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Owner's Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 3.5 Horsepower 20" Side Discharge Model Number 944.362010 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8...
Schedule Maintenance LIMITED ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY For one (1) year from date of purchase Sears option free of charge parts which are defective manship. COMMERCIAL OR RENTAL USE: Warranty on Power Mower (Gas) will be ninety (90) days from date of purchase for commercial or rental purposes.
• Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial foot wear. • Do not pull mower backwards absolutely necessary. Always down and behind before and while moving backwards. • Do not operate the mower without proper guards, plates, grass catcher or other safety protective...
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• Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, 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 parts or Parts packed separately in carton (1) Discharge Guard...
IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE the engine. Your new lawn mower has been as- sembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary...
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1-1/4" (rear wheel only) Mower housing Shoulder bolt 3/8-16 Wheel Locknut ASSEMBLE DISCHARGE GUARD 1. Place discharge guard on top of lawn mower discharge opening. 2. Install two (2) 1/4-20 x 3/4 hex bolts through housing and discharge guard, 3. Install two (2) 3/4" diameter washers and two (2) 1/4-20 Iocknuts.
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IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U,S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The blade tums when the engine is running.
We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance. Speed is not adjustable. ENGINE...
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 cut path and mow slowly.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil. 4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. receive full value from the warranty,...
2. Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air filter and carburetor 3. Use a wood block between mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt.
Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before...
Your carburetor is not adjustable. engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and/or adjust- ment. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed.
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30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.
TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate to a Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE Does not start 1, Dirty air filter. 2. Out of fuel. 3. Stale fuel. 4. Water in fuel. 5. Spark plug wire is disconnected. 6. Bad spark plug. 7. Loose blade or broken blade adapter.
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2. Set all wheels at same height. 3. Clean underside mower 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Contact a Sears or other qualified brake is 1. Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope. 2. Contact a Sears or other qualified 3.
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 944.362010 21 _...
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.362010 KEY PART DESCRIPTION 86902 Control Bar 179585 RopeGuide 750097 Screw, Hex Washer Head, Self-tapping LowerHandle 172146X479 Hex Locknut 1/4-20 63601 169711X479 Upper Handle 163799 Engine Zone Control Cable Hex Head Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/2...
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