Background
The Craftsman walk behind mower model 917.388850, manufactured by Roper Corp for Sears under the Craftsman Brand, is a 21 inch rear discharge push mower. The machine is powered by a 6.5 horsepower Briggs & Stratton engine and comes with a rear bagging feature.
The mower has a cutting width of 21 inches and an adjustable cutting height of between 1 to 3 inches. It's equipped with 7 inch wheels at the front and 8 inch wheels at the rear. The mower also has a rear flap for mulching grass when not in bagging mode. The Briggs & Stratton 6.5 gross HP engine with automatic choke and recoil starter powers the 21 inch steel mower blade through a belt drive system. The mower deck and side discharge chute are constructed from stamped steel.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 917.388850
- Product Type: Walk Behind Mower
- Engine: Briggs & Stratton 6.5 HP
- Cutting Width: 21 inches
- Cutting Height: 1-3 inches adjustable
- Rear Bagging Capacity: 2.5 bushels
- Wheels: 7 inch front wheels, 8 inch rear wheels
- Weight: 60 lbs
- Starter: Recoil starter
- Spark Plug Gap: 0.030 inch
- Mower Deck Material: Stamped steel
- Height Adjusters: Manual wheel height adjusters
Warranty
The Craftsman walk behind mower model 917.388850 comes with a limited two-year warranty, which covers any defects in materials and workmanship. However, this warranty does not extend to expendable parts such as blades and belts, which are expected to wear out from normal use. If the mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, the warranty coverage is reduced to 90 days from the date of purchase. To claim under the warranty, the mower needs to be returned to the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. It should be noted that this warranty is only applicable within the United States.