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Owner's Manual
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
160cc Honda Engine
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
944.364153
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 1 Owner’s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 160cc Honda Engine 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 944.364153 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and In struc tions before operating this equipment Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 ..........8-11 Repair Parts ........
  • Page 3 • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. • Never refuel the machine indoors. • 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

    WARRANTY GENERAL: Craftsman products are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a specific time period as set-out below (the “Warranty Period”). Warranties extend to the original purchaser of a Craftsman product only. Purchases made through an online auction or through any website other than www.sears.ca are excluded.

  • Page 5: Product Specifications

    LIST OF APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIODS: The following list contains the applicable Warranty Period for your Craftsman product and is based on a combination of the type of product or component and the intended and actual use of the product or component:...

  • Page 6: Assembly/Pre-Operation

    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 as not to pinch or damage con trol cables.
  • Page 7 TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCH ER INSTALL STARTER ROPE 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

    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 9 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. We recom- a v o i d mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask over spectacles.
  • Page 10 SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CHANGE ENGINE OIL ” in the Mainte- 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. Mulcher door closed. neck.
  • Page 11 • Keep top of engine around starter clear 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. See “CLEANING” in the Maintenance section of this manual.

  • 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 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 Oil fill cap / dipstick etc.) improve starting in cold weather, and you should check your engine oil level fre- quently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil. Change the oil after every 25 hours of opera- tion or at least once a year if the lawn mower Upper is not used for 25 hours in one year.

  • Page 15: Service And Adjustments

    CLEANING • Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating. A clogged engine runs IMPORTANT: For best performance, hotter and shortens engine life. keep mower housing free of built-up grass • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free and trash. Clean the underside of your of all gasoline, oil, etc.

  • Page 16: Storage

    ENGINE SPEED IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set Your engine speed has been factory set. for proper engine speed. Over speed- CARBURETOR ing the engine above the factory high Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your speed setting can be dangerous.
  • Page 17 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 filter, fuel hose or tank during storage.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Centre. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3.
  • Page 19 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 20: Repair Parts

    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.364153...
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.364153 PART PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 194176X428 Control Bar 440858X004 Selector Spring, Rear 851074 Hardened Washer 406712 21" Blade 447814X479 Upper Handle 701037 Selector Knob 580638602 Bar, Lower Handle 401176X004 Axle Arm Assembly, Rear, LH...
  • Page 22 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LAOS3B...
  • Page 23 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LAOS3B CYLINDER BARREL CONTROL PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1 16551-ZM0-010 Arm, Governor 1 12000-Z0L-406 Cylinder Assembly 2 16555-Z0L-801 Rod, Governor 12000-Z0L-840 Cylinder Assembly 3 12310-Z0J-000 Cover, Cylinder Head 3 16561-Z0L-000 Spring, Governor 12311-ZL8-D00 Cover, Head 4 16562-ZM0-000 Spring, Throttle Return 12311-ZL8-000 Cover, Head...
  • Page 24 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LAOS3B...
  • Page 25 (CT200) 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) 19610-Z0L-861ZA Cover Assembly, Fan (CT200) “T89” (“NH1”) (Black) 13 90201-Z0T-800 Nut, Special (14 mm)
  • Page 26 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LAOS3B...
  • Page 27 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LAOS3B CAMSHAFT PULLEY PISTON / CONNECTING ROD PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1 14320-ZL8-010 Pulley, Camshaft 1 13101-Z2A-010 Piston 2 14324-ZL8-000 Shaft, Cam Pulley 2 13111-ZE0-000 Pin, Piston 3 14400-Z0J-014 Belt, Timing 3 13200-Z0J-000 Connecting Rod Assem- (84HU7 G-200) 6 14461-ZL8-000 Shaft, Rocker Arm...

  • Page 28: Warranty - Honda Motor

    EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Your new Honda Power Equipment engine complies with the U.S. EPA, Environment Canada, and State of California emission regulations (models certified for sale in California only). American Hon- da Motor Co., Inc. provides the emission warranty coverage for engines in the United States and its territories.
  • Page 29 Only Honda approved replacement parts may be used in the performance of any warranty repairs and must be provided without charge to the owner. The use of replacement parts not equivalent to the original parts may impair the effectiveness of your engine emission control system. If such 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 your engine may be denied.
  • Page 30 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 31 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 32 02489 587785904 Rev. 3 12.23.16 BY Printed in U.S.A.

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