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Craftsman 944.363341 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 6.75 horsepower power-propelled 21" multi-cut
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Owner's Manual
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.75 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
944.363341
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and In struc tions
before operating this equipment
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.75 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 944.363341 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and In struc tions before operating this equipment Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman Power Mower to the nearest Sears Parts & Repair Centre in Canada. This warranty applies only while this product is used in Canada.
  • Page 3 • Do not pull mower backwards unless III. CHILDREN absolutely nec es sary. Always look down Tragic accidents can occur if the op er a tor is and behind before and while moving not alert to the presence of children. Children backwards.

  • Page 4: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1,5 Litres (Unleaded Regular) Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: 0,58 Litres Spark Plug (Gap: 0,76 mm) Champion RJ19LM Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft.
  • Page 5 TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCH ER Operator presence control bar 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom. Upper handle LIFT UP Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top. LIFT 2.

  • Page 6: Operation

    OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
  • Page 7 DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The operation of any lawn Over time, the drive control system may be- mower can result in foreign come “loose”, resulting in decreased speed. objects thrown into the There is a button on the un der side of the drive eyes, which can result in se- control housing to increase tension on the vere eye damage.
  • Page 8 TO ATTACH GRASS CATCH ER 1. Lift the rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame side hooks into the slots of the rear door. 2. The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower housing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass catcher frame.
  • Page 9 SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER (called gasohol or using ethanol or metha- nol) can attract moisture which leads to FOR MULCHING - separation and for ma tion of acids during 1. Rear mulcher plug installed. storage.
  • Page 10 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, tall grass, it may be nec es sary to raise keep mower housing free of built-up the height of cut to reduce pushing grass and trash. See “CLEANING” in the effort and to keep from overloading the Maintenance section of this manual.

  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been sub ject ed to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain unit as in struct ed in this manual. ➁...
  • Page 12 LAWN MOWER 4. Install the blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into Always observe safety rules when per- blade adapter and crankshaft. form ing any main te nance. 5. Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the TIRES blade bolt, turning clockwise.
  • Page 13 ENGINE 6. Stop adding oil when you reach the FULL mark on the dipstick. Wait a LUBRICATION minute to allow oil to settle. Use only high quality detergent oil rated with 7. Continue adding small amounts of oil, API service classifi cation SF-SJ. Select the rechecking the dipstick until oil level oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your settles at FULL.

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    CLEANING • Keep fi nished surfaces and wheels free of all gas o line, oil, etc. IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep • We do not recommend using a garden hose mower housing free of built-up grass and to clean lawn mower unless the electrical trash.
  • Page 15 TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT Handle pin High 1. Place new drive belt on engine pulley. Medium 2. Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole in housing. 3. Return mower to upright position. SQUEEZE 4. Install new drive belt into idler arm assembly, then around the drive pulley.

  • Page 16: Storage

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Handle pin LAWN MOWER SQUEEZE When lawn mower is to be stored for a pe- riod of time, clean it thor oughly, re move all Handle dirt, grease, leaves, etc.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    OTHER not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe, which allows con den sa tion to form and • Do not store gasoline from one season will cause your unit to rust. to another. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while • Replace your gasoline can if your can engine and exhaust areas are still warm.
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of mower housing or 1. Raise cutting height. blade dragging in grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2. Raise cutting height. 3.

  • Page 19: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.363341 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - - PART NUMBER 180868 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 17541011 Screw, Tapping #10-24 x .668 160672 Gear Case, Upper 57072 Seal 179754 Drive Shaft 160818...
  • Page 24 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0253-E1 1019 LABEL KIT...
  • Page 25 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0253-E1 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT...
  • Page 26 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0253-E1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 1059 1211 1210 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697322 Cylinder Assembly 691450 Crankshaft 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 399781 • Seal-Oil (PTO Side) 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 691092 Screw (Engine Sump) 493279...
  • Page 27 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0253-E1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 691866 Lock-Piston Pin 491588 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 499423 Pin-Piston 692299 Plate-Pawl Friction 499424 Rod-Connecting 281505 Pawl-Ratchet 691664 Screw (Connecting Rod) 231082 Nut (Governor Control Lever) 695759 Screw (Connecting Rod) 495264 Dipstick...
  • Page 28 187181 Rev. 2 09.03.03 BY Printed in U.S.A.

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