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Craftsman 944.360480 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 944.360480 Owner's Manual

6.25 horsepower 21" multi-cut rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
CRI:IFTSMRN °
6.25 HORSEPOWER
21 "MULTI-CUT
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
944.360480
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual CRI:IFTSMRN ° 6.25 HORSEPOWER 21 "MULTI-CUT ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 944.360480 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8...
  • Page 2 Repair Parts Maintenance Parts Ordering Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase Sears Canada, Inc. will repair or replace at Sears option free of charge parts which are defective as a result of material or workmanship.

  • Page 3: Operation

    • Dress properly. Do not operate mower • Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust when barefoot or wearing open sandals. fumes are dangerous. Wear only solid shoes with good traction • Never cut grass by pulling the mower when mowing. towards you.

  • Page 4: To Remove Lawn Mower From Carton

    Read these instructionsand this manual in its Operator presence contrxol entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. Upper handle _./_/_,. /)" IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.
  • Page 5 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND 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. _/mbols m_ _ on your Im_nmowaror in liter_um i_plied withthe p_duct _ u_lemtmd Ihe_ mea_ CAUTION...
  • Page 6 TO CONVERT MOWER mower can result in foreign Your lawn mower was shipped ready to The operation of any lawn objects thrown into the eyes, be used as a mulcher. To convert to which can result in severe eye damage. bagging or discharging: Always wear safety glasses or eye shields REAR BAGGING...

  • Page 7: Before Starting Engine

    ,AWARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an Mulcher door engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be Open...

  • Page 8: Mowing Tips

    MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep tall grass, it may be necessary to raise mower housing free of built-up grass and the height of cut to reduce pushing trash. See "Cleaning" in Maintenance section of this manual.

  • Page 9: General Recommendations

    .A,NTENANC SC. DU'E FLLNO,TES AS YOU COMPLETE /_/_._SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) ao Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Ddve Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) E_ Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge IElectric Start Mowers / I/'4...

  • Page 10: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIALNUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1,5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR !OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) 20 OZS. OIL CAPACITY: CHAMPION RJt9LM OR J19LM SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030" I VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION...
  • Page 11 IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils treated. (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils TO SHARPEN BLADE will result in increased oil consumption NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- when used above 32°F. Check your ing blade - but if you do, be sure the blade engine oil level more frequently to avoid...
  • Page 12 CLEANING • Insert new filter into cover. • Put air filter cover and filter into collar IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up aligning the tab with the slot. • Push in on cover and turn clockwise grass and trash.

  • Page 13: Engine Speed

    ENGINESPEED CARBURETOR Your engine speed has been factory set. Your carburetor has a non-adjustable Do not attempt to increase engine speed fixed main jet for mixture control. If your engine does not operate properly due to or it may result in personal injury. If you believe that the engine is running too fast suspected carburetor problems, take you lawn mower to an authorized service...

  • Page 14: Engine Oil

    CYUNDER • Drain the fuel tank. • Start the engine and let it run untilthe fuel • Remove spark plug. lines and carburetor are empty. • Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner spark plug hole into cylinder.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Does not start Dirty air filter. Clean/replace air filter. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Stale fuel. Drain tank and refillwith fresh clean fuel. Water in fuel. Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline.
  • Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive Wom, bent or loose blade. Replace blade. "13ghten vibration blade belt. Contact an authorized Bent engine crankshaft. service center. Engine flywheel brake is on Starter rope hard Depress control bar to when control bar is released. to pull upper handle before pulling starter rope.
  • Page 18 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944.360480...
  • Page 19 Grass Bag 152124 Catcher Frame Hinge Spring 165755 160835X007 Wheel Adjusting Bracket - Front ..Engine - (See Breakdown) 19112222 Spacer Craftsman 143.006202 165760 Clip on Discharge Guard 162300 Warning Decal (Not Shown) 172724 Owner's Manual (English) 173422 Owner's Manual (French)
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.006202...
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.006202 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 36478A Cylinder (Incl. 2,7,20 & 125) 31672 Valve Spring 26727 Dowel Pin 31673 Valve Spring Cap 33734 Breather Element 27234A Valve Cover Gasket 36557 Breather Ass'y. (Incl. 6 &...
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.006202 .J® PART DESCRIPTION ----632747 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 Dust Seal Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) 632504 Throttle Shutter 650506 Shutter Screw...
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.006202 KEY PART DESCRIPTION ----590694 Recoil StaRer 590599A Spring Pin (InCl. 4) Washer 590600 Retainer 590696 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 690698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590695 StaRer Housing Ass'y. (40...
  • Page 24 NEED A PART? SEARS HAS ACCESS TO OVER 800,000 PARTS WHETHER IT'S A SPARK PLUG OR LAWNMOWER BLADE. SEARS PARTS AND SERVICE CAN SUPPLY YOU WITH TOP QUALITY REPAIR PARTS FOR ALL YOUR PRODUCTS. JUST CALL : 1-800-4MY-HOME 172724 Rev.1 02.28.00 Printedin U.S.A.

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