Background

The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.388861 is a walk behind lawn mower with a 21-inch cutting width. This machine is designed to maintain small-to-medium sized yards and is equipped with a 6.5 horsepower Briggs & Stratton engine, a rear bagging system, and has the capability to mulch. The mower comes with a height adjustment lever which offers seven different positions, allowing the user to cut grass at lengths between 1 and 3.5 inches. The mower is also designed with front wheel drive system and has an operator presence control bar.

The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.388861 was introduced by Craftsman in 2015 as part of its 3000 series of push mowers. This series was characterized by its updated engines, redesigned bodies, and rear bagging capabilities. The model 917.388861 weighs around 70 pounds, with 7-inch front wheels and 8-inch rear wheels. The capacity of the grass bag attached to this mower is 1.9 bushels.

Technical Specifications

  • Model Number: 917.388861
  • Product Type: Walk Behind Mower
  • Engine: Briggs & Stratton 6.5 HP
  • Cutting Width: 21 inches
  • Cutting Height: 1-3.5 inches (7 positions)
  • Grass Bag Capacity: 1.9 bushels
  • Wheel Size: 7 inches front, 8 inches rear
  • Weight: 70 lbs
  • Drive System: Front wheel drive
  • Operator Presence Control: Yes
  • Mulching Capable: Yes

Warranty

The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.388861 comes with a 2-year limited warranty. This warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship under non-commercial use. However, it's important to note that this warranty does not cover normal wear parts such as belts, blades, and air filters. The engine's warranty is handled separately and is provided by Briggs & Stratton. To claim the warranty, you need to contact Craftsman or Briggs & Stratton, depending on the issue, and provide the necessary information about the defect or issue.

Craftsman 917.388861 Owners Manual