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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual ® ROTARY LAWN MOWER 3.5 Horsepower 20" Side Discharge Model Number 944.362011 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and In struc tions before operating this equipment Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Owner’s Manual. Warranty service is available by returning the Companion Power Mower to the near- est Sears Service Centre/Department in Canada. This warranty applies only while this product is used in Canada. - Page 3 • Do not operate the mower when bare- DO NOT: foot or wearing open sandals. Al ways • Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or wear substantial foot wear. embankments. The operator could lose • Do not pull mower backwards unless footing or balance.
- Page 4 • Stop and inspect the equipment if you allow objects to be thrown. Frequently strike an object. Repair, if nec es sary, check com po nents and replace with before restarting. man u fac tur er’s recommended parts, • Never attempt to make wheel height when necessary.
- Page 5 Parts Bag contents shown full size (4) Flange (4) Locknuts (4) Hex Bolts 3/8-16 x 1 Locknuts 3/8-16 3/8-16 (2) Washers 3/4" (2) Washers 1-1/4" (8) Washers 7/8" (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 (4) Shoulder Bolts (5) Locknuts (2) Hex Bolts1/4-20 x 3/4 1/4-20 (1) Hex Washer Head Self-tapping Screw #10-24 x 1/2...
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Page 6: Assembly / Pre-Operation
ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION hex bolts, fl at wash ers, and locknuts. CAUTION: Do not operate this mower Tight en se cure ly. without the discharge guard or an entire 3. Repeat for opposite side of mower. approved grass catcher in place. These guards are for your protection and are Locknuts Flat washers... - Page 7 ASSEMBLE ENGINE ZONE CONTROL 1-1/4" diameter Washer (Rear wheels only) CA BLE TO ENGINE 7/8" Washer Cable attaches under brake arm cover, (opposite side of engine as spark plug). Spacer 1. Straighten cable and fi nd the end with Wheel the small plastic fi...
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Page 8: Operation
OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product. - Page 9 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign ADD OIL objects thrown into the Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in eyes, which can result in the engine. For type and grade of oil to severe eye damage.
- Page 10 MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or metha- • Under certain conditions, such as very nol) can attract moisture which leads to tall grass, it may be necessary to raise separation and for ma tion of acids during the height of cut to reduce pushing storage.
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Page 11: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been sub ject ed to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator ➁ Engine oil must maintain mower as in struct ed in this manual. -
Page 12: Product Specifications
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. - Page 13 GRASS CATCHER (if purchased as an accessory) • The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used. • Check your grass catcher often for dam- age or de te ri o ra tion. Through normal use it will wear.
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Page 14: Service And Adjustments
MUFFLER CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire Inspect and replace corroded muffl er as it from spark plug and place wire where it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam age. cannot come in contact with spark plug. SPARK PLUG •... -
Page 15: Storage
STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for ENGINE OIL storage at the end of the season or if the Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace unit will not be used for 30 days or more. with clean engine oil. (See “ENGINE” in the Maintenance section of this manual). -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Dirty air fi lter. 1. Clean/replace air fi lter. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3. - Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut – 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten uneven blade bolt. 2. Wheel heights uneven. 2. Set all wheels at same height.
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Page 18: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS... - Page 20 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 9E902-0276-B1 1058 OWNER’S MANUAL 358 GASKET SET 190A...
- Page 21 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 9E902-0276-B1 745A 1036 LABEL–EMISSION 1276 1211 1210...
- Page 22 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 9E902-0276-B1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697401 Cylinder Assembly 690482 Screw (Magneto Armature) 399269 Bushing 802592 Sparkplug 299819 • Oil Seal 692390 Stop Wire 697412 Engine Sump 298989 Gasket Set 690386 Cylinder Head 19069 Flywheel Puller 692288...
- Page 23 SERVICE NOTES...
- Page 24 186684 04.25.03 BY Printed in U.S.A.