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- Page 1 Owner's Manual ICRRFTSMRW ROTARY LAWN IMOWER 6.75 Horsepower 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 944.364372 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8...
- Page 2 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 mowerbackwardsunless • Do not trim excessively steep slopes. absolutelynecessary.Alwayslookdown • Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced and behindbeforeand while moving footing could cause slipping. backwards. • Neverdirect dischargedmaterialtoward III. CHILDREN anyone. Avoiddischargingmaterial Tragic accidents can occur if the operator againsta wall or obstruction, Material is not alert to the presence of children.
- Page 4 V. GENERAL SERVICE • Never run machine inside a closed area. • Never attempt to make wheel height • Never make adjustments or repairs with adjustments while the engine is running. the engine (motor) running.Disconnect the • Grass catcher components are subject spark plug wire, and keep the wire away to wear, damage, and deterioration, from the plugto prevent accidental starting,...
- Page 5 Read theseinstructionsandthis manualin Operator MOWING its entiretybeforeyou attemptto assemble POSITION or operateyour new lawnmower. control bar IMPORTANT.This lawn moweris shipped WITHOUTOIL OR GASOLINEin the engine. Yournewlawn mowerhasbeen assem- bled at the factorywith the exceptionof Upper those parts left unassembled for shipping handle purposes.
- Page 6 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READTHIS OWNER'S MANUALAND 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. Learn and understand their meaning.
- Page 7 • To convert to mulching or discharging The operation of any lawn operation, remove grass catcher and mower can result in foreign close rear door. objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in Pivot pins Rear Grass severe eye damage. Always catcher wear safety glasses or eye shields while handle...
- Page 8 SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN IMPORTANT: CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER • Check oil level before each use, Add oil FOR MULCHING - if needed, Fill to full line on dipstick. 1. Rear door closed. • Change the oil after every 25 hours of 2.
- Page 9 • 1,CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels • Pores in cloth grass catchers can be- come filled with dirt and dust with use (called gasohol or using ethanol or metha- nol) can attract moisture which leads to and catchers will collect less grass. To separation and formation of acids during prevent this, regularly hose catcher off storage.
- Page 10 MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH 25 HOURS SCHEDULE USE sCE " HOURS OR SEASON HOURS STORAGE ICheck f°r Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower .._ iClean under Drive Cover *** iCheck Drive Belt / Pulleys **"...
- Page 11 LAWN MOWER Crankshaft Blade adapter Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. Lockwasher TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.
- Page 12 TO CLEAN AIR FILTER Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the 1. Loosen screw and tilt cover to remove. lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in 2. Carefully remove cartridge. one year.
- Page 13 •WARNING: To avoid serious injury, Mowing -..-_ Mowing ; ".,._ before performing any service or adjust- D. posltuon ,, ,, J>_ posltuon ments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped• 3.
- Page 14 imm'_'_i=tely prepare your lawn mower for Operator MOWING POSITION storage at the end of the season or if the 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 thoroughly, remove FOLD all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.
- Page 15 ENGINE OIL • Replace your gasoline can if your can Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your 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 - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Centre. CAUSE PROBLEM 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.
- Page 17 SERVICE NOTES...
- Page 18 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.364372 ./-" 36 3? _"_"...
- Page 19 CRAFTSMAN HbTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.364372 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 194177X428 Control Bar 169421X004 Selector Spring, Bear 194179X479 Upper Handle 701037 Selector Knob 169708)(479 Lower Handle 186576X004 Axle Arm Assembly, Rear, LH...
- Page 20 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0477-E1 1019 LABEL KI_ 524 _ 1_::_...
- Page 21 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0477-E1 443_, 977 CARBURETOR 615 O GASKET SET 404 _) 163_ 633_ "3_60 163_137 P.ARRIIRI=TL_R L_VI:::RMAI]I KI" 633_ 276_ 127_ 276 _ 163_ 585_.._ ] 745 _ 334_ 505 _...
- Page 22 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0477-E1 592_ 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I I 1330 REPAIR MANUAL I 689 _ 11329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 456 _ 1lOSS OW.ER'S MANUAL] PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 790360 697322 Cylinder Assembly Ring Set-Piston (Standard) 691866 Lock-Piston Pin 399269...
- Page 23 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0477-E1 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 691421 Housing-Rewind Starter 690800 Nut (Rewind Starter) 697316 Rope-Starter (Cut to Length) 691696 Screw (Pawl Friction Plate) 281434 Grip-Starter Rope 95162 Clamp-Hose 698588 Cover-Control 690837 Screw (Rewind Starter) 497680 Starter-Rewind 691108...
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