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Owner's Manual
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
3.5 Horsepower
20" Side Discharge
Model Number
944.362010
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8
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Warranty ................................................. 2 Product Specifications .......................... 12 Safety Rules ........................................ 2-4 Service and Adjustments ...................... 14 Assembly / Pre-Operation ................... 6-7 Storage ................................................. 15 Operation ........................................... 8-10 Troubleshooting .............................. 16-17 Maintenance Schedule ........................ 11 Repair
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DO NOT: • Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals. • Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or Always wear substantial foot wear. embankments. The operator could lose • Do not pull mower backwards unless footing or balance. absolutely necessary. Always look • Do not trim excessively steep slopes. down and behind before and while • Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced moving backwards. footing could cause slipping. • Do not operate the mower without IlL CHILDREN proper guards, pla
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• Stop and inspect the equipment if you allow objects to be thrown. Frequently strike an object. Repair, if necessary, check components and replace with before restarting. manufacturer's recommended parts, • Never attempt to make wheel height when necessary. adjustments while the engine (motor) is • Mower blades are sharp and can cut. running. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and • Grass catcher components are subject use extra caution when servicing them. to wear, damage, and deterioration, •
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Parts Bag contents shown full size @ (4) Flange (4) Locknuts (4) Hex Bolts 3/8-16 x 1 Locknuts 3/8 -16 3/8-16 (2) Washers 3/4" (4) Washers 7/8" (2) Washers 1-1/4" (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 (4) Shoulder Bolts © (5) Locknuts (2) Hex Bolts1/4-20 x 3/4 1/4-20 (1) Hex Washer Head Self-tapping Screw #10-24 x 1/2 R
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_CAUTION: Do not operate this mower 3/4 hex bolts, flat washers, and without the discharge guard or an entire Iocknuts. Tighten securely. 3. Repeat for opposite side of mower. approved grass catcher in place. These guards are for your protection and are Flat washers Locknuts required by the American National Standards Institute and Consumer Products Safety Commission. ACAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire Hex from spark plug and place wire where it bolts cannot come in contact with plug. Read the
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ASSEMBLE ENGINE ZONE CONTROL 1-1/4" (rear wheel only) CABLE TO ENGINE Cable attaches under brake arm cover, Mower housing (opposite side of engine as spark plug). Shoulder 1. Straighten cable and find the end with bolt the small plastic fitting. 2. Hook "Z" bend fitting on inner wire of cable into hole in brake arm of engine. 3. Align tapered end of small plastic fitting with hole in mounting bracket 3/8-16 and push until fitting snaps into place. Wheel Locknut bracket ASSEMBLE DISCHARGE GUARD 1
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KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the iliustralJons with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controlsand adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand there meaning. CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY _perator prese
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign ADD OIL objects thrown into the Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in eyes, which can result in the engine. For type and grade of oil to severe eye damage. use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance Always wear safety glasses or eye section of this manual. shields while operating your lawn mower A CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with or performing any adjustments or repairs. oil, or it will smoke on startup. We recommend s
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ADD GASOLINE TO STOP ENGINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler • To stop engine, release operator neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, presence control bar. regular unleaded gasoline with a NOTE: In cooler weather it may be minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil necessary to repeat priming steps. In with gasoline. Purchase fuel in warmer weather over priming may cause quantities that can be used within 30 flooding and engine will not start. If you Adays to assure fuel freshness. do floo
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.A,NTENANOESC.EDULE AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE f__ _()_r_._C-Z SERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners Ikf I1_ Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher , (If Equipped) t/ _ M Clean Lawn Mower O Clean Under Drive Cover W (Power-Propelled Mowers) ¥# E Check drive belt/pulleys R IP°wer-Pr°pelled Mowers) I_ Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade _3 Lubrication Chart I_ Clean Battery/Recharge IElectric Start Mowers I I_ 1_4 E Check Engine Oil Level N Change Engine Oil 1_1'1,2 G ! Clean Air Filter _ 2 Inspect Muffler a
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1.0 Quarts (unleaded regular) Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: 20 Ounces Spark Plug (Gap: .030") Champion RJ19LM Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft. Ibs. • The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the mower housing. Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above LAWN MOWER (opposite sharp edge) is up toward the engine. Alway
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GRASS CATCHER (if purchased as an accessory) • 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. If catcher needs replacing, replace only with a manufacturer approved replacement catcher. Give the lawn mower model number when ordering. ENGINE _ Drain plug LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated AIR FILTER with API service classification SF-SJ. Your engine will not run
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MUFFLER _I,CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- cannot come in contact with the spark plug. age. SPARK PLUG • Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build-up Replace spark plugs at the beginning of of grass and trash. each mowing season or after every 100 • Clean engine often to keep trash from hours of operation, whichever occurs first. accumulating. A c
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ENGINE OIL Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace unit will not be used for 30 days or more. with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual). LAWN MOWER CYLINDER When lawn mower is to be stored for a 1. Remove spark plug. period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a spark plug hole into cylinder. cle
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TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1, Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3. Drain tank and refill with fresh, clean fuel. 4. Water in fuel. 4. Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline. 5. Spark plug wire is 5. Connect wire to plug. disconnected. 6. 6. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. 7. Loose blade or broken
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TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Loss of power 1. Rear of housing or blade 1. Set to "Higher Cut" position. dragging in heavy grass. 2. Set to "Higher Cut" 2. Cutting too much grass. position. 3. Dirty air filter. 3. Clean/replace air filter. 4. Clean underside of mower 4. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. housing. 5. Check oil level. 5. Too much oil in engine. 6. Walking speed too fast. 6. Cut
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.362010 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 24 55611 Washer 1 86902 Control Bar 26 61537 Washer 2 179585 RopeGuide 27 132010 Flange Locknut 3 750097 Screw, Hex Washer Head, 28 74760412 Hex Head Screw 1/4 Self-tapping #10-24 x 1/2 29 751592 Hex Leaknut 3/8-16 LowerHandle 4 172146X479 30 150406 Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3/8-16 x 1 Hex Locknut 1/4-20 5 63601 31 132004 Hex Nut 1/4-20 7 169711X479 Upper Handle 33 181940 Housing 8 163799
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