Craftsman 944.362111 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
4.0 Horsepower
20" Rear Discharge
Model No.
944.362111
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 4.0 Horsepower 20" Rear Discharge Model No. 944.362111 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 operate the mower when bare- III. CHILDREN foot or wearing open sandals. Al ways Tragic accidents can occur if the op er a tor is wear substantial foot wear. not alert to the presence of children. Children •...
  • Page 4: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1,5 Liters (Unleaded Regular) Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F/0°C); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F/0°C) Oil Capacity: 0,58 Liters Spark Plug: Champion RJ19LM (Gap: 0,76 mm) Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft.
  • Page 5: Assembly / Pre-Operation

    ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this man u al in Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted its entirety before you attempt to assemble for your mowing comfort. Refer to “AD- or operate your new lawn mower. JUST HANDLE” in the Service and Adjust- IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped ments section of this manual.
  • 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. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
  • Page 7 TO ATTACH GRASS CATCH ER The operation of any lawn 1. Lift the rear door on the mower hous- mower can result in foreign ing and place the grass catcher frame objects thrown into the onto the formed tabs on the rear door eyes, which can result in hinge bracket.
  • Page 8 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE TO STOP ENGINE • To stop engine, release operator pres- ADD OIL ence con trol bar. Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to TO START ENGINE use, see “EN GINE” in the Maintenance NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the section of this manual.
  • Page 9: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not ➀ Wheel cover items that have been sub ject ed to adjuster (on operator abuse or negligence. To receive each wheel) full value from the warranty, operator must ➁...
  • Page 10 LAWN MOWER Crankshaft Blade adapter keyway Always observe safety rules when per- form ing any main te nance. Lockwasher Blade TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi cals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.
  • Page 11 result in increased oil consumption when TO CLEAN AIR FILTER used above 32°F. Check your engine oil 1. Loosen screw and tilt cover to re move. level more frequently to avoid possible 2. Carefully remove cartridge. engine damage from running low on oil. 3.
  • Page 12: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before per form ing any service or ad just ments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.
  • Page 13: Storage

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator presence storage at the end of the season or if the control bar FOLD unit will not be used for 30 days or more. FORWARD Upper handle LAWN MOWER STORAGE When lawn mower is to be stored for a period Lower of time, clean it thor oughly, re move all dirt, handle...
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    OTHER not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe, which al lows 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 15 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 16: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS...
  • Page 18 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 127802-1995-B1 1058 OWNER’S MANUAL 1019 LABEL KIT...
  • Page 19 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 127802-1995-B1 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT...
  • Page 20 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 127802-1995-B1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 1059 1211 1210 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697322 Cylinder Assembly 690912 Screw (Cylinder Head) 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 691680 Plug-Oil Drain 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 691452 Crankshaft 493279...
  • Page 21 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 127802-1995-B1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 499425 Ring Set-Piston (Standard) 692523 Screw (Air Cleaner Primer Base) 499426 Ring Set-Piston (.010" Oversize) 491588 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 499427 Ring Set-Piston (.020" Oversize) 695161 Cup-Flywheel 499428 Ring Set-Piston (.030"...
  • Page 22 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 23 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 24 188247 05.30.03 BY Printed in U.S.A.

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