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Model No.

944.362420

CAUTION:

Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment

Owner’s Manual

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

6.5 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Multi-Cut

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

181696 Rev. 6   05.16.02   BY

Printed in U.S.A.

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 944.362420

Page 1: ...and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Owner sManual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6 5 Horsepower Power Propelled 21 Multi Cut Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 181696 Rev 6 05 16 02 BY Printed in U S A ...

Page 2: ...aft Throttle 104 691242 Ø Pin FloatHinge 117 498978 Jet Main Standard 118 497466 Jet Main High Altitude 121 498260 Kit CarburetorOverhaul 125 498170 Carburetor 127 694468 Ø Plug Welch 130 696564 Valve Throttle 133 398187 Float Carburetor 134 398188 Ø Valve Needle Seat 137 693981 Ø Gasket Float Bowl 146 690979 Key Timing 159 691753 Bracket AirCleanerPrimer 163 272653 Ø Gasket AirCleaner 187 691371 ...

Page 3: ...ldren to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are flammable and vapors are explosive Use only an approved container Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Do not smoke Never refuel the machine ...

Page 4: ...r damage control cables 1 Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position 2 Remove protective padding raise upper handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs 3 Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort Refer to AD JUST HANDLE in the Service and A...

Page 5: ...harger connected for 24 hours before starting your engine for the first time 5 After charging connect engine connector male to battery connector female Your engine has an integral alternator for partial charging Connect your battery charger to charge battery as required IMPORTANT The engine alternator will not charge a discharged battery At the end of the mowing season the battery should be charge...

Page 6: ...tion Muffler Air filter Drive control lever Drive cover Key start switch Mulcher door 23 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944 362420 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 176328 Drive Control Assembly 2 53998 Washer 3 175262 Pan Head Tapping Screw 10 24 x 2 3 4 4 180607 Spring Pulley Adjuster 5 169778 V Belt 6 181609 Connector Lever Pulley 7 181363X479 Plate Trigger EZ Wa...

Page 7: ...heels To keep drive control engaged when turning corners push down on the handle to lift the front wheels off the ground while turning lawn mower DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT Over time the drive control system may become loose resulting in decreased speed There is a button on the under side of the drive control housing to increase tension on the drive cable Proceed as follows 1 Turn unit off and disco...

Page 8: ... Incl Key 16 17 10 128415 Pop Rivet 11 175069X479 Support Bracket LH 12 175070X479 Support Bracket RH 13 17060410 Screw 14 20 x 5 8 14 181019X479 Handle Bracket Assembly Left 15 181018X479 Handle Bracket Assembly Right 16 180071 Spring LH 17 180072 Spring RH 18 132004 Keps Locknut 1 4 20 19 179585 Rope Guide 20 178398 Rear Skirt 21 88652 Hinge Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 22 169747 Engine Pulley 23 87677 ...

Page 9: ...ithin 30 days to assure fuel freshness CAUTION Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel syste...

Page 10: ...ways mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this will provide the best recutting action of the blades Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun For best results adjust the lawn ...

Page 11: ... bolt 2 Wheel heights uneven 2 Set all wheels at same height 3 Buildup of grass leaves 3 Clean underside of and trash under mower mower housing Excessive 1 Worn bent or loose blade 1 Replace blade Tighten vibration blade bolt 2 Bent engine crankshaft 2 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center Starter rope 1 Engine flywheel brake is on 1 Depress control bar to hard to pull when control bar...

Page 12: ...into a beam or wall Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail If blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal position If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced Blade adapter Blade bolt Crankshaft keyway Hardened washer Lockwasher Blade adapter Key Blade Trailing edge Crank shaft 17...

Page 13: ...y spilled oil from lawn mower or side of engine 5 Fill engine with oil See ADD OIL in the Operation section of this manual 6 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 16 Mowing position FOLD BACKWARD Operator presence control bar FOLD FORWARD FOR STORAGE...

Page 14: ...before performing any service or adjust ments 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 where it cannot come in contact with plug LAWNMOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT in the Operation section of this manual REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector attached betwe...

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