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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 4.75 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 944.366780 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
• 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. - Page 3 • 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.
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Page 4: Product Specifications
• 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. -
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 LIFT shipped 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 LEVER BACKWARD Plate tab The operation of any lawn TO LOWER MOWER mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any ad just ments or repairs.
- Page 8 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline ADD OIL near an open fl ame. Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels the engine. For type and grade of oil to (called gasohol or using ethanol or metha- use, see “EN GINE”...
- Page 9 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher keep mower housing free of built-up blade attachments on your mower. Such grass and trash. See “CLEANING” in the attachments are hazardous, will damage Maintenance section of this manual. your mower and could void your warranty.
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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 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 •...
- Page 12 GRASS CATCHER TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL • The grass catcher may be hosed with 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark water, but must be dry when used. plug and place wire where it cannot • Check your grass catcher often for dam- come in contact with plug.
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Page 13: Service And Adjustments
Screw ASSEMBLE ONE OF THESE LOW POINTS CLEANING TOWARDS NARROW EDGE OF ELEMENT 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. -
Page 14: Storage
TO ADJUST HANDLE The handle can be mounted in a high or low position. The mounting holes in the bottom of lower handle are off center for raising or lowering the handle. 1. Remove upper handle and wire tie(s) securing cable(s) to lower handle. 2. - Page 15 2. Loosen upper handle mounting bolts • Empty the fuel tank by starting the en- enough to allow upper handle to be gine and letting it run until the fuel lines folded back. and car bu re tor are empty. IMPORTANT: When folding the handle •...
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Page 16: 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 17 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.
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Page 18: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS... - Page 22 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10M902-0712-E1...
- Page 23 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10M902-0712-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 699650 Cylinder Assembly 337 802592 Plug-Spark 399269 Bushing/Seal Kit (PTO Side) 356 692390 Wire-Stop 299819 • Seal-Oil (PTO Side) 358 699933 Gasket Set-Engine 698691 Sump-Engine 363 19069...
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