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Owner’s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 675 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine Power-Propelled Electric Start 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 944.367652 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and In struc tions before operating this equipment Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8...
• In-home service. 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.
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• Do not operate the mower when bare- DO NOT: foot or wearing open sandals. Al ways • Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or wear substantial foot wear. embankments. The operator could lose • Do not pull mower backwards unless footing or balance.
• Never overfi ll fuel tank. Replace gas • Stop and inspect the equipment if you cap and tighten securely. strike an object. Repair, if nec es sary, before restarting. • Never attempt to make wheel height V. GENERAL SERVICE adjustments while the engine is running.
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TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM Frame handle CAR TON 1. Remove loose parts included with mower. 2. Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down fl at. 3. Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle.
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.
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Operator presence control bar The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always DRIVE Drive CONTROL wear safety glasses or eye shields while control bar ENGAGED operating your lawn mower or performing any ad just ments or repairs.
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TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the door pivot pins. •...
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BEFORE CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or STARTING ENGINE fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open fl ame. ADD OIL CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in (called gasohol or using ethanol or metha- the engine.
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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.
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...
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LAWN MOWER NOTE: Remove the blade adapter and check the key inside hub of blade adapter. Always observe safety rules when per- The key must be in good con di tion to work form ing any main te nance. properly. Replace adapter if damaged. TIRES TO REPLACE BLADE •...
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GRASS CATCHER 2. Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. • The grass catcher may be hosed with 3. Tip lawn mower on its side as shown water, but must be dry when used. and drain oil into a suitable container. •...
Back plate CLEANING IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use. CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. •...
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TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT Mowing Mowing position position 1. Place new drive belt in engine pulley and belt retainer of debris shield. 2. Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole in housing. 3. Reinstall debris shield. 4.
STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator MOWING storage at the end of the season or if the presence POSITION control bar unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thor oughly, remove FOLD all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.
OTHER ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace • Do not store gasoline from one season with clean engine oil. (See “ENGINE” in to another. the Maintenance section of this manual). • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.
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TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Centre. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 9. Control bar defective. 9. Replace control bar. (continued) 10. Fuel valve lever (if so 10. Turn fuel valve lever equipped) in OFF position.
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126T05-0880-B2 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1330 REPAIR MANUAL...
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126T05-0880-B2 1386 1388 1387 633A 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 633A 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 633A...
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126T05-0880-B2 783A 1059 1211 1210 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL...
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126T05-0880-B2 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 1160 Engine Power Rating Information The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (So- ciety of Automo-tive Engineers) code J11940 (Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure), and rating performance has been obtained and corrected in accordance with SAE J1995 (Revision 2002-5).