Craftsman 944.364270 Owner'S Manual Download

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Rules ......................................... 2-3
Warranty ............................................... 4-5
Product Spec i fi

ca tions ........................... 5

Assembly/Pre-Operation ...................... 6-7
Operation ............................................ 8-12
Maintenance Schedule .......................... 13

Maintenance ..................................... 13-16
Service and Adjustments .................. 17-18
Storage ............................................. 18-19
Troubleshooting ................................ 20-21
Repair Parts ...................................... 22-31
Sears Service ..........................Back Cover

IMPORTANT:

This cutting machine is

capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in
serious injury or death.

Look for this symbol to point out im por-

tant safety precautions. It means
CAU TION!!! BECOME ALERT!!!
YOUR SAFE TY IS INVOLVED.

WARNING:

In order to prevent ac ci-

den tal starting when setting up, trans port-
ing, ad just ing or making repairs, always
dis con nect spark plug wire and place wire
where it can not come in contact with plug.

CAUTION:

Muffl er and other engine

parts become extremely
hot during operation and
remain hot after engine
has stopped. To avoid
severe burns on contact,
stay away from these areas.

I. CHILDREN

WARNING:

CHILDREN CAN

BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR
KILLED BY THIS EQUIPMENT.
Carefully read and follow all of
the safety instructions below.

The American Academy of Pediatrics rec-
ommends that children be a minimum of
12 year of age before operating a pedes-
trian controlled lawn mower and a mini-
mum of 16 years of age before operating a
riding lawn mower.
Tragic accidents can occur if the op er a tor is
not alert to the presence of children. Children
are often attracted to the ma chine and the
mowing activity.

Never

assume that children

will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of a re spon-
si ble adult

other than

the operator.

• Be alert and turn machine off if chil dren

enter the area.

• Before and while walking back wards,

look behind and

down

for small chil dren.

• Never allow children to operate the

machine.

II. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all

in struc tions on the machine and in the
manual(s) before starting. Be thor ough ly
familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the machine before starting.

• Do not put hands or feet near or under

rotating parts. Keep clear of the dis-
charge opening at all times.

• Only allow responsible individuals, who

are familiar with the in struc tions, to oper-
ate the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,

toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which
could be picked up and thrown by blade.
Stay behind the handle when the engine
(motor) is running.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop ma chine if anyone
enters the area.

• Do not operate machine bare footed or

while wearing sandals. Al ways wear
substantial footwear with good ankle
support while mowing.

• Do not pull mower backwards unless

absolutely nec es sary. Always look down
and behind before and while moving
backwards.

• Never direct discharged material toward

anyone. Avoid discharging material against
a wall or obstruction. Material may richo-
chet back toward the operator. Stop blade
when crossing gravel surfaces.

• Do not operate the mower without

proper guards, plates, grass catcher or
oth er safety protective devices in place.

• See manufacturer’s instructions for prop-

er operation and installation of accesso-
ries. Only use accessories approved by
the manufacturer.

• Stop the blade(s) when crossing grav el

drives, walks, or roads.

• Never leave a running machine unattended.
• Stop the engine (motor) and wait until

the blade comes to a complete stop
before clean ing the machine, remov-
ing the grass catcher, or unclogging the
discharge chute.

• Mow only in daylight or good artifi cial light.

SAFETY RULES

MODEL NUMBER 126M02-0303-F4

BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE

KEY PART
NO. NO.

DESCRIPTION

307

690345

Screw (Cylinder Shield)

332 690662 Nut

(Flywheel)

333 590455 Armature-Magneto
334

691061

Screw (Magneto Armature)

337 591910 Plug-Spark
356 692390 Wire-Stop
358 590508 Gasket

Set-Engine

362 793351 Shield-Spark

Plug

365 691688 Screw

(Carburetor)

404

690272

Washer (Governor Crank)

425

690670

Screw (Air Cleaner Cover)

443 692523 Screw

(Air Cleaner Primer Base)

445

491588s Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge

455 791960 Cup-Flywheel
456 692299 Plate-Pawl

Friction

459 281505s

Pawl-Ratchet

505

691251

Nut (Governor Control Lever)

523 499621 Dipstick
524

692296

Seal- Dipstick Tube

525 495265 Tube-Dipstick
562

691119

Bolt (Governor Control Lever)

584 697734 Cover-Breather

Passage

585 691879 Gasket-Breather

Passage

592

690800

Nut (Rewind Starter)

597

691696

Screw (Pawl Friction Plate)

598 592587 Shim-Endplay

(Crankshaft)

601 791850 Clamp-Hose

(Green)

608 497680 Starter-Rewind
613 790833 Screw

(Muffl

er)

615 690340 Retainer-Governor

Shaft

616 698801 Crank-Governor
617

270344s Seal-O Ring (Intake Manifold)

621 692310 Switch-Stop

(Brake)

633

691321

Seal-Choke / Throttle Shaft

(Throttle

Shaft)

633A 693867

Seal-Choke / Throttle Shaft

(Choke

Shaft)

684 690345 Screw

(Breather Passage Cover)

689 691855 Spring-Friction
718 690959 Pin-Locating
741 797521 Gear-Timing
745 691648 Screw

(Brake)

KEY PART
NO. NO.

DESCRIPTION

832 590486 Guard-Muffl

836

690664

Screw (Muffl er Guard)

842

691031

Seal-O Ring (Dipstick Tube)

847

692047

Dipstick / Tube Assembly

851 493880s

Terminal-Spark

Plug

868 697338 Seal-Valve
869 691155 Seat-Valve

(Intake)

870 690380 Seat-Valve

(Exhaust)

871 590409 Bushing-Valve

Guide

883 793497 Gasket-Exhaust
922 692135 Spring-Brake
923 796136 Brake
957 591003 Cap-Fuel

Tank

966

593580

Base-Air Cleaner Primer

968 692298 Cover-Air

Cleaner

975 796611 Bowl-Fuel
972 590490 Tank-Fuel
1036 - - -

Label-Emissions (Available

From A Briggs & Stratton

Authorized

Dealer)

1058 277039TRI Operator’s

Manual

1059 692311

Kit-Screw/Washer (Fuel Tank)

1095 590507 Gasket

Set-Valve

1210 498144

Pulley / Spring Assembly

(Pulley)

1211 498144

Pulley / Spring Assembly

(Spring)

1329 N/A

Replacement Engine (Not

Available At This Printing)

1330 270962 Repair

Manual

1386 790848 Vane-Air
1387 790849 Spring-Air

Vane

1388 790850

Screw (Air Vane)

- -

398067

Spark Arrester

(available

accessory)

Carburetor Overhaul Kit – Key Number 121

Engine Gasket Set – Key Number 358

Valve Gasket Set – Key Number 1095

NOTE:

All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm

Summary of Contents for 944.364270

Page 1: ...Model No 944 364270 CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Owner s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 675 Series Briggs Stratton Engine Power Propelled 22 Multi Cut Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 ...

Page 2: ...or Stop blade when crossing gravel surfaces Do not operate the mower without proper guards plates grass catcher or other safety protective devices in place See manufacturer s instructions for prop er operation and installation of accesso ries Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer Stop the blade s when crossing gravel drives walks or roads Neverleavearunningmachineunattended Stop the en...

Page 3: ...quip ment PPE while operating this ma chine including at a minimum sturdy footwear eye protection and hearing protection Do not mow in shorts or open toed footwear Always let someone know you are outside mowing III SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to slip fall accidents which can result in severe injury All slopes require extra caution If you feel uneasy on a slope do not mow it D...

Page 4: ...L RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM PROVINCE TO PROVINCE IN NO EVENT SHALL SEARS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT THE EXCLUSIONS IN THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL NOTAPPLY IN JURISDICATIONS WHERE APPLICABLE LAW DOES NOT ALLOW FOR THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM...

Page 5: ...rofessional or income producing purposes Wear items include but are not limited to belts blades tires spark plugs air filters chains shear bolts skid plates scraper bars drift cutters ropes tines collection bags and pulleys As the Warranty Period runs from the date of purchase and NOT from the date that a product is delivered opened assembled or first used plea se ensure during this time period th...

Page 6: ...erator 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 posi tion 2 Remove protective padding raise up per handle section into place o...

Page 7: ...a few minutes If bag gets wet let it dry before using Frame opening Vinyl bindings Frame handle TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert mower to bagging or discharging see TO CON VERT MOWER in the Operation section of this manual INSTALL STARTER ROPE 1 Loosen T knob 2 Hold control bar against upper handle 3 Slowly pull engine starter rope out unt...

Page 8: ...UT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine NOTE Gasoline containing up to 10 ethanol E10 is acceptable for use in this machine The use of any gasoline exceeding 10 ethanol E10 will void the product warranty 25 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944 364270 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm IMPORTANT Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer O E M replacement parts Failure ...

Page 9: ...ge drive wheels TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut adjust cutting height to suit your requirements Medium position is best for most lawns Tochangecuttingheight squeezeadjuster lever toward wheel Move 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...

Page 10: ... your warranty 28 586212501 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 5 8 31 701037 Knob Selector 32 419944X007 Latch Mulcher Door 33 432642 Mulcher Door 34 419946X615 Bracket Grassbag 35 431139 Wheel Adjuster Assembly RH 36 175735 Hinge Bracket Assembly 38 419942X428 Discharge Defl ector 39 585900702 Handle Bracket LH 40 585900802 Handle Bracket RH 41 150406 Bolt Engine 3 8 16 42 193000 Spring Torsion 43 191730 Nu...

Page 11: ...il to use see ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CAUTION DO NOT overfill engine with oil or it will smoke heavily 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 NOTE Initial oil fill requires only 18 oz due to resi...

Page 12: ... most cut ting conditions the engine speed should be set in the FAST position Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt and dust with use and catchers will collect less grass To prevent this regularly hose catcher off with water and let dry before using Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff This will help engine air flow and extend engine li...

Page 13: ...operating under a heavy load or in high outdoor temperatures 2 Service more often if operating in dirty or dusty conditions 3 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil 4 Charge 48 hours at end of season 5 And after each 5 hours of use if so equipped Electric Start mowers Power Propelled mowers Use a scraper to clean under deck MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn...

Page 14: ...e TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not recommend sharp ening blade but if you do be sure the blade is 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 you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancer When using a cone balancer fol...

Page 15: ...les 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 Replace the air filter cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season which ever occurs first Service air c...

Page 16: ... to clean the outside of your lawn mower unless the electrical system muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in shortened engine life CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER Clean under drive cover at least twice a season Scrape underside of cover with putty knife or similar tool to remove any build up of trash or grass on underside of drive cover Hose Fitting 1...

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