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Owner's Manual
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.75 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
944.365990
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 6.75 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 944.365990 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 • Do not pull mower backwards unless • Do not trim excessively steep slopes. absolutely nec es sary. Always look down • Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced and behind before and while moving footing could cause slipping. backwards. •...

  • Page 4: Product Specifications

    V. GENERAL SERVICE • Never attempt to make wheel height • Never run machine inside a closed area. adjustments while the engine is running. • Never make adjustments or repairs with • Grass catcher components are sub ject the engine (motor) running. Dis con nect the to wear, dam age, and de te ri o ra tion, spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent ac ci den tal starting.
  • Page 5 HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOW ER Frame handle TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables. 1. Raise lower handle section to operating position and align hole in handle with one of three height positioning holes.

  • Page 6: 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 7 4. If condition fails to improve after the The operation of any lawn above steps (forward speed remains mower can result in foreign the same), your drive belt is worn and objects thrown into the should be re placed. eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.
  • Page 8 TO EMPTY GRASS CATCH ER 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame han dle. 2. Remove grass catcher with clip pings from under lawn mower han dle. 3. Empty clippings from bag. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emp- ty ing;...
  • Page 9 3. Screw fuel cap onto fuel tank after fi ll- CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower ing tank with gasoline. with out mulcher plug, clipping defl ector or Replace cartridge when empty (about ap proved grass catch er in place. Never once a season).
  • Page 10 • To start engine using the rope start er, MULCHING MOWING TIPS follow the steps above. Exchange the IMPORTANT: For best performance, use of the starter rope for start key. keep mower housing free of built-up Pull starter handle quickly. Do not allow grass and trash.

  • Page 11: 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 12 LAWN MOWER 5. Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the Always observe safety rules when per- blade bolt, turning clockwise. form ing any main te nance. • The recommended tightening torque is TIRES 35-40 ft. lbs. / 47-54 N-m. •...
  • Page 13 • If lubricant is required, use only Texaco 5. Slowly pour oil down the oil fi ll spout, Starplex Pre mi um 1 Grease, Part No. stopping every few ounces to check 750369. Do not substitute. the oil level with the dipstick. 6.

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    CLEANING • Keep fi nished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep • We do not recommend using a garden mower housing free of built-up grass and hose to clean lawn mower unless the trash.
  • Page 15 Housing Crankshaft 8. Return mower to upright position. hole Blade 9. Install new drive belt into idler arm adapter assembly, then around the drive pulley. Be sure belt is inside of belt keepers (See Fig. B). NOTE: Pulling on the drive belt (to install Hardened it on the drive pulley) will cause the other washer...

  • Page 16: Storage

    CARBURETOR for proper engine speed. Over speed ing the engine above the factory high speed Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your setting can be dangerous. If you think engine does not operate properly due to the engine-governed high speed needs suspected carburetor problems, take your adjusting, contact a Sears or other lawn mower to a Sears or other qualifi...
  • Page 17 • Empty the fuel tank by starting the en- 2. Pour 29 ml of oil through spark plug gine and letting it run until the fuel lines hole into cylinder. and car bu re tor are empty. 3. Pull starter handle slowly a few times •...

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Centre. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Dirty air fi lter. 1. Clean/replace air fi lter. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3.
  • Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service 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 20: Repair Parts

    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.365990...
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.365990 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 194579X479 Handle, Upper 188786 Debris Shield 193664X479 Handle, Lower 192325 Bolt 186053 Spring, Rear Door, RH 150406 Bolt, Engine 179585 Rope Guide - - - Engine, Briggs &...
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.365990...
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.365990 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 195989 Drive Control Assembly (Includes Cable) 12000058 E-Ring 7/16 195745 Cover, Top 189403 Cover, Dust, Wheel 187353 Pulley 73800400 Nut, Hex...
  • Page 24 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K05-0448-E1 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 1019 LABEL KIT 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 1058 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 25 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K05-0448-E1 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 633A 1059 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 633A 633A 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 1386 1387 1388 1160...
  • Page 26 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K05-0448-E1 783A 1211 1210 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 697322 Cylinder Assembly 691449 Camshaft 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 498829 Short Block 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 497465 Manifold-Intake 493279 Sump-Engine 272199 •...
  • Page 27 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K05-0448-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 790983 Housing-Blower 790345 Gear-Timing 691108 Screw (Blower Housing) 93941 Retainer-E Ring 790836 Shield-Cylinder 691648 Screw (Brake) 690345 Screw (Cylinder Shield) 691269 Gear-Pinion 695550 Motor-Starter 783A 691918...
  • Page 28 197035 01.21.05 BY Printed in U.S.A.

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