Craftsman 944.362460 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner'sManual

JCRIIFTSMIIH"_OWE R

ROTARY LAWN

6.5 Horsepower

21" Multi-Cut

Model No.

944.362460

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equipment

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

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

Safety Rules ........................................ 2-4

Assembly/Pre-Operation ........................ 4

Operation ............................................. 5-9

Maintenance Schedule ........................ 10

Maintenance ................................... 10-13

Product Specifications .......................... 11

Service and Adjustments ...................... 13

Storage ........................................... 14-15

Troubleshooting ............................. 16-17

Repair Parts .................................... 18-23

Sears Service ........................ 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 used 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.

ALook for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

CAUTIONI!! BECOMEALERTll! 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.

CAUTION: Muffler

and other engine parts become extremely

hot during operation and remain hot after

engine has stopped. To avoid severe

burns on contact, stay away from these

areas.

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

rocks, 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.

2Always 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

accessodes. 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.

•Shut the engine (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 a

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 operat-

ing mower.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to slip

and fall accidents which can result in

severe injury. All slopes require extra

caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do

not mow it.

•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.

III. 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 tdmming 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

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

IV.SERVICE

•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. Allow

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 a machine 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 acciden-

tal 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 detedoratlon,

which could expose moving parts or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended pads,

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.

Read these instructions and 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 as-

sembled at the factory with the exception

of those parts left unassembled 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 comers 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 pads.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR 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

Adjustments section of this manual.

Operator prese

control bar

Upper UP

Mowing

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.

Catcher

frame

handle

Frame

opening

TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to

be used as a mulcher. To convert to

bagging or discharging, see _1-OCON-

VERT MOWER" in the Operation section

of this manual.

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrationswith your lawn mower to familiarize yourselfwith

the locationof various controlsand adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

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undmlmd Ul_r memlng.

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

OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

"Operator presence control bar

Starter

handle

knob

Engine oil cap

with dipstick

Grass Primer

catcher

Muffler

Gasoline filler cal Housing

Mulcher doo

Wheel adjuster

Air filter' (on each wheel)

IMPORTANT: This lawn mower isshipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE inthe engine.

MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards ofthe American

National Standards Instituteand the U.S. Consumer ProductSafety Commission. The blade

rums when the engine is running.

Operator presence control bar - must

be held down to the handle to start the

engine. Release to stop the engine.

Mulcher door - allows conversion to

discharging or bagging operation. 5

Primer- pumps additional fuel from the

carburetor to the cylinder for use when

starting a cold engine.

Starter handle - used for starting the

engine.

The operation of any lawn

mowercan result in foreign

objects thrown into the

eyes, which can result in

severe eye damage.

Always wear safetyglasses or eye

shields while operating your lawn mower

or performing any adjustmentsor repairs.

We recommend standardsafety glasses

or a wide vision safety maskworn over

spectacles.

ENGINESPEED

The enginespeed was set at the factory

for optimum performance. Speed is not

adjustable.

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

_IbCAUTION: 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 CUTTING 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.

LOWER WHEELS FOR HIGH CUT Jd_

_Plate tab...l_-_'-"<_.__lr

RAISE WHEELS FOR LOW CUT Lever

TO CONVERT MOWER

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to

be used as a mulcher. To convertto

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 mulchingor discharging

operation, remove grass catcher and

close rear door.

Pivot pins Rear

door

Catcher frame hook

Grass

catcher

handle

SIDE DISCHARGING

•Rear door must be closed.

•Open mulcher door and install dis-

charge deflector under door 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.

ACAUTION: Do not run your lawn

mower without rear door closed, clipping

deflector or approved grass catcher in

place. Never attempt to operate the lawn

mower with the rear door removed or

propped open.

Discharge

deflector

mutcher door

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

1. Lift up on grass catcher using the

frame handle.

2. Remove grass catcher with clippings

from under lawn mower handle.

3. Empty clippings from bag using both

frame handle and bag handle.

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when

emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear.

Grass

catcher

frame

handle

Bag

handle

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

ADD OIL

Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in

the engine. For type and grade of oil to

use, see =ENGINE" in the Maintenance

section of this manual.

CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with

oil, or it will smoke on startup.

1. Be sure lawnmower is level and area

around oil fill is clean.

2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout.

Make sure that rim of spout is clean.

3. You receive a container of oil with the

unit. Slowly pour 3/4 (15 oz.) of the oil

from the container down the oil fill

spout into the engine.

4. Wait one minute to allow oil to settle.

Insert and tighten dipstick, then

remove it to chock oil level.

5. Continue adding small amounts of oil

and rechecking the dipstick until it

reads full. DO NOT overfill, or engine

will smoke on startup.

6. Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick

before starting engine.

•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.

oil cap

filler cap

(Discard

debris plug

inside)

ADD GASOLINE

NOTE: Before filling fuel tank, remove

and discard the debris plug that is inside

the tank.

• Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler

neck. Do not overfilL 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.

ACAUTION: Wipe off any spilled'oil or

fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline

near an open flame.

ACAUTION: 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.

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.

3. Turn electric start key clockwise to

crank engine.

IMPORTANT: Do not crank engine more

than five continous seconds between

each time you try to start. Wait 5 to 10

seconds between each attempt.

1. To start engine using the auxiliary

starter handle, follow the steps above.

Exchange the use of the start key for

starter handle. 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 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 ovedoeding 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 asecond

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: Forbestpedonnance,keep

mowerhousingfree ofbuilt-upgrassand

trash.See "CLEANING"intheMaintenance

sectionof thismanual.

•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 dded 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 grass, reduce your

width of cut by overlapping previously

cut path and mow slowly.

MAXI_

•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.

.A,NTENANCESCHEDULE

_'___"_ _,_ 0 0 ._5 O_)

,s COM

REGULAR SERVICE E DATES

Clean/InspectGrassCatcher

(IfEquipped) Vi/_

CleanLawnMower

CleanUnderDriveCover

W{Power-Propelled Mowers) I_'

Checkddvebelt/pulleys ..

(Power-PropelledMowers)

R ChecWSharpen/Rspla_ 3

LubdcaltonChart !_

CleanBattery/Recharge

IElectdcStartMowers) I_ _/'4

EN 3beckEngine¢

ChangeEngine lI/1.2

G Clean Air Rlter I#/2

Check for Loose Fasteners

CleanLawn Mower

CleanUnderDriveCover

(Power-Propelled Mowers)

ChecWSharpen/RsplaceBlade

LubdcaltonChart

CheckEngineOil Level

ChangeEngineOil

I InspectMuffler

NCieanor ReplaceSparkPlug

ReplaceAirFilterPaperCartridge 11_'2

1-Changemoreoftenwhen operatingunder a heavytoador inhigh ambientt_mperatures,

2 *Servicemoreoftenwhen operatingindirtyordustyconditions.

3 - Replacebladesmoreoltenwhenmowingin sandysoil,

4-Charge48 hoursatend ofseason.

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 propedy 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 assure

proper air-fuel mixture and help your

engine run better and last longer.

•Follow the maintenance schedule in

this manual.

LUBRICATION CHART

Wheel

adjuster (on

each wheel)

(Engine oil

If-_.

I[aulcher

I \ )door hinge pin

JRear door

hinge

(!) Handle bracket mounting pins

(_ Spray lubricant

BEFORE EACH USE

•Check engine oil level.

•Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See =LUBRI-

CATION CHART"),

(_) See "ENGINE" in Maintenance 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-lubricat-

ing bearings. If you feel they must be

lubricated, use only adry, powdered

graphite type lubricant sparingly.

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