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8
MAX 1/3
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 prod-
uct and should be considered normal.
1. To start a cold engine, push primer
three (3) times before trying to start.
Use a fi rm push. This step is not
usually necessary when starting an
engine which has already run for a few
minutes.
2. Move throttle control lever to FAST
position.
3. Hold operator presence control bar
down to the han dle and pull starter
handle quickly. Do not allow starter
rope to snap back.
TO STOP ENGINE
• To stop engine, release operator pres-
ence con trol bar.
NOTE: In cooler weather it may be
necessary to repeat priming steps. In
warmer weather over priming may cause
fl ooding and engine will not start. If you
do fl ood engine, wait a few minutes before
attempting to start and do not repeat
priming steps.
MOWING TIPS
• Under certain conditions, such as very
tall grass, it may be nec es sary to raise
the height of cut to reduce pushing
effort and to keep from overloading the
engine and leaving clumps of grass clip-
pings. It may also be necessary to re-
duce ground speed and/or run the lawn
mower over the area a sec ond time.
• For extremely heavy cutting, re duce the
width of cut by over lap ping previously
cut path and mow slowly.
• For better grass bagging and most cut-
ting conditions, the engine speed should
be set in the FAST po si tion.
• When using a rear discharge lawn
mower in moist, heavy grass, clumps
of cut grass may not enter the grass
catcher. Reduce ground speed (pushing
speed) and/or run the lawn mower over
the area a second time.
• If a trail of clippings is left on the right
side of a rear discharge mow er, mow in
a clockwise direction with a small overlap
to collect the clippings on the next pass.
• Pores in cloth grass catchers can be-
come fi lled with dirt and dust with use
and catchers will collect less grass. To
prevent this, reg u lar ly hose catcher off
with water and let dry before using.
• Keep top of engine around starter clear and
clean of grass clippings and chaff. This will
help engine air fl ow and extend engine life.
MULCHING MOWING TIPS
IMPORTANT: For best performance,
keep mower housing free of built-up
grass and trash. See “CLEANING” in the
Maintenance section of this manual.
• The special mulching blade will recut
the grass clip pings many times and
reduce them in size so that as they fall
onto the lawn they will disperse into
the grass and not be noticed. Also, the
mulched grass will bio de grade quickly
to provide nu tri ents for the lawn. Always
mulch with your highest engine (blade)
speed as this will provide the best recut-
ting action of the blades.
• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet.
Wet grass tends to form clumps and
in ter feres with the mulch ing action. The
best time to mow your lawn is the early
afternoon. At this time the grass has
dried and the newly cut area will not be
exposed to the direct sun.
• For best results, adjust the lawn mower
cutting height so that the lawn mower
cuts off only the top one-third of the
grass blades. If the lawn is over grown it
will be necessary to raise the height of
cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep
from over load ing the engine and leaving
clumps of mulched grass. For ex tremely
heavy grass, reduce your width of cut
by overlapping previously cut path and
mow slowly.
• Certain types of grass and grass
con di tions may re quire that an area be
mulched a second time to com pletely
hide the clip pings. When doing a sec-
ond cut, mow across or per pen dic u lar to
the fi rst cut path.
• Change your cutting pattern from week
to week. Mow north to south one week
then change to east to west the next
week. This will help prevent matting and
graining of the lawn.
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CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.362310
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 184586 Control Cable Assembly
2 167387 Bearing, Wheel Adjuster
3 751152 Locknut #10-24
4 158755 Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2.12
5 175436 V-Belt
6 150495 Spring Retainer
8 180625 Hubcap
9 145212 Locknut
11 180775 Wheel & Tire Assembly
12 12000058 E-Ring
13 137054 Pinion
14 180504 Dust Cover
15 88118 Felt Washer
16 67725 Washer 1/2 x 1-1/2 x .134
18 701037 Selector Knob
26 175262 Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4
28 178843 Drive Cover
31 132010 Hex Flange Nut
32 137052 Drive Pulley
35 151521 Kit, Wheel Adjuster, LH
(Includes Knob and Bearing)
36 175258 Gear Case Assembly
37 137090 Spring
38 63601 Locknut 1/4-20
40 75192 Spring
41 151520 Kit, Wheel Adjuster, RH
(Includes Knob and Bearing)
54 181372 Grassbag Assembly
55 175739 Driveshaft Cover
57 175058 Frame
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches.
1 inch = 25.4 mm
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