Craftsman 944.360480 Manuel utilisateur

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 2 Product Specifications 10

Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 12

Assembly 4 Storage 13

Operation 5 Troubleshooting 15

Maintenance Schedule 9 Repair Parts 18

Maintenance 9 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 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 manufac-

turer. 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

2your 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 dis-

charge 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 deteriora-

tion 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 ahot water heater,

space heater, clothes dryer, etc.

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symbol point

odant safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

pI_CAUTION: Always disconnect spark

ug wire ana place wire where it cannot

contact spark plug in order to prevent

accidental starting when setting up,

transporting, adjusting or making repairs.

Read these instructionsand this manual in its

entiretybefore 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 factorywiththe exception of those parts

leftunassembled for shipping purposes. All

partssuch as nuts, washers, belts, etc.,

necessary to complete the assembly have

been placed in the pads bag. Toensure 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_.

TOREMOVELAWNMOWER 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

controlbar to upper handle.

•Roll lawn mower out of carton and check

carton thoroughlyfor additional loose pads.

HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so as

notto pinch or damage controlcables.

•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

Handle /adjustment

pin bracket

Operator presence contrxol

bar _

Upper handle _./_/_,. /)"

_--_,o..;---___ r_// position

,ower }

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-_ _f_. -_: _ ,_

handle _ _ _/ _\_

:_ , Vin bindings

opening

TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to

be used as amulcher. To convert to

begging or discharging, see "TO CON-

VERT MOWER" in the OPERATION

section of this manual.

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.

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

OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

Enginezone controlcable

\Operator presence control bar

Starter handle

Grass catcher_

Handle knob

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 rotarywalk-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.

Operator presencecontrolbar -mustbe

helddownto the handletostartthe engine.

Releasetostopthe engine.

Primer -pumps add_onaJ fuel from the

carburetor to the cylinder for use when

star'a_a cotder_ne.

Starter handle -used for startingthe engine.

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 IJSE YOUR LAWN MOWER

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.

TO ADJUST CUTrlNG HEIGHT

• Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels

for high cut.

•Adjustcuttingheight to suit your require-

ments. Medium position isbest for most

lawns.

•To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster

lever toward wheel. Move wheel up or

down tosuit 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. Plate Tab

Lower Wheels for High Cut

Raise Wheels for Low Cut

Lever

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 pins

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 -

•Rear door closed.

•Mulcher door closed.

FOR REAR BAGGING -

• Grass catcher installed.

• Mulcher door closed.

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.

Open

door

Discharge

deflector

Mulcher door

,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 Gasoline filler cap

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

Ol.

Your lawn mower is shipped withoutoil in

the engine.

•Be sure mower is level and area around oil

fillis clean.

•Remove engine oilcap and fillto 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 overfill.

• Check oil level before each use. Add oil if

needed. Fillto 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 oilmore often under dusty,

dirty conditions.

ADD GASOUNE

•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.

TO START ENGINE

•To starta cold engine, push primarfive (5)

times before tryingto start. Use a firm

push. This step is not usuallynecessary

when starting an engine which has

already run for a few minutes.

•Hold operator presence controlbar 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.

MOWING TIPS

•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.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: Forbest performance, keep

mower housing free of built-upgrass and

trash. See "Cleaning" in Maintenance section

of this manual.

•The special mulchingblade will recut the

grass clippings many times and reduce

them in size so that as they fall ontothe

lawn they willdisperse into the grass and

not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass

willbiodegrade quicklyto provide nutrients

for the lawn. Always mulchwith your

highest engine (blade) speed as this will

providethe best recuttingaction of the

blades.

• Avoid cuttingyour lawn when itis wet. Wet

grass tends to form clumps and interferes

with the mulchingaction. The best time to

mow your lawn is the early afternoon. At

thistime the grass has dried and the newly

cut area willnot be exposed to the direct

sun.

•For best results,adjust the lawn mower

cuttingheight so that the lawn mower cuts

off onlythe top one-thirdof the grass

blades. Ifthe lawn isovergrown itwill be

necessary to raise the height of cut to

reduce pushing effortand to keep from

overloading the engine and leaving

clumps of mulched grass. For extremely

beaw mulching,reduce your widthof cut

by overlapping previously cut path and

mow slowly.

• Certain types of grass and grass condi-

tions may require that an area be mulched

a second time to completely hide the

clippings. When doing a second cut, mow

across or perpendicularto the first cut path.

•Change your cuffingpattem from week to

week. Mow northto south one week then

change to east to west the next week. This

will help prevent matting and grainingof

the lawn.

.A,NTENANC SC. DU'E

FLLNO,TES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE /_/_._SERVICE DATES

Check for Loose Fasteners V' I/

Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher

(If Equipped) I/' _

ao Clean Lawn Mower

Clean Under Ddve Cover

(Power-Propelled Mowers)

E_ Check drive belt/pulleys

(Power-Propelled Mowers) I/

RCheck/Sharpen/Replace Blade _3

LubricationChart _/ _/

Clean Battery/Recharge

IElectric Start Mowers/li/ I/'4

NE Check En_]ineOil Level I/

Change Engine Oil ll/!,2

G Clean Air Filter _2

Inspect Muffler

NClean or Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge I/2

1- Changemoreoftenwhen operatingundera heavyload o_in hig_ambienttemperatures,

2 - Sewice moreoftenwhenoperatingindirtyordustyconditions.

3 - Replacebladesmoreoftenwhenmowingin sandysoi_.

4 - Charge48 hOUrSat end 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. Anew 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

•Check engine oil level.

•Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICA-

TION CHART').

LUBRICATION CHART

(_) Wheel adjuster (_) Engine oil

(D Brake spring

Bracket

(_) Handle bracket

mounting pin

(_) Rear door hinge

_) Spray_brk_nt

(_) Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" section.

IMPORTANT: Donot oil or grease plastic

wheel I_n_. V'_ lubricantswill attract

dustand dirt thatwillshorten the life ofthe ssll

lubricatingbeerings. Ifyou feel they must be

lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite

typetubr antsp=in .

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

SERIALNUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE:

!OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH):

OIL CAPACITY:

SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030" I

VALVE CLEARANCE:

SOLID STATE IGNITION

AIR GAP:

BLADE BOLT TORQUE:

1,5 QUARTS

UNLEADED REGULAR

SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F)

20 OZS.

CHAMPION RJt9LM OR J19LM

INTAKE: .004 - .008

EXHAUST: .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 perform-

ing 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_ctsand 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 counter-

clockwise.

•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.

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