Background
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.388880 is a 21-inch rear discharge gas push lawn mower produced by Roper Corp for Sears under the Craftsman Brand. This device is equipped with a 5.5 HP Honda GCV160 4-stroke engine, enabling it to effectively cut grass over a wide range of terrains. It has a cutting width of 21 inches and offers nine different cutting height options ranging from 1 to 3 5/8 inches. The body of the mower is constructed with a steel deck and it operates with a 21-inch steel blade. The mower is mobile with 7-inch plastic wheels and weighs about 70 lbs.
The mower utilizes unleaded gasoline as fuel with a fuel capacity of 1.0 quarts. It uses SAE 30 oil above 32°F and SAE 10W-30 below 32°F, with an oil capacity of 18.5 oz. The mower uses an NGK BPR6ES spark plug with a gap of .030 inches. This device is designed with an operator presence control bar, folding metal handles, and a 9 position height adjustment feature. It also has 2-in-1 mulching and rear bagging capability, with the mulching kit included. The side discharge is blocked off and it is designed to be rear wheel drive.
Technical Specifications
- Engine: 5.5 HP Honda GCV160 4-stroke engine
- Cutting Width: 21 inches
- Cutting Height: 1-3 5/8 inches (9 positions)
- Deck Material: Steel
- Blade: 21 inch steel blade
- Wheels: 7 inch plastic wheels
- Weight: 70 lbs
- Fuel Type: Unleaded gasoline
- Fuel Capacity: 1.0 quarts
- Oil Type: SAE 30 above 32°F, SAE 10W-30 below 32°F
- Oil Capacity: 18.5 oz
- Spark Plug: NGK BPR6ES, gap .030 inches
Warranty
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.388880 comes with a 2-year limited warranty. This warranty covers any defects in materials and workmanship, providing assurance to customers about the quality of the product. However, it's noteworthy that the warranty does not extend to normal wear and tear, or any damage resulting from improper use or abuse of the mower. In terms of the engine warranty, it is covered separately by Honda. In order to claim the warranty, users should refer to the specific warranty claim procedures outlined by Craftsman and Honda for their respective components.