
8
TO STOP ENGINE
• To stop engine, release operator pres-
ence con trol bar.
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.
1. To start a cold engine, push primer three
(3) times before trying to start. Use a firm
push. This step is not usually necessary
when starting an engine which has al-
ready run for a few minutes.
2. Hold operator presence control bar
down to the han dle and pull starter
handle quickly. Do not allow starter
rope to snap back.
NOTE
: In cooler weather it may be necessary
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 attempting to start and
do not repeat priming steps.
MOWING TIPS
CAUTION:
Do not use de-thatcher
blade attachments on your mower. Such
attachments are hazardous, will damage
your mower and could void your warranty.
• Under certain conditions, such as very
tall grass, it may be necessary to raise
the height of cut to reduce pushing effort
and to keep from over load ing the en gine
and leaving clumps of grass clippings.
It may also be necessary to reduce
ground speed and/or run the lawn
mower over the area a second time.
• For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the
width of cut by overlapping pre vi ous ly
cut path and mow slowly.
• For better grass bagging and most cut-
ting conditions, the engine speed should
be set in the FAST position.
• For side discharge lawn mowers, cutting in
a counter-clockwise di rec tion, starting at
the outside of the area to be cut, spreads
grass clip pings more evenly and puts less
load on the engine. To keep clip pings off
of walkways, flower beds, etc., make the
first cuts in a clock wise direction.
• Pores in cloth grass catchers can be-
come filled with dirt and dust with use
and catchers will collect less grass. 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.
Check for Loose Fasteners
Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher *
Check Tires
Check Drive Wheels ***
Clean Lawn Mower ****
Clean under Drive Cover ***
Check Drive Belt / Pulleys ***
Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade
Lubrication
Clean and Recharge Battery **
Check Engine Oil level
Change Engine Oil
Clean Air Filter
Inspect Muffler
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer
BEFORE
EACH
USE
AFTER
EACH
USE
EVERY
10
HOURS
EVERY
25 HOURS
OR SEASON
EVERY
100
HOURS
BEFORE
STORAGE
1
- Change more often if operating under a heavy load or in high outdoor temperatures.
2
- Service more often if operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3
- Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4
- Charge 48 hours at end of season.
5
- And after each 5 hours of use.
(if so equipped)
Electric-Start mowers
Power-Propelled mowers
Use a scraper
to clean under deck
*
**
***
****
MAINTENANCE
17
CRAF
TSMAN ROT
ARY L
A
WN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER
944.367030
1
194176X428
Control
Bar
2
194788
Rope
Guide
3
851201X004
Engine
W
asher
4
194180X479
Upper
Handle
5
151590X479
Lower
Handle
6
132004
Nut,
Hex
7
191574
Handle Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-3/4
8
86899X004
Up-Stop
Bracket
9
189241
Hex W
asher Head Screw #10-24 x 1/2
10
162788
Engine Zone Control Cable
11
750634
Screw
12
66426
Wire
Tie
13
51793
Hairpin
Cotter
14
189713X428
Knob,
Handle
15
752052
Discharge
Guard
16
850263
Helical Lock W
asher 3/8
17
73800400
Locknut, Hex 1/4-20
18
851074
Hardened
W
asher
19
411832
T
orsion
Spring
20
145106
Blade,
20"
21
88602
Hinge
Deflector
22
150215
Hinge
Rod
23
189240
Rear
Deflector
24
407501X005
Wheel Adjusting Bracket
KEY P
ART
NO
.
NO
.
DESCRIPTION
25
850977
Blade
Adapter
26
170345X479
Handle Bracket Assembly
, RH
27
170346X479
Handle Bracket Assembly
, LH
28
61537
W
asher
29
401629
Spacer
30
- - -
Engine, Briggs & Stratton, Model Number
09T702-0889-B1 (See Breakdown)
31
401621X004
Selector
Spring
32
87877
Selector
Knob
33
401179X004
Axle Arm Assembly
34
401630
Belleville
W
asher
35
142748
Shoulder
Bolt
36
193850X427
Wheel and Tire Assembly
37
409148
Nut,
Hex
38
150406
Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/8
39
196901
Lawn Mower Housing
40
851084
Hex Head Screw 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 Grade 8
41
149741
Thread Cutting Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4
42
404763
Danger
Decal
43
751592
Locknut, Hex 3/8-16
44
197991
Clip,
Cable
- -
404764
W
arning Decal (not shown)
- -
413177
Owner’s Manual, English
- -
413178
Owner’s Manual, F
rench
KEY P
ART
NO
.
NO
.
DESCRIPTION
NOTE:
All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
IMPORT
ANT
:
Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O
.E.M.) replacement parts. F
ailure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mo
wer and void your warranty
.