Knob, Recoil Starter contained in the owner’s manual. 5580642 Rope, Recoil Starter Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman Power Mower to the nearest 2866341 Nut, Flange, 6mm Sears Service Centre/Department in Canada. This warranty applies only while this AIR CLEANER product is used in Canada.
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HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-A1AE • Do not pull mower backwards unless III. CHILDREN absolutely necessary. Always look Tragic accidents can occur if the operator down and behind before and while is not alert to the presence of children. moving backwards.
• Grass catcher components are subject • Mower blades are sharp and can cut. HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-A1AE to wear, damage, and deterioration, Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and which could expose moving parts or use extra caution when servicing them. allow objects to be thrown.
HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-A1AE 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.
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TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign Raise wheels for low cut and lower objects thrown into the wheels for high cut, adjust cutting height eyes, which can result in to suit your requirements. Medium severe eye damage.
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SIDE DISCHARGING REPAIR PARTS • Rear door must be closed. • Open mulcher door and install dis- charge deflector under door as shown. • Mower is now ready for discharging operation. • To convert to mulching or bagging operation, discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door must be closed.
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD GASOLINE TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler to a Sears Service Center. ADD OIL neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION...
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TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed MULCHING MOWING TIPS to a Sears Service Center. IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION trash. See “CLEANING” in the Maintenance Does not start 1.
ENGINE ENGINE OIL MAINTENANCE Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace FUEL SYSTEM with clean engine oil. (See “ENGINE” in IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent the Maintenance section of this manual). gum deposits from forming in essential CYLINDER fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel 1.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS STORAGE Serial Number: Immediately prepare your lawn mower for • When setting up your handle from the Date of Purchase: storage at the end of the season or if the storage position, the lower handle will 0,94 Litres (Unleaded Regular) Gasoline Capacity / Type: unit will not be used for 30 days or more.
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• Clean engine often to keep trash from GRASS CATCHER CLEANING Oil filler cap/dipstick accumulating. A clogged engine runs • The grass catcher may be hosed with IMPORTANT: For best performance, hotter and shortens engine life. water, but must be dry when used. keep mower housing free of built-up •...