Table Of Contents; Safety Rules - Craftsman 944.364740 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Rules ......................................... 2-3
Warranty ............................................... 4-5
Product Spec i fi ca tions ........................... 5
Assembly/Pre-Operation ...................... 6-7
Operation ............................................ 8-12
Maintenance Schedule .......................... 13

SAFETY RULES

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is
capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in
serious injury or death.
Look for this symbol to point out im por-
tant safety precautions. It means
CAU TION!!! BECOME ALERT!!!
YOUR SAFE TY IS INVOLVED.
WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci-
den tal starting when setting up, trans port-
ing, ad just ing or making repairs, always
dis con nect spark plug wire and place wire
where it can not come in contact with plug.
CAUTION: Muffl er and other engine
parts become extremely
hot during operation and
remain hot after engine
has stopped. To avoid
severe burns on contact,
stay away from these areas.
I. CHILDREN
WARNING: CHILDREN CAN
BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR
KILLED BY THIS EQUIPMENT.
Carefully read and follow all of
the safety instructions below.
The American Academy of Pediatrics rec-
ommends that children be a minimum of
12 year of age before operating a pedes-
trian controlled lawn mower and a mini-
mum of 16 years of age before operating a
riding lawn mower.
Tragic accidents can occur if the op er a tor is
not alert to the presence of children. Children
are often attracted to the ma chine and the
mowing activity. Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the mowing area
and under the watchful care of a re spon-
si ble adult other than the operator.
• Be alert and turn machine off if chil dren
enter the area.
• Before and while walking back wards,
look behind and down for small chil dren.
• Never allow children to operate the
machine.
Maintenance ..................................... 13-16
Service and Adjustments .................. 17-18
Storage ............................................. 18-19
Troubleshooting ................................ 20-21
Repair Parts ...................................... 22-31
Sears Service ..........................Back Cover
II. GENERAL OPERATION
• Read, understand, and follow all
in struc tions on the machine and in the
manual(s) before starting. Be thor ough ly
familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the machine before starting.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the dis-
charge opening at all times.
• Only allow responsible individuals, who
are familiar with the in struc tions, to oper-
ate the machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,
toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which
could be picked up and thrown by blade.
Stay behind the handle when the engine
(motor) is running.
• Be sure the area is clear of other people
before mowing. Stop ma chine if anyone
enters the area.
• Do not operate machine bare footed or
while wearing sandals. Al ways wear
substantial footwear with good ankle
support while mowing.
• Do not pull mower backwards unless
absolutely nec es sary. Always look down
and behind before and while moving
backwards.
• Never direct discharged material toward
anyone. Avoid discharging material against
a wall or obstruction. Material may richo-
chet back toward the operator. Stop blade
when crossing gravel surfaces.
• Do not operate the mower without
proper guards, plates, grass catcher or
oth er safety protective devices in place.
• See manufacturer's instructions for prop-
er operation and installation of accesso-
ries. Only use accessories approved by
the manufacturer.
• Stop the blade(s) when crossing grav el
drives, walks, or roads.
• Never leave a running machine unattended.
• Stop the engine (motor) and wait until
the blade comes to a complete stop
before clean ing the machine, remov-
ing the grass catcher, or unclogging the
discharge chute.
• Mow only in daylight or good artifi cial light.
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
300 798940 Muffl er
304 799647 Housing-Blower
332 690662 Nut (Flywheel)
333 592335 Armature-Magneto
334 793454 Screw (Magneto Armature)
(M6x27mm)
334A 796537 Screw (Magneto Armature)
337 591039 Plug-Spark
356 692390 Wire-Stop
358 592173 Gasket Set-Engine
365 793458 Screw (Carburetor)
(M6x27mm)
374 690402 Washer (Camshaft)
404 690272 Washer (Governor Crank)
445 795066 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge
505 793515 Nut (Governor Control Lever)
523 796503 Dipstick
524 692296 Seal- Dipstick Tube
525 796502 Tube-Dipstick
562 793514 Bolt
(Governor Control Lever)
592 793481 Nut (Rewind Starter)
598 592587 Shim-Endplay (Crankshaft)
601 791850 Clamp-Hose (Green)
608 796497 Starter-Rewind
613 796496 Screw (Muffl er)
615 690340 Retainer-Governor Shaft
616 798327 Crank-Governor
621 692310 Switch-Stop
623 793628 Seal-O Ring
(Carburetor Spacer)
635 66538s Boot-Spark Plug
670 793485 Spacer-Fuel Tank
718 690959 Pin-Locating
741 797521 Gear-Timing
745 793491 Screw (Brake)
830 796472 Stud-Rocker Arm
832 593411 Guard-Muffl er
836 793500 Screw (Muffl er Guard)
842 691031 Seal-O Ring (Dipstick Tube)
847 796501 Dipstick/Tube Assembly
851 493880s Terminal-Spark Plug
MODEL NUMBER 110P02-0003-F4
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
868 795440 Seal-Valve
875 796492 Base-Air Cleaner
883 793497 Gasket-Exhaust
883A 796677 Gasket-Exhaust
886 796474 Gasket Kit-Cylinder/Plate
914 794451 Screw (Rocker Cover)
922 692135 Spring-Brake
923 796634 Brake
957 799585 Cap-Fuel Tank
968 796493 Cover-Air Cleaner
971 690349 Screw (Air Cleaner Base
to Carburetor)
972 590949 Tank-Fuel
975 797631 Bowl-Fuel
993 796473 Gasket-Cylinder Head Plate
1022 796480 Gasket-Rocker Cover
1023 796479 Cover-Rocker
1026 796481 Rod-Push
(Intake and Exhaust)
1029 691230 Arm-Rocker
1034 691343 Guide-Push Rod
1036 - - - Label-Emissions (Available
from any Briggs & Stratton
Authorized Dealer)
1058 279946 Operator's Manual
1059 793471 Kit-Screw/Washer
(Fuel Tank)
1095 592174 Gasket Set-Valve
1263 697124 Reed -Breather
1264 793453 Screw (Breather Reed)
1329 N/A Replacement Engine (Not
Available At This Printing)
1330 279000 Repair Manual
1375 796476 Cover-Breather/Reed
1376 794451 Screw
(Breather/Reed Cover)
1430A 799494 Gasket
(Breather/Reed)
- - 398067 Spark Arrester
(available accessory)
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.
inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm
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