Craftsman 944.361390 Owner'S Manual Download Page 12

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

 SERIAL NUMBER:

 DATE OF PURCHASE:

 GASOLINE CAPACITY/ TYPE:

1.6 QUARTS (UNLEADED REGULAR)

 OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ):

SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F)

 OIL CAPACITY:

20  OUNCES

 SPARK PLUG (GAP:  .030")

CHAMPION RESISTOR TYPE RJ19LM

 BLADE BOLT TORQUE:

35-40 FT. LBS.

 • The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the mower

housing.  Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above.

LAWN MOWER

Always observe safety rules when perform-
ing any maintenance.

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.

BLADE CARE

For best results, mower blade must be
kept sharp.  Replace bent or damaged
blades.

TO REMOVE BLADE
1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark

plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with spark plug.

2. Turn lawn mower on its side. Make

sure air filter and carburetor are up.

3. Use a wood block between blade and

mower housing to prevent blade from
turning when removing blade bolt.

NOTE:

  Protect your hands with gloves

and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.
4. Remove blade bolt by turning counter-

clockwise.

5. Remove blade and attaching hard-

ware (bolt, lock washer 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 lugs on the adapter.

3. Be sure the trailing edge of blade

(opposite sharp edge) is up toward
the engine.

4. Install the blade bolt with the lock

washer and hardened washer into
blade adapter and crankshaft.

5. Use block of wood between blade and

lawn mower housing and tighten the
blade bolt, turning clockwise.

• The recommended tightening torque is

35-40 ft. lbs.

IMPORTANT

:  Blade bolt is grade 8 heat

treated.
TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE

:  We do not recommend sharpen-

ing blade - but if you do, be sure the
blade is balanced.
Care should be taken to keep the blade
balanced. An unbalanced blade will
cause eventual damage to lawn mower
or engine.
• The blade can be sharpened with a file

or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt
to sharpen while on the mower.

• To check blade balance, drive a nail

into a beam or wall. Leave about one
inch of the straight nail exposed. Place
center hole of blade over the head of
the nail. If blade is balanced, it should
remain in a horizontal position. If either
end of the blade moves downward,
sharpen the heavy end until the blade
is balanced.

Blade adapter

Blade
bolt

Crankshaft

keyway

Hardened
washer

Lockwasher

Blade adapter

Key

Blade

Trailing edge

Crank

shaft

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ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.361390

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PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

3

2

175060X004

S

e

lector Spring

3

4

165762X004

A

x

le

 Arm Assembly LR

3

5

175012

Hubcap

3

6

165912

B

o

lt

3

8

176185

Washer

3

9

176235

P

u

s

h

 N

u

t

4

0

132004

Nut, Hex

4

3

175083

B

ottom Belt Cover

4

4

177433

L

a

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n

 M

o

w

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r H

ousing (Incl. Key #10, 11, 12& 45)

4

5

107339X

Danger Decal

4

6

851514

B

lade Adapter

4

7

175064

B

lade 21"

4

8

851074

H

a

rdened Washer

4

9

850263

Helical Washer  3/8-24 x 1-3/8 Gr. 8

5

0

851084

H

e

x

 H

ead Machine Screw  3/8-24 x 1-3/8 Gr. 8

8

3

175071

C

lipping Deflector

8

4

175066

M

u

lcher Door

8

5

175735

H

inge Bracket

8

6

175285

Spring

8

7

175650

H

inge Rod

8

8

700417

T

hrottle Control

8

9

144929

Screw

9

0

111190X

Cable Clamp

9

1

83816

Screw

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162300

W

arning Decal (Not Shown)

- -

177431

O

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ner's Manual (English)

- -

177432

Owner

’s Manual (French)

NOTE:

  All component dimensions given in U.S. inches.

            1 inch = 25.4 mm

1

166860X479

Upper Handle

2

151721X479

Lower Handle

3

146771

Control Bar

4

133107

Engine Zone Control Cable

5

131959

Handle Bolt

6

136376

Handle Knob

7

51793

H

airpin Cotter

8

66426

W

ir

e

 T

ie

9

175794

Rear Door Kit (Incl. Key #16 & 17)

1

0

128415

Pop Rivet

1

1

175069X479

Support Bracket LH

1

2

175070X479

Support Bracket RH

1

3

17060410

S

c

re

w

 1

4

-2

0

 x

 5

/8

1

4

175082X479

Handle Bracket Assembly (Left)

1

5

175081X479

Handle Bracket Assembly (Right)

1

6

175243

Spring LH

1

7

175244

Spring RH

1

8

63601

K

eps Locknut  1/4-20

1

9

153638

Rope Guide

2

0

178398

Rear Skirt

2

1

88652

H

inge Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4

2

2

84596

Engine Pulley

2

3

87677

H

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P

ro

 K

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y

  

#505

2

4

  - - -

Engine, 

Briggs 

Stratton, 

Model

Number 12H802-2389-B1 (See Breakdown)

2

5

150406

H

e

x

 H

ead Thread Rolling Srew 3/8-16 x 1-1/8

2

6

83923

Hex Flange Nut

2

7

150341

W

heel

2

8

175231

Shoulder Bolt  5/16-18 x .33

3

0

165761X004

A

x

le

 A

rm

 Assembly RR

3

1

701037

S

e

le

c

to

Knob

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PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

Summary of Contents for 944.361390

Page 1: ...ules and Instructions before operating this equipment Owner s Manual 6 0 HORSEPOWER 21 MULTI CUT POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair Parts Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 177431 03 31 01 BY Printed in U S A ...

Page 2: ...s 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 I GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual s before starting Be thor oughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting Do not put hands or feet near or under...

Page 3: ...hful 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 corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICES Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are flammable an...

Page 4: ...er GovernorCrank 425 690670 Screw Air Cleaner Cover 443 692523 Screw Air Cleaner Primer Base 445 491588 Filter AirCleanerCartridge 455 695161 Cup Flywheel 456 692299 Plate PawlFriction 459 281505 Pawl Ratchet 505 231082 Nut Governor Control Lever 523 495264 Dipstick 524 692296 Seal DipstickTube 525 495265 Tube Dipstick 529 691923 Grommet 562 92613 Bolt Governor Control Lever 584 692342 Cover Breat...

Page 5: ...0912 Screw CylinderHead 15 691680 Plug OilDrain 16 691451 Crankshaft 20 399781 Seal Oil PTOSide 22 691092 Screw EngineSump 23 692315 Flywheel 24 222698 Key Flywheel 25 499429 Piston Assembly Standard 499430 Piston Assembly 010 O S 499431 Piston Assembly 020 O S 499432 Piston Assembly 030 O S 26 499425 Ring Set Piston Standard 499426 Ring Set Piston 010 O S 499427 Ring Set Piston 020 O S 499428 Rin...

Page 6: ...be held down to the handle to start the engine Release to stop the engine Primer pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine Mulcher door allows conversion to discharging or bagging operation These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped...

Page 7: ...o suit your requirements Medium position is best for most lawns To change cutting height squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel Move wheel 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 To engage d...

Page 8: ...gging operation discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door must be closed SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING 1 Rear door closed 2 Mulcher door closed FOR REAR BAGGING 1 Grass catcher installed 2 Mulcher door closed FOR SIDE DISCHARGING 1 Rear door closed 2 Side discharge deflector installed CAUTION Do not run your lawn mower without rear door closed or ...

Page 9: ...nd 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 carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO START ENGINE NOTE Due to protective coatings on the engine a small amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of the product and should be considered no...

Page 10: ...event matting and graining of the lawn MOWINGTIPS Under certain conditions such as very tall grass it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings It may also be necessary to reduce ground speed and or run the lawn mower over the area a second time For extremely heavy cutting reduce the width of c...

Page 11: ... COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE BEFORE EACH USE AFTER EACH USE EVERY 25 HOURS OR EVERY SEASON SERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners BEFORE STORAGE Check Engine Oil Level Check Sharpen Replace Blade Inspect Muffler 1 Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures 2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions 3 Replace blades m...

Page 12: ...lade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower To check blade balance drive a nail into a beam or wall Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail If blade is balanced it should remain in a horizo...

Page 13: ...substitute ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 20 0 30 40 80 100 30 20 0 20 30 40 F C 32 10 10 60 5W 30 SAE 30 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting...

Page 14: ... drive cover AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter Replace the air filter every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions TO CLEAN AIR FILTER 1 Loosen screw and tilt cover to remove 2 Carefully remove cartridge 3 Clean by gently tapping on a flat surface If very dirty rep...

Page 15: ...nce to make any necessary adjustments Lower handle Rotate TO ADJUST HANDLE The handle can be mounted in a high or low position The mounting holes in the bottom of lower handle are off center for raising or lowering the handle 1 Remove upper handle and all parts attached to lower handle 2 Remove hairpin cotters from lower handle bracket mounting pin 3 Squeeze lower handle in to remove it from mount...

Page 16: ...ack IMPORTANT When folding the handle for storage or transportation be sure to fold the handle as shown or you may damage the control cables When setting up your handle from the storage position the lower handle will automatically lock into the mowing position Lower handle Handle bracket Hairpin cotter Squeeze to fold Mounting pin Mowing position Fold backward Operator presence control bar Fold fo...

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