Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman 944.360300 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check for Loose Fasteners
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped)
Clean Lawn Mower
M
Clean Under Drive Cover
O
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
W
Check drive belt/pulleys
E
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
R
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade

Lubrication Chart

Clean Battery/Recharge
(Electric Start Mowers)
E Check Engine Oil Level
N Change Engine Oil
G Clean Air Filter
Inspect Muffler
I
Clean or Replace Spark Plug
N
E
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this lawn mower does
not cover items that have been subjected
to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from the warranty,
operator must maintain mower as
instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your unit.
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual should
be checked at least once each season.
• Once a year, replace the spark plug,
replace air filter element and check
blade for wear. A new spark plug and
clean/new air filter element assures
proper air-fuel mixture and helps your
engine run better and last longer.
• Follow the maintenance schedule in
this manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICA-
TION CHART").
SERVICE DATES
3
4
1,2
2
2
2
LUBRICATION CHART
Á
À
Engine oil
Wheel adjuster
À
spring
bracket
À
Rear door hinge
À
Handle bracket mounting pin
À
Spray lubricant
Á
Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" section.
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract
dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self
lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite
type lubricant sparingly.
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POWER PROPELLED LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 944.360300
GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 17490416
Brake
2 137055X004
3 137053
4 57072
6 48373
7 77881
8 137051
9 137074
10 57079

REPAIR PARTS

KEY PART
NO. NO.
Screw, Tapping 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 11 131484
Bracket, Adjusting
12 700343
Shifter
13 86447
Seal
14 137050
Gear Case Halves,
15 750436X
Upper and Lower 16 750369
(Includes Key #4,and 7)
17 12000003
Bearing
18 850848
Shaft, Worm
19 81585X004
Drive Shaft
Washer, Hardened
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches
1 inch = 25.4 mm
19
DESCRIPTION
Yoke, Clutch
Bushing
Plug
Gear, Helical
Jaw, Clutch
Grease
E-Ring
Key, Hi-Pro
Spring Bracket