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Craftsman 944.363201 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 6.75 horsepower power-propelled 21" multi-cut
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Owner's Manual
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.75 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
944.363201
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and In struc tions
before operating this equipment
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.75 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 944.363201 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and In struc tions before operating this equipment Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman Power Mower to the nearest Sears Service Centre/Department in Canada. This warranty applies only while this prod- uct is used in Canada.
  • Page 3 III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the op er a tor is • Do not operate the mower when bare- foot or wearing open sandals. Al ways not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the ma chine and the wear substantial foot wear.

  • Page 4: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1,5 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.

  • Page 5: Operation

    OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
  • Page 6 DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The operation of any lawn Over time, the drive control system may be- mower can result in foreign come “loose”, resulting in decreased speed. objects thrown into the There is a button on the un der side of the drive eyes, which can result in control housing to increase tension on the severe eye damage.
  • Page 7 TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the door pivot pins. •...
  • Page 8 TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the (called gasohol or using ethanol or metha- frame han dle. nol) can attract moisture which leads to 2. Remove grass catcher with clippings separation and for ma tion of acids during from under lawn mower han dle.
  • Page 9 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, tall grass, it may be necessary to raise keep mower housing free of built-up the height of cut to reduce pushing grass and trash. See “CLEANING” in the effort and to keep from over load ing the Maintenance section of this manual.

  • Page 10: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this lawn mower does not ➀ Wheel cover items that have been sub ject ed to adjuster (on operator abuse or negligence. To receive each wheel) full value from the warranty, operator must maintain unit as in struct ed in this manual.
  • Page 11 LAWN MOWER TO REPLACE BLADE 1. Position the blade adapter on the en- Always observe safety rules when per- gine crank shaft. Be sure key in adapter form ing any main te nance. and crankshaft keyway are aligned. 2. Position blade on the blade adapter TIRES aligning the two (2) holes in the blade •...
  • Page 12 GRASS CATCHER TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL • The grass catcher may be hosed with NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain water, but must be dry when used. oil, empty fuel tank by running engine until • Check your grass catcher often for dam- fuel tank is empty.

  • Page 13: Service And Adjustments

    TO CLEAN AIR FILTER hours of operation, whichever occurs fi rst. Spark plug type and gap setting 1. Loosen screw and tilt cover to re move. are shown in the “PROD UCT SPEC I FI C- 2. Carefully remove cartridge. A TIONS”...

  • Page 14: Storage

    TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT 5. Squeeze lower handle in and position holes onto mount ing pins on handle 1. Remove drive cover and belt keeper. bracket. 2. Remove belt from gearcase pulley by 6. Reassemble upper handle and all push ing down on pulley and rolling belt parts removed from lower handle.
  • Page 15 HANDLE Also, alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract You can fold your lawn mower handle for moisture which leads to separation and storage. NOTE: The upper handle has an “anti-fold” formation of acids during storage. Acidic bracket located on the right side of the gas can damage the fuel system of an handle.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Dirty air fi lter. 1. Clean/replace air fi lter. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of mower housing or 1. Raise cutting height. blade dragging in grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2. Raise cutting height. 3.

  • Page 18: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS...
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.363201 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - - PART NUMBER 187212 KEY PART DESCRIPTION 187525 Case, Lower 187526 Case, Upper 183499 Gear, 27 Teeth 187527 Shaft, Input 187528 Spacer 183505 Wire, Formed 183506 Bearing, Ball...
  • Page 23 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0253-E1 1019 LABEL KIT...
  • Page 24 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0253-E1 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT...
  • Page 25 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0253-E1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 1059 1211 1210 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL...
  • Page 26 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0253-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 697322 Cylinder Assembly 498829 Short Block (Replacement 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal Engine 125K02-0253) 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 497465 Manifold-Intake 493279 Sump-Engine 272199 • Gasket-Intake 691160 Head-Cylinder 691650...
  • Page 27 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 125K02-0253-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 324 695161 Screen/Cup Assembly 689 691855 Spring-Friction 332 690662 Nut (Flywheel) 718 690959 Pin-Locating 333 695711 Armature-Magneto 741 691830 Gear-Timing 334 691061 Screw (Armature Magneto) 745 691648 Screw (Brake)
  • Page 28 186627 Rev. 3 09.03.03 BY Printed in U.S.A.

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