Craftsman 944.363391 Owner's Manual
Craftsman 944.363391 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 944.363391 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 6.5 horsepower power-propelled 21" rear discharge

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Owner's Manual
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.5 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Rear Discharge
Model No.
944.363391
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 6.5 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 944.363391 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

    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 prod- uct is used in Canada.
  • Page 3 III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the op er a tor is • Do not operate the mower when bare- foot or wearing open sandals. Al ways not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the ma chine and the wear substantial foot wear.
  • Page 4: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1,5 Liters (Unleaded Regular) Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F/0°C); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F/0°C) Oil Capacity: 0,58 Liters Spark Plug: Champion RJ19LM (Gap: 0,76 mm) Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft.
  • Page 5: Operation

    OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL 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 6 DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign Over time, the drive control system may objects thrown into the become “loose”, resulting in decreased eyes, which can result in speed. There is a thumbscrew on the severe eye damage.
  • Page 7 TO CONVERT MOWER CAUTION: DO NOT overfi ll engine with oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffl er Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be on startup. used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging: 1. Be sure lawnmower is level. •...
  • Page 8 TO STOP ENGINE • Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff. • To stop engine, release operator pres- This will help engine air fl ow and extend ence con trol bar. engine life. TO START ENGINE MULCHING MOWING TIPS NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the...
  • Page 9: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS LUBRICATION CHART ➀ The warranty on this lawn mower does not Wheel cover items that have been sub ject ed to adjuster (on operator abuse or negligence. To receive each wheel) full value from the warranty, operator must maintain unit as in struct ed in this manual.
  • Page 10 LAWN MOWER TO REPLACE BLADE 1. Position the blade adapter on the en- Always observe safety rules when per- gine crank shaft. Be sure key in adapter form ing any main te nance. and crankshaft keyway are aligned. 2. Position blade on the blade adapter TIRES aligning the two (2) holes in the blade •...
  • Page 11 GRASS CATCHER TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain • The grass catcher may be hosed with oil, empty fuel tank by running engine until water, but must be dry when used. fuel tank is empty. •...
  • Page 12: Service And Adjustments

    AIR FILTER SPARK PLUG Your engine will not run properly and may Replace spark plug at the beginning of be damaged by using a dirty air fi lter. each mowing season or after every 100 Replace the air fi lter cartridge every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs hours of op er a tion or every season, which- fi...
  • Page 13 TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT 1. Remove drive cover and belt keeper. 2. Remove belt from gearcase pulley by push ing down on pulley and rolling belt off it. 3. Turn lawn mower on its side with air fi lter and car bu re tor down. 4.
  • Page 14: Storage

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator presence storage at the end of the season or if the control bar FOLD unit will not be used for 30 days or more. FORWARD Upper handle LAWN MOWER STORAGE When lawn mower is to be stored for a Lower period of time, clean it thor oughly, remove handle...
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt. 1. Remove spark plug. • Cover your unit with a suitable pro tec tive 2. Pour 30 ml of oil through spark plug cover that does not retain moisture.
  • Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. 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 17: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.363391 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - - PART NUMBER 187212 KEY PART DESCRIPTION 187525 Case, Lower 187526 Case, Upper 183499 Gear, 27 Teeth 187527 Shaft, Input 187528 Spacer 183505 Wire, Formed...
  • Page 22 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0258-E1 1019 LABEL KIT...
  • Page 23 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0258-E1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT...
  • Page 24 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0258-E1 1059 1211 1210 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697322 Cylinder Assembly 690912 Screw (Cylinder Head) 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 691680 Plug-Oil Drain 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 691450 Crankshaft 493279 Sump-Engine 399781 •...
  • Page 25 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0258-E1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 499425 Ring Set-Piston (Standard) 692523 Screw (Air Cleaner Primer Base) 499426 Ring Set-Piston (.010" Oversize) 491588 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 499427 Ring Set-Piston (.020" Oversize) 691219 Cup-Flywheel 499428 Ring Set-Piston (.030"...
  • Page 26 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 27 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 28 187651 Rev. 1 06.26.03 BY Printed in U.S.A.

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