Craftsman 37489

Recall notice

In October 2016 this lawn mower was recalled due to a laceration hazard. The operator presence control bar can malfunction and cause the engine and blades to continue to operate when they should shut off. If you own this mower you should immediately stop using it and contact Husqvarna to determine if your particular sample needs a free repair. For more information go to the CPSC recall notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Husqvarna-Recalls-Lawn-Mowers

This Craftsman 22-inch self-propelled gas mower has multiple speeds and an overhead valve engine.

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CR's Expert Take

How did it perform in our owner surveys and expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model incorporates our expert lab test results, as well as ratings for that brand’s reliability and owner satisfaction from our annual product owner survey of members.

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Current Range of Tested Gas Mowers

What goes into the Overall Score?

OWNER SURVEYS

Side discharging

/ 5

Mulching

/ 5

Bagging

/ 5

Evenness

/ 5

Handling

/ 5

Noise at ear

/ 5

Noise at 25 ft.

/ 5

Ease of use

/ 5

Noise

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

MULCHING: Produced fine clippings, leaving minimal clumps.
SIDE DISCHARGE: Dispersed clippings well, but occasionally left a clump or row of grass.
BAGGING: Cut evenly and nearly filled its bag to capacity. We factor evenness of cut into each of these cutting scores.

About

The Craftsman 37489 is part of the Lawn Mowers and Tractors test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Gas Mower models like the 37489 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Side discharging: A high score means clippings are dispersed evenly and far from the discharge chute. A top-scoring model prevents clumps, leaving your lawn looking clean and well-cut.

Mulching: A high score means the mower produces finer clippings and spreads them evenly across the lawn. A top-scoring model leaves little visible residue and helps maintain a neat, healthy yard.

Bagging: A high score means the mower's bag holds more grass clippings. A top-scoring model needs emptying less often and handles big jobs more easily.

Features & Specs

Features

Blade brake clutch

Deck height adjustment

Individual wheel

Washout port

Yes

Swing-up handle bar

Upright storage

High wheels

Optional discharge chute

Foldable handle

Specs

Deck size

22 in.

Engine manufacturer

Briggs & Stratton

Engine size

163 cc

Engine torque

Drive wheels

all

Mower warranty

yrs.

Can mulch

Can side discharge

Can bag

Cut height

in.

Power source

Tank size

gal

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Craftsman 37489

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