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Owner's Manual CRI:IFTSMRN° 6.25 HORSEPOWER 21 "MULTI-CUT ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 944.360480 • • • • • Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8 Warranty Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Maintenance Schedule 2 2 4 5 9 9 Product Specifications Service and Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting Repair Parts Parts Ordering 10 12 13 15 18 Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase Sears Canada, Inc. will repair or replace at Sears option free of charge parts which are defective as a result of material or workmanship. COMMERCIAL OR RENTAL USE: Warranty on Power Mower (Gas) will be ninety (90) days from date of purchase if used for commercial or rental purposes. This Warranty does NOT cover: • Pre-delivery set-up. • Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as rotary mower blades, blade adapters, belts, air cleaners and spark plug. • Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual. 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 product is in use in Canada. This warranty is in addition to any statutory warranty and does not exclude or limit legal rights you may have but shall run concurrently with applicable provincial legislation. Furthermore, some 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 Safety standards require operator presence controls to minimize the risk of injury. Your unit is equipped with such controls. Do not attempt to defeat the function of the operator presence controls under any c.ircumstances. TRAINING: • Read this operator's manual carefully. Become familiar with the controls and know how to operate your mower properly. Learn how to quickly stop mower. • Do not allow children to use your mower. Never allow adults to use mower without proper instructions. • Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, especially small children and pets. • Use mower only as the manufacturer intended and as described in this manual. • Do not operate mower if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Always have damage repaired before using your mower. • Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by the manufacturer. Use of such attachments may be hazardous. • The blade turns when the engine is running. PREPARATION: • Always thoroughly check the area to be mowed and clear it of all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects. These objects will be thrown by the blade and can cause severe injury. • Always wear safety glasses or eye shields when starting and while using 2 your mower. • Dress properly. Do not operate mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear only solid shoes with good traction when mowing. • Check fuel tank before starting engine. Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the engine is running or when the engine is hot. Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before filling the gas tank. Clean off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine. • Always make wheel height adjustments before starting your mower. Never attempt to do this while the engine is running. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. OPERATION: • Keep your eyes and mind on your mower and the area being cut. Do not let other interests distract you. • Do not mow wet or slippery grass. Never run while operating your mower. Always be sure of your footing -- keep a firm hold on the handles and walk. • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating pads. Keep clear of the discharge opening at 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 material 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. Then disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting. • Do not continue to run your mower if you hit a foreign object. Follow the procedure outlined above, then repair any damage before restarting and operating you mower. • Do not change the governor settings or overspeed the engine. Engine damage or personal injury may result. • Do not operate your mower if it vibrates abnormally. Excessive vibration is an indication of damage; stop the engine, safely check for the cause of vibration and repair as required. • Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are dangerous. • Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down or you might lose your 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. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE: • Check the blade and the engine mounting bolts often to be sure they are tightened properly. • Check all bolts, nuts and screws at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure mower is in safe working condition. • Keep all safety devices in place and working. • To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves or excessive grease and oil. • Check grass catcher often for deterioration and wear and replace worn bags. Usa only replacement bags that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your mower. • Always keep a sharp blade on your mower. • Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. • Never store mower with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or an ignition source such as a hot water heater, space heater, clothes dryer, etc. symbol point im_pLOOk for this to out odant safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. pI_CAUTION: Always spark ug wire ana place wiredisconnect where it cannot contact spark plug in order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs. 3 Read these instructionsand this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts leftunassembled for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, belts, etc., necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the pads bag. To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower, all pads and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightn_. TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON • Remove loose parts included with mower. • Cut down two end comers of carton and lay end panel down flat. • Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle. • Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose pads. HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER Operator presence contrxol bar _ Upper handle _./_/_,. _--_,o..;---___ position } TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER • Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom. Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top. • Slip vinyl bindings over frame. NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them in warm water for a few minutes. If bag gets wet, let it dry before using. ACAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without mulcher plug in place or approved clipping deflector or grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open. Catchee;__ frame __-.----_s-_ handle _ IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables. • Raise lower handle section to operating position and squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes. • Remove protective padding, raise upper handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs. • 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. 3-position Handle / r_// ,ower TO UNFOLD HANDLE Handle pin /)" __ _f_. _ :_ , -_: _ _/ Vin ,_ _\_ bindings opening TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to begging or discharging, see "TO CONVERT MOWER" in the OPERATION section of this manual. adjustment bracket 4 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND 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. _ _/mbols m_ _ on your Im_nmowaror in liter_um i_plied withthe p_duct _ I_l u_lemtmd Ihe_ mea_ CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF FAST SLOW CHOKE Engine zone control cable \ FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY Operator presence control bar Starter handle Handle knob Grass catcher_ Gasoline cap Primer Engine oil cap w/ dipstick Housing Mulcher door IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOUNE in the engine. Wheel adjuster (on each wheel) 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 running. Primer - pumps add_onaJ fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for use when Operator presence control bar - must be helddownto the handleto startthe engine. Release to stopthe engine. star'a_a cotder_ne. Starter handle - used for starting the engine. 5 TO CONVERT mower can result in foreign The operation any objects thrown of into thelawn eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOWTO IJSE YOUR LAWN MOWER 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. • To convert to mulching or discharging operation, remove grass catcher and close rear door. ENGINE SPEED The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance. Speed is not adjustable. ENGINE ZONE CONTROL _I=CAUTION: Federal regulations require an engine control to be installed on this lawn mower in order to minimize the risk of blade contact injury. Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator control. The blade turns when the engine is running. • Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator presence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower. ,I Pivot pins SIDE DISCHARGING • Rear door must be closed. • Open mulcher door and install discharge deflector under guard as shown. • Mower is now ready for discharging operation. • To convert to mulching or bagging operation, discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door must be closed. TO ADJUST CUTrlNG HEIGHT • Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut. • 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-position adjusters (if so equipped) allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs. SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING • Rear door closed. • Mulcher door closed. FOR REAR BAGGING • Grass catcher installed. • Mulcher door closed. Plate Tab Lower Wheels for High Cut FOR SIDE DISCHARGING • Rear door closed. • Side discharge deflector installed. _{_CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without rear door closed or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open. Lever Raise Wheels for Low Cut 6 Mulcher door Open door Discharge deflector ,AWARNING: Experience indicates that 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 lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. _ILCAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. oil cap BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Ol. Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. • Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean. • Remove engine oil cap and fill to the full line on the dipstick. NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into engine for accurate dipstick reading. • Engine holds 20 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in Maintenance section of this manual. • Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill. • Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick. • To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap each time. • Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten. • Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season. You may need to change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions. ADD GASOUNE Gasoline filler cap TO START ENGINE • To start a cold engine, push primar five (5) times before trying to start. Use a firm push. This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes. • Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and 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. • Fillfuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. 7 MOWING TIPS MULCHING • Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings. It may also be necessary to reduce ground speed and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time. • For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly. • For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should be set in the fast position. • Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt and dust with use and catchers will collect less grass. To prevent this, regularly hose catcher off with water and let dry before using. • Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff. This will help engine air flow and extend engine life. IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See "Cleaning" in Maintenance section of this manual. MOWING TIPS • 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 action of the blades. • Avoid cuttingyour lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action. The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon. At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun. • For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass blades. If the lawn is overgrown it will be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of mulched grass. For extremely beaw mulching, reduce your width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly. /3 • Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings. When doing a second cut, mow across or perpendicular to the first cut path. • Change your cuffing pattem from week to week. Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next week. This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn. 8 .A,NTENANC SC. DU'E FLLNO,TES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE /_/_._SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher V' (If Equipped) I/' DATES I/ _ ao Clean Clean Under Lawn Mower Ddve Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) E_ Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) I/ R Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade _3 Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge IElectric Start Mowers / _/ _/ li/ I/'4 NE Check ChangeEn_]ine EngineOilOilLevel I/ ll/!,2 G Inspect Muffler Clean Air Filter _2 N Clean or Air Replace Spark Cartridge Plug Replace Filter Paper I/2 1 - Change more often when operatingundera heavy load o_in hig_ambienttemperatures, 2 - Sewice more often when operatingin dirty or dustyconditions. 3 - Replace blades more often when mowingin sandy soi_. 4 - Charge 48 hOUrSat end of season, GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected 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 check blade for wear. A new spark plug and clean/new air filter element assures proper air-fuel mixture and helps your engine run better and last longer. • Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual, BEFORE EACH USE (_) Wheel adjuster (_) Engine oil (D Brake spring Bracket (_) Handle bracket mounting pin (_) Rear door hinge _) Spray _brk_nt (_) Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" • Check engine oil level. • Check for loose fasteners. LUBRICATION section. IMPORTANT: Donot oil or grease plastic wheel I_n_. V'_ lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the ssll lubricatingbeerings. If you feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART'). typetubr ant sp=in . 9 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIALNUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1,5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR !OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) 20 OZS. CHAMPION RJt9LM OR J19LM OIL CAPACITY: SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030" I VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: EXHAUST: SOLID STATE IGNITION AIR GAP: BLADE BOLT TORQUE: .004 - .008 .004 - .008 .0125 IN. 35-40 FT, LBS. The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above. LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber, • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp ob'_J_cts and other hazards that may cause tire damage. BLADE CARE For best results, mower blade must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades. TO REMOVE BLADE • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. • Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air filter and carburetor are up. • Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt. • Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. • Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise. • Remove blade and attaching hardware (bolt, lock washer and hardened washer). NOTE: Remove the blade adapter and check the key inside hub of blade adapter. The key must be in good condition to work properly. Replace adapter if damaged. TO REPLACE BLADE • Position the blade 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 between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise. • The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft. Ibs. 10 IMPORTANT: treated. Blade bolt is grade 8 heat TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine. • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. • To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall. Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed. Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. Crank shaft Blade _ adapter_ Key_ Blade _ Blade bol_de/ _ • / _ keyway _,/_L_ _ _-+ I_-][: \ _"_-Crank .. I,.. \ Loci( \ "rrailin washer Hardened edge washer 13lade adapter shaft GRASS CATCHER • The gress catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used. • Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterioration. Through normal use itwill wear. If catcher needs replacing, replace only with a manufacturer approved replacement catcher. Give the lawn mower model number when ordering. ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating tem -30" "20" TEMPERATURE -tO" 0° RANGE ANTICIPATED tO" BEFORE _0" 30° NEXT OIL 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 engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil. Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. Tighten oil plug securely each time you check the oil level. 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 place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. • Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. • 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. • Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower and on side of engine. • Fill engine with oil. Fill only to the "FULU' line on the dipstick. DO NOT overfill. • Replace engine oil cap. • Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug. Container AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Replace the air filter every year, more often if you mow in very dusty, dirty conditions. Do not wash air filter. TO CHANGE AIR FILTER • Remove the air filter by turning counterclockwise to the stop and pull away from collar. • Remove filter from inside of cover. • Clean the inside of the cover and the 11 collar to remove any dirt accumulation. • Insert new filter into cover. • Put air filter cover and filter into collar • aligning the tab with the slot. Push in on cover and turn clockwise to tighten. Turn Collar Clip counterclockwise remove Slot Air filter Air filter cover Turn clockwise to tighten MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG Change your spark plug each year to make your engine start easier and run better. Set spark plug gap at .030 inch. ACAUTION: Before performing any service and adjustments: • Release control bar and stop engine. • Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug. CLEANING IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use. ACAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark plug. •Tum lawn mower on its side. Make sure air filter and carburetor are up. Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass and trash. • Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating. A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life. • Keep finished surfaces and wheals free of all gasoline, oil,etc. • We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean lawn mower unless the electncal system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in shortened engine life. TO ADJUST HANDLE The handle on your lawn mower has three (3) height positions - adjust to height that suits you. • Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes. LAWNMOWER TO ADJUST cU'rRNG HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CU'I-FING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual. REAR DEFLECTOR Handle pin J The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheals of your lawn mower, is provided to minimize the poss_ility that objects will be thrown out the rear of the lawn mower intothe eperatofs mowing position. If the rear deflector becomes damaged, it should be replaced. 12 3-Position Handle adjustment bracket ENGINESPEED CARBURETOR Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal 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. Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take you lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and/or adjustment. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous, if you think the engine-governed high speed needs adjusting, contact your nearest authorzec service center, which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments. Immediatdy prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or ifthe unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Handle pin LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, dean itthoroughly,remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a dean, dry area. * Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual. • Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. J Handle adjustment bracket Operator presence control bar Upper Fold toward for storage Rep4acenecessary. • Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightlybefore painting. HANDLE • You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage. • Loosen the two (2) handle knobs on sides of the upper handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear. • Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle toward each other until pins in handle clear the brackets and pivot entire handle assembly forward and allow it to rest on mower. • When setting up your handle from the storage position, the lower handle will require manually locking into the mowing position. IMPORTANT:. When folding the handle for storage or transportation,be sure to fold the handla es shown or you any damage the control cablas. 3-Position Lower handle backward Mowing position ENGINE FUELSYSTEM IMPORTANT: It is importantto prevant gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburstor, f fuel filter,fuel hose or tank during storage. Also, experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels ( called gesohoforusingethand or mettmnol) can 13 attract moisture which leads to ssparation ant fo_ of acids dunng storage.Acidicgas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. • Drain the fuel tank. • Start the engine and let it run untilthe fuel lines and carburetor are empty. • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. • Use fresh fuel next season. NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. ENGINEOIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual). CYUNDER • Remove spark plug. • Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. • Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil. • Replace with new spark plug. OTHER • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. • Replace your gasoline can if your can startsto rust. Rust andJordirtin your gasoline will cause problems. • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover itto give protection from dust and dirt. • Cover your unitwith a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are stillwarm. ACAUTION: Never store 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. 14 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Does not start 1. 2. 3. Dirty air filter. Out of fuel. Stale fuel. 1. 2. 3. 4. Water in fuel. 4. 5. Spark plug wire is disconnected. 5. 6. 7. Bad spark plug. 6. Loose blade or broken blade '7. adapter. Control bar in released 8. position. Control bar defective. 9. Replace spark plug. Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter. Depress control bar to handle. Rear of lawn mower housinc 1. or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass, 2. Set to "Higher Cut" position. 8. 9. Loss of power 1. 2. Clean/replace air filter. Fill fuel tank. Drain tank and refillwith fresh clean fuel. Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline. Connect wire to plug. Replace control bar. 3. 4. 5. 6. Dirty air filter. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. Too much oil in engine. Walking speed too fast. Set to =Higher Cut" position. Clean/replace air filter. Clean underside of mower 5. housing. Check oil level. 6. Cut at slower walking speed. 1. Wom, bent or loose blade. 1. 2. Wheel heights uneven. 2. 3. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 3. Replace blade. "13ghten blade bait. Set all wheels at same height Clean underside of 3. 4. Poor cut- uneven CORRECTION 15 mower housing. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Excessive vibration Starter rope hard to pull CHART CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Wom, bent or loose blade. 1. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. , , 3. 4. Engine flywheel brake is on 1. when control bar is released. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. Blade adapter broken. Blade dragging in grass. 3. 4. Replace blade. "13ghten blade belt. Contact an authorized service center. Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope. Contact an authorized service center. Replace blade adapter. Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface. Grass catcher not filling (fl'so equipped) Hard to push 1. 2. Cutting height too low. Lift on blade wom off. 3. Catcher not venting air. t. 2. Grass is too high or wheel height is too low. Rear of lawn mower 3. housing or blade dragging in grass. Grass catcher too full. 4. Handle height position not rightfor you. 16 1. 2. 3. Raise cutting height. Replace blade. Clean grass catcher. 1. Raise cutting height. 2. Raise rear of lawn mower 3. 4. housing one (1) setting higher. Empty grass catcher. Adjust handle height to suit. 17 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944.360480 49 14 3 14 39 21 ]i 47 19 Co 56 27 20 40 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944.360480 KEY NO. CJD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O 31 PART NO. 131696 166860X479 161105X479 132001 63601 131959 66426 74780512 154132 165754 156577 750097 83O733X004 136376 51793 147286 165946X479 17600406 167132X004 167133X004 165858 168360X004 166875 751153 166236X479 166243x479 851856 152124 160835X007 19112222 165760 DESCRIPTION Control Bar Upper Handle Lower Handle RopeGuide Locknut 1/4-20 Handle Bolt WireTie Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 3/4 Hinge Bracket Mulcher Door Engine Zone Control Cable Hex Washer Head Screw #10-24 x 1/2 Up-Stop Bracket Handle Knob Hairpin Cotter Hinge Rod Support Bracket Screw Axle Arm Assembly - LF Axle Arm Assembly - RF Rear Skirt Selector Spdng Rear Door Assembly Kit (Incl. Springs) Locknut 5/16-18 Handle Bracket Assembly (Left) Handle Bracket Assembly (Right) Screw 1/4-20 x 3/8 Hinge Spring Wheel Adjusting Bracket - Front Spacer Clip on Discharge Guard KEY NO. PART NO. 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 67 68 70 87877 16713OX004 166785 160828 151162 164362 83923 77400 88652 165766 165767 165912 150406 107339X 63124 167131X004 151161 57143 73990500 167712 851084 850263 851074 165833 851514 161551 167710 165755 ...... - --- 162300 172724 173422 DESCRIPTION Selector Knob Axle Arm Assembly - LR Locknut 5/16-18 Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 Wheel Assembly Shoulder Bolt Flanged Looknut Hubcap Hinge Screw Spring (LH) Spring(RH) Door Bolt Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3/8-16 x 1 Danger Decal Nut Axle Arm Assembly - RR Wheel Wave Washer Nut Housing Assembly (Incl. Ref. #17, t8 & 46) Hex Head Screw 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 Grd. 8 Helical Lookwasher Hardened Washer 21" Blade Blade Adapter Adjustment Bolt Grass Bag Catcher Frame Engine - (See Breakdown) Craftsman 143.006202 Warning Decal (Not Shown) Owner's Manual (English) Owner's Manual (French) CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.006202 4OO 130 120 119 125 172 2O CRAFTSMAN KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 6 7 36478A 26727 33734 36557 12A 36558 12B 14 15 16 17 18 34695 28277 30589 34839A 31335 651018 19 20 30 40 36281 32600 35801 36073 36074 36075 41 36070 36071 36072 42 43 45 36076 36077 36078 20381 32875A 46 48 50 52 69 70 32610A 27241 35992 29914 35261 34311E 72 73 75 80 81 82 36083 28833 27897 30574A 30590A 30591 83 86 89 90 92 93 100 101 103 30588A 650488 611004 611112 650815 650816 34443B 610118 651007 110 119 125 37047 36477 36471 36472 126 29314B 29315C 130 135 6021A 35395 4-CYCLE ENGINE DESCRIPTION Cylinder (Incl. 2,7,20 & 125) Dowel Pin Breather Element Breather Ass'y. (Incl. 6 & 12A) Breather Cover & Tube (Incl. 12B) Breather Tube Elbow Washer Governor Rod (Incl. 14) Govemor Lever Governor Lever Clamp Screw, Torx T-15, 8-32 x 19/ 64" Extension Spring Oil Seal Crankshaft Piston, Pin & Ring Set (Std.) Piston, Pin & Ring Set (.010" OS) Piston, Pin & Ring Set (.020" OS) Piston & Pin Ass'y. (Std.) (Incl. 43) Piston & Pin Ass'y. (.010" OS) (Incl. 43) Piston & Pin Ass'y. (.020" OS) (Incl. 43) Ring Set (Std.) Ring Set (.010" OS) Ring Set (.020" OS) Piston Pin Retaining Ring Connecting Rod Ass'y. (Incl. 46) Connecting Rod Bolt Valve Lifter Camshaft (MCR) Oil PumpAss'y. Mounting Flange Gasket Mounting Flange (Incl. 72 thru 83) Oil Drain Plug (Incl. 73) Drain Plug Gasket Oil Seal Governor Shaft Washer Governor Gear Ass'yo(Incl. 81) Governor Spool Screw, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" Flywheel Key Flywheel Belleville Washer Flywheel Nut Solid State Ignition Spark Plug Cover Screw, Torx T-15, 10-24 x 15/ 16" Ground Wire Cylinder Head Gasket Exhaust Valve (Std.) (Incl. 151) Exhaust Valve (1/32" OS) (Incl. 151) Intake Valve (Std.) (IncL 151) Intake Valve (1/32" OS) (Inct. 151) Screw, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2' Resistor Spark Plug (RJt9LM) MODEL NO. 143.006202 KEY PART NO. NO. 150 151 169 172 174 178 182 184 31672 31673 27234A 32755 30200 29752 6201 26756 DESCRIPTION * 185 36544 t86 32653 189 650839 191 36559A 195 610973 207 34336 216 33086 223 650451 224 34690A * 238 650932 239 34338 241 35797 245 35066 250 36065 280 36915 261 30200 262 650831 263A 36921 275 36473A 277 650988 285 35000A 287 650926 290 29774 292 26460 298 28763 300 36916 301 36246 305 35647 306 36996 * 307 35499 309 650562 310 35648 313 34080 347 651038 370A 36261 370C 37199 370K 36695 380 632747 390 590737 400 36481B 416 36085 417 900 650760 ---- NOTE: 632646 NOTE: 590694 NOTE: inches 21 Valve Spring Valve Spring Cap Valve Cover Gasket Valve Cover Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-28 Screw, 1/4-28 x 7/8" Carburetor To Intake Pipe Gasket Intake Pipe Governor Link Screw, 1/4-20 x 3/8" S.E. Brake Bracket (Incl. 195) Terminal Throttle Link R.P.M. Adjusting Lever Screw, 1/4-20 x 1" Intake Pipe Gasket Screw, 10-32 x 49/64" Air Cleaner Gasket Air Cleaner Collar Air Cleaner Filter (Conical) Air Cleaner Cover Blower Housing Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" Screw, 1/4-20 x 1/2" Starter Grill Muffler (Incl. 277) . Screw, 1/4-20 x 2-5/16 Starter Cup Screw, 8-32 x 21/64" Fuel Une Fuel Line Clamp Screw, 10-32 x 35/64" Fuel Tank (Incl. 292 & 301) Fuel Cap Oil Fill Tube "O"-Ring "O"-Ring Screw, 10-32 x 1/2" Dipstick Spacer Screw, 10-32 x 27/32" Lubdcation Decal Primer Decal (5 X) Starter Decal Carburetor (Incl. 184) Rewind Starter Gasket Set (Incl. Items Marked _;park Arrestor Kit (Incl.417)(Optional) Screw, 8-32 x 3/8" (Optional) Replacement S/B 750670B, order from 71-999 RPM High 2900 to 3200 This engine could have been built with carburetor). This engine could have been built with starter). All component dimensions given in U.S. 1 inch = 25.4 mm CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.006202 .J® 4O KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION ----632747 1 631615 2 631767 4 631184 5 631183 6 632504 7 650506 16 631807 25 631867 27 631024 28 632019 29 631028 30 631021 31 631022 35 36045A 36 632735 37 632547 40 632736 44 27110 48 631027 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly Throttle Return Spring Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal (Throttle) Throttle Shutter Shutter Screw Fuel Fitting Float Bowl Float Shaft Float Float Bowl "O" Ring Inlet Needle, Seat, & Clip (Incl. 31) Spring Clip Primer Bulb/Retainer Ring Main Nozzle Tube "O" Ring, Main Nozzle Tube High Speed Bowl Nut Bowl Nut Washer Welch Plug, Atmospheric Vent 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.006202 KEY PART NO. NO. ----590694 1 590599A 2 590600 3 590696 4 590601 5 590697 6 690698 7 590699 8 590700 11 590695 12 13 590535 590701 KEY PART NO. NO. 12 ----590737 3 590740 6 590616 7 590617 8 590618A 11 590687A 12 590535 13 14 590701 590760 13 23 DESCRIPTION Recoil StaRer Spring Pin (InCl. 4) Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. StaRer Housing Ass'y. (40 degree grommet) Stader Rope ( 98" X 9/64" _it_')e r Handle DESCRIPTION Rewind StaRer Retainer StaRer Dog Dog Spring . , Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass y StaRer Housing Ass'y (40 degree grommet) StaRer Rope(Length 96" x 9/ 64' dia.) Starter Handle Spring Clip NEED A PART? SEARS HAS ACCESS TO OVER 800,000 WHETHER PARTS IT'S A SPARK PLUG OR LAWNMOWER SEARS PARTS AND SERVICE TOP QUALITY BLADE. CAN SUPPLY YOU WITH REPAIR PARTS FOR ALL YOUR PRODUCTS. JUST CALL : 1-800-4MY-HOME 172724 Rev.1 02.28.00 VB Printedin U.S.A.
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