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Owner's Manual

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6 HORSEPOWER

21 "Multi-cut

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

944.360452

• Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equipment

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Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8

Warranty ............................................... 2

Safety Rules ......................................... 2

Assembly .............................................. 4

Operation .............................................. 5

Maintenance Schedule ........................ 9

Maintenance ......................................... 9

Product Specifications ........................ 10

Service and Adjustments .................... 12

Storage ............................................... 13

Troubleshooting ................................. 15

Repair Parts ........................................ 18

Parts Ordering ..................... 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 cleanem 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

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.

I.GENERAL OPERATION

•Read, understand, and follow all

instructions on the machine and in the

manual(s) before starting. Be thor-

oughly familiar with the controls and

the proper use of the machine before

starting.

•Do not put hands or feet near or under

rotating parts. Keep clear of the

discharge opening at all times.

•Only allow responsible individuals,

who are familiar with the instructions, to

operate the machine.

•Clear the area of objects such as

recks, toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc.,

which could be picked up and thrown

by the 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

barefoot or wearing open sandals.

Always wear substantial foot wear.

•Do not pull mower backwards unless

absolutely necessary. Always look

down and behind before and while

moving backwards.

•Do not operate the mower without

proper guards, plates, grass catcher or

other safety protective devices in place.

•See manufacturer's instructions for

proper operation and installation of

accessories. Only use accessories

approved by the manufacturer.

•Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel

drives, walks, or roads.

•Stop the engine (motor) whenever you

leave the equipment, before cleaning

the mower or unclogging the chute.

• Shuttheengine (motor) off and wait

until the blade comes to complete stop

before removing grass catcher.

•Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

•Do not operate the machine while

under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

•Never operate machine in wet grass.

Always be sure of your footing: keep e

firm hold on the handle and walk; never

run.

•Disengage the self-propelled mecha-

nism or drive clutch on mowers so

equipped before starting the engine

(motor).

•If the equipment should start to vibrate

abnormally, stop the engine (motor)

and check immediately for the cause.

Vibration is generally a warning of

trouble.

•Always wear safety goggles or safety

glasses with side shields when

operating mower.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to slip

and fall accidents which can result in

severe injury. Arl slopes require extra

caution, if you feel uneasy on a slope, do

not mow it.

DO:

• Mow across the face of slopes: never

up and down. Exercise extreme caution

when changing direction on slopes.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, 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.

II1.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 last saw them.

• Keep children out of the trimming area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

•Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

•Before and while walking backwards,

look behind and down for small

children.

•Never allow children to operate the

machine.

•Use extra care when approaching blind

comers, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICES

•Use extra care in handling gasoline

and other fuels. They are flammable

and vapors are explosive.

- Use only an approved container.

-Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Al|ow engine

to cool before refueling. Do not

smoke.

-Never refuel the machine indoors.

- Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water heater.

•Never run amachine inside a closed

area.

•Never make adjustments or repairs

with the engine (motor) running.

Disconnect the spark plug wire, and

keep the wire away from the plug to

prevent accidental starting.

•Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep

equipment in good condition.

•Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly.

•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

•Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

•Never attempt to make wheel height

adjustments while the engine (motor) 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 blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them.

•Do not change the engine governor

setting or overspeed the engine.

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ALook for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

A, CAUTION: Always disconnect spark

plug wire and place wire where it cannot

contact spark plug in order to prevent

accidental starting when setting up,

transporting, adjusting or making repairs.

Read these instructions and this manual

in its entirety before you attempt to

assemble or operate your new lawn

mower.

IMPORTANT: Thislawn mower is

shippedWITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in

the engine,

Your new lawn mower has been as-

sembled atthefactorywiththe exception

ofthosepartsleftunassembled for

shipping purposes. All parts such as

nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to

complete the assembly have been placed

in the parts bag. To ensure safe and

proper operation of your lawn mower, all

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 handle.

4. Roll lawn mower out of carton and

check carton thoroughly for additional

loose parts.

HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN

MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully

so as not to pinch or damage control

cables.

1. Raise handles until lower handle

section locks into place in mowing

position.

2. Remove protective padding, raise

upper handle section into place on

lower handle and tighten both handle

knobs.

3. Remove handle padding holding

operator presence control bar to

upper handle.

Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted

for your mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust

Handle" in the Service and Adjustment

section of this manual.

Operator presence control

bar

Upper handle

Lift up

position

Lower handle

TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER

1. 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.

2. Slip vinyl bindings over frame.

NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold

them in warm water for afew minutes. If

bag gets wet, let it dry before using.

• ILCAUTION: Do not run your lawn

mower without clipping deflector or

approved grass catcher in place. Never

attempt to operate the lawn mower with

the rear door removed or propped open.

Catcher

frame -.-.---.---"-_,

handle

opening

TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to

be used as a mulcher. To convert to

bagging or discharging, sea "TO CON-

VERT MOWER" in the OPERATION

section of this manual.

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KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN

MOWER. Compare the illustrationswithyour lawn mower to familiarize yourselfwith the

locationof variouscontrolsend adiustments. Save this manual for future reference.

The_ symbolsmayappeeronyourlavmmow_or Inliteralummq0pliedwllhlhepreduct.Leam_ld

under_andIt_o meanln_

CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL OANGER, KEEP HANDS

OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

Engine zone controlcable

\Operator presence control bar

Stader handle

Grass catcher.

Handle knob

Gasofine cap

Pdmer

Engine oil

cap w/

dipstick Housing

Mulcher door

IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped Wheel adjuster

WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE intheengine. (on each wheel)

MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Sears rotary walk-behindpower lawnmowers conformto the safetystandards of the American

NationalStandards Instituteand the U.S. Consumer ProductSafety Commission. The blade

'urns when the engine is running.

Operator presence control bar - must he

held downto the handle to startthe engine.

_elease to stop the engine.

Primer -pumps additionalfuel from the

carburetorto the cylinderfor use when

startinga cold engine.

Starter handle - used for starlingthe engine.

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The operation of any lawn

mower can result in foreign

objects thrown into the 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 USEYOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINE SPEED

The engine speed was set at the factory

for optimum performance. Speed is not

adjustable.

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

•iLCAUTION: Federal regulations require

an engine control to be installed on this

lawn mower in order to minimize the risk

of btade 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.

TO ADJUST CU'I'FING 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 require-

ments. 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. PlateTab

Lower .Wheelsfor High Cutr__,,_=__

Lever

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 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.

Pivot pros

SIDE DISCHARGING

•Rear door must be closed.

• Open mulcher door and install dis-

charge 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.

SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN

CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER

FOR MULCHING -

1. Rear door closed.

2. Mulcher door closed.

FOR REAR BAGGING -

1. Grass catcher installed.

2. Mulcher door closed.

FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -

1. Rear door closed.

2. Side discharge deflector installed.

_I,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.

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Open

door

Mufcher door

Discharge _

deflector

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

ADD OIL

Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in

the engine. Engine holds 20 oz. of oil.

For type and grade of oil to use, see

"ENGINE" in Maintenance section of this

manual.

1. Be sure lawnmower is level and area

around oil fill is clean.

2. Remove engine oil cap and fill to the

full line on the dipstick. Pour oil slowly.

Do not over fill.

NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into engine

for accurate reading. To read proper level,

tighten engine oil cap, then remove it to

read the dipstick.

3. Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.

•Check oil level before each use. Add

oil if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.

•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 GASOLINE

NOTE: Before filling fuel tank, remove

and discard the debris plug that is inside

!he tank.

, Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of

87 octane. Do not mix oil with gaso-

line. Purchase fuel in quantities that

can be used within 30 days to assure

fuel freshness.

_.WARNING: 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.

_L CAUTION: 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.

Engineoilcap Gasolinefiller cap

TO START ENGINE

NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the

engine, a small amount of smoke may be

present during the initial use of the

product and should be considered

normal.

1. To start a cold engine, push primer

three (3) 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.

2. 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

•To stop engine, release operator

presence control bar.

NOTE: In cooler weather it may be

necessary to repeat pdming 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.

MOWINGTIPS

• 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

out 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 (ire.

MULCHING MOWlNGTIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance,

keep mower housing free of built-up

grass and trash. See "Cleaning" in

Maintenance section of this manual.

• The special mulching blade will recur

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 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 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 heavy mulching, reduce your

width of cut by overlapping previously

cut path and mow slowly.

•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 perpendicu-

lar to the first cut path.

• Change your cutting pattern 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.

Max 1/3

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _ ,_O_

,LL,NO,TES

AS YOU COMPLETE _'_J'f._'_ERVICE DATES

REGULAR SERVICE

Check for Loose Fasteners "_pq " ''

Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher

(If Equipped) I/ I_ I_

MClean Lawn Mower II_ I_

Clean Under Drive Cover(Power-Propelled Mowers) !/

Check ddve Pelt/ ulleys

ER (Power-Propelle_Mowers) (I/

ChecWSharperdReplace Blade It'3

Lubrication Chart I/ I_

Clean Battety/Rechar e

IElectric Start Mowe_rl II/ II_4

ECheck Engine Oil Level

NChan_le Engine Oil 1_1.2

GClean Air Filter _ 2

I Inspect Muffler II/

N Clean or Replace Spark Plug

E Replace Air Filter Paper Cartddge 1_12

t-Change morn Ofle_ when operating under aheavy load or in i_i_l ambient temperatures.

2 - ServP..emore often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions¸

3 - Replace blades more often when mewing in sandySOIL

4 - Charge 48 hours at efld of season.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

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

1. Check engine oil level.

2. Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRi-

CATION CHART").

LUBRICATION CHART

(_ Wheel adjuster

(_) Brake spdng

Bracket

(_) Handle bracket

mountingpin

(_ Rear doorhinge

(D Sprylubnc_,_

(_) Referto Maintenance "ENGINE" section.

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic

wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will

attract dust and dirt that will shorten the

life of the self lubricating bearings. If you

feel they must be lubricated, use only a

dry, powdered graphite type lubricant

sparingly.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

SERIALNUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE:

OILTYPE (API-SF-SJ):

1.5 QUARTS

UNLEADED REGULAR

SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS.

SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR Jt9LM

BLADE BOLT TO RQU E: 35-40 FT. LBS.

• The model and serial numbers will be found on adecal attached to the rear of the

lawn mower housing.Record both sedal number and date of purchase in space

provided above.

LAWN MOWER

Always observe safety ruleswhen perform-

ing any maintenance.

"nRES

•Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm rubber.

•Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects 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

1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark

plug and place wire where it cannot

come in contact with spark plug.

2. Turn lawn mower on its side. Make

sure air filter and carburetor are up.

3. Use a wood block between blade and

mower housing to prevent blade from

turning when removing blade bolt.

NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves

and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.

4. Remove blade bolt by turning counteP

clockwise.

5. Remove blade and attaching hard-

ware (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 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 of blade

(opposite sharp edge) is up toward

the engine.

4. Install the blade bolt with the lock

washer and hardened washer into

blade adapter and crankshaft.

5. 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 heat

treated.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen-

ing blade - but if you do, be sure the

blade is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced btade wilt

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.

Blade

Crank shaft

Blade

bolt shaft

Hardened

Lock washer Trailing

washer edge adapter

GRASS CATCHER

•The grass catcher may be hosed with

water, but must be dry when used.

• Check your grass catcher often for

damage or deterioration. Through

normal use it will wear. ff 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-SJ.

Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating

temperature.

SAE V1S(;OSITY GRAOE$

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils

(5W30, lOW30 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 ifthe

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.

1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark

plug and place wire where it 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 on lawn mower

and on side of engine.

5. Fill engine with oil. (See "Add Oil" in

the Operacion section of this manual.)

6. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark

plug,

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

1. Remove the air filter by turning

counterclockwise to the stop and pull

away from collar.

2. Remove filter from inside of cover.

3. Clean the inside of the cover and the

collar to remove any did accumula-

tion.

4. Insert new filter into cover.

5. Put air filter cover end filter into collar

aligning the tab with the slot.

6, Push in on cover and turn clockwise to

tighten.

Collar Turn counter-

clockwise to

Slot

clockwise

Air filter cover to tighten

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MUFFLER

inspectand replacecorrodedmuffleras it

couldcreate a fire hazard and/ordam-

age.

SPARK PLUG

Changeyour spark plugeach year to

make your enginestart easier and run

better. Set sparkpluggapat .030 inch.

CLEANING

IMPORTANT: For bestperformance,

keep mower housingfree of built-up

grassand trash. Clean the undersideof

your mowerafter each use.

_CAUTION: Disconnectspark plugwire

from spark plugand place wire whereit

cannotcome in contactwiththe spark

plug.

• Clean the undemide 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 wheels free

of all gasoline, oil,etc.

• We do not recommend using a garden

hose to clean lawn mower unless the

electrical system, muffler, air filter and

carburetor are covered to keep water

out. Water in engine can result in

shortened engine life.

_,CAUTION: Before performing any

service and adjustments:

1. Release control bar and stop engine.

2. Make sure the blade and all moving

parts have completely stopped.

3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark

plug and place where it cannot come

in contact with plug.

LAWN MOWER

TO ADJUST cu'n'ING HEIGHT

See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in

the Operation section of this manual.

REAR DEFLECTOR

The rear deflector, attached between the

rear wheels of your lawn mower, is

provided to minimize the possibility that

objects will be thrown out the rear of the

lawn mower into the operator's mowing

position. If the rear deflector becomes

damaged, it should be replaced.

TO ADJUST HANDLE

The handle can be mounted in a high or

low position. The mounting holes in the

bottom of lower handle are off center for

raising or lowering the handle.

1. Remove upper handle and all parts

attached to lower handle.

2. Remove hairpin cotters from lower

handle bracket mounting pin.

3. Squeeze lower handle in to remove it

from mounting pins.

4. 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.

lr _ Lower

Rotate _handle

ENGINE

ENGINE SPEED

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 a

Sears or other qualified service center for

repair and adjustment.

CARBURETOR

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 your

lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified

service center for repair and/or adjust-

ment.

IMPORTANT:Nevertamperwiththe

enginegovernor,whichisfactorysetfor

properenginespeed.Overspeedingthe

engineabovethefactoryhighspeed

settingcanbedangerous.Ifyouthinkthe

engine-govemedhigh speed needs

adjusting, contact a Sears or other

qualified service center, which has proper

equipment and experience to make any

necessary adjustments.

Immediately prepare your lawn mower for

storage at the end of the season or if the

unit will not be used for 30 days or more.

LAWN MOWER

When lawn mower is to be stored for a

period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove

all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a

clean, dry area.

1. Clean entire lawn mower (See

"CLEANING" in the Maintenance

section of this manual).

2. Lubricate as shown in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual.

3. Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and

pins are securely fastened. Inspect

moving parts for damage, breakage

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: When folding the handle

for storage or transportation, be sure to

fold the handle as shown or you any

damage the control cables.

•When setting up your handle from the

storage position, the lower handle will

automatically lock into the mowing

position. ndle

Squeeze to bracket

fo_

co_er

f

f_

./

Operator presencecontrol bar

Fold foward

for storage

Lower

handle

Upper

backward

Mowing

position

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential

fuel system parts such as carburetor, f fuel

filter, fuel hose or tank during storage.

Also, 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.

1. Drain the fuel tank.

2. Start the engine and let it run until the

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.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER

I. Removesparkplug.

2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through

spark plug hole into cylinder.

3. Pull starter handle slowly afew times

to distribute oil.

4. Replace with new spark plug,

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 give protection from dust and

dirt.

• Cover your unit with asuitable protec-

tive cover that does not retain mois-

ture. 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 still warm.

_,CAUTION: 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.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE

Does not start 1. Dirty air filter,

Loss of power

Poor cut -

uneven

2. Out of fuel.

3. Stale fuel.

4. Water in fuel.

5. Spark plug wire is

disconnected.

6. Bad spark plug.

7. Loose blade or broken

blade adapter.

8. Control bar in released

position.

9. Control bar defective.

1. Rear of lawn mower

housingor cutting blade

dragging in heavy grass.

2. Cutting too much grass.

3. Dirty air filter.

4. Buildup of grass, leaves,

and trash under mower.

5. Too much oil in engine.

6. Walking speed too fast.

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Wheel heights uneven.

3. Buildup of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Bent engine crankshaft.

CORRECTION

1. Clean/replace air filter.

2. Fill fuel tank.

3. Drain tank and refill with

fresh clean fuel.

4. Drain fuel tank and

carburetor and refill tank

with fresh gasoline.

5. Connect wire to plug.

6. Replace spark plug.

7. Tighten blade boYtor

replace blade adapter.

8. Depress control bar to

handle.

9. Replace control bar.

1. Set to =HigherCut"

position.

2. Set to "Higher Cut" position.

3. Clean/replace air filter.

4. Clean underside of mower

housing.

5. Check oil level.

6. Cut at slower walking

speed.

1. Replace blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

2. Set all wheels at same

height

3. Clean underside of

mower housing.

Excessive 1. Replace blade. Tighten

vibration blade bolt.

2. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

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TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART

3ROBLEM CAUSE

3ta_erropeha_ 1, Engineflywheelbrekeison

:opull whencontrelbarisreleased,

2. Bent engine crankshaft.

3. Blade adapter broken.

4. Blade dragging in grass.

CORRECTION

1. Depress control bar to

upper handle before

pulling starter rope.

2. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

3. Replace blade adapter.

4. Move lawn mower to cut

grass or to hard surface.

.3rass catcher 1. Cutting height too low. 1. Raise cutting height.

_otfilling (if so 2. Lift on blade worn off. 2. Replace blade,

_quipped) 3. Catcher not venting air. 3. Clean grass catcher.

-lard to push 1. Raise cutting height,1. Grass is too high or wheel

height is too low.

2. Rear of lawn mower

housing or blade dragging

in grass.

3. Grass catcher too full.

4. Handle height position not

right for you.

2. Raise rear of lawn mower

housing one (1) setting

higher.

3. Empty grass catcher.

4. Adjust handle height to

suit.

ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944.360452

68

67

37

4O

41

37

56

ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944.360452

.3

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 86,9GZ

2 169709X479

3 169708X479

4 132001

5 63601

6 131959

766426

9 154132

10 165754

11 156577

12 750097

13 850733X004

14 136376

15 51793

16 147286

17 165946X479

18 17600406

19 167132X004

20 167133)(004

21 165858

22 168360X004

23 161_75

24 751153

25 166111)(479

26 166112X479

27 851856

28 152124

DESCRIPTION

ControlBar

Upder Handle

Lower Handle

Fk_eGuide

Locknut 1/4-20

Handle Bolt

WlreT_e

Hinge Bracket

Mulcher Door

Engine Zone Control Cable

Hex Washer Head Screw #10-24 x1/2

Up-Stob Bracket

HandleKnob

Hairpin Cofter

HingeRod

Suppoct Bracket

Screw

Axle Arm Assen'_y - LF

Axle Arm Assembly -RF

Rear Skirt

Selector Spring -Front

Rear Door Assembly Kit (Incl. Spnngs)

Locknut 5/16-18

Handle Bracket Assembly (Left)

Handle Brachet Assembly (Right)

Screw 1/4-20 x 3/8

Hinge Spnng

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

29 160835X007 Wheel Adjus_ng Bracket -Front

30 19112222 Spacer

31 165760 Clip on Discharge Guard

32 169421X004 Setector Swing - Rear

33 87877 Selector Knob

34 165762X004 Axle Arm Assembly - LR

36 160_28 Sheulder Bolt 5/16-18

37 151157 WheelAssembly

39 83923 Fianged Locknut

40 77400 Hi.d_.ap

41 88652 HingeScrew

42 165766 Spdng (LH)

43 165767 Spnng(RH)

44 166912 DOOrBolt

45 150406 Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3/8-16 x 1

46 107339X D_U_gerDecal

48 165761X004 Axle Arm Assemb#/- RR

52 167712 Housing Assembly (Incl. Ref. #17, 18 & 46)

53 851084 Hex Head Screw 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 Grd. 8

54 85(_63 Helical Lockwasher

55 851074 HardenedWasher

56 165833 21" Blade

57 851514 Blade Adapter

67 167710 Grass Bag

68 165755 Catcher Frame

70 ...... Engine - (See Breakdown)

Creltsman 143.016000

--162300 Waming Decal (Not Shown)

-- 177190 OwneCs Manual (English)

- - 177191 Owner's Manual (French)

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.016000

@

900

4O0

135

_--370K

/287

298

1301

130

120 119

416 125

3O

195

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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 37266

2 26727

6 33734

7 36557

12 36775

12A 36558

12B 36694

14 28277

15 30589

16 34839A

17 31335

18 651018

19 36281

20 32600

30 36776

40 40004

40005

41 36070

36071

42 40006

40007

43 20381

45 36777

46 32610A

48 27241

50 37460

52 29914

69 37130 *

70 34311E

72 36083

75 27897

80 30574A

81 30590A

82 30591

83 30588A

86 650488

89 611004

90 611112

92 650815

93 650816

100 34443C

101 610118

103 651007

104 37480

110 37047

119 36787

120 36825

125 37288

126 37289

130 6021A

135 37598

150 31672

151 31673

151A40017

169 36783 *

172 36784

MODEL NO. 143.016000

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 150) 174 30200

Dowel Pin 178 29752

Breather Element 182 6201

Breather Ass'y.(Incl. 6 & 184 26756 *

12A)

Breather Tube 185 36785

Breather Cover &Tube (Incl. 186 32653

12B) 189 650839

Breather Tube Elbow 191 36559A

Washer 195 610973

Governor Rod (Incl. 14) 207 34336

Governor Lever 216 33086

Governor Lever Clamp 223 650451

Screw, Torx T-15, 8-32 x 19/ 224 36786 *

64" 238 650932

Extension Spring 239 34339 *

Oil Seal 241 35797

Crankshaft 245 35066

Piston, Pin & Ring Set Std.. 250 35065

Pston, Pin & Ring Sat (.010 260 36980

OS) 261 30200

Piston & Pin Ass'y. (Std.) 262 650831

_lnc]. 43) 275 36790A

Piston & Pin Ass'y. (.010" 277 650988

OS) (Incl. 43) 285 35000A

Ring Set (Std. 287 650926

Ring Set (.010" OS) 290 29774

Piston Pin Retaining Ring 292 26460

Connecting Rod Ass'y. (Incl. 298 28763

46) 300 36916

Connecting Rod Bolt 301 36246

Valve Lifter 305 35647

Camsha8 (Exhaust MCR)(Inc. 306 36996 *

ref 104) 307 35499

Oil Pump Ass'y 309 650562

Mounting Flange Gasket 310 35648

Mounting Flange (Incl. 72 313 34080

thru 83,306) 355 590701

Oil Drain Plug 370 37269

Oil Seal 370A 36261

Governor Shaft 370C 37318

Washer 370K 36695

Governor Gear Ass'y. (Incl. 370R37317

81) 380 40262

Governor Spool 390 590737

Screw, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" 400 36792B

Flywheel Key

Flywheel 416 36085

BellevilIe Washer

Flywheel Nut 417 650821

Solid State Ignition 900 -----

Spark Plug Cover 900 -----

Screw, Torx T-15, 10-24 x 15/

16"

Cam Bushing

Ground Wire

Cylinder Head Gasket

Cylinder Head

Exhaust Valve (Std.) (Incl.

151

ntake Valve (Std.) (IncL 151)

Screw, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"

Resistor Spark Plug

(RJ19LM4)

Valve Spring

Valve Spring Cap

Intake Valve Seal

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.RM. 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

Air Cleaner Cover

Blower Housing

Screw, 10-24 x 9/16"

Screw, 1/4-20 x 1/2"

Muffler

Screw, 1/4-20 x 2-5/16"

Starter Cup

Screw, 8-32 x 21/64"

Fuel Line

Fuel Line Clamp

Screw, 10-32 x 35/64"

Fuel Tank (Incl. 292 & 301)

Fuel Cap

Oil FillTube

"O"-Ring

=O"-Ring

Screw, 10-32 x 1/2"

Dipstick

Spacer

Starter Handle (Black)

6.5 H.R Craftsman Decal

Identification Decal

Pdmer Decal (3 X)

Starter Decal

Waming Decal

Carburetor (Incl. 184)

Rewind Starter

Gasket Set

_ncl. Items Marked *)

park Arrestor Kit (IncL

417)(Optional)

Screw, 10-32 x 1/2" OpUonaJ

Replacement Engine NONE

Replacement S/B 750860,

order from 7 1-999

RPM High 2900 to 3200

NOTE: This engine could have been built with

590694 starter

NOTE: All component dimensions given inU.S.

inches 1inch = 25.4 mm

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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.016000

_m_7

KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

-- 640262

1 631615

2 631767

4 631184 *

5 831183 "

6 640070 *

7 650506 *

16 631807

17 651025

18 630766

20 640018

20A 640200

25 631867

27 631024 *

28 632019

29 631028 *

30 631021 *

31 631022

35 640259

36 640080

36A 632766

37 632547 *

40 640175

44 27110A *

47 630748 *

48 631027 *

60 632760B

Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts

List

Thrott e Shaft & Lever Assernby

Throttle Return Spring

Dust Seal Washer

Dust Seal (Throt6e)

Throttle Shutter

Shutter Screw

Fuel Fitting

Throttle Crack Screw/Idle Speed Screw

Tension Spring

Idle Restrictor Screw

Idle RestrlctorScrwe Cap (Black)

Float Bowl

Float Shaft

Float

Float Bowl "O" Ring

Inlet Needle. Seat. & Clip (Incl. 31)

Spring Clip

Primer Bulb/Retainer Ring

Main Nozzle Tube

Carburetor Tube

=O" Ring, Main Nozzle Tube

High Speed Bowl Nut

Bowl Nut Washer

Welch Plug, Idle Mixture Well

Welch Plug, Atmospheric Vent

Repair kit (Incl. Items Marked *)

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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.016000

B--5

_2

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

-- 590694 Recoil Starter

1 590599A Spring Pin (Incl, 4)

2590600 Washer

3 590696 Retainer

4 590601 Washer

5 590697 Brake Spdog

6 590698 Stader Dog

7 590699 Dog Spring

8 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y,

11 590695 Starter Housing Ass'y. 40

degree Qroororoet)

12 590535 Stader Rope ( 98" X 9/64"

dia.)

13 590701 Starter Handle

12

II II1-_

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

-- 590737 Rewind Stader

3 590740 Retainer

6 590616 Starter Dog

7 590617 Dog Spring

8 590618A Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y

11 590687A Starter Housing Ass'y

(=40degree grommet)

12 590535 Stader Rope

(=Length98" x 9/64" dia.)

13 590701 Starter Handle

14 590760 Spring Clip

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1-800-4-MY-HOME®

(1-800-469-4663)

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

www.sears.ca

For Parts call

1-800-4-MY-HOME®

,(1-800-4694663)

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

To purchase or inquire about a Sears Maintenance Agreement:

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Mon. to Sat.

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