Background
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.387240 is a rotary lawn mower designed for residential use. It was produced by Roper Corporation for Sears. This model has a 22-inch steel mowing deck with a side discharge function for clipping dispersal. It is also equipped with a 6-position single lever height adjuster, allowing the user to modify the mowing height between 1-3/4" and 4".
The mower operates on a 6.0 horsepower Craftsman 4-cycle engine, which includes an overhead valve and recoil start. Additional features include a primer bulb for cold starting, an operator presence control bar for blade rotation, and foldable handles for compact storage. The recommended maintenance for this model includes regular checks of engine oil, changing of engine oil after every 25 hours of operation, replacing mower blades, and cleaning the underside of the mower after each use.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 917.387240
- Product Type: Walk Behind Mower
- Engine: 4-cycle, 6.0 horsepower
- Displacement: 11.5 cu. in.
- Fuel capacity: 1.5 quarts unleaded regular gasoline
- Oil type: SAE 30 above 32°F, SAE 5W-30 below 32°F
- Oil capacity: 20 oz.
- Spark plug: Champion J19LM, gap .030"
- Valve clearance (intake and exhaust): .004 - .008 inches
- Blade bolt torque: 35-40 ft-lbs
- Mowing Deck: 22" steel with side discharge
- Height Adjustability: 1-3/4" and 4" via a 6-position single lever height adjuster on each wheel
- Starting Mechanism: Recoil start with primer bulb for easy cold starting
- Engine Speed: Fixed, not user adjustable
- Operation: Operator presence control bar for enabling blade rotation, releasing the bar stops engine and blade
- Handle: Foldable for compact storage
Warranty
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.387240 carries a 2 year limited warranty. This warranty covers any defects in materials and workmanship for non-commercial use. However, the warranty does not extend to expendable parts such as filters and spark plugs, or to damage resulting from improper use. The engine of the mower has its own separate warranty, which is provided by the engine manufacturer. To claim the warranty, it is typically required to contact the manufacturer or the retailer from where the product was purchased, and provide details like proof of purchase and description of the issue.