Background
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.388834 is a lawn mower designed to be manually pushed. It is produced by the Roper Corporation for Sears and is a part of the Craftsman brand. The mower is equipped with a 4.5 horsepower Briggs & Stratton 10L902 OHV engine, providing a reliable source of power for its operations. The cutting width of the mower is 21 inches, and it has the capacity to adjust the cutting height from 1 to 3.5 inches in 7 different positions. The mower does not offer a self-propelled option and needs to be manually pushed during operation. A key feature of the mower is its ability to either bag or mulch grass cuttings, depending on the user’s preference. It includes a manual recoil start system.
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.388834 is designed to be suitable for small to medium size lawns. The design includes a steel deck and the mower is able to either bag grass cuttings at the rear or mulch them. It includes a 7 position height adjustment lever, allowing users to cut grass to a height ranging from 1 to 3.5 inches. For convenience, the handle of the mower can be folded for compact storage. The mower is equipped with a starter handle for initiating the manual recoil engine start. The blade of the mower engages when the operator presence control bar is held down to the handle and it stops when the bar is released. The mower provides the option of installing a 2-bushel rear bag for collecting grass cuttings during operation. For mulching, the grass cuttings are circulated back into the lawn. It is capable of rear discharge mowing without the grass bag.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 917.388834
- Product Type: Walk Behind Mower
- Engine: 4.5 horsepower Briggs & Stratton 10L902 OHV
- Cutting Width: 21 inches
- Cutting Height: Adjustable from 1-3.5 inches in 7 stages
- Drive: Manual push
- Discharge: Capable of rear bagging or mulching
- Start: Manual recoil start
- Deck Material: Steel
- Storage: Foldable handle for compact storage
- Operator Presence Control: Blade engages when control bar is held down, stops when released
- Grass Collection: 2-bushel rear bag for collecting clippings
- Mulching: Circulates clippings back into the lawn for fertilization
- Rear Discharge Option: Available with optional clipping deflector accessory (not included)
Warranty
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.388834 comes with a 2-year limited warranty. This warranty provides coverage for defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase, given that the product is used for normal residential purposes. It's important to note that the warranty does not cover any damage resulting from improper use, abuse, neglect, or normal wear and tear. Additionally, the engine warranty is separately handled by Briggs & Stratton. To claim the warranty, one would typically need to contact the manufacturer (Sears) or Briggs & Stratton, for the engine, with proof of purchase and details about the defect or issue.