Background
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.388690, manufactured by Roper Corp for Sears, is a 21-inch lawn mower powered by gasoline. It is fitted with a 6.75 horsepower engine (model 143.016706) and has a rear bagging capability.
The engine of this mower is a 4-stroke overhead valve with a displacement of 163 cc, which uses regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. It has a fuel capacity of 1.5 quarts. The oil type used varies with the temperature, SAE 30 above 32°F, and SAE 5W-30 below 32°F, with an oil capacity of 20 oz. It is equipped with a 21" steel blade, with a cutting height that can be adjusted between 1-3.5" across seven positions. The mower has 7" plastic front wheels and 8" plastic rear wheels. It weighs 60 lbs. The mower can either discharge clippings from the rear or mulch them back into the lawn, and it comes equipped to mulch. The mower deck and engine underside are made of steel, while the engine shroud and rear door are plastic. It has handles that can be folded for compact storage. Regular maintenance should be performed as per the schedule in the owner's manual.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 917.388690
- Product Type: Walk Behind Mower
- Engine: 6.75 hp 4-stroke overhead valve
- Engine Displacement: 163 cc
- Fuel Type: Regular unleaded gasoline, 87 octane minimum
- Fuel Capacity: 1.5 quarts
- Oil Type: SAE 30 above 32°F, SAE 5W-30 below 32°F
- Oil Capacity: 20 oz
- Blade: 21" steel
- Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft-lbs
- Cutting Height: 1-3.5" (7 positions)
- Front Wheels: 7" plastic
- Rear Wheels: 8" plastic
- Weight: 60 lbs
- Deck Material: Steel
- Engine Shroud Material: Plastic
- Rear Door Material: Plastic
- Handles: Folding for compact storage.
Warranty
The Craftsman Walk Behind Mower 917.388690 comes with a 2-year limited warranty issued by Sears. This warranty offers coverage for any defects that may occur due to materials or workmanship for a duration of 2 years from the date of purchase. However, it is important to note that this warranty does not extend to normal wear items or in cases of improper use or abuse. The engine's warranty is separately covered by the engine manufacturer. To make a claim on this warranty, you should contact Sears or the engine manufacturer directly, depending on the issue.