Sears Craftsman 944.369610 Owner'S Manual Download Page 7

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MODEL NUMBER 126T02-0372-B1

BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE

60

58

592

65

597

456

689

459

1210

1211

55

608

23

455

332

305

304

78

37

1036 EMISSIONS LABEL

745

923

621

922

356

334

851

333

362

851

604

564

921

969

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DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
Over time, the drive control system may 
become “loose”, resulting in decreased 
speed.  There is a turnbuckle on the drive 
control housing to increase tension on the 
drive cable.  Pro ceed as follows:
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 re placed.

The operation of any lawn 
mower can result in foreign 
objects thrown into the eyes, 
which can result in severe 
eye damage. Always wear 

safety glasses or eye shields while oper-
ating your lawn mower or performing any 
ad just ments or repairs. We recommend a 
standard safety glasses or wide vision safety 
mask worn over spectacles.

HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINE SPEED 
Engine speed was set at the factory for 
optimum performance. It is not adjustable.

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

 CAUTION:  Federal regulations re quire 

an engine control to be installed on this 
lawn mower in order to minimize the risk 
of blade contact injury. Do not un der 
any circumstances attempt to de feat the 
func tion of the operator con trol. The blade 
turns when the engine is running.
•   Your lawn mower is equipped with an 

operator pres ence control bar which 
requires the operator to be positioned 
behind the lawn mower handle to start 
and operate the lawn mower.

DRIVE CONTROL 
•   Self-propelling is controlled by hold ing 

the operator presence control bar down 
to the handle and pulling either drive 
control lever rearward to the handle.  
The further toward the handle a lever is 
pulled, the faster the unit will travel.

•   Forward motion will stop when either 

the operator presence control bar or a 
drive control lever are released. To stop 
forward motion without stop ping engine, 
re lease a drive control lever only. Hold 
op er a tor presence control bar down 
against handle to con tin ue mowing 
without self-propelling.

NOTE: If after releasing the drive control 
the mower will not roll backwards, push 
the mower forward slightly to disengage 
drive wheels.

TO ENGAGE

DRIVE CONTROL

Drive
control 
levers

DRIVE CONTROL

DISENGAGED

Operator presence control bar

Adjustment
turnbuckle

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels 
for high cut, adjust cutting height to suit 
your requirements. Me di um position is 
best for most lawns.
•   To change cutting height, pull up on 

adjuster lever, move wheel up or down 
to suit your re quire ments and release 
adjuster lever. Be sure all wheels are in 
the same setting.

NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned 
when lever inserts into hole in plate.

LEVER BACKWARD 
TO LOWER MOWER

LEVER
FORWARD
TO RAISE MOWER

Plate

Lever

Summary of Contents for Craftsman 944.369610

Page 1: ...del No 944 369610 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...

Page 2: ...Operation 6 10 Maintenance Schedule 11 Maintenance 11 14 Service and Adjustments 15 16 Storage 16 17 Troubleshooting 18 19 Repair Parts 20 26 Sears Service Back Cover TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY SAFET...

Page 3: ...es 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 we...

Page 4: ...ton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts Serial Number Date of Purchase Gasoline Capacity Type 1 5 Litres Unleaded Regular Oil Capacity 0 58 Litres Oil Type API SG SL SAE 30 above 0...

Page 5: ...l 163 795629 Gasket Air Cleaner 177 691031 Seal O Ring Dipstick 187 791766 Line Fuel Cut To Required Length 188 693999 Screw Control Bracket 190 690940 Screw Fuel Tank 202 691829 Link Mechanical Gover...

Page 6: ...sing Mulcher door Starter handle Spark plug 27 MODEL NUMBER 126T02 0372 B1 BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE 9 883 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 7 12 9 7 3 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 883 177 617 524 163 20 585 51 134...

Page 7: ...cumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator control The blade turns when the engine is running Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator presence control bar which requires the operat...

Page 8: ...r To convert to bagging or discharging REAR BAGGING Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the grass bag brackets To convert to mulching or discharging operation...

Page 9: ...ns for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Grass catcher frame handle Bag handle BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL Your l...

Page 10: ...uch attachments are hazardous will damage your mower and could void your warranty Under certain conditions such as very tall grass it may be nec es sary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing ef...

Page 11: ...ect ed to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain unit as in struct ed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly...

Page 12: ...blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancer When using a cone bal anc er follow the in struc tions supplied with bal anc er NOTE Do not use a nail for balancing blade...

Page 13: ...hould be kept clean and free of trash build up Clean under the drive cover twice a season The gear case is fi lled with lubricant to the proper level at the factory The only time the lubricant needs a...

Page 14: ...mance keep mower housing free of built grass and trash Clean the underside of your mower after each use CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contac...

Page 15: ...stopped 3 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug Handle bracket Knob Bolt LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT...

Page 16: ...n folding the handle for storage or transportation be sure to fold the handle as shown or you may dam age the control cables 17 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits fro...

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