of a defect or failure. Be prepared to provide information such as the date and place of purchase, as well as details about the issue you are experiencing.