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Owner's Manual
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.5 Horsepower
21" Rear Discharge
Model No.
944.364341
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 6.5 Horsepower 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 944.364341 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 from the plug to prevent ac ci den tal starting.

  • 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 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 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 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.

  • 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 NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils AIR FILTER (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in Your engine will not run properly and may cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will be damaged by using a dirty air fi lter. result in increased oil consumption when Replace the air fi...

  • Page 13: Service And Adjustments

    • Clean engine often to keep trash from • We do not recommend using a garden accumulating. A clogged engine runs hose to clean lawn mower unless the hotter and shortens engine life. electrical system, muffl er, air fi lter and •...

  • Page 14: Storage

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator MOWING storage at the end of the season or if the presence POSITION unit will not be used for 30 days or more. control bar 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 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

    TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair 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.
  • Page 17 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 18: Repair Parts

    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.364341...
  • Page 19 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.364341 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 194177X428 Control Bar 87877 Selector Knob 194179X479 Upper Handle 186576X004 Axle Arm Assembly, Rear, LH 169708X479 Lower Handle 160828 Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18...
  • Page 20 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0507-E1 1019 LABEL KIT 1330 REPAIR MANUAL...
  • Page 21 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0507-E1 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 358 ENGINE GASKET SET...
  • Page 22 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0507-E1 1059 1211 1210 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697322 Cylinder Assembly 691664 Screw (Connecting Rod) 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 695759 Screw (Connecting Rod) 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 262651 Valve-Exhaust 493279 Sump-Engine 262652...
  • Page 23 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0507-E1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 691242 Ø Pin-Float Hinge 698588 Cover-Control 498978 Jet-Main (Standard) 497680 Starter-Rewind 497466 Jet-Main (High Altitude) 691340 Screw (Muffl er) 498260 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul 690340 Retainer-Governor Shaft 498170 Carburetor 698801 Crank-Governor...
  • Page 24 196890 02.10.05 BY Printed in U.S.A.

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