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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.75 Horsepower 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 944.364371 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 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 • Do not pull mower backwards unless • Do not trim excessively steep slopes. absolutely nec es sary. Always look down • Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced and behind before and while moving footing could cause slipping. backwards. •...
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Page 4: Product Specifications
V. GENERAL SERVICE • Never attempt to make wheel height • Never run machine inside a closed area. adjustments while the engine is running. • Never make adjustments or repairs with • Grass catcher components are sub ject the engine (motor) running. Dis con nect the to wear, dam age, and de te ri o ra tion, spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent ac ci den tal starting. -
Page 5: 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 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 REAR BAGGING The operation of any lawn • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and mower can result in foreign place the grass catcher frame hooks objects thrown into the onto the door pivot pins. eyes, which can result in •...
- Page 8 1. Be sure lawnmower is level. 2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fi ll spout. 3. You receive a container of oil with the unit. Slowly pour the entire container down the oil fi ll spout into the engine. NOTE: Initial oil fi ll requires only 18 oz. due to residual oil in engine from the manufacturers 100% quality testing.
- Page 9 chase fuel in quan ti ties that can be used • For better grass bagging and most cut- within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. ting conditions, the engine speed should CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or be set in the FAST po si tion. fuel.
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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 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 12 Change the oil after every 25 hours of TO CLEAN AIR FILTER operation or at least once a year if the 1. Loosen screw and tilt cover to re move. lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in 2. Carefully remove cartridge. one year.
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Page 13: 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 14: 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 15: 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 16 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 17 SERVICE NOTES...
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Page 18: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS... - Page 20 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0303-E1 1019 LABEL KIT...
- Page 21 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0303-E1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT...
- Page 22 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0303-E1 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 1058 OWNER’S MANUAL 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 1350 1059 1211 1210 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697322 Cylinder Assembly 691680 Plug-Oil Drain 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 691450 Crankshaft 299819 •...
- Page 23 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0303-E1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 499424 Rod-Connecting 2691251 Nut (Governor Control Lever) 691664 Screw (Connecting Rod) 495264 Dipstick 695759 Screw (Connecting Rod) 692296 • Seal-Dipstick Tube 262651 Valve-Exhaust 495265 Tube-Dipstick 262652 Valve-Intake 691923 Grommet...
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