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Owner's Manual 6.0 HORSEPOWER 21" REAR DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 944.361540 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts The D.O.M. decal includes engine life specifications for the emissions-related useful life period of your engine. This pedod relates to the emission compliance life as certified by EPA/CARB.
Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman Power Mower to the nearest Sears Service Centre/Department in Canada. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in Canada.
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• Shut the engine (motor) off and wait • Before and while walking backwards, look behind and down for small until the blade comes to complete stop children. t_efore removing grass catcher. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial •...
_1, CAUTION: Muffler and other engine ALook for this symbol to point out parts become extremely hot during important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR operation and remain hot after engine SAFETY IS INVOLVED. has stopped. To avoid severe burns on contact, stay away from these areas.
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" Squeeze _1__.._ Handlepin 3-Position handle bracket rame opening TO INSTALL A'rTACHMENTS TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER Put grass catcher frame into grass bag Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to with rigid part of bag on the bottom. Make sure the frame handle is outside bagging or discharging, see "TO CON-...
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READTHIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrationswith your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of variouscontrolsand adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. 311ese symbols mayappear onyourlawnmower or in literatura s upplied _ the product.
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• To convert to mulching operation,remove The operation of any lawn grass catcher and close rear door. mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, Pivot Grass catcher which can result in severe eye pins handle damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments...
_1, CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank • Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt and dust with filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spi'[ied oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use and catchers will collect less grass. use gasoline near an open flame.
remain in a horizontal position. If either 4. Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower end of the blade moves downward, and on side of engine. sharpen the heavy end until the blade 5. Fill engine with oil. (See "ADD OIL" in Ts balanced.
CLEANING • Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating. A clogged engine runs IMPORTANT: For best performance, hotter and shortens engine life. keep mower housing free of built-up • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free grass and trash. Clean the underside of ol a_t gasoline, oil,etc.
Immediately prepare y ourlawn mower for Operator presence storage attheendoftheseason o r if the control bar unit will not be used for 30 days or mere. "_ardJ "L_ Upper handre"-,---.-.-,..._f/f f ////to, LAWN MOWER ,,if When lawn mower is to be stored for a Lower handle_ period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.
CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and 1. Remove spark plug. dirt. 2, .Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- spark plug hole into cylinder. tive cover that does not retain mois- 3.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION ._tarter rope hard 1. Engine flywheel brake is or 1. Depress control bar to when control bar is released _opull upper handle before pulling starter rope. 2. Contact a Sears or other 2. Bent engine crankshaft. qualified service center.
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.361540 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Shoulder Bolt Control Bar 164362 131696 Flanged Locknut 166860X479 Upper Handle 83923 HulT-.ap Lower Handle 77400 161105X479 Hings Screw 132001 RopeGuide 88652 Spring(LH) 63601 Locknut 1/4-20 165766 Spring (RH) Handle Bolt...
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MODEL NUMBER 12H802, TYPE NUMBER 2639-B1 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE 525Li 524 _ _, 307_ lO'*_J 1095 VALVE GASKET SET "k REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL, [1058 OWNER'S MANUAL]...
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BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802, TYPE NUMBER 2639-B1 332 _'_J 455 (i -Li_ 305 _-p _-_-. 50(( ,_!,...
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BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802, TYPE NUMBER 2639-B1 13331 ..334_...
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MODEL NUMBER 12H802, TYPE NUMBER 263g-B1 BRIGGS & STRA'FrON ENGINE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Short Block (Replacement 493260 Cylinder Assembly 498826 Engine 12JB02-2915-B1) 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal Mabltold-lntake 299819 • Seal-Oil (Ma_eto Side) 497465 • Gasket-Intake 493279 Suml_Engtne 272199 Screw (Intake Manifold) 691160 Head-Cylinder 691650...
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BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802, TYPE NUMBER 2639-B1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690662 Nut (Flywheel) 691855 Spring-Friction 8_574 Amla_re-Magneto 691321 (;_: SeaI-Th rottle S haft 691061 Screw (Armature Magneto) 691830 Gear-Tv'ning 8G2592 SparkPlug 691031 • SeaI-ORing(OlpstickTuhe) 692390 Wire-Stop 692017...
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Get it fixed, at your home or ours! 1-800-4-MY-HOME® (1-800-4694663) Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week www.sears.ca For Parts call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® (1-800-469-4663) Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week To purchase or inquire about a Sears Maintenance Agreement: 1-800-361-6665 Mon.