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Craftsman 944.365550 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 5.5 horsepower power-propelled 21 multi-cut
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Owner's Manual
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
5.5 Horsepower
Power-Propelled
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
944.365550
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and In struc tions
before operating this equipment
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 5.5 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 944.365550 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and In struc tions before operating this equipment Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman Power Mower to the nearest Sears Service Centre/Department in Canada. This warranty applies only while this prod- uct is used in Canada.
  • Page 3 • Do not pull mower backwards unless • Do not trim excessively steep slopes. absolutely nec es sary. Always look down • Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced and behind before and while moving footing could cause slipping. backwards. •...

  • Page 4: Product Specifications

    V. GENERAL SERVICE • Never attempt to make wheel height • Never run machine inside a closed area. adjustments while the engine is running. • Never make adjustments or repairs with • Grass catcher components are sub ject the engine (motor) running. Dis con nect the to wear, dam age, and de te ri o ra tion, spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent ac ci den tal starting.

  • Page 5: Assembly/Pre-Operation

    ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in Operator MOWING its entirety before you attempt to assemble presence POSITION or operate your new lawn mower. control bar IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped LIFT WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.

  • Page 6: Operation

    OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL 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 symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
  • Page 7 risk of blade contact injury. Do not under The operation of any lawn any circumstances attempt to defeat the mower can result in foreign function of this control. objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in Operator presence control bar Blade/brake severe eye damage.
  • Page 8 TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT Grass catcher All four wheels are adjusted by a single lever. frame • Pull adjuster lever toward wheel. To handle raise mower, move lever forward to desired position. To lower mow er, move the lever toward the rear. LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER...
  • Page 9 CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower CAUTION: DO NOT overfi ll engine with with out mulcher plug, clipping defl ector or oil, or it will smoke on startup. ap proved grass catch er in place. Never 1. Be sure lawnmower is level. at tempt to op er ate the lawn mow er with 2.
  • Page 10 TO STOP ENGINE • Pores in cloth grass catchers can be- come fi lled with dirt and dust with use • To stop engine, move throttle control and catchers will collect less grass. To lever to STOP position. Wait until blade prevent this, reg u lar ly hose catcher off and all moving parts have stopped and with water and let dry before using.

  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS STORAGE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower **** Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade Lubrication...
  • Page 12 LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when per- Blade form ing any main te nance. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi cals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.
  • Page 13 ENGINE 4. Wipe off any spilled oil from lawn mower or side of engine. Maintenance, repair, or replacement of 5. Fill engine with oil. Slowly pour oil the emission control devices and systems, down the oil fi ll spout into the engine. which are being done at the customers ex- 6.

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    CLEANING • Keep fi nished 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.

  • Page 15: Storage

    CARBURETOR for proper engine speed. Over speed ing the engine above the factory high speed Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your setting can be dangerous. If you think engine does not operate properly due to the engine-governed high speed needs suspected carburetor problems, take your adjusting, contact a Sears or other lawn mower to a Sears or other qualifi...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    FUEL SYS TEM ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent with clean engine oil. (See “ENGINE” in gum deposits from forming in essential the Maintenance section of this manual). fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel fi...
  • Page 17 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower 1. Raise cutting height. housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2. Raise cutting height. 3. Dirty air fi lter. 3. Clean/replace air fi lter. 4.

  • Page 18: Repair Parts

    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.365550...
  • Page 19 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.365550 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 189746 Handle, Upper (Includes Foam Grip) 57808 Screw, Tapping, Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 193664X479 Handle, Lower 193791 Pulley Assembly, V-Groove...
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.365550 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 196782 Drive Control Assembly (Includes Cable) 83923 Nut, Flangelock 3/8-16 195745 Cover, Top 180626 Hubcap, Mag 187353 Pulley 193440X004 Shaft Assembly, Rear...
  • Page 22 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-ABHH...
  • Page 23 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-ABHH FAN COVER RECOIL STARTER KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 3683646 Rubber, Supporter (107mm) 6092886 Starter Assemby, Recoil, 5028923 Petcock Assembly (Manual) Long Rope, Black 5189352 Bracket, Petcock 5580634 Knob, Recoil Starter 6673289 Cap Assembly, Fuel Tank 5580642 Rope, Recoil Starter 5580469...
  • Page 24 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-ABHH...
  • Page 25 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-ABHH CYLINDER BARREL BLADE BRAKE CLUTCH KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 6842413 Cylinder Assembly (010) 6651327 Holder Assembly, Blade 2399780 Clip, Valve Guide 7058951 Plate Assembly, Ball Control 5579990 Cover, Head 6651467 Ball, Steel 5580006 Cover, Breather 6651434...
  • Page 26 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 27 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 28 196916 Rev. 1 05.13.05 BY Printed in U.S.A.

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