Craftsman 944.36153 manual

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    Owner's Manual 6.0 HORSEPOWER 21" REAR DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 944.361530 • 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 period relates to the emission compliance life as certified by[...]

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    Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ..................................... 2-4 Assembly .......................................... 4-5 Operation .......................................... 6-8 Maintenance Schedule ...... _ ................. 9 Maintenance ................................... 9-12 Product Specificatio[...]

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    • Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until the blade comes to complete stop before removing grass catcher. • I_low only in daylight or good artificial light. • Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Never operate machine in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing: keep a firm hold on the handle and w[...]

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    _,Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. CAUTION: Muffler and other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after engine has stopped. To avoid severe burns on contact, stay away from these areas. CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug wire[...]

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    TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom. Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top. 2. Slip vinyl bindings over frame. NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them in warm water for a few minutes. If bag gets wet, let it dry before using, _i_CAUTION: Do not run your law[...]

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    KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND 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 symboL_ rn_y appear onyourlawn mower or in literature sullied with _e pmducL _[...]

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    The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage, Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOWTO USEYOUR LAWN MOWER ENG[...]

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    CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any Spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. filler cap 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 sta[...]

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    FILL IN DATES ,_v..j _j %_ _.'_,_x._ ._, As ou c OMPLE TE ..... Chec, k for Loose Fasteners ] Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher I (If Equipped) t/ I_ I It#' Clean Lawn Mower _#* I I/ Ow C_ean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) v' Check ddve beW ulleys RE p_pgwer. PropelleclPMowers) I_' Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade I_ 3 Lubricat[...]

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    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.6 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030") CHAMPION RESISTOR TYPE RJ19LM BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LI3S. • The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on t[...]

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    remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade "fs balanced. GRASS CATCHER • The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used. . ° Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterioration. Through normal use it will wear. If catcher needs replacing, rep[...]

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    CLEANING IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use. _CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark plug. • Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass a[...]

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    Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area. 1. Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance [...]

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    CYLINDER t, Remove spark plug, 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through "spark plug hole into cylinder. 3. Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil. 4. Replace with new spark plug. OTHER • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasol[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Starter rope hard 1. Engine flywheel brake is on to pull when control bar is released. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 3. Blade adapter broken. 4. Blade dragging in grass. CORRECTION 1. Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope. 2. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 3. Replace bla[...]

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    67 40, 68 37 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944.361530 _14 33 34 4O 4O 21 20 27 _,• 33[...]

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    ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944.361530 KEY PART NO_ NO. 1 869(_ 2 169709X479 3 169708X479 4 132001 5 636O1 6 131959 7 66426 11 176595 12 75_397 13 86899XO04 14 136376 15 51793 17 165946X479 18 176004_6 19 167132X004 20 167133X004 21 165858 22 168360X004 23 166875 24 751153 25 166111X479 26 166112.X479 27 851856 29 160635X007 30 19112222 3_ 1694-[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATrON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802, TYPE NUMBER 2639-B1 383 842, 525 524 _£ 11 "k REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. [1058 OWNER'S MANUAL] 15_ 201_ I 1095 VALVE GASKET SET oii 46 _'_-, 22_ 18[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATi'ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802, TYPE NUMBER 2639_B1 188+_ _ _ __ ,_ _ _'_'-- 668 443_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 365 %_,:_,_-- I 61T -)J 276;_21 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 708 _ ,7 163_:_ "_ 104 _ _: .... ,,, _j 127 _ 97o _ 19[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802, TYPE NUMBER 2639-BI 921 304 305 _p [ 1030 EMISSIONS LABEL I 332 I i=-_i 455 _ i' 'it 55 / <_-i_ < 1211 _, .... 05 _ 592 i_ .... 689 _}_ 4 ,_:'_!_ _o7 _!. 60 2O[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802, TYPE NUMBER 2639-B1 745 I _ _ 21[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATrON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802, TYPE NUMBER 2639-B1 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 493260 Cylindar Assembly 2 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 3 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 4 493279 Sump-Engine 5 691160 Head-Cylinder 7 692249 .+ Gasket-Cy_oder Head 8 695250 Breather Assembly 9 272481 -+ Gasket-Breather 10 691125 Screw (Breather Asse[...]

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    BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802, TYPE NUMBER 2639-B1 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 332 699062 Nut(Flywheel) 333 8_2574 Armature-Magneto 334 691061 Screw (Armature Magneto ) 337 802592 Spark PJug 356 692390 Wire-Stop 358 497316 Engine Gasket Set 363 19069 Flywheel Puller 365 692524 Screw(Carburetor) 383 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 404 69[...]

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    Get it fixed, at your home or ours! 1-800-4-MY-HOME® (1-800-469-4663) 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. to Sat. Pour service en francais: 1-887-LE-FOYER® (1-877-533-6937[...]