Craftsman 944.360480 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualCRI:IFTSMRN°6.25 HORSEPOWER21 "MULTI-CUTROTARY LAWN MOWERModel No.944.360480• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance• Repair

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSSERIALNUMBERDATE OF PURCHASEGASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE:!OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH):OIL CAPACITY:SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030" IVALVE CLEA

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

• Insert new filter into cover.• Put air filter cover and filter into collaraligning the tab with the slot.• Push in on cover and turn clockwise totig

ENGINESPEEDYour engine speed has been factory set.Do not attempt to increase engine speedor it may result in personal injury. If youbelieve that the e

• Drain the fuel tank.• Start the engine and let it run untilthe fuellines and carburetor are empty.• Never use engine or carburetor cleanerproducts i

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTCAUSEPROBLEMDoes not startLoss of powerPoor cut- uneven1. Dirtyair filter.2. Out of fuel.3. Stale fuel.4. Water in fuel.5. Spark

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONExcessivevibrationStarter rope hardto pullGrass catchernot filling (fl'soequipped)Hard to push1. Wom

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Warranty 2 Product Specifications 10Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 12Assembly 4 Storage 13Operation 5 Troubleshooting 15Maintenance Schedule 9

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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.006202KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 36478A Cylinder (Incl. 2,7,20 & 125) 150 31

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.006202.J®4OKEYNO.12456716252728293031353637404448PARTNO.----632747631615631767631184631183632504650506631807631

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.006202KEY PARTNO. NO.----5906941 590599A2 5906003 5906964 5906015 5906976 6906987 5906998 59070011 59069512 590

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 wearing open sandals.Wear only solid shoes with good tractionwhen mowing.• Check fuel tank befo

Read these instructionsand this manual in itsentirety before you attempt to assemble oroperate your new lawn mower.IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipp

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

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

OpendoorDischargedeflectorMulcher door,AWARNING: Experience indicates thatalcohol blended fuels (called gasohol orusing ethanol or methanol) can attra

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

.A,NTENANC SC. DU'EFLLNO,TESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICE /_/_._SERVICE DATESCheck for Loose Fasteners V' I/Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher(If