Craftsman 944.364290 Owner's Manual

5.5 horsepower power-propelled 22" side discharge

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Revision 1:
Page 3 – updated Safety Rules to latest ANSI specs.
Page 4 – updated API Oil Classification to
Page 7 – added "18 oz. Oil note" to Add Oil section.
Page 11 – updated API Oil Classification to
Page 16 – updated art to new "standard" Adobe Illustrator version, changing virtually
every Key number in the process (#1, #24 and #35 remain unchanged).
Here's the list: Key #2 to 8, #3 to 2, #5 to 19, #7 to 59, #8 to 5, #9 to 57,
#10 to 6, #12 to 58, #18 to 12, #19 to 10, #22 to 20, #23 to 56, #25 to 33,
#27 to 45, #28 to 36, #29 to 42, #30 to 61, #36 to 34, #38 to 32, #39 to 31,
#40 to 30, #41 to 29, #42 to 28, #43 to 27, #45 to 25, #46 to 52, #48 to 14,
#49 to 43, #51 to 62, #52 to 41, #53 to 50, #54 to 49, #55 to 48, #56 to 47,
#57 to 46, #58 to 38, #62 to 44, #63 to 23, #64 to 22, #68 to 64, #69 to 11,
#70 to 9, #71 to 18 and #72 to 13. Whew!
Page 17 – changed Key numbers as listed above.
Page 18 – updated art to new "standard" Adobe Illustrator version, changing Key #3 to 7,
#26 to 3 and #37 to 40 in the process. Changed #7 to 191730.
SG-SL
in Product Specifications.
SG-SL
in Lubrication.

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  • Page 1 Revision 1: Page 3 – updated Safety Rules to latest ANSI specs. Page 4 – updated API Oil Classification to SG-SL in Product Specifications. Page 7 – added “18 oz. Oil note” to Add Oil section. Page 11 – updated API Oil Classification to SG-SL in Lubrication.
  • Page 2 Owner’s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 5.5 Horsepower Power-Propelled 22" Side Discharge Model No. 944.364290 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and In struc tions before operating this equipment Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8...
  • Page 3: 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 4 • 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 5: Product Specifications

    • Never tamper with safety devices. Check which could expose moving parts or their proper operation reg u lar ly. allow objects to be thrown. Frequently • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or check com po nents and replace with other debris build-up.
  • Page 6: Operation

    OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OP ER AT ING 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 TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT The operation of any lawn Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels mower can result in foreign for high cut, adjust cutting height to suit objects thrown into the your requirements. Me di um position is eyes, which can result in best for most lawns.
  • Page 8 CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or metha- nol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and for ma tion of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor age of 30 days or longer.
  • Page 9 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 10: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS STORAGE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower **** Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade Lubrication...
  • Page 11 LAWN MOWER 2. Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two (2) holes in the blade Always observe safety rules when per- with the raised lugs on the adapter. form ing any main te nance. 3. Be sure the trailing edge of blade (oppo- site sharp edge) is up toward engine.
  • Page 12 GEAR CASE 6. Stop adding oil when you reach the FULL mark on the dipstick. Wait a • To keep your drive system working minute to allow oil to settle. properly, the gear case and area around 7. Continue adding small amounts of oil, the drive should be kept clean and free rechecking the dipstick until oil level of trash build-up.
  • Page 13: Service And Adjustments

    MUFFLER • Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass Inspect and replace corroded muffl er as it and trash. could create a fi re hazard and/or dam age. • Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating.
  • Page 14: Storage

    5. Squeeze lower handle in and po si tion ENGINE holes onto mount ing pins on handle ENGINE SPEED bracket. Your engine speed has been factory set. 6. Reassemble upper handle and all Do not attempt to increase en gine speed parts removed from lower handle.
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    found on stabilizer container. Run engine SQUEEZE at least 10 min utes after adding stabilizer TO FOLD to allow the stabilizer to reach the car- Lower handle buretor. Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil.
  • Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Centre. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 9. Control bar defective. 9. Replace control bar. (continued) 10. Fuel valve lever (if so 10. Turn fuel valve lever equipped) in OFF position.
  • Page 17: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS...
  • Page 21 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0314-E1 1019 LABEL KIT 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 1058 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 22 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0314-E1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT...
  • Page 23 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0314-E1 1059 1350 1211 1210 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697322 Cylinder Assembly 691092 Screw (Engine Sump) 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 692315 Flywheel 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 222698 Key-Flywheel 493279 Sump-Engine 697339 Piston Assembly (Standard) 691160 Head-Cylinder 697341...
  • Page 24 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0314-E1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 691270 Spring-Valve (Exhaust) 692296 • Seal-Dipstick Tube 694086 Guard-Flywheel 495265 Tube-Dipstick 692194 Retainer-Valve 691923 Grommet 691997 Slinger-Governor/Oil 92613 Bolt (Governor Control Lever) 690548 Tappet-Valve 698589 Screw (Control Cover) 691449 Camshaft 697734...
  • Page 25 02489 190640 Rev. 1 06.25.04 BY Printed in U.S.A.

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