Craftsman 944.363211 Owner'S Manual Download

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Model No.

944.363211

CAUTION:

Read and follow all
Safety Rules and In struc tions
before operating this equipment

Owner’s Manual

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

6.75 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Multi-Cut

Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8

Summary of Contents for 944.363211

Page 1: ...363211 CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Owner s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6 75 Horsepower Power Propelled 21 Multi Cut Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 ...

Page 2: ...which become worn during normal use such as rotary mower blades blade adapters belts air cleaners and spark plug Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence including bent crank shafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner s manual Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman Power Mower to the nearest Sears Parts R...

Page 3: ...III CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is notalerttothepresenceofchildren Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the trimming area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and while walking ...

Page 4: ... padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle 4 Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables 1 Raise handles until lower handle sec tion locks into place in mowing position 2 Remov...

Page 5: ...t your battery charger to charge battery as required IMPORTANT The engine alternator will not charge a discharged battery At the end of the mowing season the battery should be charged for 48 hours to protect the battery during winter storage CAUTION Always disconnect the engine connector male from the battery connector female to prevent accidental starting when transporting or storing your lawn mo...

Page 6: ... when starting a cold engine Key start switch used for starting the engine Muffler Air filter Drive control lever Drive cover Mulcher door Key start switch The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs We recom...

Page 7: ...ime the drive control system may be come loose resulting in decreased speed Thereisabuttonontheundersideofthedrive control housing to increase tension on the drive cable Proceed as follows 1 Turn unit off and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug 2 Pull drive control lever ALL THE WAY BACK to the handle 3 Push button on underside of drive control While holding button in return drive control l...

Page 8: ...y from the muffler on startup 1 Be sure lawnmower is level 2 Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout 3 You receive a container of oil with the unit Slowly pour the entire container down the oil fill spout into the engine 4 Insert and tighten dipstick IMPORTANT Check oil level before each use Add oil if needed Fill to full line on dipstick Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each se...

Page 9: ...n flame CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation andformationofacidsduringstorage Acidic gascandamagethefuelsystemofanengine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Empty the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuellinesandcarburetor...

Page 10: ...justments section of this manual At least once a year replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new spark plug and clean new air filter element assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual BEFORE EACH USE Check engine oil level Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION Keep unit...

Page 11: ...washer NOTE Remove the blade adapter and check the key inside hub of blade adapter The key must be in good condition to work properly Replace adapter if damaged TO REPLACE BLADE 1 Position the blade adapter on the en gine 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 adapte...

Page 12: ...fter every 25 hours of op eration or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before start ing the engine and after each five 5 hours of continuous use Tighten oil plug securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil empty fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty...

Page 13: ...y build up of trash or grass on underside of drive cover Slots Lip Cover tabs Back plate Cartridge Cover MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in the PRODUCT SPECIFIC ATIONS ...

Page 14: ... on its side with air filter and carburetor down 4 Remove blade and debris shield 5 Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT 1 Install new belt on engine pulley 2 Reinstall debris shield and blade 3 Return mower to upright position 4 Install new belt on gearcase pulley 5 Reinstall belt keeper and drive cover NOTE Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long lif...

Page 15: ...l au tomatically lock into the mowing position Lower handle SQUEEZE TO FOLD ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during...

Page 16: ...th gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure Does not start 1 Dirty air filter 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Out of fuel 2 Fill fuel tank 3 Stale fuel 3 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline 4 Water in fuel 4 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline 5 Spark plug wi...

Page 17: ... before pulling the starter rope 2 Bent engine crankshaft 2 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 3 Blade adapter broken 3 Replace blade adapter 4 Blade dragging in grass 4 Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface Grass catcher 1 Cutting height too low 1 Raise cutting height not filling 2 Lift on blade worn off 2 Replace blade If so equipped 3 Catcher not venting air 3 Clean gra...

Page 18: ...18 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944 363211 ...

Page 19: ...h 186636 Owner s Manual French NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 1 182724 Upper Handle with Grip 2 175245X479 Lower Handle 3 182726 Control Bar 4 182755 Engine Zone Control Cable 5 131959 Handle Bolt 6 180833 Handle Knob 7 51793 Hairpin Cotter 8 66426 Wire Tie 9 180479 Rear Door Kit Includes Key 16 and 17 10 128415 Pop Rivet 11 175069X479 Support Bracket LH 12 175070...

Page 20: ...20 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944 363211 ...

Page 21: ...stment back 22 169911 Bearing Wheel Adjuster 25 180604 Pulley Split Upper 26 180603 Pulley Split Lower 28 178843 Drive Cover 31 132010 Hex Flange Nut 32 169742 Pulley Half Drive 35 180915 Kit Wheel Adjuster LH Includes Knob and Bearing 36 187212 Gear Case Assembly See Breakdown 38 63601 Locknut 1 4 20 40 182226 Spring 41 180914 Kit Wheel Adjuster RH Includes Knob and Bearing 44 180601 Cover Top EZ...

Page 22: ...Upper 3 183499 Gear 27 Teeth 6 187527 Shaft Input 7 187528 Spacer 9 183505 Wire Formed 10 183506 Bearing Ball 12 183508 Seal Output Shaft 13 183509 Washer 15 183511 Bushing 16 187529 Shaft Output 17 183513 Screw 18 183514 Seal Input Shaft NOTE Use Dow Corning 709 to reseal Gear Case Halves NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm ...

Page 23: ...IGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE 307 13 337 635 383 3 306 11 9 10 54 50 51 7 5 584 585 684 287 525 524 842 1019 LABEL KIT 1 8 847 523 27 27 32 26 28 25 29 40 40 35 36 33 45 34 45 24 741 16 146 20 12 22 46 43 15 4 32A 718 868 2 871 870 869 ...

Page 24: ... CYCLE ENGINE 104 137 276 95 127 633 617 276 130 365 125 134 975 133 117 163 968 445 425 443 163 529 159 970 966 976 188 104 137 276 127 633 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 617 137 276 633 617 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 163 163 134 668 621 222 276 118 97 ...

Page 25: ...MODEL NUMBER 125K07 0263 E1 BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE 332 304 305 363 324 23 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 55 456 58 60 459 689 597 608 65 592 969 190 670 957 972 1059 1211 1210 613 81 300 921 604 564 601 187 ...

Page 26: ...ly Standard 697340 Piston Assembly 010 Oversize 697341 Piston Assembly 020 Oversize 697342 Piston Assembly 030 Oversize 26 499425 Ring Set Piston Standard 499426 Ring Set Piston 010 Oversize 499427 Ring Set Piston 020 Oversize 499428 Ring Set Piston 030 Oversize KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 27 691866 Lock Piston Pin 28 499423 Pin Piston 29 499424 Rod Connecting 32 691664 Screw Connecting Rod 32A 695...

Page 27: ...ind Starter 597 691696 Screw Pawl Friction Plate 601 95162 Clamp Hose 604 698588 Cover Control 608 497680 Starter Rewind 613 691340 Screw Muffler KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 615 690340 Retainer Governor Shaft 616 698881 Crank Governor 617 270344 Ø Seal O Ring Intake Manifold 621 692310 Switch Stop 633 691321 Ø Seal Throttle Shaft 635 66538 Boot Spark Plug 651 93490 Screw Starter Gear Cover 668 4938...

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