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MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract
dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self
lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite
type lubricant sparingly.
À
Spray lubricant
Á
Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" section.
LUBRICATION CHART
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this lawn mower does
not cover items that have been subjected
to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from the warranty,
operator must maintain mower as
instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your unit.
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual should
be checked at least once each season.
• Once a year, replace the spark plug,
replace air filter element and check
blade for wear. A new spark plug and
clean/new air filter element assures
proper air-fuel mixture and helps your
engine run better and last longer.
• Follow the maintenance schedule in
this manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICA-
TION CHART").
À
Wheel adjuster
À
Handle bracket mounting pin
À
Rear door hinge
Á
Engine oil
Change Engine Oil
Lubrication Chart
Clean Air Filter
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Clean or Replace Spark Plug
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
BEFORE EACH USE
AFTER EACH USE
EVERY 25 HOURS
OR EVERY SEASON
SERVICE DATES
Check for Loose Fasteners
BEFORE STORAGE
Check Engine Oil Level
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade
Inspect Muffler
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season.
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3
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Clean Lawn Mower
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped)
EVERY 10 HOURS
Clean Under Drive Cover
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
Clean Battery/Recharge
(Electric Start Mowers)
4
Check drive belt/pulleys
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
2
À
Brake
spring
bracket
19
REPAIR PARTS
POWER PROPELLED LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 944.360300
GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511
KEY PART
NO.
NO.
DESCRIPTION
KEY PART
NO.
NO.
DESCRIPTION
1
17490416
Screw, Tapping 1/4-20 x 1-1/4
2
137055X004
Bracket, Adjusting
3
137053
Shifter
4
57072
Seal
6
48373
Gear Case Halves,
Upper and Lower
(Includes Key #4,and 7)
7
77881
Bearing
8
137051
Shaft, Worm
9
137074
Drive Shaft
10
57079
Washer, Hardened
11
131484
Yoke, Clutch
12
700343
Bushing
13
86447
Plug
14
137050
Gear, Helical
15
750436X
Jaw, Clutch
16
750369
Grease
17
12000003
E-Ring
18
850848
Key, Hi-Pro
19
81585X004
Spring Bracket
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches
1 inch = 25.4 mm