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Craftsman 944.362640 Owner's Manual

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182092 Rev. 2 11.04.02 BY
Owner's Manual
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.25 Horsepower
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
944.362640
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and In struc tions
before operating this equipment
Printed in U.S.A.
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8

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Summary of Contents for Craftsman 944.362640

  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.25 Horsepower 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 944.362640 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and In struc tions before operating this equipment 182092 Rev. 2 11.04.02 BY Printed in U.S.A. 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 Service Centre/Department in Canada. This warranty applies only while this prod- uct is used in Canada.
  • Page 3 SERVICE NOTES III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the op er a tor is • Do not operate the mower when bare- not alert to the presence of children. Children foot or wearing open sandals. Al ways wear substantial foot wear. are often attracted to the ma chine and the mowing activity.
  • Page 4: Assembly/Pre-Operation

    CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.026202 ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in Operator presence its entirety before you attempt to assemble control bar or operate your new lawn mower. Upper handle LIFT UP IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.
  • Page 5: Operation

    CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.026202 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 6 TO CONVERT MOWER CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.026202 The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be objects thrown into the used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging KEY PART...
  • Page 7 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE 1. Be sure lawnmower is level and area MODEL NUMBER 143.026202 around oil fi ll is clean. 2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fi ll spout. Make sure that rim of spout is clean. 3. You receive a container of oil with the unit.
  • Page 8 TO START ENGINE MULCHING MOWING TIPS NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the IMPORTANT: For best performance, engine, a small amount of smoke may be keep mower housing free of built-up present during the initial use of the prod- grass and trash. See “CLEANING” in the uct and should be considered normal.
  • Page 9: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE REPAIR PARTS LUBRICATION CHART ➀ GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Wheel adjuster (on each wheel) The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual.
  • Page 10: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. Serial Number: PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Date of Purchase: Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower 1. Set to “Higher Cut” Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1,41 Liters (Unleaded Regular) housing or cutting blade position.
  • Page 11 1. Drain the fuel tank. 2. Pour 30 ml of oil through spark plug GRASS CATCHER 6. Wait one minute to allow oil to settle. 2. Start the engine and let it run until the hole into cylinder. Insert and tighten dipstick, then re- •...
  • Page 12: Service And Adjustments

    MUFFLER CARBURETOR IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire governor, which is factory set for proper en- Inspect and replace corroded muffl er as it from spark plug and place wire where it Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fi xed gine speed.