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Revision 2:
REDUCED MANUAL FROM 24 TO 20 PAGES.
Pages 2 & 3 – updated Safety Rules to latest ANSI specs.
Page 4 – changed API Oil Type to SG-SL in Product Specifications.
Page 9 (now 8) – changed API Oil Type to SG-SL in Lubrication.
Page 11 (now 10) – added "Anti-Fold" Note to "To Adjust Handle".
Pages 14 & 15 (now 12 & 13) – changed "Sears Service Center" to "Sears
Pages 16 & 17 (now 14 & 15) – updated art to Adobe Illustrator, changing Key #44 to 38,
Centre" in Troubleshooting heading.
#46 to 39, #49 to 40, #50 to 16, #51 to 18, #52 to 20, #53
to 25, #56 to 30, #57 to 6 and #58 to 11 in the process.
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- Page 1 Revision 2: REDUCED MANUAL FROM 24 TO 20 PAGES. Pages 2 & 3 – updated Safety Rules to latest ANSI specs. Page 4 – changed API Oil Type to SG-SL in Product Specifications. Page 9 (now 8) – changed API Oil Type to SG-SL in Lubrication. Page 11 (now 10) –...
- Page 2 Owner’s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 4.0 Horsepower 20" Side Discharge Model No. 944.364220 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 3: 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 4 • Do not pull mower backwards unless abso- III. CHILDREN lutely nec es sary. Always look down and be- Tragic accidents can occur if the op er a tor hind before and while moving backwards. is not alert to the presence of children. •...
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Page 5: Product Specifications
• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade • Grass catcher components are sub ject to attachment bolts, tight and keep equip- wear, dam age, and de te ri o ra tion, which ment in good condition. could expose moving parts or allow objects •... -
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. - Page 7 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign ADD OIL objects thrown into the Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in eyes, which can result in the engine. For type and grade of oil to severe eye damage.
- Page 8 MOWING TIPS Gasoline • Under certain conditions, such as very fi ller cap tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from over load ing the en gine and leaving clumps of grass clippings. It may also be necessary to reduce ground speed and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time.
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Page 9: 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 10 LAWN MOWER Blade adapter Crankshaft 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 rub- ber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may Crank Blade...
- Page 11 NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils 5. Wrap fi lter element in cloth and (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in squeeze dry. cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will 6. Lightly coat fi lter element with clean result in increased oil consumption when engine oil.
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Page 12: Service And Adjustments
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before per form ing any service or ad just ments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. -
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 LAWN MOWER STORAGE When lawn mower is to be stored for a pe- Lower riod of time, clean it thor oughly, remove all handle... - Page 14 OTHER not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe, • Do not store gasoline from one season which allows con den sa tion to form and to another. will cause your unit to rust. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while • Replace your gasoline can if your can en gine and exhaust areas are still warm.
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Page 15: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair 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. - Page 16 TECUMSEH 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER LV148EA-334005 KEY PART DESCRIPTION 590737 Rewind Starter, Complete 590740 Retainer 590616 Starter Dog 590617 Dog Spring 590618A Pulley & Rewind Spring Assembly 590687B Starter Housing Assembly (40 Degree Grommet) 590535 Starter Rope (98" x 9/64" diameter) 590701 Starter Handle 590760...
- Page 17 TECUMSEH 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER LV148EA-334005...
- Page 18 TECUMSEH 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER LV148EA-334005 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 30200 Screw #10-24 x 9/16" 37791 Cylinder 29752 Nut and Lock Washer 1/4-28 (Includes Key Numbers 2 and 20) 6201 Screw 1/4-28 x 7/8" 26727 Dowel Pin 26756 * Carburetor To Intake Pipe Gasket 33734 Breather Element...
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Page 19: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS... - Page 21 02489 190647 Rev. 2 08.05.04 BY Printed in U.S.A.