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Model No.
944.365791

CAUTION:

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

Owner’s Manual

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

4.5 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
22" Side Discharge

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

Summary of Contents for 944.365791

Page 1: ...5791 CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Owner s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 4 5 Horsepower Power Propelled 22 Side Discharge Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 ...

Page 2: ...toys wire bones 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 TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For Two years from date of purchase Sears Canada Inc will repair or replace at Sears...

Page 3: ...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 foot ing 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 machine and the mowing activi...

Page 4: ...top and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments while the engine is running Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Mower bl...

Page 5: ...rials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle 4 Roll mower out of carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables 1 Raise handles until lower handle sec tion locks into place in mowing position ...

Page 6: ...adjuster on each wheel MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U S Consumer Product Safety Com mission The blade turns when the engine is running Operator presence control bar must be held down to the handle to start the engine Release to stop the engine Starter handle used for st...

Page 7: ...d motion lift drive con trol bar up to handle To stop forward motion release drive control bar IMPORTANT Always keep drive control fully engaged against handle when in use TO CONVERT MOWER Your mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to discharging Open mulcher door and install dis charge deflector under door as shown Mower is now ready for discharging operation To convert to mu...

Page 8: ...line near an open flame CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or metha nol 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 system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Empty the gas tank start the engine and let it run un...

Page 9: ...d mow slowly Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings When doing a sec ond cut mow across perpendicular to the first cut path Change your cutting pattern from week to week Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next week This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn MOWING TIPS CAUT...

Page 10: ...ed to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual At least once a year replace the spark plug ...

Page 11: ... The key must be in good condition to work properly Replace adapter if damaged TO REPLACE BLADE 1 Position the blade adapter on the en gine crankshaft Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are aligned 2 Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two 2 holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter 3 Be sure the trailing edge of blade oppo site sharp edge is up toward engine 4 ...

Page 12: ... the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature 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 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your...

Page 13: ...lley and rolling belt off it 2 Turn lawn mower on its side with air filter and carburetor up 3 Remove blade 4 Remove debris shield 5 Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT 1 Install new belt on engine pulley 2 Reinstall debris shield and blade 3 Return mower to upright position 4 Install new belt on gearcase pulley 5 Reinstall drive cover NOTE Always use factory approve...

Page 14: ...on or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a clean dry area 1 Clean entire lawn mower See CLEANING in the Maintenance sec tion of this manual 2 Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual 3 Be sure that all nuts bolts screws and pins are secure...

Page 15: ...e 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder 3 Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil 4 Replace with new spark plug OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems If possible store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt Cover your uni...

Page 16: ...tact a Sears or other qualified service centre Starter rope 1 Engine flywheel brake is on 1 Depress control bar to hard to pull when control bar is released upper handle before pulling the starter rope 2 Bent engine crankshaft 2 Contact a Sears or other qualified service centre 3 Blade adapter broken 3 Replace blade adapter 4 Blade dragging in grass 4 Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surfac...

Page 17: ...4 51 5 383 10 7 9 3 11 871 869 870 1 8 50 32 27 26 40 35 45 36 40 27 28 25 29 34 33 45 24 718 16 741 22 46 43 20 12 15 4 20 19 163 20 12 524 3 51 9 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 190 957 670 180 534 535 536 2 847 523 524 287 525 842 635 718A 868 48 SHORT BLOCK 190A 202 562 505 180 616 404 615 ...

Page 18: ...4 333 209 23 363 37 55 456 58 459 597 689 608 592 65 60 922 745 621 923 729 455 73 304 305 332 90 1218 37A 1211 1210 745A 969 617 222 724 1036 EMISSION LABEL 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 1019 LABEL KIT ı 300 1277 1278 78 772 925 921 MODEL NUMBER 10L02 0480 E1 ...

Page 19: ...Spark 356 692390 Wire Stop 358 699933 Gasket Set Engine 363 19069 Flywheel Puller KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 365 790029 Screw Carburetor 383 89838 Wrench Spark Plug 390 691839 Spring Choke Diaphragm 393 691837 Screen Carburetor 394 495770 Diaphragm Carburetor 404 690272 Washer Governor Crank 455 691236 Cup Flywheel 456 692299 Retainer Spring 459 281505 Pawl Ratchet 505 691251 Nut Governor Control ...

Page 20: ...20 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944 365791 ...

Page 21: ...heel Adjuster 36 154132 Bracket Housing 38 176509 Defl ector Discharge 41 150406 Screw Hex Head Threaded Rolled 3 8 16 x 1 1 8 42 152124 Spring Torsion 43 73800400 Locknut Hex 44 196961 Kit Lawn Mower Housing Includes Key Number 46 45 147286 Rod Hinge 46 195963 Blade Adapter Pulley 47 192682 Blade 22 48 851074 Washer Hardened 49 850263 Washer Lock Helical 50 851084 Screw Hex Head 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 Gr...

Page 22: ...22 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944 365791 ...

Page 23: ...y Complete 38 73800400 Locknut 1 4 20 40 137090 Spring 41 195107 Kit Wheel Adjuster RH Includes Knob and Bearing 55 86012 Driveshaft Cover 60 183497 Case Lower 61 183498 Case Upper 62 183499 Gear 27 Teeth 63 183500 Lever Clutch 64 183501 Spring Return 65 183502 Shaft Input 66 183503 Dog Movable 67 183504 Dog Fixed 68 183505 Wire Formed 69 183506 Bearing Ball 70 183507 Fork Shift 71 183508 Seal Out...

Page 24: ...198423 04 15 05 BY Printed in U S A 02489 ...

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