Craftsman 944.367441, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...67441 CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Owner s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 650 Series Briggs Stratton Engine 21 Multi Cut Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 ...

Page 2: ...ch as rocks 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 repl...

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 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 ma chine 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: ...ditional 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 2 Remove protective padding raise up per handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs 3 Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to u...

Page 6: ...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 These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the prod...

Page 7: ... adjust cutting height to suit your requirements Medium position is best for most lawns To change cutting height squeeze adjuster 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 positionadjusters ifsoequipped allowlever to be positioned between the pla...

Page 8: ... on the side of cartridge that snaps into fuel cap 2 Grasp the white peel tab and pull to remove the entire seal 3 Screw fuel cap onto fuel tank after fill ing tank with gasoline Replace cartridge when empty about once a season Check preserver level visually DANGER Cartridge fluid is HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED Avoid contact to eyes skin or clothing Do not take internally Do not inhale fluid vap...

Page 9: ...ed 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 until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty U...

Page 10: ...erator 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 or...

Page 11: ... 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 manual TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not recommend sharpening blade but if you do be sure the blade is bal anced Careshouldbetakentokeeptheblade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause eventual da...

Page 12: ...ery season which ever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions TO CLEAN AIR FILTER 1 Loosen screw and tilt cover to remove 2 Carefully remove cartridge 3 Clean by gently tapping on a flat sur face If very dirty replace cartridge CAUTION Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean car tridge They may cause deterioration of the cartridge Do not oil cartr...

Page 13: ...Turn lower handle over to raise or lower handle 5 Squeeze lower handle in and position holes onto mounting pins on handle bracket 6 Reassemble upper handle and all parts removed from lower handle Mowing position Mowing position HIGH POSITION LOW POSITION Handle bracket Hairpin cotter Mounting pin Lower handle Handle bracket Hairpin cotter SQUEEZE TO ADJUST Mounting pin Lower handle ROTATE ENGINE E...

Page 14: ...mowing posi tion Lower handle SQUEEZE TO FOLD ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage 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 ...

Page 15: ...re the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure Does not start 1 Dirty air filter 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Out of fuel 2 Fill fuel tank 3 Stale fuel 3 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline 4 Water in fuel 4 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gaso...

Page 16: ...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 centre 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...

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Page 18: ...18 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944 367441 REPAIR PARTS ...

Page 19: ...623 Owner s Manual English 413624 Owner s Manual French 1 194177X428 Control Bar 2 194179X479 Upper Handle 3 169708X479 Lower Handle 4 194788 Rope Guide 5 132004 Nut Hex 6 191574 Handle Bolt 7 66426 Wire Tie 9 154132 Hinge Bracket 10 165754 Mulcher Door 11 183281 Engine Zone Control Cable 12 750634 Hex Washer Head Screw 10 24 x 1 2 13 86899X004 Up Stop Bracket 14 189713X428 Handle Knob 15 51793 Ha...

Page 20: ...9 10 54 50 51 7 5 585 684 287 525 524 842 1 8 847 523 27 27 32 26 28 25 29 40 40 35 36 33 45 34 45 24 741 16 20 12 22 46 43 15 4 32A 718 868 2 871 870 869 584 334 851 333 635 MODEL NUMBER 124T02 0885 B2 BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE ...

Page 21: ...KIT 617 137 276 633 617 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 163 163 134 222 668 109 97 134 133 975 117 276 276 137 104 617 130 127 231 108 163 633 633A 118 633A 633A 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 616 404 615 MODEL NUMBER 124T02 0885 B2 BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE ...

Page 22: ...55 456 58 60 459 689 597 608 65 592 190 670 957 972 1059 1211 1210 601 187 78 37 613 81 300 291 883 1388 1386 1387 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 12 3 20 51 585 7 163 524 668 842 617 883 562 505 227 MODEL NUMBER 124T02 0885 B2 BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE ...

Page 23: ...ns and engine to engine variability Given both the wide array of products on which engines are placed and the variety of environmental issues applicable to operating the equipment the gas engine will not develop the rated gross power when used in a given piece of power equipment actual on site or net horsepower This difference is due to a variety of factors including but not limited to accessories...

Page 24: ...take Manifold 55 691421 Housing Rewind Starter 58 697316 Rope Starter Cut to Required Length KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 60 281434s Grip Starter Rope 65 690837 Screw Rewind Starter 78 691108 Screw Flywheel Guard 81 691740 Lock Muffler Screw 97 696565 Shaft Throttle 104 691242 Ø Pin Float Hinge 108 790844 Valve Choke 109 790843 Shaft Choke 117 697355 Jet Main Standard 118 494870 Jet Main High Altitu...

Page 25: ...ting 741 790345 Gear Timing 745 691648 Screw Brake 842 691031 Seal O Ring Dipstick Tube 847 692047 Assembly Dipstick Tube 851 692424 Terminal Spark Plug 868 697338 Seal Valve KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 869 691155 Seat Valve Intake 870 690380 Seat Valve Exhaust 871 262001 Bushing Guide Exhaust 63709 Bushing Guide Intake 883 691881 Gasket Exhaust 922 692135 Spring Brake 923 695891 Brake 957 793606 C...

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