Background
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.388840 is a manual push lawn mower with a 21-inch rear discharge rotary blade. It is manufactured by Roper Corp for Sears under the Craftsman brand. The mower is equipped with a 4.5 HP Briggs & Stratton 4-cycle engine, model 10L902-0488-E1. It has a cutting width of 21 inches and offers an adjustable cutting height from 1 to 3.5 inches in 6 different positions. The mower starts with a recoil mechanism and collects grass in a rear bag.
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.388840 provides three different grass handling methods: mulching, side discharge, and bagging using the rear grass collection bag. It has 7-inch front wheels and 8-inch rear wheels for movement. The handle of the mower can be folded for more compact storage. To run the mower, it requires unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane rating, and the oil level needs to be checked and SAE 30 oil added as necessary. Routine maintenance includes changing the engine oil and cleaning the air filter at regular intervals, sharpening or replacing the blade as needed, charging the battery before winter storage, replacing the spark plug, and cleaning under the deck of the mower.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 917.388840
- Product Type: Walk Behind Mower
- Engine: 4.5 HP Briggs & Stratton 4-cycle engine, model 10L902-0488-E1
- Cutting Width: 21 inches
- Cutting Height: 1-3.5 inches, adjustable in 6 positions
- Blade: 21-inch steel blade
- Starter: Recoil start
- Transmission: Manual push
- Grass Collection: Rear bag
- Deck Material: Steel
- Wheel Size: 7-inch front wheels and 8-inch rear wheels
- Storage: Foldable handle for compact storage
Warranty
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.388840 comes with a 2-year limited warranty. This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship when used for residential purposes. It's important to note that this warranty does not cover normal wear parts such as belts, blades, and air filters. To claim the warranty, the mower should be returned to a Sears store or any other authorized service center. Please ensure to keep your purchase receipt or any other proof of purchase for a smoother warranty claim process.