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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

 Serial Number:

 Date of Purchase:

 Gasoline Capacity / Type:                 0,95 Litre (Unleaded Regular) 

 Oil Type (API-SF-SJ):                       SAE 30 (above 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

 Oil Capacity:                                     0,58 Litre

 Spark Plug:                                       Champion RJ19LM (Gap:  0,76 mm)

 Blade Bolt Torque:                            35-40 ft. lbs. / 47-54 N-m

 • The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the lawn mower 

housing.  Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above.

LAWN MOWER

Always observe safety rules when per-
 form ing any main te nance.

TIRES

•   Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect 

control chemi cals which can harm rubber.

•   Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp 

objects and other hazards that may 
cause tire damage.

BLADE CARE

For best results, mower blade must be 
kept sharp.  Re place bent or dam aged 
blades.
TO REMOVE BLADE
1.   Disconnect spark plug wire from spark 

plug and place wire where it cannot 
come in contact with spark plug.

2.   Turn lawn mower on its side. Make 

sure air fi lter and carburetor are up.

3.   Use a wood block between blade and 

mower hous ing to prevent blade from 
turning when re mov ing blade bolt.

NOTE:

  Protect your hands with gloves 

and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.
4.   Remove blade bolt by turning counter-

clockwise. 

5.   Remove blade and attaching hard-

 ware (bolt, lock wash er and hardened 
wash er).

NOTE

:  Remove the blade adapter and 

check the key inside hub of blade adapter. 
The key must be in good con di tion to work 
properly. Replace adapter if damaged.
TO REPLACE BLADE 
1.   Position the blade adapter on the en-

gine crank shaft. Be sure key in adapter 
and crankshaft keyway are aligned.

2.   Position blade on the blade adapter 

aligning the two (2) holes in the blade 
with the raised lugs on the adapter.

3.   Be sure the trailing edge of blade (op-

posite sharp edge) is up toward the 
engine.

4.   Install the blade bolt with the lock 

washer and hardened washer into 
blade adapter and crankshaft.

5.   Use block of wood between blade and 

lawn mower housing and tighten the 
blade bolt, turning clockwise.

•   The recommended tightening torque is 

35-40 ft. lbs. (47-54 N-m). 

IMPORTANT

:  Blade bolt is grade 8 heat 

treated.
TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE

:  We do not recommend sharp en ing 

blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is 
balanced. 
Care should be taken to keep the blade 
balanced. An un bal anced blade will 
cause eventual damage to lawn mower or 
engine. 
•   The blade can be sharp ened with a fi le 

or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt 
to sharpen while on the mower.

•   To check blade balance, drive a nail into 

a beam or wall. Leave about one inch of 
the straight nail ex posed. Place center 
hole of blade over the head of the nail. 
If blade is balanced, it should remain in 
a horizontal position. If either end of the 
blade moves downward, sharpen the 
heavy end until the blade is balanced.

Blade adapter

Blade 
bolt

Crankshaft 

keyway

Hardened 
washer

Lockwasher

Blade adapter

Key

Blade

Trailing edge

Crank 

shaft

Summary of Contents for 944.362011

Page 1: ...er 944 362011 CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Owner s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 3 5 Horsepower 20 Side Discharge Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontar...

Page 2: ...e but shall run concurrently with applicable provincial legislation Fur thermore some provinces do NOT allow limitation on how long an implied warranty will last so the above limitations may not apply...

Page 3: ...rection 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...

Page 4: ...ary before restarting Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments while the engine motor is running Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving p...

Page 5: ...shers 1 1 4 5 Locknuts 1 4 20 4 Shoulder Bolts 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 4 Hex Bolts 3 8 16 x 1 1 Hex Washer Head Self tapping Screw 10 24 x 1 2 2 Hex Bolts1 4 20 x 3 4 4 Locknuts 3 8 16 2 Washers 3...

Page 6: ...CARTON 1 Remove all loose parts from carton 2 Examine all items Compare with list of unassembled parts and hardware 3 Remove lawn mower housing with care Avoid touching blade under housing Always wear...

Page 7: ...all plastic fitting with hole in mounting bracket and push until fitting snaps into place Mounting bracket Brake arm Small plastic fitting ASSEMBLE ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CABLE TO UPPER HANDLE Attach cab...

Page 8: ...Safety Com mission The blade turns 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 Starter handle used for start...

Page 9: ...s they were before re moval Tighten securely 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 o...

Page 10: ...er weather it may be neces sary 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 attempt ing to star...

Page 11: ...r 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 mainte...

Page 12: ...k the key inside hub of blade adapter The key must be in good condition to work properly Replace adapter if damaged TO REPLACE BLADE 1 Position the blade adapter on the en gine crankshaft Be sure key...

Page 13: ...ug 2 Be sure lawn mower is on level surface NOTE Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container 3 Remove bottom oil drain plug 4 After oil has drained completely replace oil dr...

Page 14: ...h spark plug LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT in the Operation section of this manual REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector attached between the rear wheels of your mower i...

Page 15: ...ccur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stor age co...

Page 16: ...ontrol bar 10 Fuel valve lever if so 10 Turn fuel valve lever equipped in OFF position to the ON position 11 Weak battery if equipped 11 Charge battery 12 Disconnected battery 12 Connect battery to en...

Page 17: ...other qualified service center 3 Blade adapter broken 3 Replace blade adapter 4 Blade dragging in grass 4 Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface Grass catcher 1 Cutting height too low 1 Rais...

Page 18: ...18 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944 362011...

Page 19: ...at Washer 19 752052 Discharge Guard 20 67609 Shoulder Bolt 21 800060 Wheel Assembly 22 136624 Wheel Spacer 23 107339X Danger Decal 24 55611 Washer 26 61537 Washer 27 132010 Flanged Locknut 28 74760412...

Page 20: ...NGINE 523 524 13 54 51 50 337 5 383 10 7 9 3 11 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 871 2 869 870 1 8 32 27 26 27 28 25 29 40 45 40 34 33 45 24 718 16 741 22 46 43 20 12 15 4 20 19 163 20 12 524 3 51 358 GASKET SET 1...

Page 21: ...163 365 390 393 130 633 617 97 612 529 913 976 973 90 188 851 356 334 333 209 23 363 37 455 73 304 305 55 456 58 459 597 689 608 592 65 60 1036 LABEL EMISSION 772 925 729 1211 1210 332 222 37A 724 39...

Page 22: ...Blower Housing 305 692198 Screw Blower Housing 332 690662 Nut Flywheel 333 496914 Armature Magneto KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 334 690482 Screw Magneto Armature 337 802592 Sparkplug 356 692390 Stop Wir...

Page 23: ...23 SERVICE NOTES...

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