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HOW TO ORDER

REPAIR PARTS

MODEL NO.

944.369341

Each lawn mower has its own model number.  Each engine has its own
model number.

The model number for your lawn mower will be found on a decal attached
to the rear of the lawn mower housing.

The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of
the engine.

All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Canada, Inc. Service
Centre/Department and most Retail Stores.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION:

PRODUCT - LAWN MOWER

MODEL NUMBER - 944.369341

ENGINE MODEL NO. - 143.996522

PART NUMBER

PART DESCRIPTION

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has
service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians...
professional technicians specifically trained to insure that we meet our
pledge to you, we service what we sell.

NEED A PART?

SEARS HAS ACCESS TO OVER 800,000 PARTS

WHETHER IT'S A SPARK PLUG OR LAWNMOWER BLADE.

SEARS PARTS AND SERVICE CAN SUPPLY YOU WITH

TOP QUALITY REPAIR PARTS FOR ALL YOUR PRODUCTS.

JUST CALL ONE OF THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS TO PLACE YOUR

ORDER.  IF CALLING LOCALLY:

Regina - 566-5124

Montreal - 333-5740

Toronto - 744-4900

Halifax - 454-2444

Kitchener - 894-7590

Ottawa - 738-4440

Vancouver - 420-8211

ALL OTHER AREAS CALL 1-800-665-4455

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6.5 HORSEPOWER
21" MULTI-CUT
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARYLAWN MOWER

OWNER’S

MANUAL

Summary of Contents for 944.369341

Page 1: ...PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians professional technicians specifically trained to insure that we meet our pledge to you we service what we sell NEED A PART SEARS HAS ACCESS TO OVER 800 000 PARTS WHETHER IT S A SPARK PLUG OR LAWNMOWER BLADE SEARS PARTS AND SERVICE CAN SUPPL...

Page 2: ...ties Service Adjustments Repair Parts Caution Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 MODEL NUMBER 944 369341 OWNER S MANUAL 170109 07 12 99 VB Printed in U S A ...

Page 3: ... clear of the discharge opening at all times Always stop the engine whenever you leave or are not using yourmower orbeforecrossingdriveways walks roads and any gravel covered areas Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders norallowanyonenearthemowerwhileyouareoperating it Before cleaning inspecting or repairing your mower stoptheengineandmakeabsolutelysurethebladeand all moving parts ha...

Page 4: ...bove 32 F SAE 5W 30 BELOW 32 F OIL CAPACITY 20 ozs SPARK PLUG Champion RJ19LM GAP 030 VALVE CLEARANCE INTAKE 004 008 EXHAUST 004 008 SOLID STATE IGNITION AIR GAP 0125 IN BLADE BOLT TORQUE 35 40 FT LBS MODEL NUMBER 944 369341 SERIAL NUMBER ____________________________________ DATEOFPURCHASE __________________________ THEMODELANDSERIALNUMBERSWILLBEFOUND ON ADECALATTACHEDTOTHEREAROFTHELAWN MOWERHOUSI...

Page 5: ... delivery set up 2 Expendable items which become worn during normal use such as rotary mower blades blade adapters belts filters and spark plugs 3 Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence including bent crankshafts and the failure to operate and maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the Owner s Manual Warranty service is available by returning the Craft...

Page 6: ...endsof lowerhandletowardseach other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes Removeprotectivepadding raiseupperhandlesection tooperatingpositionandtightenhandleknobssecurely Removeanypackingmaterialfromaroundcontrolbar Yourhandlesmaybeadjustedforyourmowingcomfort Refer to Service and Adjustments section of this manual FIG 1B 3 POSITION HANDLE ADJUSTMENT...

Page 7: ...lease to stop the engine PRIMER pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine LAWN MOWER HOUSING GRASS CATCHER ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CABLE MULCHER PLUG located at the discharge opening must be removed when converting to bagging operation STARTER HANDLE used for starting the engine OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR WHEEL ADJUSTER MULCHER PLUG STARTER HANDLE...

Page 8: ...restheoperatortobepositioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawnmower TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig 3 All four wheels are adjusted by a single lever Pulladjusterlevertowardwheel Toraisemower move leverforwardtodesiredposition Tolowermower move the lever toward the rear FIG 3 WHEEL ADJUSTER LEVER GROUNDDRIVESPEEDS See Fig 4A Your lawn mower provides multiple speeds to let ...

Page 9: ...e Neverattempttooperatethelawnmower with the rear door removed or propped open TOCONVERTMOWER Yourlawnmowerwasshippedreadytobeusedasamulcher To convert to bagging or discharging REAR BAGGING See Fig 5A Openreardoorandremovemulcherplug Storemulcher plug in a safe place You can now install grass catcher To convert to mulching or discharging operation install mulcher plug into rear discharge opening ...

Page 10: ...k This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn MAX 1 3 FIG 8 GASOLINE FILLER CAP ENGINE OIL CAP FIG 7 MOWING TIPS Formostcuttingconditionsandbetterbaggingperformance the engine speed should be set in the fast position Under certain conditions such as when mowing very tall grass raise the mower height on the first cut to reduce pushing effort to avoid overheating the engine and to avoidl...

Page 11: ...s your engine run better and last longer Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual BEFORE EACH USE Check engine oil level Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART 1 REAR DOOR HINGE ENGINE OIL 2 WHEEL ADJUSTERS 1 Change Engine Oil Lubrication Chart Clean Air Filter Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Clean or Replace Spark Plug FILL IN DATES AS YOU C...

Page 12: ... Positionbladeonthebladeadapteraligningthetwo 2 holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter Besurethetrailingedgeofblade oppositesharpedge is up toward the engine Installthebladeboltwiththelockwasherandhardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt turning clockwise The recommended tightening torque is ...

Page 13: ... to the FULL line on the dipstick DO NOT OVER FILL Replace engine oil cap Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug 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 FIG 11 FIG 10 DRIVE WHEELS See Fig 10 Check rear drive wheels each time you mow to be sure they move freely The wheels not turning freely ...

Page 14: ...ee of all gasoline oil etc We DO NOT recommend using a garden hose to clean 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 COLLAR AIR FILTER COVER SLOT AIR FILTER TURN CLOCKWISE TO REMOVE TURN COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO TIGHTEN CLIP FIG 12 TAB AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may ...

Page 15: ...an be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes HIGH MED LOW 3 POSITION HANDLE ADJUSTMENT BRACKET HANDLE PIN FIG 13 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 an authorized service center for repairandadjustment CAR...

Page 16: ... storage container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Runengineatleast10minutesafteraddingstabilizertoallow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drainoil withenginewarm andreplacewithcleanengineoil See ENGINE intheCustomerResponsibilitiessectionof this manual CYLINDER Remove spark plug Pour one ou...

Page 17: ...ean underside of mower housing Excessive vibration 1 Worn bent or loose blade 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Bent engine crankshaft 2 Contact an authorized service center department Starter rope hard to pull 1 Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is 1 Depress control bar to upper handle before released pulling starter rope 2 Bent engine crankshaft 2 Contact an authorized service cent...

Page 18: ...17 SERVICE NOTES ...

Page 19: ...18 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944 369341 ...

Page 20: ...6036X479 Belt Cover Top 30 851514 Adapter Blade w key Longer 31 159267 Blade 21 32 851074 Washer Hardened 33 850263 Lockwasher Helical Spring 3 8 34 851084 Screw Hex Head 3 8 24 x 1 38 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 35 166032 Pulley Fixed 36 170045 Bearing Support Assy 37 150406 Bolt Engine 38 Engine SeeBreakdown Craftsman143 996522 39 168233 Grass Catcher Bag 40 161358 Grass Catcher Frame 41 107339X ...

Page 21: ...20 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944 369341 ...

Page 22: ...pport 22 169911 BearingBall 23 161118X004 Retainer Drive Asm Stmp KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 24 57808 Screw Hex Head Tapping 1 4 20 x 75 25 170011 Drive Pawl 26 166450 Pinion Drive 27 52160 Washer 28 12000058 E Ring 7 16 29 88080 Cover Dust Wheel 30 67725 Washer 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 134 31 57143 WaveWasher 32 150342 Wheel 9 x 2 33 145212 Nut Hex Flange Lock 34 150181 Hubcap Mag Platinum 9 35 160785X004 S...

Page 23: ...22 CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO 143 996522 ...

Page 24: ...315C Intake Valve 1 32 OS Incl 151 130 6021A Screw 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 135 35395 Resistor Spark Plug RJ19LM 150 31672 Valve Spring 151 31673 Valve Spring Cap KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 169 27234A Valve Cover Gasket 172 32755 Valve Cover 174 30200 Screw 10 24 x 9 16 178 29752 Nut Lock Washer 1 4 28 182 6201 Screw 1 4 28 x 7 8 184 26756 Carburetor To Intake Pipe Gasket 185 36544 Intake Pipe 186 32653 Go...

Page 25: ... 7 650506 ShutterScrew 16 631807 Fuel Fitting 25 631867 Float Bowl 27 631024 Float Shaft 28 632019 Float 29 631028 Float Bowl O Ring 30 631021 Inlet Needle Seat Clip Incl 31 31 631022 SpringClip 35 36045A PrimerBulb RetainerRing 36 632735 Main Nozzle Tube 37 632547 O Ring Main Nozzle Tube 40 632736 High Speed Bowl Nut 44 27110 Bowl Nut Washer 48 631027 Welch Plug Atmospheric Vent CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE...

Page 26: ...0703 Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet 12 590535 Starter Rope 98 X 9 64 dia 13 590701 StarterHandle KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 590739 RewindStarter 3 590740 Retainer 6 590616 StarterDog 7 590617 DogSpring 8 590618A Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y 11 590638 Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet 12 590535 Starter Rope Length 98 x 9 64 dia 13 590701 StarterHandle 14 590760 SpringClip CRAFTSMAN 4 C...

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