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Owner's Manual
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
650 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
944.367441
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 650 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 944.367441 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 which could expose moving parts or...
  • Page 5: Assembly/Pre-Operation

    ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in Operator MOWING its entirety before you attempt to assemble presence POSITION or operate your new lawn mower. control bar IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped LIFT WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.
  • 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 • To convert to mulching or dis charg ing The operation of any lawn operation, remove grass catch er and mower can result in foreign close rear door. objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye Pivot pins Rear Grass damage.
  • Page 8 SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN IMPORTANT: • Check oil level before each use. Add oil CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick. FOR MULCHING - • Change the oil after every 25 hours of 1. Rear door closed. operation or each season.
  • Page 9 • Keep top of engine around starter clear CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels and clean of grass clippings and chaff. (called gasohol or using ethanol or metha- This will help engine air fl ow and extend nol) can attract moisture which leads to engine life.
  • Page 10: 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 11 LAWN MOWER Blade adapter Crankshaft keyway Always observe safety rules when per- form ing any main te nance. Lockwasher TIRES Blade • 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 cause tire damage.
  • Page 12 Change the oil after every 25 hours of 3. Clean by gently tapping on a fl at sur- operation or at least once a year if the face. If very dirty, replace car tridge. lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in CAUTION: Pe tro leum solvents, such as one year.
  • Page 13: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: To avoid serious injury, Mowing Mowing before per form ing any service or ad just - position position ments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3.
  • Page 14: Storage

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator MOWING presence POSITION storage at the end of the season or if the 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.
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE OIL • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace gasoline will cause problems. with clean engine oil. (See “ENGINE” in • If possible, store your unit indoors and the Maintenance section of this manual).
  • Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Centre. 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.
  • Page 17 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 18: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS...
  • Page 20 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 124T02-0885-B2...
  • Page 21 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 124T02-0885-B2 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 1058 OWNER’S MANUAL 633A 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 633A 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 633A...
  • Page 22 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 124T02-0885-B2 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 1386 1388 1059 1387 1211 1210 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL...
  • Page 23 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 124T02-0885-B2 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).
  • Page 24 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 124T02-0885-B2 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697322 Cylinder Assembly 281434s Grip-Starter Rope 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 690837 Screw (Rewind Starter) 299819s • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 691108 Screw (Flywheel Guard) 493279 Sump-Engine 691740 Lock-Muffl er Screw 691160 Head-Cylinder 696565...
  • Page 25 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 124T02-0885-B2 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690272 Washer (Governor Crank) 691155 Seat-Valve (Intake) 690670 Screw (Air Cleaner Cover) 690380 Seat-Valve (Exhaust) 692523 Screw 262001 Bushing-Guide (Exhaust) (Air Cleaner Primer Base) 63709 Bushing-Guide (Intake) 491588s Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 691881...
  • Page 26 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 27 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 28 413623 04.02.07 BY Printed in U.S.A.

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