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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.5 Horsepower 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 944.365530 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 • Do not pull mower backwards unless • Do not trim excessively steep slopes. absolutely nec es sary. Always look down • Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced and behind before and while moving footing could cause slipping. backwards. •...
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Page 4: Product Specifications
V. GENERAL SERVICE • Never attempt to make wheel height • Never run machine inside a closed area. adjustments while the engine is running. • Never make adjustments or repairs with • Grass catcher components are sub ject the engine (motor) running. Dis con nect the to wear, dam age, and de te ri o ra tion, spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent ac ci den tal starting. -
Page 5: Assembly/Pre-Operation
ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in Operator MOWING its entirety before you attempt to assemble presence POSITION or operate your new lawn mower. control bar IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped LIFT WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. -
Page 6: 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 7 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 8 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 9 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 10: 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 11 LAWN MOWER Blade adapter Crankshaft 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 12 NOTE: Multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 9. Reconnect spark plug wire to plug. etc.) improve starting in cold weather, and Oil fi ll cap / you should check your engine oil level fre- dipstick quently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil. Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in...
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Page 13: 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 14: 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 15: Troubleshooting
FUEL SYS TEM ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent with clean engine oil. (See “ENGINE” in gum deposits from forming in essential the Maintenance section of this manual). fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel fi... - Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Centre. 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.
- Page 17 SERVICE NOTES...
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Page 18: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS... - Page 20 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-190-AS3A...
- Page 21 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-190-AS3A CYLINDER BARREL AIR CLEANER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 7392236 Cylinder Assy 5580154 Tube, Breather 2399780 Clip, Valve Guide 6718159 Element, Air Cleaner 5579990 Cover, Head 5580410 Case Assembly, Air Cleaner 5580006 Cover, Breather 5664560 Gasket, Air Cleaner (Breather Valve Assembly) 7356025...
- Page 22 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-190-AS3A...
- Page 23 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-190-AS3A LABELS FAN COVER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 7357650 Mark, Emblem (6.5) 3683646 Rubber, Supporter (107 mm) 7229917 Mark, Choke Indication 7357379 Petcock Assembly 5189352 Bracket, Petcock 6673289 Cap Assembly, Fuel Tank CHOKE 7204506 Sponge, Fuel Cap Breather 7204514 Gasket, Fuel Cap PART...
- Page 24 02489 196914 01.20.05 BY Printed in U.S.A.
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