Table Of Contents; Safety Rules - Craftsman 944.360300 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty ............................................... 2

Safety Rules ......................................... 2

Assembly .............................................. 4
Operation .............................................. 6
Maintenance Schedule ........................ 10
Maintenance ......................................... 10
WARRANTY
LIMITED TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER
For two (2) years from date of purchase Sears Canada, Inc. will repair or replace at Sears
option free of charge parts which are defective as a result of material or workmanship.
COMMERCIAL OR RENTAL USE:
Warranty on Power Mower (Gas) will be ninety (90) days from date of purchase if used for
commercial or rental purposes.
This Warranty does NOT cover:
1. Pre-delivery set-up.
2. Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as rotary mower blades,
blade adapters, belts, filters and spark plugs.
3. Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts
and the failure to operate and maintain the equipment according to the instructions con-
tained in the Owner's Manual.
Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman Power Mower to the nearest Sears
Service Centre/Department in Canada. This warranty applies only while this product is in use
in Canada.
This warranty is in addition to any statutory warranty and does not exclude or limit legal rights
you may have but shall run concurrently with applicable provincial legislation. Furthermore,
some provinces do NOT allow limitation on how long an implied warranty will last so the above
limitations may not apply to you.
SEARS CANADA, INC., TORONTO, ONTARIO M5B 2B8
SAFETY RULES
Safety standards require operator
presence controls to minimize the
risk of injury. Your unit is equipped
with such controls. Do not attempt to
defeat the function of the operator
presence controls under any
circumstances.
TRAINING:
• Read this operator's manual carefully.
Become familiar with the controls and
know how to operate your mower
properly. Learn how to quickly stop
mower.
• Do not allow children to use your mower.
Never allow adults to use mower without
proper instructions.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, especially small children and
pets.
Product Specifications .......................... 11
Service And Adjustments ...................... 14
Storage ................................................. 15
Troubleshooting ................................... 17
Repair Parts .......................................... 19
Parts Ordering ...................... Back Cover
• Use mower only as the manufacturer
intended and as described in this
manual.
• Do not operate mower if it has been
dropped or damaged in any manner.
Always have damage repaired before
using your mower.
• Do not use accessory attachments that
are not recommended by the manufac-
turer. Use of such attachments may be
hazardous.
• The blade turns when the engine is
running.
PREPARATION:
• Always thoroughly check the area to be
mowed and clear it of all stones, sticks,
wires, bones, and other foreign objects.
These objects will be thrown by the
blade and can cause severe injury.
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.006700
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
— — 590702 Recoil Starter
1 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4)
2 590600 Washer
3 590696 Retainer
4 590601 Washer
5 590697 Brake Spring
6 590698A Starter Dog
7 590699 Dog Spring
8 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y.
11 590703 Starter Housing Ass'y. (40
degree grommet)
12 590535 Starter Rope
( 98" X 9/64" dia.)
13 590701 Starter Handle
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
— — 590739 Rewind Starter
3 590740 Retainer
6 590616 Starter Dog
7 590617 Dog Spring
8 590618A Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y
11 590638 Starter Housing Ass'y
(40 degree grommet)
12 590535 Starter Rope
(Length 98" x 9/64" dia.)
13 590701 Starter Handle
14 590760 Spring Clip
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