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Husqvarna 944.368921 Owner's Manual
Husqvarna 944.368921 Owner's Manual

Husqvarna 944.368921 Owner's Manual

700 series briggs & stratton engine power-propelled 21" multi-cut rotary lawn mower

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usqvar
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
700 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine
Power-Propelled
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
944.368921
CAUTION'.
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual ® usqvar ROTARY LAWN MOWER 700 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine Power-Propelled 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 944.368921 CAUTION'. Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Maintenance ........12-15 Safety Rules ......... Warranty ..........Service and Adjustments ....15-16 Product Specifications ......Storage ..........16-17 Assembly/Pre-Operation ......Troubleshooting ........ 18-19 Operation ..........7-11 Repair Parts ........20-29 Maintenance Schedule ......Sears Service ......Back Cover IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing ob- jects.
  • Page 3 If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Husqvarna or other authorized Service Centre (See the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).
  • Page 4: Warranty

    Husqvarna dealer for SECTION 3: ITEMS NOT COVERED BY THIS WAR- evaluation. Proof of purchase, as explained in section RANTY 6, rests solely with the customer.
  • Page 5 Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1,5 Litres (Unleaded Regular) Oil Capacity: 0,58 Litres Oil Type (API SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 0°C/32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 0°C/32°F) Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: 0,76 mm) Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft. Ibs. •...
  • Page 6 Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled...
  • Page 7 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READTHISOWNER'SMANUALANDALLSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATING YOUR LAWNMOWER. Comparethe illustrationswith your lawn mowerto familiarizeyourselfwith 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. Learn and understand their meaning.
  • Page 8 There is a turnbuckle on the underside of the The operation of any lawn drive control housing to increase tension on SAFETYG'ASSES mower can result in foreign the drive cable. Proceed as follows: objects thrown into the 1. Turn unit off and disconnect spark plug eyes, which can result in wire from spark plug.
  • Page 9: Operation

    SIDE DISCHARGING Rear Grass door • Mulcher plug must be installed into rear catcher discharge opening of mower. handle • Open mulcher door and install dis- charge deflector under door as shown. • Mower is now ready for discharging operation. •...
  • Page 10 ADD GASOLINE ,_CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. without mulcher plug, clipping deflector or approved grass catcher in place. Never Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular attempt to operate the lawn mowerwith unleaded gasoline with a minimum of the rear door removed or propped open.
  • Page 11 MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS A CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher IMPORTANT: For best performance, blade attachments on your mower. Such keep mower housing free of built-up attachments are hazardous, wil! damage grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual.
  • Page 12: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE A FTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25HOURS STORAGE SCHEDULE USE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS Check for Loose Fasteners ,_ Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower**** M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** W Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade ubrication...
  • Page 13 5. Use block of wood between blade and LAWN MOWER lawn mower housing and tighten the Always observe safety rules when per- blade bolt, turning clockwise. forming any maintenance. . The recommended tightening torque is TIRES 35-40 ft. Ibs. / 47-54 N-m. .
  • Page 14 • If lubricant is required, use only Texaco 6. Stop adding oil when you reach the Starplex Premium1 Grease, Part No. FULL mark on the dipstick. Wait a 750369. Do not substitute. minute to allow oil to settle. 7. Continue adding small amounts of oil, ENGINE rechecking the dipstick until oil level...
  • Page 15 CLEANING Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep We do not recommend using a garden mower housing free of built-up grass and hose to clean lawn mower unless the trash. Clean the underside of your mower electrical system, muffler, air filter and after each use.
  • Page 16 TO ADJUST HANDLE take your lawn mower to a Husqvarna The handle on your lawn mower has three other qualified service centre for repair or (3) height positions - adjust to height that adjustment.
  • Page 17: Storage

    2. Remove the two (2) handle knobs and Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or carriage bolts on sides of the lower using ethanol or methanol) can attract handle and pivot entire handle as- moisture which leads to separation and sembly forward and allow it to rest on formation of acids during storage.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING =See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Husqvarna Service Centre. CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Out of fue!. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline.
  • Page 19 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten vibration blade bolt. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. Contact a Husqvarna other qualified service centre. Starter rope Engine flywheel brake is on 1. Depress control bar to when control bar is released.
  • Page 20 HUSQVARNA ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.368921 17 ..
  • Page 21 HUSQVARNA ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.368921 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 427659 Handle, Upper (Includes Foam Grip) 408442 Skirt, Rear 193664X498 Handle, Lower 88652 Screw, Hinge 1/4-20 x 1.25 405416 Spring, Rear Door, RH 161586 Cable, Engine Zone Control...
  • Page 22 944.368921 HUSQVARNA ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER \ f/ 42 15...
  • Page 23 HUSQVARNA ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.368921 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 425581 Drive Control Assembly (Includes Cable) 17060410 Screw, Tapping, Hex Head 1/4-20 x .75 406260X460 Cover, Top 199775X418 Cover Drive 406262 Pulley 750634 Screw, Threaded, Rolled #10-25 x .50...
  • Page 24 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 100602-2144-B8 48SHORT BLOCK I 1058OPERATOR'S MANUAL I 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1330 REPAIR MANUAL > i29i .< 1376_3 1375 ::25 /i 5o5_,_ 1264 <;? i793! ®_,,_ 36 ,z_._h 40 _ 1022 1022...
  • Page 25 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 100602-2144-B8 125 i ' ---b !22i /9751 276 <_ 847 J 5231 177 _!) 276 (_ 524 _ -_ ii / 216 j ..
  • Page 26 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 100602-2144-B8 972_ 10591 957 _ 670 /, 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1022 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL ENGINE GASKET SET 276 ,÷>-_ 9 " _'_ 20 _ 1022...
  • Page 27 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 100602-2144-B8 592 _ 613_ 662A 332 _ 75 d!_ Engine Power Rating Information The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (So- ciety of Automo-tive Engineers) code J11940 (Small Engine Power &...
  • Page 28 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 1()0602-1144-B1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 281434s 793508 Cylinder Assembly Grip=Starter Rope 691736 299819s Seal-Oil (PTO Side) Washer (Flywheel) 793480 793509 Sump-Engine Screw (Flywheel Guard) 691740 Lock-Muffler Screw 793502 Head-Cylinder 698536 793455 Gasket-Cylinder Head Pin-Float Hinge 793439 Gasket-Breather...
  • Page 29 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 100602-1144-B1 PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRIPTION 690272 Washer (Governor Crank) 692135 Spring-Brake 796635 Brake 793460 Screw (Air Cleaner Cover) 792038 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 793465 Plug-Carburetor 793515 Nut (Governor Control Lever) 692046 Cap-Fuel Tank 793428 Cover-Air Cleaner 793475 Dipstick...
  • Page 30 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 31 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 32 Just Call: 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® (1-800-469-4663) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week For the repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For your nearest Sears Parts and Service location, to bring in products like vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics.