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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.25 Horsepower 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 944.363430 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 2: Table Of Contents
Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman Power Mower to the nearest Sears Parts & Repair Centre in Canada. This warranty applies only while this product is used in Canada. - Page 3 • Do not pull mower backwards unless III. CHILDREN absolutely nec es sary. Always look down Tragic accidents can occur if the op er a tor is and behind before and while moving not alert to the presence of children. Children backwards.
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Page 4: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1,5 Litres (Unleaded Regular) Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: 0,58 Litres Spark Plug (Gap: 0,76 mm) Champion RJ19LM 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 TO CONVERT MOWER The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be objects thrown into the used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging: eyes, which can result in • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and severe eye damage.
- Page 7 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL Engine oil cap Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see “EN GINE” in the Maintenance section of this manual. CAUTION: DO NOT overfi ll engine with oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffl...
- Page 8 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.
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Page 9: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not ➀ 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 Crankshaft Blade adapter keyway Always observe safety rules when per- form ing any main te nance. Lockwasher Blade TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi cals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may Crank cause tire damage.
- Page 11 NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils AIR FILTER (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in Your engine will not run properly and may cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will be damaged by using a dirty air fi lter. result in increased oil consumption when Replace the air fi...
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Page 12: Service And Adjustments
• Clean the underside of your lawn mower • We do not recommend using a garden by scraping to remove build-up of grass hose to clean lawn mower unless the and trash. electrical system, muffl er, air fi lter and •... -
Page 13: 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 STORAGE LAWN MOWER Lower When lawn mower is to be stored for a pe- handle riod of time, clean it thor oughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. -
Page 14: 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 15 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of mower housing or 1. Raise cutting height. blade dragging in grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2. Raise cutting height. 3.
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Page 16: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS... - Page 18 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12Q802-0272-B1 1019 LABEL KIT...
- Page 19 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12Q802-0272-B1 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT...
- Page 20 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12Q802-0272-B1 1059 1211 1210 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL...
- Page 21 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12Q802-0272-B1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET...
- Page 22 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12Q802-0272-B1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697322 Cylinder Assembly 691449 Camshaft 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 498829 Short Block (Replacement 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) Engine 125K02-0253) 493279 Sump-Engine 497465 Manifold-Intake 691160 Head-Cylinder 272199 • Gasket-Intake 692249 •...
- Page 23 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12Q802-0272-B1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690450 Shield-Cylinder 690345 Screw (Breather Passage Cover) 690345 Screw (Cylinder Shield) 691855 Spring-Friction 695161 Cup/Screen Assembly 690959 Pin-Locating 690662 Nut (Flywheel) 691830 Gear-Timing 802574 Armature-Magneto 691648 Screw (Brake) 691061 Screw (Armature Magneto)
- Page 24 186648 Rev. 1 06.20.03 BY Printed in U.S.A.