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5

Mowing 
position

Lower handle

LIFT 
UP

Operator presence 
control bar

Upper handle

LIFT UP

Catcher 
frame 
handle

Vinyl 
bindings

Frame 

opening

TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCH ER

1.   Put grass catcher frame into grass bag 

with rigid part of bag on the bottom. 
Make sure the frame handle is outside 
of the bag top.

2.   Slip vinyl bindings over frame.

NOTE

:  If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold 

them in warm water for a few minutes. If 
bag gets wet, let it dry before using.

TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS 

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to 
be used as a mulcher. To convert to bag-
ging or discharging, see “TO CON VERT 
MOW ER” in the Operation section of this 
manual.

Handle 
bracket

Handle pin

SQUEEZE

Summary of Contents for 944.363341

Page 1: ...363341 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: ...hich 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 Re...

Page 3: ...ing 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 walk...

Page 4: ...eck carton thorougly for additional loose parts ASSEMBLY PRE OPERATION Serial Number Date of Purchase Gasoline Capacity Type 1 5 Litres Unleaded Regular Oil Type API SF SJ SAE 30 above 32 F SAE 5W 30 below 32 F Oil Capacity 0 58 Litres Spark Plug Gap 0 76 mm Champion RJ19LM Blade Bolt Torque 35 40 ft lbs 47 54 N m The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the lawn mower ...

Page 5: ...on the bottom Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top 2 Slip vinyl bindings over frame NOTE If vinyl bindings are too stiff hold them in warm water for a few minutes If bag gets wet let it dry before using TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to bag ging or discharging see TO CONVERT MOWER in the Operation section of this manual H...

Page 6: ...R LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND 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 MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUI...

Page 7: ...ol lever only Hold operator presence control bar down against handle to continue mowing without self propelling NOTE If after releasing the drive control the mower will not roll backwards push the mower forward slightly to disengage drive wheels TO ENGAGE DRIVE CONTROL Drive control lever DRIVE CONTROL DISENGAGED Operator presence control bar Adjustment button on underside DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT...

Page 8: ...ty ing it will cause unnecessary wear SIDE DISCHARGING Mulcher plug must be installed into rear discharge opening of mower Open mulcher door and install dis charge deflector under door as shown Mower is now ready for discharging operation To convert to mulching or bagging operation discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door closed Open mulcher door Discharge deflector TO ATTACH GRASS CAT...

Page 9: ...repeat priming steps SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING 1 Rear mulcher plug installed 2 Mulcher door closed FOR REAR BAGGING 1 Rear mulcher plug removed 2 Grass catcher installed 3 Mulcher door closed FOR SIDE DISCHARGING 1 Rear mulcher plug installed 2 Discharge deflector installed CAUTION Do not run your lawn mower without mulcher plug or approved grass catcher...

Page 10: ...hat as they fall 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 recut ting 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...

Page 11: ...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 well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART LUBRICATION CHART Spray lubricant See ENGINE in Maintenance sectio...

Page 12: ...ter aligning the two 2 holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter 3 Be sure the trailing edge of blade op posite 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 3...

Page 13: ...a minute to allow oil to settle 7 Continue adding small amounts of oil rechecking the dipstick until oil level settles at FULL DO NOT overfill or engine will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup 8 Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick before starting engine 9 Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter ...

Page 14: ...TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT in the Operation section of this manual REAR DEFLECTOR Thereardeflector attachedbetweentherear wheelsofyourmower isprovidedtominimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the operator s mowing position If the deflector becomes damaged it should be replaced TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT 1 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place w...

Page 15: ...ach drive cable spring to the idler arm assembly then reattach drive cable to anchor 14 Reattach drive cover with screws previ ously removed 15 Connect spark plug wire to spark plug TO ADJUST HANDLE The handle on your lawn mower has three 3 height positions adjust to height that suits you Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of...

Page 16: ...STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a pe riod of time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a clean dry area 1 Clean entire lawn mower See CLEANING in the Maintenance sec tion of this manual 2 Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance ...

Page 17: ...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 wire is 5 Connect wire to plug disconnected 6 Bad spark plug 6 Replace spark plug 7 Loose blade or broken 7 Tighten blade bolt or bl...

Page 18: ... 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 19: ...ase Upper 3 57072 Seal 4 179754 Drive Shaft 5 160818 Bearing Needle Thrust 6 77881 Bearing 7 160817 Washer Thrust 8 850848 Key Hi pro 9 160678 Shaft Worm 10 160679 Gear Helical 11 160673 Gear Case Lower 12 57079 Washer Hardened 13 12000039 E Ring 14 86447 Plug 750369 Grease 187540 Kit Gearcase Replacement Includes Grease NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm ...

Page 20: ...20 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944 363341 ...

Page 21: ...4 mm KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 182724 Handle Upper with Grip 2 161105X479 Handle Lower 3 182748 Grip Foam 4 186079 Rope Guide Anti Fold Bracket 5 132004 Nut Hex with Lockwasher Insert 1 4 20 6 66426 Wire Tie 7 131959 Bolt Handle 5 16 18 x 2 5 8 8 180833 Knob Handle 9 182726 Bail WIre 10 161551 Bolt Carriage 11 73990500 Nut Hex with Lockwasher Insert 5 16 18 UNC 12 51793 Cotter Hairpin 16 162085...

Page 22: ...22 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944 363341 ...

Page 23: ...58 E Ring 7 16 29 180504 Cover Dust Wheel 30 188152 O Ring 31 180607 Spring Pulley Adjuster 32 180545 Wheel 9 x 2 33 83923 Nut Hex Flangelock 3 8 16 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 34 180626 Hubcap Mag Platinum 35 160785X004 Shaft Assembly Rear 36 160786X004 Shaft Assembly Front 37 161463 Retainer Front Shaft 38 163409 Screw 12 x 5 8 39 700279 Clip Retainer 40 180542 Wheel 8 ...

Page 24: ...GGS 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 48 ...

Page 25: ... 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 97 334 851 333 202 209 356 562 505 227 616 404 615 922 621 923 745 ...

Page 26: ...ket Cylinder Head 8 695250 Breather Assembly 9 696125 Gasket Breather 10 691125 Screw Breather Assembly 11 691260 Tube Breather 12 692232 Gasket Crankcase 13 690912 Screw Cylinder Head 15 691680 Plug Oil Drain KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 16 691450 Crankshaft 20 399781 Seal Oil PTO Side 22 691092 Screw Engine Sump 23 692315 Flywheel 24 222698 Key Flywheel 25 697339 Piston Assembly Standard 697340 Pi...

Page 27: ...or 383 89838 Wrench Spark Plug 404 690272 Washer Governor Crank 425 690670 Screw Air Cleaner Cover 443 692523 Screw Air Cleaner Primer Base KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 445 491588 Filter Air Cleaner Cartridge 456 692299 Plate Pawl Friction 459 281505 Pawl Ratchet 505 231082 Nut Governor Control Lever 523 495264 Dipstick 524 692296 Seal Dipstick Tube 525 495265 Tube Dipstick 529 691923 Grommet 562 92...

Page 28: ...187181 Rev 2 09 03 03 BY Printed in U S A ...

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