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Page 1: ...odel No 944 360452 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Library Rec _ _ _ _ EP Rec d _ r F_P Copy to L brav___ Duplicate Document_ Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 ...

Page 2: ...n on how long an implied warranty will last so the above limitations may not apply to you SEARS CANADA INC TORONTO ONTARIO M5B 2B8 IMPORTANT This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death I GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and i...

Page 3: ...he watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and while walking backwards look behind and down for small children Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind comers shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICES Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are flamma...

Page 4: ...4 Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handles carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables 1 Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position 2 Remove protective padding raise upper handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knob...

Page 5: ...control bar Stader handle Grass catcher Handle knob Gasofine cap Pdmer Engine oil cap w dipstick Housing Mulcher door IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped Wheel adjuster WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE intheengine on each wheel MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk behindpower lawn mowers conformto the safetystandards of the American NationalStandards Instituteand the U S Consumer ProductSafety...

Page 6: ... up or down to suit your require ments Be sure all wheels are in the same setting NOTE Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever Also 9 position adjusters if so equipped allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs PlateTab Lower Wheelsfor High Cutr__ _ _ _ Lever Raise Wheels for LowCut TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulche...

Page 7: ...formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carbure...

Page 8: ...all onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this will provide the best recutting action of the blades Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action The best time to mow your l...

Page 9: ...tor abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year replace the spark plug replace air filter element and check blade for ...

Page 10: ...sher and hardened washer NOTE Remove the blade adapter and check the key inside hub of blade adapter The key must be in good condi tion to work properly Replace adapter if damaged TO REPLACE BLADE 1 Position the blade adapter on the engine crankshaft Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are aligned 2 Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two 2 holes in the blade with the raised ...

Page 11: ...curely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty 1 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug 2 Remove engine oil cap lay aside on a clean surface 3 Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable contai...

Page 12: ... the Operation section of this manual REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector attached between the rear wheels of your lawn mower is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out the rear of the lawn mower into the operator s mowing position If the rear deflector becomes damaged it should be replaced TO ADJUST HANDLE The handle can be mounted in a high or low position The mounting...

Page 13: ...ation be sure to fold the handle as shown or you any damage the control cables When setting up your handle from the storage position the lower handle will automatically lock into the mowing position ndle Squeeze to bracket fo_ co_er f f_ Operator presencecontrol bar Fold foward for storage Lower handle Upper backward Mowing position ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum depos...

Page 14: ...ater in fuel 5 Spark plug wire is disconnected 6 Bad spark plug 7 Loose blade or broken blade adapter 8 Control bar in released position 9 Control bar defective 1 Rear of lawn mower housingor cutting blade dragging in heavy grass 2 Cutting too much grass 3 Dirty air filter 4 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 5 Too much oil in engine 6 Walking speed too fast 1 Worn bent or loose blade 2...

Page 15: ...ve lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface 3rass catcher 1 Cutting height too low 1 Raise cutting height _otfilling if so 2 Lift on blade worn off 2 Replace blade _quipped 3 Catcher not venting air 3 Clean grass catcher lard to push 1 Raise cutting height 1 Grass is too high or wheel height is too low 2 Rear of lawn mower housing or blade dragging in grass 3 Grass catcher too full 4 Handle heig...

Page 16: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944 360452 68 67 37 4O 41 37 56 ...

Page 17: ...racket Assembly Left Handle Brachet Assembly Right Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 Hinge Spnng KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 29 160835X007 Wheel Adjus_ng Bracket Front 30 19112222 Spacer 31 165760 Clip on Discharge Guard 32 169421X004 Setector Swing Rear 33 87877 Selector Knob 34 165762X004 Axle Arm Assembly LR 36 160_28 Sheulder Bolt 5 16 18 37 151157 WheelAssembly 39 83923 Fianged Locknut 40 77400 Hi d_ ap 41 8...

Page 18: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO 143 016000 900 4O0 135 _ 370K 287 298 1301 130 120 119 416 125 3O 195 18 ...

Page 19: ... Mounting Flange Gasket 310 35648 Mounting Flange Incl 72 313 34080 thru 83 306 355 590701 Oil Drain Plug 370 37269 Oil Seal 370A 36261 Governor Shaft 370C 37318 Washer 370K 36695 Governor Gear Ass y Incl 370R37317 81 380 40262 Governor Spool 390 590737 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 400 36792B Flywheel Key Flywheel 416 36085 BellevilIe Washer Flywheel Nut 417 650821 Solid State Ignition 900 Spark Plug Cove...

Page 20: ...84 of Engine Parts List Thrott e Shaft Lever Assernby Throttle Return Spring Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal Throt6e Throttle Shutter Shutter Screw Fuel Fitting Throttle Crack Screw Idle Speed Screw Tension Spring Idle Restrictor Screw Idle RestrlctorScrwe Cap Black Float Bowl Float Shaft Float Float Bowl O Ring Inlet Needle Seat Clip Incl 31 Spring Clip Primer Bulb Retainer Ring Main Nozzle Tube Carbu...

Page 21: ...90700 Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y 11 590695 Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree Qroororoet 12 590535 Stader Rope 98 X 9 64 dia 13 590701 Starter Handle 12 II II1 _ KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 590737 Rewind Stader 3 590740 Retainer 6 590616 Starter Dog 7 590617 Dog Spring 8 590618A Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y 11 590687A Starter Housing Ass y 40degree grommet 12 590535 Stader Rope Length98 x 9 64 dia 13 59...

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