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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 * )

Summary of Contents for 944.364300

Page 1: ...o 944 364300 CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Owner s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 4 5 Horsepower 21 Rear Discharge Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 ...

Page 2: ...ing up transporting adjusting or making repairs CAUTION Muffler 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 LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase Sears Canada Inc will repair or replace at Sears option free of charge parts which are d...

Page 3: ...rass Reduced footing could cause 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 childre...

Page 4: ...tion 2 Remove protective padding raise up per handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs 3 Remove handle padding holding opera tor 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 TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER 1 Put grass catcher frame into gras...

Page 5: ...rs 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 mission 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 starting engine These symbols may appear on your lawn mower...

Page 6: ...to suit your requirements Medium position is best for most lawns To change cutting height squeeze ad juster 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 in lever Also 9 position adjusters if so equipped allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs TO CONVERT...

Page 7: ...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 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 STOP ENGINE To stop engine release...

Page 8: ...CHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash See CLEANING in the Maintenance section of this manual The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that 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 nutri...

Page 9: ...perator 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 replace the spark plug clean o...

Page 10: ... 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 47 54 N m IMPORTANT Blade bolt is heat treated If bolt needs replacing replace only with approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts section of this ma...

Page 11: ...ion 4 Insert new filter into cover 5 Put air filter cover and filter into collar aligning the tab with the slot 6 Push in on cover and turn clockwise to tighten 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 Container NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these mu...

Page 12: ...nts 1 Release control bar and stop engine 2 Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped 3 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT in the Operation section of this manual REAR DEFLECTOR Thereardeflector attachedbetweentherear wheelsofyourmower isprovidedt...

Page 13: ...stened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary 4 Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting HANDLE You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage NOTE The upper handle has an anti fold bracket located on the right side of the handle This bracket prevents the upper handle from folding forward which helps protect control cable s from da...

Page 14: ...Do not store gasoline from one season to another Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems If possible store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and wil...

Page 15: ...r rope 1 Engine flywheel brake is on 1 Depress control bar to hard to pull when control bar is released upper handle 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 cutt...

Page 16: ...16 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944 364300 ...

Page 17: ...ner s Manual English 189960 Owner s Manual French NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 1 86902 Control Bar 2 169709X479 Upper Handle 3 169708X479 Lower Handle 4 186079 Rope Guide Anti Fold Bracket 5 132004 Locknut 1 4 20 6 131959 Handle Bolt 7 66426 Wire Tie 11 156577 Engine Zone Control Cable 12 750634 Hex Washer Head Screw 10 24 x 1 2 13 850733X004 Up Stop Bracket 14 ...

Page 18: ...18 MODEL NUMBER 143 044500 CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE ...

Page 19: ... Cover Gasket 172 36784 Valve Cover 174 30200 Screw 10 24 x 9 16 178 29752 Nut and Lock Washer 1 4 28 182 6201 Screw 1 4 28 x 7 8 184 26756 Gasket Carburetor to Intake Pipe KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 185 37794 Intake Pipe 186 32653 Governor Link 189 650839 Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 191 36559A S E Brake Bracket Includes Key Number 195 195 610973 Terminal 207 34336A Throttle Link 216 33086 R P M Adjusting ...

Page 20: ...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 Tub...

Page 21: ...sing Assembly 40 degree Grommet 12 590535 Starter Rope 98 x 9 64 diameter 13 590701 Starter Handle NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 590737 Rewind Starter 3 590740 Retainer 6 590616 Starter Dog 7 590617 Dog Spring 8 590618A Pulley Rewind Spring Assembly 11 590687B Starter Housing Assembly 40 degree Grommet 12 590535 Starter Rope 98 x 9 64 d...

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