Warranty; Safety Rules - Craftsman 944.362420 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Safety Rules ........................................ 2-4

Assembly/Pre-Operation ..................... 4-5
Operation ........................................... 6-10
Maintenance Schedule ........................ 11
Maintenance ................................... 11-14
WARRANTY
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER
For Two 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:
• Pre-delivery set-up.
• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as rotary mower
blades, blade adapters, belts, air cleaners and spark plug.
• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent
crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions
contained 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 used 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
IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in
serious injury or death.
Look for this symbol to point out
important safety precautions. It means
CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
CAUTION: Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it cannot
contact spark plug in order to prevent
accidental starting when setting up,
transporting, adjusting or making repairs.
CAUTION: Muffler and other engine
parts become extremely hot during
operation and remain hot after engine
has stopped. To avoid severe burns on
contact, stay away from these areas.
Product Specifications .......................... 12
Service and Adjustments ................ 14-15
Storage ........................................... 16-17
Troubleshooting ............................. 17-18
Repair Parts .................................... 19-27
Sears Service ........................ Back Cover
I. GENERAL OPERATION
• Read, understand, and follow all
instructions on the machine and in the
manual(s) before starting. Be thor-
oughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the machine before
starting.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the
discharge opening at all times.
• Only allow responsible individuals,
who are familiar with the instructions, to
operate the machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as
rocks, toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc.,
which could be picked up and thrown
by the blade.
• Be sure the area is clear of other
people before mowing. Stop machine if
anyone enters the area.
• Do not operate the mower when
barefoot or wearing open sandals.
2 Always wear substantial foot wear.
BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
36 691270 Spring-Valve (Exhaust)
40 692194 Retainer-Valve
43 691997 Slinger-Governor/Oil
45 690548 Tappet-Valve
46 691449 Camshaft
48 498826 Short Block (Replacement Engine
123K07-0060-E1)
50 497465 Manifold-Intake
51 272199 • Gasket-Intake
54 691650 Screw (Intake Manifold)
55 691421 Housing-Rewind Starter
58 692259 Rope-Starter (Cut to Length)
60 281434 Grip-Starter Rope
65 690837 Screw (Rewind Starter)
81 691740 Lock-Muffler Screw
95 691636 Screw (Throttle Valve)
97 696565 Shaft-Throttle
104 691242 Ø Pin-Float Hinge
117 498978 Jet-Main (Standard)
118 497466 Jet-Main (High Altitude)
121 498260 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul
125 498170 Carburetor
127 694468 Ø Plug-Welch
130 696564 Valve-Throttle
133 398187 Float-Carburetor
134 398188 Ø Valve-Needle/Seat
137 693981 ؇ Gasket-Float Bowl
146 690979 Key-Timing
159 691753 Bracket-Air Cleaner Primer
163 272653 •Ø‡Gasket-Air Cleaner
187 691371 Line-Fuel (Molded)
188 693399 Screw (Control Bracket)
190 690940 Screw (Fuel Tank)
202 691829 Link-Mechanical Governor
209 690319 Spring-Governor
222 692467 Bracket-Control
227 690783 Control Lever-Governor
276 271716 ؇ Sealing Washer
287 690940 Screw (Dipstick Tube)
300 692038 Muffler
304 493293 Housing-Blower
305 691108 Screw (Blower Housing)
306 690450 Shield-Cylinder
307 690345 Screw (Cylinder Shield)
309 695550 Motor-Starter
310 692327 Bolt (Starter Motor)
332 690662 Nut (Flywheel)
333 802574 Armature-Magneto
334 691061 Screw (Armature Magneto)
337 802592 Spark Plug
356 692390 Wire-Stop
358 497316 Engine Gasket Set
363 19069 Flywheel Puller
365 692524 Screw (Carburetor)
383 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug
404 690272 Washer (Governor Crank)
425 690670 Screw (Air Cleaner Cover)
443 692523 Screw (Air Cleaner Primer Base)
445 491588 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge
455 695161 Cup-Flywheel
456 692299 Plate-Pawl Friction
459 281505 Pawl-Ratchet
474 691994 Alternator
505 231082 Nut (Governor Control Lever)
510 494147 Drive-Starter
513 692358 Clutch-Drive
523 495264 Dipstick
524 692296 • Seal-Dipstick Tube
525 495265 Tube-Dipstick
529 691923 Grommet
544 690786 Armature-Starter
545 492919 Washer Set
562 92613 Bolt (Governor Control Lever)
MODEL NUMBER 123K07-0225-E1
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
584 692342 Cover-Breather Passage
585 691879 • Gasket-Breather Passage
592 690800 Nut (Rewind Starter)
597 691696 Screw (Pawl Friction Plate)
601 95162 Clamp-Hose
608 497680 Starter-Rewind
613 691340 Screw (Muffler)
615 690340 Retainer-Governor Shaft
616 691308 Crank-Governor
617 270344 •Ø‡ Seal-O Ring (Intake Manifold)
621 692310 Switch-Stop
633 691321 ؇ Seal-Throttle Shaft
635 66538 Boot-Sparkplug
651 93490 Screw (Starter Gear Cover)
668 493823 • Spacer (Includes 2)
670 692294 Spacer-Fuel Tank
684 690345 Screw (Breather Passage Cover)
689 691855 Spring-Friction
697 691127 Screw (Drive Cap)
718 690959 Pin-Locating
741 691830 Gear-Timing
742 93941 Retainer-E Ring
745 691648 Screw (Brake)
783 691918 Gear-Pinion (19 Teeth)
783A 691269 Gear-Pinion (12 Teeth)
784 692341 Cover-Starter Gear
785 692352 Gasket-Starter Cover
789 696547 Harness-Wiring
801 690782 Cap-Drive
802 695267 Cap-End
803 695266 Housing-Starter
842 691031 • Seal-O Ring (Dipstick Tube)
847 692017 Assembly-Dipstick/Tube
851 493880 Terminal-Spark Plug
853 695268 Adapter-Wire
868 697338 Seal-Valve
869 691155 Seat-Valve (Intake)
870 690380 Seat-Valve (Exhaust)
871 262001 Bushing-Guide (Exhaust)
63709 Bushing-Guide (Intake)
910 691094 Stud (Alternator)
921 697343 Cover-Blower Housing
922 691831 Spring-Brake
923 691994 Brake
935 398758 Switch-Interlock
937 691325 Spline-Starter
957 397974 Cap-Fuel Tank
966 496116 Base-Air Cleaner Primer
968 692298 Cover-Air Cleaner
969 690700 Screw (Blower Housing Cover)
970 691669 Screw (Air Cleaner Primer Bracket)
972 495224 Tank-Fuel
975 493640 Bowl-Float
976 694395 Primer-Carburetor
977 498261 Set-Carburetor Gasket
1019 494256 Kit-Label
1036 697456 Label-Emission
1058 275177 Owner's Manual
1059 692311 Kit-Screw/Washer
1119 692979 Screw (Alternator)
1160 691627 Screw (Interlock Switch)
1210 498144 Assembly-Pulley/Spring (Pulley)
1211 498144 Assembly-Pulley/Spring (Spring)
RPM Settings: Low Speed: 1900 - 2100
High Speed: 3000 - 3200
• Included in Engine Gasket Set, Key No. 358
Ø Included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit, Key No. 121
‡ Included in Carburetor Gasket Set, Key No. 977
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches
27
1 inch = 25.4 mm