Craftsman 944.361535 Owner's Manual

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ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.0 Horsepower
21" Rear Discharge
Model No.
944.361535
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 6.0 Horsepower 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 944.361535 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 Service Centre/Department in Canada. This warranty applies only while this prod- uct is used in Canada.
  • Page 3 III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the op er a tor is • Do not operate the mower when bare- foot or wearing open sandals. Al ways not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the ma chine and the wear substantial foot wear.
  • 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: 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 6 TO CONVERT MOWER 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: eyes, which can result in • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and severe eye damage.
  • Page 7 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL Engine oil cap Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see “EN GINE” in the Maintenance section of this manual. CAUTION: DO NOT overfi ll engine with oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffl...
  • Page 8 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher keep mower housing free of built-up blade attachments on your mower. Such grass and trash. See “CLEANING” in the attachments are hazardous, will damage Maintenance section of this manual. your mower and could void your warranty.
  • Page 9: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS ➀ The warranty on this lawn mower does not 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 ENGINE 4. Wipe off any spilled oil from lawn mower or side of engine. LUBRICATION 5. Slowly pour oil down the oil fi ll spout, Use only high quality detergent oil rated with stopping every few ounces to check API service classifi cation SF-SJ. Select the the oil level with the dipstick.
  • Page 12: Service And Adjustments

    MUFFLER CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire Inspect and replace corroded muffl er as it from spark plug and place wire where it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam age. cannot come in contact with the spark plug. • Clean the underside of your lawn mower SPARK PLUG by scraping to remove build-up of grass Replace spark plug at the beginning of...
  • Page 13: Storage

    ENGINE CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your ENGINE SPEED engine does not operate properly due to Your engine speed has been factory set. suspected carburetor problems, take your Do not attempt to increase engine speed lawn mower to a Sears or other qualifi ed or it may result in personal injury.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace FUEL SYS TEM with clean engine oil. (See “ENGINE” in IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent the Maintenance section of this manual). gum deposits from forming in essential CYLINDER fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel fi...
  • 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 12H802-1901-B1 1019 LABEL KIT 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1058 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 19 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802-1901-B1 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT...
  • Page 20 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802-1901-B1 1059 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 1211 1210 358 ENGINE GASKET SET KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697322 Cylinder Assembly 691451 Crankshaft 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 399781 • Seal-Oil (PTO Side) 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 691092 Screw (Engine Sump) 493279...
  • Page 21 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802-1901-B1 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) 691251 Nut (Governor Control Lever) 695759 Screw (Connecting Rod) 495264 Dipstick...
  • Page 22 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 23 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 24 186603 Rev. 2 05.27.03 BY Printed in U.S.A.

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