Craftsman 944.364781 Owner'S Manual Download Page 5

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MODEL NUMBER 126M02-0017-F1

BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE

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LIST OF APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIODS:

 The following list contains the applicable 

Warranty Period for your Craftsman product and is based on a combination of the type 

of product or component and the intended and actual use of the product or component:
1. 

90 DAYS:

 Craftsman products intended for use or actually used for commercial, 

institutional, professional or income-producing purposes

2. 

2 YEARS:

 Craftsman riding lawn mowers, yard and garden tractors, walk behind 

mowers, tillers, brush cutters, snow blowers, handheld blowers, backpack blowers, 

hedge trimmers and electrical products for noncommercial, nonprofessional, non-

institutional, or non-income-producing use, except for those components which are 

part of engine systems manufactured by third party engine manufacturers for which 

the purchase has received an separate warranty with product information supplied 

at the time of purchase.

3. 

1 YEAR:

 Craftsman power cutters, stump grinders, pole pruners, gas chain saws, 

electric chain saws, trimmer attachments, baggers and pole saws for noncommercial, 

nonprofessional, non-institutional, or non-income-producing use.

4. 

90 DAYS:

 All defective batteries, which will be replaced during this 90-day Warranty Period.

5. 

60 DAYS:

 Additional Warranty Period of 60 days will apply to adjustments and worn 

products or components BUT DOES NOT INCLUDE WEAR OR ADJUSTMENTS 

for products used for commercial, institutional, professional 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 that your product or component has been assembled and tested for correction 

operation regardless of when you intend to actually use it.  Claims made after the 

Warranty Period has expired will not be honored.

PROOF OF PURCHASE/DOCUMENTATION:

 Warranty coverage is conditioned upon 

the original purchaser furnishing Sears Canada or its authorized third party service 

provider if applicable, with the original sales receipt or other adequate written proof 

of the original purchase date and identification of the product.  In the event that the 

original purchaser is unable to provide a company of the original sales receipt, Sears 

Canada Inc. reserves the right to determine in its sole discretion what other written 

proof of the original purchase date and identification of the product is acceptable.

WARRANTY

 Serial Number:
 Date of Purchase:
 Gasoline Capacity / Type: 

1.6 Quarts / 1.51 Liters (Unleaded Regular) 

 Oil Capacity: 

18 Ounces / 0.51 Liters

 Oil Type (API SG–SL): 

SAE 30 (above 0°C/32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 0°C/32°F)

 Spark Plug: 

Champion RJ2YXLE (Gap: 0.020" / 0.5 mm)

 Blade Bolt Torque: 

36–44 ft. lbs. (49–60 Nm)

 • The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the lawn mower 

housing.  Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above.

  

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Summary of Contents for 944.364781

Page 1: ...Model No 944 364781 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: ... back toward the operator 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 proper operation and installation of accessories Only use accessories ap proved by the manufacturer Stop the blade s when crossing gravel drives walks or roads Neverleavearunningmachine...

Page 3: ...quip ment PPE while operating this machine including at a minimum sturdy footwear eyeprotection andhearingprotection 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 DO Mo...

Page 4: ...CE 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 NOT APPLY IN JURISDICATIONS WHERE APPLICABLE LAW DOES NOT ALLOW FOR THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS THIS PARAGRAPH SHAL...

Page 5: ...cts used for commercial institutional professional 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 pl...

Page 6: ...have been placed in the parts bag TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON 1 Remove loose parts included with mower 2 Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat 3 Remove all packing materials except 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 HO...

Page 7: ...o start the blade Release to stop the blade Throttle engine control used for starting stopping the engine and allows you to select either FAST or SLOW engine speed Starter handle used for starting engine Blade brake control used to engage the blade after the engine is started Drive control levers used to engage power propelled forward motion of mower Single point height adjuster used to adjust cut...

Page 8: ...ch can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawnmowerorperforminganyadjustmentsorrepairs Werecom mendstandardsafetyglassesorawidevisionsafetymaskoverspectacles Use ear protec tors to a v o i d damage to hearing TO ENGAGE BLADE Blade brake control lever Operator presence control bar TO ENGAGE DRIVE CONTROL Drive control levers DRIVE CONTROL DISE...

Page 9: ...ws 1 Turn unit off and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug 2 Rotate turnbuckle on drive control to increase drive speed 3 Operate mower to test drive speed Readjust as required 4 If condition fails to improve after the above steps forward speed remains the same your drive belt is worn and should be replaced Adjustment turnbuckle TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT All four wheels are adjusted by a sin...

Page 10: ...RIPTION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 580638705 Upper Handle Assembly 2 579484202 Cable Blade Brake Clutch Control 6 182398 Handle Knob Star 8 585645314 Control Bar Assembly Includes Blade Control Lever Roll Pin Spring 9 581747804 Rear Door Assembly 11 579482801 Hairpin Door Handle Pivot 16 132004 Locknut Hex Keps 1 4 20 17 581782101 Rear Baffle 18 581912601 T Knob 19 581902101 Rope Guide 20 444501...

Page 11: ...ne 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 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 Engine oil cap...

Page 12: ... week Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next week This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn MAX 1 3 If a trail of grass clipping is left on the right side of the lawn mower during rear discharge operation mow in a clock wise direction with a small overlap to collect the clippings on the next pass Pores in cloth grass catchers can be come filled with dirt and...

Page 13: ... Inspect Muffler Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer BEFORE EACH USE AFTER EACH USE EVERY 10 HOURS EVERY 25 HOURS OR SEASON EVERY 100 HOURS BEFORE STORAGE 1 Change more often if 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 s...

Page 14: ...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 drive a nail into a beam or wall Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed Place center hole of blade over the h...

Page 15: ...position 15 ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level mor...

Page 16: ...drive system during the washout process 6 Shut off the engine 7 Shut off water supply and remove hose from fitting CAUTION Do not remove hose from fitting while engine is running Water in engine can result in shortened engine life 8 Start engine as described in the Op eration section of this manual and let engine run for a full minute to remove excess water from mower Hose Fitting CLEAN UNDER DRIV...

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