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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 5.5 Horsepower 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 944.364480 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 LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase Sears Canada, Inc. will repair or replace at Sears option free of charge parts which are defective as a result of material or workmanship. - 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 SG–SL): 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
WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com- mis sion. The blade turns when the engine is running. - Page 6 TO CONVERT MOWER The operation of any lawn Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be mower can result in foreign used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging: objects thrown into the • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and eyes, which can result in place the grass catcher frame hooks severe eye damage.
- Page 7 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Gasoline ADD OIL fi ller cap Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see “EN GINE” in the Maintenance section of this manual. CAUTION: DO NOT overfi ll engine with oil, or it will smoke on startup.
- Page 8 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher IMPORTANT: For best performance, blade attachments on your mower. Such keep mower housing free of built-up attachments are hazardous, will damage grass and trash. See “CLEANING” in the your mower and could void your warranty. Maintenance section of this manual.
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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 SG–SL. 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
Sears or other qualifi ed may be performed by any non-road engine service center for repair or ad just ment. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any en clo sure. TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Centre. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. - Page 15 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten vibration blade bolt. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. Contact a Sears or other qualifi ed service center. Starter rope 1. Engine fl ywheel brake is on 1. Depress control bar to hard to pull when control bar is released.
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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...
- Page 20 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AS3A...
- 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...
- Page 22 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AS3A...
- 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...
- Page 24 192048 04.12.04 BY Printed in U.S.A.
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