Background
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.388630 is a 21-inch rear discharge push lawn mower produced by Roper Corp for Sears. It is equipped with a 4.5 horsepower Tecumseh engine, model 143.044500, which is designed with an overhead valve and a cast iron cylinder sleeve. This mower has a recoil start with a primer bulb and operates at a factory-set speed of 2900-3200 rpm.
The mower comes with a 21-inch steel deck with rear discharge and has the capacity to mulch with an optional mulching blade. It offers a 9-position height adjustment ranging from 1-3/4 to 4 inches. Other key elements include a folding handle for compact storage and an operator presence control bar. It has 7-inch front and 8-inch rear wheels. The fuel tank can hold up to 1.5 quarts of regular unleaded gasoline, and the oil capacity is 20 oz, with SAE 30 oil recommended. The blade bolt torque is 35-40 ft-lbs. Maintenance of the mower involves regular inspection and replacement of the air filter and spark plug.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 917.388630
- Product Type: Walk Behind Mower
- Engine: 4.5 horsepower Tecumseh engine, model 143.044500
- Engine Design: Overhead valve design with cast iron cylinder sleeve
- Starting Mechanism: Recoil start with primer bulb
- Engine Speed: Factory set at 2900-3200 rpm
- Cutting Deck: 21 inch steel deck with rear discharge
- Deck Adjustment: 9 position height adjustment from 1-3/4 to 4 inches
- Storage: Folding handle for compact storage
- Operation: Operator presence control bar required to start and operate mower
- Wheels: 7 inch front and 8 inch rear wheels
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 1.5 quarts, regular unleaded gasoline
- Oil Capacity: 20 oz, SAE 30 oil recommended
- Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft-lbs
Warranty
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.388630 comes with a 2-year limited warranty. The warranty provides coverage for the mower but does not include normal wear parts such as blades, belts, and air filters. To make a claim on the warranty, the user should follow the manufacturer's instructions which are likely to involve contacting Sears, providing proof of purchase, and describing the issue. It is advisable to keep all receipts and records of maintenance for this purpose.