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182092 Rev. 2 11.04.02 BY

Printed in U.S.A.

Model No.

944.362640

CAUTION:

Read and follow all
Safety Rules and In struc tions
before operating this equipment

Owner’s Manual

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

6.25 Horsepower
21" Multi-Cut

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

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Summary of Contents for 944.362640

Page 1: ...rinted in U S A Model No 944 362640 CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Owner s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6 25 Horsepower 21 Multi Cut Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 ...

Page 2: ...ransporting adjusting or making repairs CAUTION Muffler and other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after engine has stopped To avoid severe burns on contact stay away from these areas LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For Two years from date of purchase Sears Canada Inc will repair or replace at Sears option free of charge parts which are defective...

Page 3: ...on wet grass Reduced footing could cause slipping III CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is notalerttothepresenceofchildren Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the trimming area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if...

Page 4: ...aterial from around control bar Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort Refer to AD JUST HANDLE in the Service and Adjust ments section of this manual TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER 1 Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top 2 Slip vinyl bindings over frame NOTE If vinyl bindings are too stiff...

Page 5: ...FETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR LAWN MOWER Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference Starter handle Gasoline filler cap Housing Wheel adjuster on each wheel Handle knob Grass catcher Engine oil cap with dipstick Operator presence control bar Primer MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS...

Page 6: ...Lever Clamp 18 651018 Screw T 15 8 32 x 19 64 19 36281 Extension Spring 20 32600 Oil Seal 30 37464 Crankshaft 40 40027 Piston Pin Ring Set Standard 41 40042 Piston Pin Assembly Standard Includes Key Number 43 42 40006 Ring Set Standard 43 20381 Piston Pin Retaining Ring 45 36777 Connecting Rod Assembly Includes Key Number 46 46 32610A Connecting Rod Bolt 48 27241 Valve Lifter 50 37460 Camshaft Exh...

Page 7: ... not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel fresh ness 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 metha nol can attract moisture which lead...

Page 8: ... the lawn mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades If the lawn is overgrown it will be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of mulched grass For extremely heavy grass reduce your width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require t...

Page 9: ... filter element and check blade for wear A new spark plug and clean new air filter element assure proper air fuel mixture and help 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 LUBRI CATION CHART Spray lubricant See ENGINE in Maintenance section IMPORTA...

Page 10: ...en to keep the blade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower To check blade balance drive a nail 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 re...

Page 11: ...atcher needs replacing replaceonlywithamanufacturerapproved replacementcatcher Givethelawnmower model number when ordering ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature 6 Wait one minute to allow oil to settle Insert and tighten dipstick then re move it to chec...

Page 12: ...ent High Handle bracket Handle pin Medium Low SQUEEZE Anti fold bracket 13 CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a non adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and or adjustment STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of...

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