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Craftsman 944.369101 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 650 series briggs & stratton engine 21" multi-cut
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Owner's Manual
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
650 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
944.369101
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 650 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 944.369101 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

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules ......... 2-3 Maintenance ........10-13 Warranty ..........4-5 Service and Adjustments....13-14 Product Spec i fi ca tions ......5 Storage ..........14-16 Assembly/Pre-Operation ......5 Troubleshooting ........ 16-17 Operation..........6-9 Repair Parts........18-25 Maintenance Schedule ......10 Sears Service ......Back Cover SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is...
  • Page 3 • Never fi ll containers inside a vehicle, on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. • Mow across the face of slopes: nev er up Always place containers on the ground and down. Exercise extreme caution when away from your vehicle before fi...

  • Page 4: Warranty

    WARRANTY GENERAL: Craftsman products are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a specifi c time period as set-out below (the “Warranty Period”). Warranties extend to the original purchaser of a Craftsman product only. Purchases made through an online auction or through any website other than www.sears.ca are excluded.

  • Page 5: Product Specifications

    LIST OF APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIODS: The following list contains the applicable Warranty Period for your Craftsman product and is based on a combination of the type of product or component and the intended and actual use of the product or component:...

  • Page 6: Assembly/Pre-Operation

    ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in Operator MOWING its entirety before you attempt to assemble presence POSITION or operate your new lawn mower. control bar IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped LIFT WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.

  • Page 7: 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 8 • To convert to mulching or dis charg ing The operation of any lawn operation, remove grass catch er and mower can result in foreign close rear door. objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye Pivot pins Rear Grass damage.
  • Page 9 SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN IMPORTANT: • Check oil level before each use. Add oil CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick. FOR MULCHING - • Change the oil after every 25 hours of 1. Rear door closed. operation or each season.
  • Page 10 MULCHING MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or metha- IMPORTANT: For best performance, nol) can attract moisture which leads to keep mower housing free of built-up separation and for ma tion of acids during grass and trash. See “CLEANING” in the storage.

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    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 12 LAWN MOWER Blade adapter Crankshaft keyway Always observe safety rules when per- form ing any main te nance. Lockwasher TIRES Blade • 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 13 Change the oil after every 25 hours of 3. Clean by gently tapping on a fl at sur- operation or at least once a year if the face. If very dirty, replace car tridge. lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in CAUTION: Pe tro leum solvents, such as one year.

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: To avoid serious injury, Mowing Mowing before per form ing any service or ad just - position position ments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3.

  • Page 15: Storage

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator MOWING presence POSITION storage at the end of the season or if the control bar unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thor oughly, remove FOLD all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE OIL • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace gasoline will cause problems. with clean engine oil. (See “ENGINE” in • If possible, store your unit indoors and the Maintenance section of this manual).
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Centre. 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 18: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS...
  • Page 20 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 124T02-1335-B1 48 SHORT BLOCK 1058 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1330 REPAIR MANUAL...
  • Page 21 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 124T02-1335-B1 1059 1388 1386 1387...
  • Page 22 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 124T02-1335-B1 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 1211 1210...
  • Page 23 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 124T02-1335-B1 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 1095 VALVE GASKET SET Engine Power Rating Information The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (So- ciety of Automo-tive Engineers) code J11940 (Small Engine Power &...
  • Page 24 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 124T02-1335-B1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697322 Cylinder Assembly 298909 Pin-Piston (Used After 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal Code Date 09041600). (Magneto Side) 499423 Pin-Piston (Used Before 299819s • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) Code Date 09041700). 493279 Sump-Engine 797306...
  • Page 25 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 124T02-1335-B1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 699056 Spring-Governor (No Color) 691855 Spring-Friction 795937 Bracket-Control 690959 Pin-Locating 690783 Lever-Governor Control 795755 Gear-Timing 271716 * Washer-Sealing (Main Jets) 691648 Screw (Brake) 690940 Screw (Dipstick Tube) 692047 Dipstick/Tube Assembly 697038...
  • Page 26 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 27 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 28 429508 06.26.09 BY Printed in U.S.A.

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