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• Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or each season. You may
need to change the oil more often
under dusty, dirty conditions. See “TO
CHANGE ENGINE OIL” in the Mainte-
nance section of this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank fi ller neck.
Do not overfi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of
87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quan ti ties that can be
used within 30 days to assure fuel fresh-
ness.
CAUTION:
Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open fl ame.
CAUTION
: Alcohol blended fuels
(called gasohol or using ethanol or metha-
nol) can attract moisture which leads to
separation and for ma tion of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To
avoid engine problems, the fuel system
should be emptied before stor age of 30
days or longer. Empty the gas tank, start
the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel
next season. See Storage In struc tions for
additional information. Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.
Grass
catcher
frame
handle
Bag
handle
SIMPLE STEPS TO
REMEMBER WHEN
CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER
FOR MULCHING -
1. Rear door closed.
2. Mulcher door closed and locked.
FOR REAR BAGGING -
1. Grass catcher installed.
2. Mulcher door closed and locked.
FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -
1. Rear door closed.
2. Discharge defl ector installed.
CAUTION:
Do not run your lawn mow-
er with out rear door closed or ap proved
grass catcher in place. Never at tempt to
op er ate the lawn mow er with the rear door
re moved or propped open.
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
Empty the grass catcher when clippings
are visible in the full bag indicator window.
1. Lift up on grass catcher using the
frame han dle.
2. Remove grass catcher with clippings
from under lawn mower han dle.
3. Empty clippings from bag using both
frame handle and bag handle.
NOTE
: Do not drag the bag when empty-
ing; it will cause unnecessary wear.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADD OIL
Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in
the engine. For type and grade of oil to
use, see “EN GINE” in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
CAUTION:
DO NOT overfi ll engine with
oil, or it will smoke on startup.
1. Be sure lawnmower is level.
2. Remove oil fi ll cap/dipstick from oil fi ll
spout.
3. You recieve a container of oil with the
unit. Slowly pour the entire container
down the oil fi ll spout into the engine.
4. Insert and tighten oil fi ll cap/dipstick.
IMPORTANT:
• Check oil level before each use. Add oil
if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.
Oil fi ll cap /
dipstick
Gasoline
fi ller cap
Lower
mark
Upper
mark
TO STOP ENGINE
• To stop engine, move throttle control
lever to STOP position. Wait until blade
and all moving parts have stopped and
turn fuel valve to OFF position if you do
not intend to re start the engine soon.
TO START ENGINE
NOTE:
Due to protective coatings on the
engine, a small amount of smoke may be
present during the initial use of the product
and should be considered normal.
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CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL
ROT
AR
Y
LA
WN MOWER - - MODEL
NUMBER
944.361330
KEY
P
A
R
T
NO. NO.
DESCRIPTION
KEY
P
A
R
T
NO. NO.
DESCRIPTION
1
434776
Drive Control
Assembly (Includes Cable)
6
181698
Screw
7
400235X479
Mounting Bracket, Drive Control
9
434993
Cable, Drive
1
1
17060408
Screw
12
73940800
Nut, Hex
13
424564
Gearcase Assembly
,
Complete
14
194128
Pulley
, Drive
15
88348
W
asher
,
Flat
16
428782X428
Rod, Connecting
17
751
153
Nut,
Hex
18
436459
Selecter
Assembly
19
430697X615
Knob, Wheel
Adjuster
20
427023
Debris Shield
21
435242
Anchor
23
432432
Wheel Axle Assembly
,
LH
24
43351
1
Bracket,
Height
Adjustment
25
421515X004
Mounting Bracket, Debris Shield
26
421516X004
Belt Keeper
28
12000058
E-Ring 7/16
29
189403
Cover
, Dust, Wheel
30
17000510
Screw
, Hex Head
31
404845
Pawl, Drive
32
405745X427
Wheel &
T
ire
Assembly
, Rear
33
409148
Nut, Flangelock 3/8-16
34
197480
O-Ring
35
430598
Axle, Rear
36
421761X004
Axle, Front
37
163409
Screw
, Hi-Lo
Thread
38
191730
Nut, Hex
39
407059
Bolt
40
400249X427
Wheel &
T
ire
Assembly
, Front
41
404835
Pinion
44
421527
Belt, Drive
47
67725
W
asher
48
421
1
14
Kit, W
ater W
ashout
Assembly
49
419735
Fitting, W
ater W
ashout
50
415585
W
asher
, Lock, Internal
T
ooth
51
415586
Locknut, Hex, with O-Ring
55
406558
Spring, Return
58
435241
Bolt, Shoulder
59
441786X004
Support Bracket
62
197991
Clip, Cable
63
428124
Fastener
, Push
NOTE:
All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
IMPOR
T
ANT
:
Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mo
wer and void your warranty
.
