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MODEL NUMBER 143.044500

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE

KEY    PART
NO.     NO.              DESCRIPTION

- -        640339        Carburetor (Includes Key Number 184 of Engine Parts List)
1         631615        Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 
2         631767        Throttle Return Spring
4         631184     *  Dust Seal Washer
5         631183     *  Dust Seal (Throttle)
6         640070        Throttle Shutter
7         650506     *  Shutter Screw
16       631807        Fuel Fitting
17       651025        Throttle Crack / Idle Speed Screw
18       630766        Tension Spring
20       640016        Screw, Idle Restrictor
20A     640200        Cap, Idle Restrictor Screw (Black)
25       631867        Float Bowl
27       631024     *  Float Shaft
28       632802        Float (Plastic)
29       631028     *  Float Bowl “O” Ring
30       631021A  *  Inlet Needle, Seat and Clip (Includes Key Number 31)
31       631022        Spring Clip
35       640259        Primer Bulb / Retainer Ring
36       640080        Main Nozzle Tube 
36A     632766        Carburetor Tube
37       632547     *  “O” Ring, Main Nozzle Tube
40       640030        High Speed Bowl Nut
44       27110A    *  Bowl Nut Washer
47       630748     *  Welch Plug, Idle Mixture Well
48       631027     *  Welch Plug, Atmospheric Vent
60       632760B     Repair Kit (Includes All Items Marked * )

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR 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.

Starter 
handle

Housing

Primer

Wheel adjuster (on each wheel)

Handle knob

Engine oil cap 
with dipstick

Operator presence control bar

MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the 
American National Standards Institute and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com-
 mis sion.  The blade turns when the engine is running.

Operator presence control bar –

 must  

be held down to the handle to start the 
engine.  Release to stop the engine.

Starter handle –

 used for start ing en gine.

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 WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.

Primer –

 pumps additional fuel from the 

carburetor to the cylinder for use when 
starting a cold engine.

Air fi lter

Muffl er

Discharge guard

Gasoline fi ller cap

Summary of Contents for 944.364230

Page 1: ...n U S A 02489 Model No 944 364230 CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Owner s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 4 5 Horsepower 22 Side Discharge Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 ...

Page 2: ...e 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 Repair Centr...

Page 3: ...se slipping 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 wh...

Page 4: ...ing operator presence control bar to upper handle Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort Refer to AD JUST HANDLE in the Service and Adjust ments section of this manual Mowing position Lower handle LIFT UP Operator presence control bar Upper handle LIFT UP Serial Number Date of Purchase Gasoline Capacity Type 1 7 Litres Unleaded Regular Oil Type API SF SJ SAE 30 above 32 F 0...

Page 5: ...s Marked 5 OPERATION KNOW YOUR 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 Starter handle Housing Primer Wheel adjuster on each wheel Handle knob Engine oil cap with dipstick Operator presenc...

Page 6: ...olt 48 27241 Valve Lifter 50 37575 Camshaft NCR Includes Key Number 104 52 29914 Oil Pump Assembly 69 37609 Mounting Flange Gasket 70 37608 Mounting Flange Includes Key 72 thru 83 306 309A and 311A 72 37614 Oil Drain Plug 72A 28534 Oil Drain Plug 75 27897 Oil Seal 80 30574A Governor Shaft 81 30590A Washer 82 30591 Governor Gear Assembly Includes Key Number 81 83 30588A Governor Spool 86 650488 Scr...

Page 7: ...ontainer 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 season You may need to change the oil more often under dusty dirty conditions See TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL in the Mainte nan...

Page 8: ...wn is overgrown it will be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of mulched grass For extremely heavy grass reduce your width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings When do...

Page 9: ...that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual At least once a year r...

Page 10: ... 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 GRASS CATCHER If purchased as an accesssory The grass catcher may be hosed with water but must be dry when used Check your grass catcher often for dam age or deterioration Through normal use it will wear If catcher needs replac ing replace only wi...

Page 11: ... 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 crankcase oil level before starting 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 OI...

Page 12: ...ORAGE 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 se...

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