Craftsman 944.369340, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...944 369340 OWNER S MANUAL Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service Adjustments Repair Parts Caution Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 168232 REV 3 04 12 99 VB Printed in U S A ...

Page 2: ... all times Always stop the engine whenever you leave or are not using your mower or before crossing driveways walks roads and any gravel covered areas Never direct discharge of matedal toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the mower while you are operating it Before cleaning inspecting or repairing your mower stop the engine and make absolutely sure the blade and all moving parts have stopped Th...

Page 3: ... ON A DECALATTACHED TOTHE REAR OFTHE LAWN MOWER HOUSING YOUSHOULDRECORDBOTHSERIALNUMBERAND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FORFUTUREREFERENCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS HORSEPOWER 6 5 GASOLINE CAPACITY 1 25 quarts AND TYPE UNLEADED REGULAR ONLY OILTYPE API SF SG SAE 30 above 32 F SAE 5W 30 BELOW32 F OIL CAPACITY 20 ozs SPARK PLUG Champion RJ19LM GAP 030 VALVE CLEARANCE INTAKE 004 008 EXHAUST...

Page 4: ...Pre dellvery set up 2 Expendable Items which become worn duflng 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 accordingto the instructions contalnndinthe Owner s Manual Warranty serviceis availableby returningthe Craftsma...

Page 5: ... be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes Removeprotective padding raise upper handlesecUon tooperating positionand tightenhandle knobssecurely Remove any packing material from around control bar Your handles may be adjusted for your mowing comfort Refer to Service and Adjustments section of this manual OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR UPPER LIFT UF SUPPORT BRACKET MOWING POSI TION L...

Page 6: ...ANDLI GRASS CATCHER HANDLE KNOB GAS PRIMER WHEEL ADJUSTER MULCHER PLUG OIL MULCHER IMPORTANT THIS LAWN MOWER IS SHIPPEDWlTHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE LAWN MOWER HOUSING 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 Commission The blade turns when the e...

Page 7: ...EEDS See Rg 4A Your lawnmowerprovidesmultiplespeedsto letyouselectthe speedthat suitsyoubest Lowerspeeds arefor heaw th P kgrass _ing ortrimming Medium speeds are for non naigrasscutting or trimming High is for light cutting and for ground transport NOTE Do not mQve speed control lever unless the engine is running TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM SEE RGS 4A 4S W_h enginerunningselectgroundspeed bymovingspe...

Page 8: ...alled Mulcher door closed FOR REAR BAGGING Rear mulcher plug removed Grass catcher installed Mulcher door closed FOR SIDE DISCHARGING Rear mulcher plug installed Side discharge deflector installed CAUTION DO not run your lawn mower without rear mulcher plug in place or approved grass catcher In place Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open MULCHER PLUG FI...

Page 9: ...when mowing verytall grass ra se the mower height on the first cut to reduce pushing effort to avoid overheating the engine and to avoidleavingclumpsofgrassclippings Makethesecond cut to the desired height For extremely heavy cutting reduce the width of cut Forsidedischargelawnmowers cut inacounterclockwise direction starting at the outside of the area to be cut in orderto spreadgrassclippingsmore...

Page 10: ...e fromthe warranty operator must maintain mower as nstructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to propedy maintain your unit All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once ayear replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new spark plug and clean new air...

Page 11: ...apter Be sura the trailingedge of blade opposite sharp edge is up toward the engine Installthe blade bolt withthe Iockwasher and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft 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 Ibs IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do...

Page 12: ...th API service classificationSF or SG Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 30 20 10 O 10 20 30 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NF_XTOIL CHANGE 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: ...s itcouldcreate afire hazard and or damage SPARKPLUG Change your spark plugeach yearto make your engine start easier and run better Set spark plug gap at 030 inch CLEANING IMPORTANT FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT UP GRASS AND TRASH CLEAN THE UNDERSIDE OF YOUR MOWER AFTER EACH USE I_ CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire I from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in c...

Page 14: ... holes ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set Do not attempt to increase ehgine speed or itmay result inpersonal injury If you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a non adjustable fixed main jet for mixturecontrol If yourengine does notoperate properlydue t...

Page 15: ...HOL 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 Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetorare empty Never use engine orcarburetor cleaner products inthe fuel tank or permanent damage may o...

Page 16: ...eightpositionnot rightfor you 1 Belt wear 2 Belt off of pulley 3 Ddve cable worn or broken 4 Dirt in drive pinions CORRECTION 1 Clean replacaair filter 2 Fillfuel tank 3 Draintank and refillwithfresh cleanfuel 4 Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refilltank withfresh gasoline 5 Connectwireto plug 6 Replace spark plug 7 Tightenbladeboltor replaceblade adapter 8 Depresscontrolbar to handle 9 Replace ...

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Page 18: ...REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944 369340 0o 8 41 28 I ...

Page 19: ... Hex Wshd Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 5 8 Nut Hex LockWshr 5 16 18 Baffle Side Screw 12 x 5 8 Skirt Screw Hinge 1 4 20 x 1 25 Belt Cover Top Adapter Blade w key Longer Blade 21 Washer Hardened Lock washer Helical Spring 3 8 Screw Hex Head 3 8 24 x 1 38 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 35 166032 Pulley Fixed 36 166385 Bearing Support Assy 37 150406 Bolt Engine 38 Engine See Breakdown Craftsman 143 996522 39 ...

Page 20: ...REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944 369340 o 15 19 23 24 29 3O 33 3_ 34 32 23 42 38 41 41 ...

Page 21: ...in Spring Thrust WasherHardened Rod Connecting Spring Extension Spring Selector Knob Selector Spring E Ring7 8 Searing Support Bearing Ball Retainer Drive Asm Stmp Screw Hex Head Tapping 1 4 20 x 75 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 25 T66453 Drive Pawl 26 166450 Pinion Drive 27 52160 Washer 28 12000058 E Ring 7 16 29 88080 Cover Dust Wheel 30 67725 Washer 1 2x1 1 2 x 134 32 150342 Wheel 9 x 2 33 145212 ...

Page 22: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO 143 996522 i iI I 4OO 135 261 287 260 370C 285 130 120 119 125 45 46 182 22 ...

Page 23: ...der Head Gasket Cylinder Head Exhaust Valve Std Incl 151 Exhaust Valve 1 32 OS Incl 151 Intake Valve Std Incl 151 Intake Valve 1 32 OS Incl 151 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 ResistOr Spark Plug RJ19LM Valve Spring Valve Spring Cap 169 27234A Valve Cover Gasket 172 32755 Valve Cover 174 30200 Screw 10 24x9 16 178 29752 Nut Lock Washer 1 4 28 182 6201 Screw 1 4 28 x 7 8 184 26756 CarburetorTo Intake Pipe Ga...

Page 24: ... 632736 44 27110 48 631027 DESCRIPTION Carburetor Incl 184 of Engine Parts List Throttle Shaft Lever Assembly Throttle Return Spring Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal Throttle Throttle Shutter ShutterScrew Fuel Fitting Float Bowl Float Shaft Float Float Bowl O Ring Inlet Needle Seat Clip Incl 31 SpringCUp Primer Bulb Retainer Ring Main Nozzle Tube O Ring Main Nozzle Tube High Speed Bowl Nut Bowl NutWashe...

Page 25: ...r BrakeSpdng StarterDog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope 98 X 9 64 dia Starter Handle _t4 13 1 Ill m7 _8 KEY PART NO NO 590739 3 590740 I_ 590616 7 590617 8 590618A 11 590638 12 590535 13 590701 14 590760 DESCRIPTION Rewind Starter Retainer StarterDog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree _rommet tarter Rope ...

Page 26: ...FORMATION PRODUCT LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944 369340 ENGINE MODEL NO 143 996522 PARTNUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians professional technicians specifically trained to insure that we meet our pledge to you we service what we sell NEED A PART SEARS HAS ACCESS TO OVER 800 000 PARTS...