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12

Lower 
handle

ROTATE

ENGINE

ENGINE SPEED

Your engine speed has been factory set. 
Do not attempt to increase engine speed 
or it may result in personal injury. If you 
believe that the engine is running too fast 
or too slow, take your lawn mower to a 
Sears or other qualifi ed service center for 
repair and adjustment.

CARBURETOR

Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fi xed 
main jet for mixture control.  If your engine 
does not operate properly due to sus pect ed 
carburetor problems, take your lawn mower 
to a Sears or other qualifi ed service center 
for repair and/or ad just ment.

IMPORTANT:

  Never tamper with the 

engine governor, which is factory set 
for proper engine speed.  Over speed ing 
the engine above the factory high speed 
setting can be dangerous.  If you think 
the engine-governed high speed needs 
adjusting, contact a Sears or other 
qualifi ed service center, which has proper 
equip ment and ex pe ri ence to make any 
nec es sary adjustments.

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 
period of time, clean it thor oughly, 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 Main te nance 

section of this manual.

3.   Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and 

pins are securely fas tened.  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 mower handle for storage.
1.   Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower 

handle toward each other until the 
lower handle clears the handle bracket, 
then move handle forward.

2.   Loosen upper handle mounting bolts 

enough to allow upper handle to be 
folded back.

IMPORTANT:

  When folding the handle for 

storage or transportation, be sure to fold 

Lower handle

SQUEEZE

TO FOLD

Mowing 
position

Mowing 
position

HIGH POSITION

LOW POSITION

Handle 
bracket

Hairpin 
cotter
Mounting 
pin

FOLD
FORWARD
FOR
STORAGE

MOWING 

POSITION

Lower handle

Operator 
presence 
control bar

Upper 

handle

Handle 

knob

the handle as shown or you may damage 
the control cables.
•  When setting up your handle from the 

storage position, the lower han dle will au-
tomatically lock into the mow ing position. 

Summary of Contents for 944.365220

Page 1: ...o 944 365220 CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Owner s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 4 0 Horsepower 20 Side Discharge Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 ...

Page 2: ...oys wire bones sticks etc which could be picked up and thrown by blade Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Do not operate the mower when bare foot or wearing open sandals Always wear substantial foot wear LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For one year from date of purchase Sears Canada Inc will repair or replace at Sears o...

Page 3: ...or bumps Tall grass can hide obstacles DO NOT Do not trim near drop offs ditches or embankments The operator could lose footing or balance Do not trim excessively steep slopes Do not mow on wet grass Reduced footing could cause slipping III CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the ma chine and the mowing activi...

Page 4: ...top and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments while the engine is running Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Mower bl...

Page 5: ...wn 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 HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control ...

Page 6: ...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 or in literature supplied with the prod...

Page 7: ...oil or it will smoke on startup 1 Be sure lawnmower is level and area around oil fill is clean 2 Remove engine oil plug and fill to the top slot in filler hole Pour oil slowly NOTE Allow oil to settle down into engine for accurate reading 3 Reinstall engine oil plug and tighten IMPORTANT Check oil level before each use Add oil if needed Fill to top slot in filler hole Change the oil after every 25...

Page 8: ... ting conditions the engine speed should be set in the FAST position Forsidedischargelawnmowers cuttingin a counter clockwise direction starting at the outside of the area to be cut spreads grass clippings more evenly and puts less load on the engine To keep clippings off of walkways flower beds etc make the first cuts in a clockwise direction Pores in cloth grass catchers can be come filled with ...

Page 9: ...other hazards that may cause tire damage BLADE CARE For best results blade must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades CAUTION Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of your mower Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of your mower is hazardous could damage your mower and void your warranty TO REMOVE BLADE 1 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wir...

Page 10: ...a tion 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 OIL 1 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug 2 Be sure lawn mower is on l...

Page 11: ...or adjustments 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 ...

Page 12: ...WER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period 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 section of this manual 3 Be sure that all nuts bolts screws and pins are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear ...

Page 13: ... 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 wi...

Page 14: ...ope 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 centre 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...

Page 15: ...Parts List 1 631615 Throttle Shaft and 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 Idle Restrictor Screw 20A 640200 Idle Restrictor Cap Screw Black 25 631867 Float Bowl 27 631024 Float Shaft 28 ...

Page 16: ...16 MODEL NUMBER LV148EA 334005 TECUMSEH 4 CYCLE ENGINE ...

Page 17: ...9LM 150 31672 Valve Spring 151 31673 Valve Spring Cap 151A 40016A Intake Valve Seal 169 36783 Valve Cover Gasket 172 36784 Valve Cover KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 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 Carburetor To Intake Pipe Gasket 185 37794 Intake Pipe 186 32653 Governor Link 189 650839 Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 191 36559A S E Brake Brac...

Page 18: ...18 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944 365220 ...

Page 19: ...70345X479 Handle Bracket Assembly RH 27 170346X479 Handle Bracket Assembly LH 28 61537 Washer 29 146630 Spacer 30 Engine Tecumseh Model Number LV148EA 334005 See Breakdown 31 700331X004 Selector Spring 32 87877 Selector Knob 33 145935X479 Axle Arm Assembly 34 62335 Belleville Washer 35 142748 Shoulder Bolt 36 193850X427 Wheel and Tire Assembly 37 83923 Nut Hex 38 150406 Hex Head Thread Rolling Scr...

Page 20: ...196899 01 14 05 BY Printed in U S A 02489 ...

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