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Model No.
944.360300

CAUTION:

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

®

Owner’s Manual

6.75 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Safety

Assembly

Operation

Maintenance

Repair Parts

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

172447   02.11.00    VB

Printed in U.S.A.

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Summary of Contents for 944.360300

Page 1: ...ROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair Parts Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 172447 02 11 00 VB Printed in U S A NEED A PART SEARS HAS ACCESS TO OVER 800 000 PARTS WHETHER IT S A SPARK PLUG OR LAWNMOWER BLADE SEARS PARTS AND SERVICE CAN SUPPLY YOU WITH TOP QUALITY REPAIR PARTS FOR ALL YOUR PRODUCTS JUST CALL 1 800 4MY HOME ...

Page 2: ...xpendable items which become worn during normal use such as rotary mower blades blade adapters belts filters and spark plugs 3 Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence including bent crankshafts and the failure to operate and maintain the equipment according to the instructions con tained in the Owner s Manual Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman Power Mower to...

Page 3: ...our footing Do not mow excessively steep slopes Use caution when operating the mower on uneven terrain or when changing directions maintain good footing Never operate your mower without proper guards plates grass catcher or other safety devices in place MAINTENANCEANDSTORAGE Check the blade and the engine mounting bolts often to be sure they are tightened properly Check all bolts nuts and screws a...

Page 4: ...mshaft MCR 52 29914 Oil Pump Ass y 69 35261 Mounting Flange Gasket 70 34311E Mounting Flange Incl 72 thru 83 72 30572 Oil Drain Plug Incl 73 73 28833 Drain Plug Gasket 75 27897 Oil Seal 80 30574A Governor Shaft 81 30590A Washer 82 30591 Governor Gear Ass y Incl 81 83 30588A Governor Spool 86 650488 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 89 611004 Flywheel Key 90 611112 Flywheel 92 650815 Belleville Washer 93 650816...

Page 5: ...rass catcher in place Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open Grass catcher handle Catcher frame handle Vinyl binding Frame opening Handle bracket hook Rear door Catcher frame side hook TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to bagging or discharging Open rear door and remove mulcher plug Store mulcher ...

Page 6: ... engine Primer pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine Starter handle used for starting the engine Operator presence control bar Gasoline filler cap Primer Air filter Engine oil cap Lawn mower housing Wheel ajduster on each wheel Handle knob Grass catcher Engine zone control cable Starter handle Drive control lever Drive cover 23 KEY PART NO NO...

Page 7: ...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 DRIVE CONTROL Self propelling is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down to the handle and...

Page 8: ...d pull starter handle quickly Do not allow starter rope to snap back To stop engine release operator presence control bar NOTE In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming steps In warmer weather over priming may cause flooding and engine will not start If you do flood engine wait a few minutes before attempting to start and do not repeat priming steps 21 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 16...

Page 9: ...aning in 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 nutrients for the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this will provide the best recutting acti...

Page 10: ...Air Filter Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Clean or Replace Spark Plug FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE BEFORE EACH USE AFTER EACH USE EVERY 25 HOURS OR EVERY SEASON SERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners BEFORE STORAGE Check Engine Oil Level Check Sharpen Replace Blade Inspect Muffler 1 Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient te...

Page 11: ... adapter on the engine crankshaft Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are aligned Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two 2 holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter Be sure the trailing edge of blade opposite sharp edge is up toward the engine Install the blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft Use block of wood betw...

Page 12: ... WHEELS Check front drive wheels each time before you mow to be sure they move freely The wheels not turning freely means trash grass cuttings etc are in the drive wheel area and must be cleaned to free drive wheels If necessary to clean the drive wheels check both front wheels Remove hubcaps hairpin cotters and washers Remove wheels from wheel adjusters GEAR CASE To keep your drive system working...

Page 13: ...t in shortened engine life CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER Clean under drive cover at least twice a season Scrape underside of cover with putty knife or similar tool to remove any build up of trash or grass on underside of drive cover TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and pl...

Page 14: ...GE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more LAWNMOWER 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 Clean entire lawn mower See CLEAN ING in the Maintenance section of this manual Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of ...

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