Background
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.388830 is a lawn mower designed to be manually pushed. It is manufactured by Roper Corporation for Sears under the Craftsman brand. The mower is powered by a 4.75 horsepower Briggs & Stratton 10M902-0452-E1 engine and has a cutting width of 21 inches. It has an adjustable cutting height of 1 to 3 inches and is capable of bagging grass with its 20-gallon capacity bag. The mower uses unleaded gasoline and requires oil, with a capacity of 20 oz.
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower features a manual recoil start and a rear bagging system. The cutting height can be adjusted in 6 increments using a single lever for each wheel. The mower's discharge can either be set for rear bagging into a grass catcher or mulching with the catcher removed. It also has a foldable handle with adjustable height positions, which can be helpful for storage. Key components include the operator presence control bar, the starter handle, choke, primer bulb, 12-inch rear wheels, and a side discharge guard.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 917.388830
- Product Type: Walk Behind Mower
- Engine: 4.75 HP Briggs & Stratton 10M902-0452-E1
- Cutting Width: 21 inches
- Cutting Height: 1-3 inches adjustable
- Grass Bag Capacity: 20 gallons
- Fuel Type: Unleaded gasoline
- Oil Type: SAE 30 above 32°F, SAE 5W-30 below 32°F
- Oil Capacity: 20 oz
- Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft-lbs
Warranty
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.388830 comes with a 2-year limited warranty from the date of purchase. This warranty covers any defects in material or workmanship when the mower is used for residential purposes and maintained according to the guidelines set out in the operator's manual. Please note that wear items such as blades, belts, and air filters are not covered under the warranty. To claim the warranty, you can avail the services provided by Sears service centers. Always remember to keep your purchase receipt and provide the necessary details, including the model number 917.388830, when requesting for a service.