Craftsman 944.360440 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual£RAFTSMAN"6.0, HORSEPOWERMULTI-CUTROTARY LAWN MOWERModel No.944.360440• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance• Repair Parts

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSMODEL NUMBERSERIALNUMBERDATE OF PURCHASEGASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE:OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH):OIL CAPACITY:SPARK PLUG IGAP: .030")

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heattreated.TO SHARPEN BLADENOTE: We do not recommend sharpen-ing blade - but if you do, be sure the bladeis balanced

ACAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such askerosene, are not to be used to cleancartridge. They may cause deteriorationof the cartridge. Do not oil cartridg

ENGINE SPEEDYour engine speed has been factoryset.Do not attempt to increase engine speedor it may result in personal injury. If youbelieve that the e

• Drainthefuel tank.• Start the engine and let it run untilthe fuellines and carburetor are empty.• Never use engine or carburetor deanerproductsin th

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSEDoes not startLossofpower1. Dirty air filter.2. Out of fuel.3. Staie fuel.4. Water in fuel.5. Spark plug wire isdisc

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONExcessivevibratlonStarter rope hardtopullGrass catchernotfilling (if soequipped)Hard to push1. Wom, bent

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ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944.3604400el671468143lili4747344933194O2O22-36273O 45

ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944.360440KEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTIONKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION,.L(D1 1316962 166860X4793 161105X4794 1320015 636016 13

WarrantySafety RulesAssemblyOperationMaintenance ScheduleMaintenanceProduct Specifications 10Service and Adjustments 124 Storage 135 Troubleshooting 1

BRIGGS & STRA'I-rON4-CYCLE ENGINEMODEL NO. 12H802TYPE NO. 2675-B1621%124968967• 9-]4l634130127 6176O6II971A5292O

BRIGGS & STRATTON4-CYCLE ENGINEMODEL NO. 12H802TYPE NO. 2675-B12432592_572 3_746120 223833O6lit REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLSTO INSTALL. SEE REPAIRINSTRU

BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 12H8024-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2675-B1_) 670A358 GASKET SET I110634 617977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET1095VALVEOVERHAULGASKET

BRIGGS & STRATTON MODELNO. 12H8024-CYCLE ENGINE TYPENO. 267S.B19303345523

BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NO. 12H8024-CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO. 2675-B1KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 493260 Cylinder Assembly2 399269 Bushing, Cylinder3

IBRIGGS & STRATTON4-CYCLE ENGINEMODEL NO. 12H802TYPE NO. 2675-B1KEY PARTNO. NO.227 492349230 67072256 94512284 94511300 497838304 493293305 947443

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NEED A PART?SEARS HAS ACCESS TO OVER 800,000 PARTSWHETHER IT'S A SPARK PLUG OR LAWNMOWER BLADE.SEARS PARTS AND SERVICE CAN SUPPLY YOU WITHTOP QUA

• Dress properly. Do not operate mowerwhen barefoot or weadng open sandals.Wear only solid shoes with good tractionwhen mowing.• Check fuel tank befor

_CAUTI. O.N: .Do.not o_rate this mower ,withoutthe d'Lschargeguard or an entire apl?mvedgrass catcner .1 pace. tnose guaras are for your protecti

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWNMOWER. Compare the illustrationswith your lawn mower to fa

[_] The operation of any lawnmower can result in foreignobjects thrown into the eyes,which can result in severe eye damage.Always wear safety glasses

_lchsr doorOpenmulchqdoorDischargedeflectorBEFORE STARTING ENGINEOILYour lawn mower is shipped wiff_ut oil in theengine.• Be sure mower is level and a

MOWING TIPS• Under certain conditions, such as verytall grass, it may be necessary to raisethe height of cut to reduce pushingeffort and to keep from

AsYouCOMPLETE 0_ _ _ _ O_REGULARSERVICE /_._ERVICE DATESCheckforLooseFasteners _ illClean/InspectGrasSCatcherM Clean Lawn MowerClean UnderDriveCover(P