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- Page 1 Owner's Manual ICRRFTSMRN" _OWER ROTARY LAWN 6.25 Horsepower 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 944.364330 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8...
- Page 2 • Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, includingbent crank- shafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructionscontained in the owner's manual. Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman Power Mower to the nearest Sears Service Centre/Department in Canada.
- Page 3 IlL CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is • Do not operate the mower when bare- not alert to the presence of children. Children foot or wearing open sandals. Always are often attracted to the machine and the wear substantial foot wear.
- Page 4 Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1,5 Litres (Unleaded Regular) 0,58 Litres Oil Capacity: Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 0°C/32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 0°C/32°F Spark Plug: Champio_,RJ19LM (Gap: 0,76 mm) Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft. Ibs. (47-54 N-m) The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal or) the rear of the lawn mower housing.
- Page 5 KNOWYOUR 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 Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be mower can result in foreign used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging: objects thrown into the • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.
- Page 7 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE _1=CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or ADD OIL fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in A CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels the engine. For type and grade of oil to (called gasohol or using ethanol or metha- use, see "ENGINE"...
- Page 8 MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS _1, CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher IMPORTANT: For best performance, 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 BEFORE A.ER EVERYEVE ERV SEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS SCHEDULE HOURS ORSEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower**** M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt/Pulleys Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade R Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery **...
- Page 10 LAWN MOWER Blade adapter Crankshaft Key _ keyway Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. Blade TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals 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 fill spout, Use only highqualitydetergentoil rated with stopping every few ounces to check API service classificationSF-SJ. Select the the oil level with the dipstick.
- Page 12 MUFFLER _kCAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. cannot come in contact with 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 CARBURETOR ENGINE 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 qualified or it may result in personal injury.
- Page 14 ENGINE OIL ENGINE Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace FUEL SYSTEM 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 filter, fuel hose or tank during storage.
- Page 15 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE 1. Raise cutting height. 1. Rear of mower housing or Loss of power blade dragging in grass. Cutting too much grass. Raise cutting height. Clean/replace air filter.
- Page 16 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.364330 36 _. --53...
- Page 17 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.364330 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 Control Bar 160828 86902 169709X479 Wheel Assembly Upper Handle 800220 Lower Handle 83923 Flanged Looknut 169708X479 Frame, G rassbag 186079 Rope Guide / Anti-Fold Bracket...
- Page 18 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0327-E1 L 1019 LABEL KI'I] 842_ 868 40A 27C_...
- Page 19 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-O327-E1 977CARBURETOR GASKET SET 163_137 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 633(_ 163_...
- Page 20 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0327-E1 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I I 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I 1330 REPAIR MANUAL _324 1210 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697339 697322 Cylinder Assembly Piston Assembly (Standard Size) 697341 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal...
- Page 21 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0327-E1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Screw (ControlCoved 498829 Short Block 698589 Cover-Breather Passage 497465 Manifold-Intake 697734 • Gasket-Breather Passage 272199 • Gasket-Intake 691879 Nut (RewindStarter) 691650 Screw (Intake Manifold) 690800 Screw(Pawl Friction Plate) 691421 Housing-Rewind Starter...
- Page 22 SERVICE NOTES...
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