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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.5 Horsepower 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 944.364340 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
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 III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the op er a tor is • Do not operate the mower when bare- foot or wearing open sandals. Al ways not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the ma chine and the wear substantial foot wear.
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Page 4: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1,5 Litres (Unleaded Regular) Oil Capacity: 0,58 Litres Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 0°C/32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 0°C/32°F) Spark Plug: Champion RJ19LM (Gap: 0,76 mm) Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft. -
Page 5: 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 6 TO CONVERT MOWER The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be objects thrown into the used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging: eyes, which can result in • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and severe eye damage.
- Page 7 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 8 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 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 Crankshaft Blade adapter 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 rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may Crank cause tire damage.
- Page 11 ENGINE 4. Wipe off any spilled oil from lawn mower or side of engine. LUBRICATION 5. Slowly pour oil down the oil fi ll spout, Use only high quality detergent oil rated with stopping every few ounces to check API service classifi cation SF-SJ. Select the the oil level with the dipstick.
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Page 12: Service And Adjustments
MUFFLER CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire Inspect and replace corroded muffl er as it from spark plug and place wire where it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam age. cannot come in contact with plug. • Clean the underside of your lawn mower SPARK PLUG by scraping to remove build-up of grass Replace spark plug at the beginning of... -
Page 13: Storage
ENGINE CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your ENGINE SPEED engine does not operate properly due to Your engine speed has been factory set. suspected carburetor problems, take your Do not attempt to increase engine speed lawn mower to a Sears or other qualifi ed or it may result in personal injury. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
ENGINE ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace FUEL SYS TEM with clean engine oil. (See “ENGINE” in IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent the Maintenance section of this manual). gum deposits from forming in essential CYLINDER fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel fi... - Page 15 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. 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.
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Page 16: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS... - Page 18 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0258-E1 1019 LABEL KIT...
- Page 19 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0258-E1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT...
- Page 20 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0258-E1 1059 1211 1210 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697322 Cylinder Assembly 690912 Screw (Cylinder Head) 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 691680 Plug-Oil Drain 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 691450 Crankshaft 493279 Sump-Engine 399781 •...
- Page 21 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0258-E1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 499425 Ring Set-Piston (Standard) 692523 Screw (Air Cleaner Primer Base) 499426 Ring Set-Piston (.010" Oversize) 491588 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 499427 Ring Set-Piston (.020" Oversize) 691219 Cup-Flywheel 499428 Ring Set-Piston (.030"...
- Page 22 SERVICE NOTES...
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- Page 24 190500 02.18.04 BY Printed in U.S.A.