Page 1: ...POWER 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: ...t shall run concurrently with applicable provincial legislation Furthermore some provinces do NOT allow limitation on how long an implied warranty will last so the above limitations may not apply to you SEARS CANADA INC TORONTO ONTARIO M5B 2B8 Safety standards require operator presence controls to minimize the risk of injury Your unit is equipped with such controls Do not attempt to defeat the fun...
Page 3: ...peed the engine Engine damage or personal injury may result Do not operate your mower if it vibrates abnormally Excessive vibration is an indication of damage stop the engine safely check for the cause of vibration and repair as required Do not run the engine indoors Exhaust fumes are dangerous Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you Mow across the face of slopes never up and down or you ...
Page 4: ...position and squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes Remove protective padding raise upper handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs Remove any packing material from around control bar Your handles may be adjusted for your mowing comfort Refer to Service and Adjust...
Page 5: ...ol bar Starter handle Grass catcher_ Handle knob Gasoline cap Primer Engine oil cap w dipstick Housing Mulcher door IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOUNE in the engine Wheel adjuster on each wheel MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Instituteand the U S Consumer Product Sa...
Page 6: ...ove wheel up or down to suit your requirements 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 Plate Tab Lower Wheels for High Cut Raise Wheels for Low Cut Lever TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulc...
Page 7: ...dipstick reading Engine holds 20 ozs of oil For type and grade of oil to use see ENGINE in Maintenance section of this manual Pour oil slowly Do not over fill Check oil level before each use Add oil if needed Fill to full line on dipstick To read proper level tighten engine oil cap each time Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season You ma...
Page 8: ... they fall ontothe 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 recuttingaction of the blades Avoid cuttingyour lawn when it is wet Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action The best time to mow yo...
Page 9: ...o 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 wear A new spark plug and...
Page 10: ...re where it cannot come in contact with spark plug Turn lawn mower on its side Make sure air filter and carburetor are up Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth Remove blade bolt by turning counter clockwise Remove blade and attaching hardware bolt lock washer and hard...
Page 11: ... multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the cra...
Page 12: ...nished surfaces and wheals free of all gasoline oil etc We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean lawn mower unless the electncal system muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in shortened engine life ACAUTION Before performing any service and adjustments Release control bar and stop engine Make sure the blade and all moving parts have com...
Page 13: ...ate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual Be sure that all nuts bolts screws and pins are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Rep4acenecessary Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightlybefore painting HANDLE You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage Loosen the two 2 handle knobs on sides of the upper handle and allow handle to fold...
Page 14: ...n the Maintenance section of this manual CYUNDER Remove spark plug Pour one ounce 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil Replace with new spark plug OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another Replace your gasoline can if your can startsto rust Rust andJordirtin your gasoline will cause problems If possible store your ...
Page 15: ...d too fast 1 Wom bent or loose blade 2 Wheel heights uneven 3 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower CORRECTION 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Fill fuel tank 3 Drain tank and refillwith fresh clean fuel 4 Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline 5 Connect wire to plug 6 Replace spark plug 7 Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter 8 Depress control bar to handle 9...
Page 16: ... 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 height position not rightfor you 1 Replace blade 13ghten blade belt 2 Contact an authorized service center 1 Depress controlbar to upper handle before pullingstarter rope 2 Contact an authorized service center 3 Replace blade adapter 4 Move lawn mower to cut grass or to...
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Page 18: ...Co 14 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944 360480 14 3 21 i 47 19 49 27 20 56 39 40 ...
Page 19: ...r 47 63124 Hinge Rod 48 167131X004 Support Bracket 49 151161 Screw 50 57143 Axle Arm Assembly LF 51 73990500 Axle Arm Assembly RF 52 167712 Rear Skirt 53 851084 Selector Spdng 54 850263 Rear Door Assembly Kit Incl Springs 55 851074 Locknut 5 16 18 56 165833 Handle Bracket Assembly Left 57 851514 Handle Bracket Assembly Right 58 161551 Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 67 167710 Hinge Spring 68 165755 Wheel Adjus...
Page 20: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO 143 006202 4OO 130 120 119 125 172 2O ...
Page 21: ...0A Washer 370K 36695 82 30591 Governor Gear Ass yo Incl 380 632747 81 390 590737 83 30588A Governor Spool 400 36481B 86 650488 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 89 611004 Flywheel Key 416 36085 90 611112 Flywheel 92 650815 Belleville Washer 417 650760 93 650816 Flywheel Nut 900 100 34443B Solid State Ignition 101 610118 Spark Plug Cover 103 651007 Screw Torx T 15 10 24 x 15 16 110 37047 Ground Wire 119 36477 C...
Page 22: ...547 632736 27110 631027 DESCRIPTION Carburetor Incl 184 of Engine Parts List Throttle Shaft Lever Assembly Throttle Return Spring Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal Throttle Throttle Shutter Shutter Screw Fuel Fitting Float Bowl Float Shaft Float Float Bowl O Ring Inlet Needle Seat Clip Incl 31 Spring Clip Primer Bulb Retainer Ring Main Nozzle Tube O Ring Main Nozzle Tube High Speed Bowl Nut Bowl Nut Wash...
Page 23: ...her Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y StaRer Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet Stader Rope 98 X 9 64 _it_ e r Handle 12 13 KEY PART NO NO 590737 3 590740 6 590616 7 590617 8 590618A 11 590687A 12 590535 13 590701 14 590760 DESCRIPTION Rewind StaRer Retainer StaRer Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y StaRer Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet StaRer Rope Length 96 x 9 6...
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