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Craftsman 944.364780 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
675 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine
Power-Propelled
22" Multi-Cut
Model No.
944.364780
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 675 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine Power-Propelled 22" Multi-Cut Model No. 944.364780 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

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules .......... 2-3 Maintenance ........13-16 Warranty ..........4-5 Service and Adjustments ....... 17 Product Spec i fi ca tions ......5 Storage ..........18-19 Assembly/Pre-Operation ......6 Troubleshooting ........ 20-21 Operation ..........7-12 Repair Parts ........22-31 Maintenance Schedule ......
  • Page 3 • Do not operate the machine while under • Allow engine to cool before refueling. the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Never refuel the machine indoors. • Never operate machine in wet grass. • Never store the machine or fuel contain- Always be sure of your footing: keep a er where there is an open flame, spark firm hold on the handle;...

  • Page 4: Warranty

    WARRANTY GENERAL: Craftsman products are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a specific time period as set-out below (the “Warranty Period”). Warranties extend to the original purchaser of a Craftsman product only. Purchases made through an online auction or through any website other than www.sears.ca are excluded.

  • Page 5: Product Specifications

    LIST OF APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIODS: The following list contains the applicable Warranty Period for your Craftsman product and is based on a combination of the type of product or component and the intended and actual use of the product or component:...

  • Page 6: Assembly/Pre-Operation

    ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to as- Operator presence semble or operate your new lawn mower. control bar IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the LIFT VERTICAL engine.

  • Page 7: Operation

    OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OP ER AT ING 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 refer- ence.
  • Page 8 The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects Use ear thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. protec- Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tors to lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recom- a v o i d mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask over spectacles.
  • Page 9 DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT TO CONVERT MOWER Over time, the drive control system may Your lawn mower was shipped ready to become “loose”, resulting in decreased be used as a mulcher. To convert to bag- speed. There is a turnbuckle on the drive ging or discharging: control housing to increase tension on the REAR BAGGING...
  • Page 10 Discharge Operator presence Vertical deflector control bar position (MOVE FORWARD TO UNLOCK) Grass Rear Handle catcher door frame handle handle MOWER IS NOW READY FOR SIDE DISCHARGING OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN the engine.
  • Page 11 TO STOP ENGINE Engine • To stop engine, place throttle/engine oil cap control in STOP position. TO START ENGINE NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the engine, a small amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of the prod- uct and should be considered normal.
  • Page 12 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher IMPORTANT: For best performance, blade attachments on your mower. Such keep mower housing free of built-up attachments are hazardous, will damage grass and trash. See “CLEANING” in the your mower and could void your warranty. Maintenance section of this manual.

  • Page 13: 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 14 LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: Blade bolts are heat treated. If bolts need replacing, replace Always observe safety rules when per- only with approved bolts shown in the form ing any main te nance. Repair Parts section of this manual. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi cals which can harm rubber.
  • Page 15 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 high quality detergent oil rated stopping every few ounces to check with API service classification SG–SL. the oil level with the dipstick.
  • Page 16 MUFFLER If no leaks are present, start engine (as described in the Operation section of Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it this manual) and let engine run until the could create a fire hazard and/or dam age. underside of the lawn mower is clean. WARNING: Do not engage the drive SPARK PLUG system during the washout process.

  • Page 17: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: To avoid serious injury, TO ADJUST HANDLE before performing any service and The upper handle may be adjusted to adjustments: three (3) different height positions. 1. Move operator presence control bar 1. Release control bar and stop engine. forward to unlock the handle.

  • Page 18: Storage

    STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the FUEL SYS TEM unit will not be used for 30 days or more. IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent LAWN MOWER gum deposits from forming in essential When lawn mower is to be stored for a fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel period of time, clean it thor oughly, remove...
  • Page 19 OTHER • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems. • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt. •...

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Centre. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Centre. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut – 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten uneven blade bolt. 2. Wheel heights uneven. 2. Set all wheels at same height.

  • Page 22: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS...
  • Page 26 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126M02-0017-F1 1036 1058 1329 1330 1311...
  • Page 27 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126M02-0017-F1 633A 1059 883A 1388 1386 1387...
  • Page 28 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126M02-0017-F1 1211 1210 305A 1005...
  • Page 29 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126M02-0017-F1 1095 Engine Power Rating Information The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) code J1940 (Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure), and rating performance has been obtained and corrected in accordance with SAE J1995 (Revision 2002-05).
  • Page 30 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126M02-0017-F1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 592890 Cylinder Assembly 794305 Manifold-Intake 299819s Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 794306 Gasket-Intake 493279 Sump-Engine 691650 Screw (Intake Manifold) 590411 Head-Cylinder 691421 Housing-Rewind Starter 799875 Gasket-Cylinder Head 697316 Rope-Starter 590395 Breather Assembly 799716 Grip-Starter Rope...
  • Page 31 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126M02-0017-F1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690345 Screw (Cylinder Shield) 590486 Guard-Muffler 690662 Nut (Flywheel) 690664 Screw (Muffler Guard) 590455 Armature-Magneto 691031 Seal-O Ring (Dipstick Tube) 691061 Screw (Magneto Armature) 692047 Dipstick/Tube Assembly 591910 Plug-Spark 493880s Terminal-Spark Plug 692390...
  • Page 32 02489 586675227 Rev. 3 02.29.16 BY Printed in U.S.A.

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