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Owner's Manual
ICRHFTSMAH'J
6 HORSEPOWER
21 "Multi-cut
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
944.360452
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Library Rec'_,
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Sears Canada,
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- Page 1 Owner's Manual ICRHFTSMAH'J 6 HORSEPOWER 21 "Multi-cut ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 944.360452 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts Library Rec'_, CAUTION: EP Rec'd -_[ Copy to L brav___------ Read and follow all Duplicate Document_-------- Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Canada,...
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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 product is in use in Canada. - Page 3 • Shut t he • Before and while walking backwards, engine (motor) off and wait look behind and down for small until the blade comes to complete stop children. before removing grass catcher. • Never allow children to operate the •...
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Page 4: Assembly
ALook for this symbol to point out A, CAUTION: Always disconnect spark important safety precautions. It means plug wire and place wire where it cannot CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR contact spark plug in order to prevent SAFETY IS INVOLVED. accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs. - Page 5 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrationswith your lawn mower to familiarize yourselfwith the locationof variouscontrolsend adiustments. Save this manual for future reference. The_ symbols mayappeer onyourlavmmow_or In literalum mq0plied wllhlhepreduct. L eam_ld under_and It_o meanln_ CAUTION ENGINE...
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Page 6: Operation
TO CONVERT MOWER The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign Your lawn mower was shipped ready to objects thrown into the eyes, be used as a mulcher. To convert to which can result in severe eye bagging or discharging: damage. - Page 7 _.WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an Mufcher door engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be Open emptied before storage of 30 days or...
- Page 8 MULCHING MOWlNGTIPS MOWINGTIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, • Under certain conditions, such as very keep mower housing free of built-up tall grass, it may be necessary to raise grass and trash. See "Cleaning" in the height of cut to reduce pushing Maintenance section of this manual.
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Page 9: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _ ,_O_ ,LL,N O,TES AS YOU COMPLETE _'_J'f._'_ E RVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners "_pq " Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check ddve Pelt/ ulleys ER (Power-Propelle_Mowers) ChecWSharperdReplace Blade It'3... -
Page 10: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIALNUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR Jt9LM BLADE BOLT TO RQU E: 35-40 FT. LBS. •... - Page 11 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Crank shaft NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to Blade drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark Blade plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.
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Page 12: Service And Adjustments
MUFFLER • Clean the undemide of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build-up inspectand replacecorroded muffleras it couldcreate a fire hazard and/ordam- of grass and trash. • Clean engine often to keep trash from age. SPARK PLUG accumulating. A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life. -
Page 13: Storage
IMPORTANT: Never tamper withthe engine-govemed high speed needs engine g overnor, which isfactory s etfor adjusting, contact a Sears or other proper engine s peed.Overspeeding qualified service center, which has proper engine a bove thefactory h ighspeed equipment and experience to make any setting c anbedangerous. - Page 14 CYLINDER • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- I. Remove spark plug. tive cover that does not retain mois- ture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through breathe which allows condensation to spark plug hole into cylinder.
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Page 15: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART 3ROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 3ta_erropeha_ 1, Engineflywheelbrekeison 1. Depress control bar to :opull whencontrelbarisreleased, upper handle before pulling starter rope. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 3. Blade adapter broken. 3. Replace blade adapter. 4. - Page 16 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944.360452...
- Page 17 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944.360452 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 160835X007 Wheel Adjus_ng Bracket - Front 86,9GZ ControlBar 169709X479 19112222 Spacer Upder Handle 165760 Clip on Discharge Guard 169708X479 Lower Handle 132001 169421X004 Setector Swing - Rear Fk_eGuide 87877 Selector Knob 63601...
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Page 18: Repair Parts
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.016000 _--370K /287 1301... - Page 19 34311E Mounting Flange (Incl. 72 34080 Spacer thru 83,306) 590701 Starter Handle (Black) 36083 Oil Drain Plug 37269 6.5 H.R Craftsman Decal 27897 Oil Seal 370A 36261 Identification Decal 30574A Governor Shaft 370C 37318 Pdmer Decal (3 X) 30590A Washer...
- Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.016000 _m_7 KEY PART DESCRIPTION Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts 640262 List 631615 Thrott e Shaft & Lever Assernb y 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 Dust Seal Washer 831183 " Dust Seal (Throt6e) 640070...
- Page 21 MODEL NO. 143.016000 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE KEY PART DESCRIPTION 590694 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Incl, 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spdog 590698 Stader Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y, 590695 Starter Housing Ass'y. 40...
- Page 24 SEARS ! HomeCentral_ Get it fixed, at your home or ours! 1-800-4-MY-HOME® (1-800-469-4663) Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week www.sears.ca For Parts call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® ,(1-800-4694663) Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week To purchase or inquire about a Sears Maintenance Agreement: 1-800-361-6665 Mon.