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413177   02.16.07   JS 

Printed in U.S.A.

02489

Model No.

944.367030

CAUTION:

Read and follow all 

Safety Rules and In struc tions 

before operating this equipment

Owner’s Manual

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

475 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine

20" Side Discharge

Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8

Summary of Contents for 944.367030

Page 1: ...489 Model No 944 367030 CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Owner s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 475 Series Briggs Stratton Engine 20 Side Discharge Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 ...

Page 2: ...ones 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 option free...

Page 3: ...les ruts 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 mowi...

Page 4: ...our nearest Sears Service Centre See the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual 21 MODEL NUMBER 09T702 0889 B1 BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 334 691061 Screw Magneto Armature 335 691107 Screw Magneto Armature 337 802592s Plug Spark 356 692390 Wire Stop 358 794209 Gasket Set Engine 363 19069 Flywheel Puller 365 790029 Screw Carburetor 383 89838s Wrench Spark Plug 390 691839...

Page 5: ...1859 Spring Governed Idle 222 691446 Bracket Control 287 691002 Screw Dipstick Tube 300 394569s Muffler 304 691484 Blower Housing 305 692198 Screw Blower Housing 306 690400 Shield Cylinder 307 690345 Screw Cylinder Shield 332 690662 Nut Flywheel 333 793352 Armature Magneto 5 ASSEMBLY PRE OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to as semble or operate yo...

Page 6: ... 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 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 cylind...

Page 7: ...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 residual oil in engine from the manufacturers 100 quality testing When changing oil you may need 20 oz 4 Insert and tighten dipstick IMPORTANT Check oil level before each use Add oil if nee...

Page 8: ...s Check Sharpen Replace Blade Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery Check Engine Oil level Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter 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 ou...

Page 9: ...de 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 wire where it cannot come in contact with plug 2 Turn lawn mower on its sid...

Page 10: ...k plug wire to plug Drain plug Blade bolt Crankshaft keyway Hardened washer Lockwasher Blade adapter Key Blade Trailing edge Crankshaft AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter Clean the element after every 25 hours of operation or every season Replace the air filter every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air c...

Page 11: ...y coat filter element with clean engine oil Squeeze in towel to remove excess oil Do not saturate 7 Reassemble parts and put back on carburetor MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING Toavoidseriousinjury before performing any service or adjustments 1 Release control bar and stop engine 2 Make sure the blade and al...

Page 12: ...ay damage the control cables When setting up your handle from the storage position the lower handle will au tomatically lock into the mowing position Mowing position Mowing position HIGH POSITION LOW POSITION Handle bracket Hairpin cotter Mounting pin 13 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter f...

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