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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 5.5 Horsepower 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 944.364490 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 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 III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the op er a tor is • Do not operate the mower when bare- foot or wearing open sandals. Al ways not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the ma chine and the wear substantial foot wear.
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Page 4: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity / Type: 0,94 Litres (Unleaded Regular) Oil Capacity: 0,5 Litres Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 0°C/32°F) or SAE 10W-30 Spark Plug (Gap: 0,76 mm) NGK BPR6ES Valve Clearance (± 0.04 mm): Intake: 0.015 mm;... -
Page 5: 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 6 REAR BAGGING The operation of any lawn • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and mower can result in foreign place the grass catcher frame hooks objects thrown into the onto the door pivot pins. eyes, which can result in •...
- Page 7 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. Slowly pour the entire container down the oil fi...
- Page 8 TO STOP ENGINE • Pores in cloth grass catchers can be- come fi lled with dirt and dust with use • To stop engine, release operator pres- and catchers will collect less grass. To ence control bar. Wait until blade and prevent this, reg u lar ly hose catcher off all moving parts have stopped and turn with water and let dry before using.
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Page 9: 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 10 LAWN MOWER Crankshaft Blade adapter keyway Always observe safety rules when per- form ing any main te nance. Lockwasher Blade TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi cals which can harm rub- ber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp Crank objects and other hazards that may Blade...
- Page 11 LUBRICATION 6. Wait one minute to allow oil to settle. Use guage on oil fi ll cap/dipstick for Use only high quality detergent oil rated checking level. Insert dipstick into the with API service classification SF-SJ. tube and rest the oil fi ll cap on the tube. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according DO NOT thread the cap into the tube to your expected operating temperature.
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Page 12: Service And Adjustments
CLEANING IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep • Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating. A clogged engine runs mower housing free of built-up grass and hotter and shortens engine life. trash. Clean the underside of your mower • Keep fi nished surfaces and wheels free after each use. -
Page 13: Storage
ENGINE CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your Maintenance, re pair, or re place ment of the engine does not operate properly due to emission con trol de vic es and sys tems, which suspected carburetor problems, take your are be ing done at the cus tom ers expense, lawn mower to a Sears or other qualifi... -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
ENGINE ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace FUEL SYS TEM 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 fi... - Page 15 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of mower housing or 1. Raise cutting height. blade dragging in grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2. Raise cutting height. 3.
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Page 16: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS... - Page 18 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AS3A...
- Page 19 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AS3A CAMSHAFT PULLEY LABELS KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 7049679 Pulley Comp., Camshaft 7400187 Mark, Choke Indication 5580063 Shaft, Cam Pulley 7058985 Belt, Timing (84HU7 G-200) 5580089 Rocker Arm, Intake Valve CHOKE 5580097 Rocker Arm, Exhaust Valve 5580105 Shaft, Rocker Arm KEY PART...
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- Page 21 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AS3A FAN COVER RECOIL STARTER KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 3683646 Rubber Supporter (107 mm) 6092886 Starter Assembly, Recoil 7357379 Cock Assembly, Fuel 5580634 Grip, Starter 5189352 Bracket, Fuel Cock 5580642 Rope, Recoil Starter 6673289 Cap Assembly, Fuel Tank 6478812...
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- Page 23 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AS3A CYLINDER BARREL OIL PAN KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 6842413 Barrel Assembly, Cylinder 6771489 Pan Assembly, Oil 2399780 Clip, Valve Guide 5716915 Gauge Assembly, Oil Level 5579990 Cover, Head 1452754 Packing, Oil Filler cap 5580006 Cover Comp., Breather 5664503...
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