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Craftsman 944.362200 Owner's Manual
Craftsman 944.362200 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 944.362200 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower

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Owner's Manual
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
160cc Honda Engine
Power-Propelled
22" Multi-Cut
Model No.
944.362200
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and In struc tions
before operating this equipment
448454 Rev. 1
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8
02.15.12 BY
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 160cc Honda Engine Power-Propelled 22" Multi-Cut Model No. 944.362200 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and In struc tions before operating this equipment 448454 Rev. 1 Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8 02.15.12 BY...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LABHH TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules ......... 2-3 Maintenance ........13-16 Warranty ..........4-5 Service and Adjustments ....... 17 CAMSHAFT PULLEY PISTON / CONNECTING ROD Product Spec i fi ca tions ......5 Storage ..........18-19 PART PART Assembly/Pre-Operation ......
  • Page 3 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LABHH • Never fi ll containers inside a vehicle, on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. • Mow across the face of slopes: nev er up Always place containers on the ground and down.
  • Page 4: Warranty

    HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LABHH WARRANTY GENERAL: Craftsman products are warranted to be free from defects in materials FAN COVER FLYWHEEL or workmanship for a specifi c time period as set-out below (the “Warranty Period”). PART PART Warranties extend to the original purchaser of a Craftsman product only. Purchases...
  • Page 5: Product Specifications

    LIST OF APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIODS: The following list contains the applicable Warranty Period for your Craftsman product and is based on a combination of the type of product or component and the intended and actual use of the product or component:...
  • Page 6: Assembly/Pre-Operation

    HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LABHH ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION 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 as sem bled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping pur pos es.
  • Page 7: Operation

    HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LABHH OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OP ER AT ING 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.
  • Page 8 Allow a cold engine to warm up in high idle The operation of any position for one minute before engaging lawn mower can result the blade. in foreign objects thrown NOTE: It is normal to hear the belt slip into the eyes, which can as the blade is engaged and comes up to result in severe eye dam- speed.
  • Page 9 DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT TO CONVERT MOWER Over time, the drive control system may Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be become “loose”, resulting in decreased used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging speed. There is a turnbuckle on the drive or discharging: control housing to increase tension on the REAR BAGGING...
  • Page 10 SIMPLE STEPS TO SIDE DISCHARGING REMEMBER WHEN • Rear door must be closed. CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER • Open mulcher door and install dis- charge defl ector under door as shown. FOR MULCHING - • Mower is now ready for discharging 1.
  • Page 11 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Oil fi ll cap / Gasoline REPAIR PARTS dipstick fi ller cap ADD OIL Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see “EN GINE” in the Maintenance section of this manual.
  • Page 12 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. IMPORTANT: For best performance, blade attachments on your mower. Such keep mower housing free of built-up PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION...
  • Page 13: Maintenance Schedule

    TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed MAINTENANCE to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS Does not start 1. Dirty air fi lter. 1. Clean/replace air fi lter. STORAGE HOURS OR SEASON...
  • Page 14 IMPORTANT: Blade bolts are heat treat- LAWN MOWER OTHER • Cover your unit with a suitable pro tec- ed. If bolts need replacing, replace only tive cover that does not retain mois ture. Always observe safety rules when per- • Do not store gasoline from one season with approved bolts shown in the Repair Do not use plastic.
  • Page 15 • The gear case is fi lled with lubricant to STORAGE the proper level at the factory. The only time the lubricant needs attention is if Immediately prepare your lawn mower for service has been performed on the gear Bolt storage at the end of the season or if the case.
  • Page 16 WATER WASHOUT FEATURE TO CLEAN AIR FILTER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 1. Remove cover. Your lawn mower is equipped with a fi tting 2. Carefully remove cartridge. that allows quick and easy cleaning of WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service and adjustments: 3.