Craftsman 944.362470, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ual JCRRFTSMRW ROTARY LAWN _MOWER 6 5 Horsepower 21 Multi Cut Model No 944 362470 CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 ...

Page 2: ...ome provinces do NOT allow limitation on how long an implied warranty will last so the above limitations may not apply to you SEARS CANADA INC TORONTO ONTARIO M5B 2B8 IMPORTANT This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death ALook for this symbol to point out important saf...

Page 3: ...t 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 footing 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 activity Never assume that children will remain where you ...

Page 4: ...l parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON 1 Remove loose parts included with mower 2 Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat 3 Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper ha...

Page 5: ...ector female 2 Connect battery charger connector male to battery connector female 3 Plug battery charger into 110 volt A C outlet 4 Leave battery charger 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 ba...

Page 6: ...tchm Muffler Gasoline filler calc Housing Mulcher doo Wheel adjuster Air filter on each wheel IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Instituteand the U S Consumer Product Safety Commission The blade turns when the engine is...

Page 7: ...s 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 LOWER WHEELS FOR HIGH CUT Plate tab RAISE WHEELS FOR LOW CUT TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to bagging or discharging REAR BAGGI...

Page 8: ...s catcher using the frame handle 2 Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle 3 Empty clippings from bag using both frame handle and bag handle NOTE Do not drag the bag when emptying it will cause unnecessary wear Grass catcher frame handle Bag handle 8 ...

Page 9: ...open flame A 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 system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel...

Page 10: ... 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 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...

Page 11: ...ted to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year replace the spark plug replace air filter element and chec...

Page 12: ...dapter and check the key inside hub of blade adapter The key must be in good condi tion to work properly Replace adapter if damaged TO REPLACE BLADE 1 Position the blade adapter on the engine 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 ...

Page 13: ...cannot come in contact with spark plug 2 Remove engine oil cap lay aside on a clean surface 3 Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine 4 Wipe off any 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 pl...

Page 14: ...tached between the rear wheels of your mower is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the operator mowing position If the deflector becomes damaged it should be replaced TO ADJUST HANDLE The upper handle may be adjusted to four 4 different height positions 1 Loosen both handle knobs only enough to allow the upper handle to pivot to the d...

Page 15: ...ge 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 1 Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower handle toward each other until the lower handle clears the handle bracket then move handle forward 2 Loosen upper handle mounting bolts enough to allow upper handle to be folded back IMPORTANT Whe...

Page 16: ...rom the engine connector and charge battery 48 hours 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 unit with a suitable protec tive cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plas...

Page 17: ...lace blade Tighten bolt vibration 2 Bent engine crankshaft 2 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center Starter rope hard to pull 2 3 4 Engine flywheel brake is when control bar is released Bent engine crankshaft Blade adapter broken Blade dragging in grass 1 Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope 2 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 3 Replace blade a...

Page 18: ...Co 2 4 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944 362470 34 25 I 24 24 7O 15 72 _o 74 67 68 7 33 32 73 3O 202 _ _ ...

Page 19: ... Selector Spring Front 75 164265 Rear Door Assembly Kit Incl Springs 76 179753 Locknut 5 16 18 77 179752 Handle Bracket Assembly Left 78 178402 Handle Bracket Assembly Right 79 141841 Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 80 175551 HingeSpdng 81 180330 Wheel Adjusting Bracket Front 82 111549X Washer 83 180331 Clip on Discharge Guard 84 863 53 Selector Spring Rear 85 7509 79 Selector Knob 86 17411312 Axle Arm Assembl...

Page 20: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K07 0210 E1 11019 LABEL KIT I 52_ I 524 306 _188 27O 2 q_ 443 34 L 307 741 718_ 425 970_ 445 968 12 461 20 ...

Page 21: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K07 0210 EI 969 921 304 11036 EMISSIONS LABEL I 3091 510 742o 937 763_ 764_ 651 t 758_13_ 783A 608J 65_ 65 592_ 58 1211 0 b I 459 689 _ _ L _ m _ 21 ...

Page 22: ...linder Head 15 691680 Plug Oil Drain 16 691451 Crankshaft 20 399781 SeaI Oil PTOSide 22 691092 Screw Engine Sump 23 691987 Flywheel 24 222698 Key Flywheel K EY PART NO NO 25 697339 697340 697341 697342 26 499425 499426 499427 499428 27 691866 28 499423 29 499424 32 691664 32A 695759 33 262651 34 262652 35 691270 36 691270 40 692194 22 DESCRIPTION Piston Assembly Standard Piston Assembly 010 Oversi...

Page 23: ...Dipstick 692296 SeeI DipstickTube 495265 Tube Dipstick 691923 Grommet 690786 Armature Starter 492919 Washer Set Starter Motor 92613 Bolt Governor Control Lever 584 585 592 597 601 6O8 613 615 616 617 621 633 635 651 668 670 684 689 697 718 741 742 745 783 783A 784 785 789 801 8O2 8O3 842 847 851 853 868 869 870 871 910 921 922 923 935 937 957 966 968 969 970 972 975 976 977 1019 1036 1059 1160 121...

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