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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION

Read these instructions and this manual in 
its entirety before you attempt to assemble 
or operate your new lawn mower.  

IMPORTANT:

  This lawn mower is shipped 

WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.
Your new lawn mower has been as sem -
bled at the factory with the exception of 
those parts left unassembled for shipping 
purposes.  All parts such as nuts, wash-
ers, bolts, etc., nec es sary to complete the 
as sem bly have been placed in the parts 
bag.  To ensure safe and proper opera-
tion of your lawn mower, all parts and 
hard ware you assemble must be tightened 
securely.  Use the correct tools as neces-
sary to ensure proper tightness.  

TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CAR TON

1.    Remove loose parts included with mower.
2.   Cut down two end corners of  carton 

and lay end panel down fl at.

3.   Remove all packing materials except 

padding between upper and lower 
handle and padding holding operator 
presence control bar to upper handle.

4.    Roll lawn mower out of carton and check car-

ton thor ough ly for additional loose parts. 

HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOW ER 

TO UNFOLD HANDLE
IMPORTANT

:  Unfold handle carefully so 

as not to pinch or damage con trol cables. 
1.   Raise handles until lower handle sec-

tion locks into place in mowing position.

2.   Remove protective padding, raise up-

per handle sec tion into place on lower 
handle and tighten both handle knobs.

3.   Remove handle padding holding opera-

tor pres ence 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 Adjust-
ments section of this manual.

TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCH ER 

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, hold 

them in warm water for a few minutes.  If 
bag gets wet, let it dry before using.

TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS 

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be 
used as a mulcher.  To convert to bag-
ging, see “TO CON VERT MOW ER” in the 
Operation section of this man u al.

Mowing 
position

Lower handle

LIFT 
UP

Operator presence 
control bar

Upper handle

LIFT UP

Catcher 
frame 
handle

Vinyl 
bindings

Frame 

opening

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

 Serial Number:

 Date of Purchase:

 Gasoline Capacity / Type:      1,4 Liters (Unleaded Regular) 

 Oil Type (API-SF-SJ):            SAE 30 (above 32°F/0°C); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F/0°C)

 Oil Capacity:                          0,58 Liters

 Spark Plug:                            Champion RJ19LM (Gap:  0,76 mm)

 Blade Bolt Torque:                 35-40 ft. lbs. / 47-54 N-m

 • The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the mower 

housing.  Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above.

Содержание 944.364300

Страница 1: ...o 944 364300 CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Owner s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 4 5 Horsepower 21 Rear Discharge Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 ...

Страница 2: ...ing up transporting 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 d...

Страница 3: ...rass 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 childre...

Страница 4: ...tion 2 Remove protective padding raise up per handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs 3 Remove handle padding holding opera tor 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 Adjust ments section of this manual TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER 1 Put grass catcher frame into gras...

Страница 5: ...rs 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 starting engine These symbols may appear on your lawn mower...

Страница 6: ...to suit your requirements Medium position is best for most lawns To change cutting height squeeze ad juster lever toward wheel Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements Be sure all wheels are in the same setting NOTE Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever Also 9 position adjusters if so equipped allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs TO CONVERT...

Страница 7: ...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 until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO STOP ENGINE To stop engine release...

Страница 8: ...CHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash See CLEANING in the Maintenance section of this manual The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutri...

Страница 9: ...perator 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 clean o...

Страница 10: ... 4 Install the blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft 5 Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt turning clockwise The recommended tightening torque is 35 40 ft lbs 47 54 N m IMPORTANT Blade bolt is heat treated If bolt needs replacing replace only with approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts section of this ma...

Страница 11: ...ion 4 Insert new filter into cover 5 Put air filter cover and filter into collar aligning the tab with the slot 6 Push in on cover and turn clockwise to tighten 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 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these mu...

Страница 12: ...nts 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 wire where it cannot come in contact with plug LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT in the Operation section of this manual REAR DEFLECTOR Thereardeflector attachedbetweentherear wheelsofyourmower isprovidedt...

Страница 13: ...stened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary 4 Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting HANDLE You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage NOTE The upper handle has an anti fold bracket located on the right side of the handle This bracket prevents the upper handle from folding forward which helps protect control cable s from da...

Страница 14: ...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 unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and wil...

Страница 15: ...r 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 center 3 Blade adapter broken 3 Replace blade adapter 4 Blade dragging in grass 4 Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface Grass catcher 1 Cutting height too low 1 Raise cutt...

Страница 16: ...16 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944 364300 ...

Страница 17: ...ner s Manual English 189960 Owner s Manual French NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 1 86902 Control Bar 2 169709X479 Upper Handle 3 169708X479 Lower Handle 4 186079 Rope Guide Anti Fold Bracket 5 132004 Locknut 1 4 20 6 131959 Handle Bolt 7 66426 Wire Tie 11 156577 Engine Zone Control Cable 12 750634 Hex Washer Head Screw 10 24 x 1 2 13 850733X004 Up Stop Bracket 14 ...

Страница 18: ...18 MODEL NUMBER 143 044500 CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE ...

Страница 19: ... Cover Gasket 172 36784 Valve Cover 174 30200 Screw 10 24 x 9 16 178 29752 Nut and Lock Washer 1 4 28 182 6201 Screw 1 4 28 x 7 8 184 26756 Gasket Carburetor to Intake Pipe KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 185 37794 Intake Pipe 186 32653 Governor Link 189 650839 Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 191 36559A S E Brake Bracket Includes Key Number 195 195 610973 Terminal 207 34336A Throttle Link 216 33086 R P M Adjusting ...

Страница 20: ...18 630766 Tension Spring 20 640016 Screw Idle Restrictor 20A 640200 Cap Idle Restrictor Screw Black 25 631867 Float Bowl 27 631024 Float Shaft 28 632802 Float Plastic 29 631028 Float Bowl O Ring 30 631021A Inlet Needle Seat and Clip Includes Key Number 31 31 631022 Spring Clip 35 640259 Primer Bulb Retainer Ring 36 640080 Main Nozzle Tube 36A 632766 Carburetor Tube 37 632547 O Ring Main Nozzle Tub...

Страница 21: ...sing Assembly 40 degree Grommet 12 590535 Starter Rope 98 x 9 64 diameter 13 590701 Starter Handle NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 590737 Rewind Starter 3 590740 Retainer 6 590616 Starter Dog 7 590617 Dog Spring 8 590618A Pulley Rewind Spring Assembly 11 590687B Starter Housing Assembly 40 degree Grommet 12 590535 Starter Rope 98 x 9 64 d...

Страница 22: ...22 SERVICE NOTES ...

Страница 23: ...23 SERVICE NOTES ...

Страница 24: ...189959 01 15 04 BY Printed in U S A ...

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