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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
SERIAL NUMBER:
DATE OF PURCHASE:
GASOLINE CAPACITY/ TYPE: 1.6 QUARTS (UNLEADED REGULAR)
OIL TYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY: 20 OUNCES
SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030") CHAMPION RESISTOR TYPE RJ19LM
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS.
• The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the mower
housing. Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above.
LAWN MOWER
Always observe safety rules when perform-
ing any maintenance.
TIRES
• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect
control chemicals which can harm rubber.
• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp
objects and other hazards that may cause
tire damage.
BLADE CARE
For best results, mower blade must be
kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged
blades.
TO REMOVE BLADE
1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with spark plug.
2. Turn lawn mower on its side. Make
sure air filter and carburetor are up.
3. Use a wood block between blade and
mower housing to prevent blade from
turning when removing blade bolt.
NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves
and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.
4. Remove blade bolt by turning counter-
clockwise.
5. Remove blade and attaching hard-
ware (bolt, lock washer and hardened
washer).
NOTE: Remove the blade adapter and
check the key inside hub of blade
adapter. The key must be in good condi-
tion to work properly. Replace adapter if
damaged.
TO REPLACE BLADE
1. Position the blade adapter on the
engine crankshaft. Be sure key in
adapter and crankshaft keyway are
aligned.
2. Position blade on the blade adapter
aligning the two (2) holes in the blade
with the raised lugs on the adapter.
3. Be sure the trailing edge of blade
(opposite sharp edge) is up toward
the engine.
4. Install the blade bolt with the lock
washer and hardened washer into
blade adapter and crankshaft.
5. Use block of wood between blade and
lawn mower housing and tighten the
blade bolt, turning clockwise.
• The recommended tightening torque is
35-40 ft. lbs.
IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat
treated.
TO SHARPEN BLADE
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen-
ing blade - but if you do, be sure the
blade is balanced.
Care should be taken to keep the blade
balanced. An unbalanced blade will
cause eventual damage to lawn mower
or engine.
• The blade can be sharpened with a file
or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt
to sharpen while on the mower.
• To check blade balance, drive a nail
into a beam or wall. Leave about one
inch of the straight nail exposed. Place
center hole of blade over the head of
the nail. If blade is balanced, it should
remain in a horizontal position. If either
end of the blade moves downward,
sharpen the heavy end until the blade
is balanced.
Blade adapter
Blade
bolt
Crankshaft
keyway
Hardened
washer
Lockwasher
Blade adapter
Key
Blade
Trailing edge
Crank
shaft
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.361390
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
32 175060X004 Selector Spring
34 165762X004 Axle Arm Assembly LR
35 175012 Hubcap
36 165912 Bolt
38 176185 Washer
39 176235 Push Nut
40 132004 Nut, Hex
43 175083 Bottom Belt Cover
44 177433 Lawn Mower Housing (Incl. Key #10, 11, 12& 45)
45 107339X Danger Decal
46 851514 Blade Adapter
47 175064 Blade 21"
48 851074 Hardened Washer
49 850263 Helical Washer 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 Gr. 8
50 851084 Hex Head Machine Screw 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 Gr. 8
83 175071 Clipping Deflector
84 175066 Mulcher Door
85 175735 Hinge Bracket
86 175285 Spring
87 175650 Hinge Rod
88 700417 Throttle Control
89 144929 Screw
90 111190X Cable Clamp
91 83816 Screw
- - 162300 Warning Decal (Not Shown)
- - 177431 Owner's Manual (English)
- - 177432 Owner’s Manual (French)
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches.
1 inch = 25.4 mm
1 166860X479 Upper Handle
2 151721X479 Lower Handle
3 146771 Control Bar
4 133107 Engine Zone Control Cable
5 131959 Handle Bolt
6 136376 Handle Knob
7 51793 Hairpin Cotter
8 66426 Wire Tie
9 175794 Rear Door Kit (Incl. Key #16 & 17)
10 128415 Pop Rivet
11 175069X479 Support Bracket LH
12 175070X479 Support Bracket RH
13 17060410 Screw 14-20 x 5/8
14 175082X479 Handle Bracket Assembly (Left)
15 175081X479 Handle Bracket Assembly (Right)
16 175243 Spring LH
17 175244 Spring RH
18 63601 Keps Locknut 1/4-20
19 153638 Rope Guide
20 178398 Rear Skirt
21 88652 Hinge Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4
22 84596 Engine Pulley
23 87677 Hi-Pro Key #505
24 - - - Engine, Briggs & Stratton, Model
Number 12H802-2389-B1 (See Breakdown)
25 150406 Hex Head Thread Rolling Srew 3/8-16 x 1-1/8
26 83923 Hex Flange Nut
27 150341 Wheel
28 175231 Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 x .33
30 165761X004 Axle Arm Assembly RR
31 701037 Selector Knob
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION