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Craftsman 944.361420 Owner's Manual

6.0 horsepower 21" multi-cut power propelled rotary lawn mower
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178400 Rev. 1 04.13.01 BY
Owner's Manual
6.0 HORSEPOWER
21" MULTI-CUT
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
944.361420
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual 6.0 HORSEPOWER 21" MULTI-CUT POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 944.361420 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8 178400 Rev.

  • 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 SERVICE NOTES • Shut the engine (motor) off and wait • Before and while walking backwards, until the blade comes to complete stop look behind and down for small before removing grass catcher. children. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial •...

  • Page 4: Assembly

    Look for this symbol to point out MODEL NUMBER 12H802-2389-B1 CAUTION: Muffler BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE important safety precautions. It means and other engine parts CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR become extremely hot SAFETY IS INVOLVED. during operation and CAUTION: Always disconnect spark remain hot after engine plug wire and place wire where it cannot has stopped.
  • Page 5 MODEL NUMBER 12H802-2389-B1 HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MOWER 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom. TO UNFOLD HANDLE Make sure the frame handle is outside IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so of the bag top.

  • Page 6: Operation

    MODEL NUMBER 12H802-2389-B1 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND 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 MODEL NUMBER 12H802-2389-B1 DRIVE CONTROL The operation of any lawn BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE mower can result in foreign • Self-propelling is controlled by holding objects thrown into the the operator presence control bar down eyes, which can result in to the handle and pushing the drive severe eye damage.
  • Page 8 TO CONVERT MOWER CAUTION: Do not run your lawn MODEL NUMBER 12H802-2389-B1 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE mower without rear door closed or Your lawn mower was shipped ready to approved grass catcher in place. be used as a mulcher. To convert to Never attempt to operate the lawn mower bagging or discharging: with the rear door removed or propped...
  • Page 9 MODEL NUMBER 12H802-2389-B1 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any ADD OIL spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in use gasoline near an open flame.
  • Page 10 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, tall grass, it may be necessary to raise keep mower housing free of built-up the height of cut to reduce pushing grass and trash. See “CLEANING” in effort and to keep from overloading the Maintenance section of this manual.

  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge (Electric Start Mowers) Check Engine Oil Level...

  • Page 12: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER: DATE OF PURCHASE: GASOLINE CAPACITY/ TYPE: 1.6 QUARTS (UNLEADED REGULAR) OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OUNCES SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030") CHAMPION RESISTOR TYPE RJ19LM BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT.
  • Page 13 GRASS CATCHER NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in • The grass catcher may be hosed with cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils water, but must be dry when used. will result in increased oil consumption • Check your grass catcher often for when used above 32°F.
  • Page 14 Replace the air filter every 100 hours of ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.361420 operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more SPARK PLUG GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - - PART NUMBER 175258 often under dusty conditions.

  • Page 15: Service And Adjustments

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut – 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten 1. Remove upper handle and all parts CAUTION: Before performing any uneven blade bolt. attached to lower handle. service and adjustments: 2.

  • Page 16: Storage

    CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors and STORAGE cover it to give protection from dust and 1. Remove spark plug. dirt. 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator presence spark plug hole into cylinder.

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