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Owner's Manual
6.0 HORSEPOWER
21" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
944.361530
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
The D.O.M. decal includes engine life specifications for the emissions-related useful life period of
your engine, This period relates to the emission compliance life as certified by EPNCARB. To
find the life pedod specification for your engine, please match one of the following letters with the
letter printed on your D.O.M. decal: (C) 125 hours, (B)
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Warranty ............................................... 2 Product Specifications ........................ 10 Safety Rules ..................................... 2-4 Service and Adjustments .................... 12 Assembly .......................................... 4-5 Storage ......................................... 13-14 Operation .......................................... 6-8 Troubleshooting ........................... 14-15 Maintenance Schedule ...... _................. 9 Repair Parts ......
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• Shut the engine (motor) off and wait • Before and while walking backwards, look behind and down for small until the blade comes to complete stop children. before removing grass catcher. • I_low only in daylight or good artificial • Never allow children to operate the machine. light. • Do not operate the machine while • Use extra care when approaching blind under the influence of alcohol or drugs. corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects • Never operate machine in wet grass. that may obscure vi
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CAUTION: Muffler and other engine _,Look for this symbol to point out parts become extremely hot during important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR operation and remain hot after engine SAFETY IS INVOLVED. has stopped. To avoid severe burns on contact, stay away from these areas. 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.
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TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to with rigid part of bag on the bottom. Make sure the frame handle is outside bagging or discharging, see "TO CON- VERT MOWER" in the OPERATION of the bag top. section of this manual. 2. 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 us
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KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND 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. ThesesymboL_ rn_yappear onyourlawnmowerorinliterature sullied with_e pmducL_ _ understand theirmeaning. CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY Operator presence control bar Starter
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• To convert to mulching operation, remove The operation of any lawn grass catcher and close rear door. mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, Pivot Grass catcher which can result in severe eye pins handle 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. Catcher frame hook HOWTO USEYOUR LAWN MOWER BEFORE STARTING ENGINE E
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CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank • Pores in cloth grass catchers can filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any become filled with dirt and dust with Spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use and catchers will collect less grass. use gasoline near an open flame. 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 M
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FILL IN DATES ,_v..j _j %_ _.'_,_x._ ._, As ou cOMPLE TE ..... Chec,k for Loose Fasteners ] Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher I (If Equipped) t/ I_ I It#' Clean Lawn Mower _#* I I/ Ow C_ean (Power-Propelled Under DriveMowers) Cover v' Check ddve beW ulleys RE p_pgwer.PropelleclPMowers) I_' Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade I_ 3 Lubrication Chart It, / I_ Clean Battery/ReChar( fElectdc Start Mowers' i/ 11/4 E Check Engine Oil Level I@ € N Change Engine Oil ti'1,2 Clean Air Filter I1_ 2 NI Inspect Muffler if
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.6 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030") CHAMPION RESISTOR TYPE RJ19LM BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LI3S. • The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the lawn mower housing. Record serial number & date of purchase in space provided above. LAWN MOWER with the raised lugs on the adapter. 3. Be sure
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remain inahorizontal position. If either 4, Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower end of the blade moves downward, and on side of engine. sharpen the heavy end until the blade 5, Fill engine with oil. (See "Add Oil" in "fs balanced. the Operacion section of this manual.) 6, Reconnect spark plug wire to spark GRASS CATCHER plug. • 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 itwill wear. I
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CLEANING • Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating. A clogged engine runs IMPORTANT: For best performance, hotter and shortens engine life, keep mower housing free of built-up • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free grass and trash. Clean the underside of of all gasoline, oil,etc. your mower after each use. • We do not recommend using a garden _CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire hose to clean lawn mower unless the from spark plug and place wire where it electrical system, muffler, a
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Operator presence Immediately prepare your lawn mower for contrc storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area. Fold backward 1. Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance Mowing section of this manual). position 2. Lubricate as shown in the Mainte- nance section of this manual. 3. Be sure th
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CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors and t, Remove spark plug, cover it to give protection from dust and dirt. 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through "spark plug hole into cylinder. • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- tive cover that does not retain mois- 3. Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil. ture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to 4. Replace with new spark plug. OTHER form and will cause your unit to rust. IMPORTANT
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Starter rope hard 1. Engineflywheel brake is on 1. Depress control bar to upper handle before to pull whencontrolbar is released. pulling starter rope. 2. Contact a Sears or other 2. Bent engine crankshaft. qualified service center. 3. Blade adapter broken. 3. Replace blade adapter. 4. Move lawn mower to cut 4. Blade dragging in grass. grass or to hard surface. Grass catcher 1. Cutting height too low. 1. Raise cutting height. notfilling(ifso 2. Lift
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944.361530 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO_ NO. DESCRIPTION Control Bar 34 165762X004 AxJe Ann Assembly - LR 1 869(_ 36 160828 Shoulder Bblt 5/16-18 2 169709X479 Upper Handle Lower Handle 37 151157 Wheel Assembly 3 169708X479 39 83923 Flanged Locknut 4 132001 RopeGuk:le 40 77400 Hubcap 5 636O1 Locknut 1/4-20 Handle Bblt 41 88652 HingeSorew 6 131959 42 165766 Spdng (LH) 7 66426 Wire Tie 43 165767 Spnng(RH) 11 176595 Engine Zone Control Cable 44 165912 Door
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BRIGGS & STRATrON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802, TYPE NUMBER 2639-B1 842, 383 525 524 _£ 11 I 1095 VALVE GASKET SET oii 46 _'_-, "k REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS 15_ TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 22_ [1058 OWNER'S MANUAL] 201_ 18
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