SERVICE NOTES TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules ......... 2-3 Maintenance ........12-15 Warranty - Lawn Mower ....... 4-5 Service and Adjustments ....15-16 Product Spec i fi ca tions ......5 Storage ..........16-17 Assembly/Pre-Operation ...... 6-7 Troubleshooting ........ 18-19 Operation ..........
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SERVICE NOTES • Do not operate the machine while under • Allow engine to cool before refueling. the infl uence of alcohol or drugs. • Never refuel the machine indoors. • Never operate machine in wet grass. • Never store the machine or fuel contain- Always be sure of your footing: keep a er where there is an open fl...
If such GENERAL: Craftsman products are warranted to be free from defects in materials a replacement part is used in the repair or maintenance of your engine, and an authorized Honda dealer determines it is defective or causes a failure of a warranted part, your claim for repair of or workmanship for a specifi...
Your new Honda Power Equipment engine complies with the U.S. EPA, Environment Canada, and Warranty Period for your Craftsman product and is based on a combination of the type of State of California emission regulations (models certifi ed for sale in California only). American Hon- product or component and the intended and actual use of the product or component: da Motor Co., Inc.
HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LAOS3B ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN its entirety before you attempt to assemble MOW ER or operate your new lawn mower. TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so...
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HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE INSTALL STARTER ROPE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LAOS3B TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCH ER 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag 1. Loosen T-knob. with rigid part of bag on the bottom. 2. Hold control bar against upper handle. Make sure the frame handle is outside 3.
16 17636-Z0L-000 Gauge, Fuel Level 11 90018-ZE1-000 Bolt, Flange (#6 x 23) Operator presence control bar 21 19610-Z0L-861ZC Cover Assembly, Fan (CT200) “T89” (Craftsman Red) 12 90018-ZE1-000 Bolt, Flange (#6 x 23) 19610-Z0L-861ZA Cover Assembly, Fan (CT200) “T89” (“NH1”) (Black)
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HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LAOS3B The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects Use ear thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. p r o t e c - Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tors to lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs.
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HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LAOS3B CAUTION: DO NOT overfi ll engine with oil, or it will smoke on startup. 1. Be sure lawnmower is level. 2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fi ll spout. 3. You recieve a container of oil with the unit.
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HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LAOS3B TO STOP ENGINE • Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff. • To stop engine, release operator pres- This will help engine air fl ow and extend ence control bar.
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...
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LAWN MOWER Blade adapter Crankshaft REPAIR PARTS keyway Always observe safety rules when per- form ing any main te nance. Lockwasher TIRES Blade • 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.
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NOTE: Multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 9. Reconnect spark plug wire to plug. TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed etc.) improve starting in cold weather, and to a Sears Parts & Repair Centre. Oil fi ll cap / you should check your engine oil level fre- dipstick PROBLEM...
TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed CLEANING • Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating. A clogged engine runs to a Sears Parts & Repair Centre. IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep hotter and shortens engine life. mower housing free of built-up grass and PROBLEM CAUSE...
ENGINE SPEED IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the FUEL SYS TEM ENGINE OIL engine governor, which is factory set Your engine speed has been factory set. Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent for proper engine speed. Over speed- with clean engine oil.
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