Craftsman 944.364152 Owner's Manual
Craftsman 944.364152 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 944.364152 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 160cc honda engine 21" multi-cut

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Owner's Manual
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
160cc Honda Engine
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
944.364152
02489
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and In struc tions
before operating this equipment
587785901 Rev. 1
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8
03.04.16 BY
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 160cc Honda Engine 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 944.364152 02489 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and In struc tions before operating this equipment 587785901 Rev. 1 Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8 03.04.16 BY...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 ..........
  • Page 3 • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. • Never refuel the machine indoors. SERVICE NOTES • Do not operate the machine while under • Never store the machine or fuel contain- the influence of alcohol or drugs. er where there is an open flame, spark •...
  • Page 4: Warranty - Lawn Mower

    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 specific time period as set-out below (the “Warranty Period”).
  • Page 5: Product Specifications

    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 State of California emission regulations (models certified for sale in California only). American Hon- of product or component and the intended and actual use of the product or component: da Motor Co., Inc.
  • Page 6: Assembly/Pre-Operation

    HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LAOS3B ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN in its entirety before you attempt to as- MOW ER semble or operate your new lawn mower. TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so...
  • Page 7 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCH ER INSTALL STARTER ROPE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LAOS3B 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.
  • Page 8: Operation

    16 17636-Z0L-000 Gauge, Fuel Level 11 90018-ZE1-000 Bolt, Flange (#6 x 23) 21 19610-Z0L-861ZC Cover Assembly, Fan (CT200) “T89” (Craftsman Red) 12 90018-ZE1-000 Bolt, Flange (#6 x 23) Operator presence control bar 19610-Z0L-861ZA Cover Assembly, Fan (CT200) “T89” (“NH1”) (Black)
  • Page 9 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. protec- Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tors to lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs.
  • Page 10 SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CHANGE ENGINE OIL ” in the Mainte- HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LAOS3B nance section of this manual. CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING - ADD GASOLINE 1. Rear door closed. • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler 2.
  • Page 11 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE • Keep top of engine around starter clear MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LAOS3B and clean of grass clippings and chaff. This will help engine air flow and extend engine life. MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash.
  • Page 12: 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 13 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.
  • Page 14 NOTE: Multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed Oil fill cap / dipstick etc.) improve starting in cold weather, and to a Sears Parts & Repair Centre. you should check your engine oil level fre- PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION...
  • Page 15: Service And Adjustments

    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, hotter and shortens engine life. keep mower housing free of built-up grass PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION...
  • Page 16: Storage

    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. IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace for proper engine speed. Over speed- with clean engine oil.

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