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Craftsman 944.360490 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 944.360490 Owner's Manual

5.5 horsepower, 21" multi-cut rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
£RI:IFTgMilN°
5.5 HORSEPOWER
21" MULTI-CUT
ROTARY
LAWN MOWER
Model No.
944.360490
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Repair
Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual £RI:IFTgMilN° 5.5 HORSEPOWER 21" MULTI-CUT ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 944.360490 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8...
  • Page 2 Repair Parts Maintenance Parts Ordering Back Cover 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: Operation

    • Dress properly. Do not operate mower • Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust when barefoot or wearing open sandals. fumes are dangerous. Wear only solid shoes with good traction • Never cut grass by pulling the mower when mowing. towards you.
  • Page 4 _,CAUTION: Do not operate this mower without the, discharge guard or an entire approvea grass catcner in place. =nese guares are ror your protection and are required by the American National Standards Institute and Consumer Products Safety Commission. _I_CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
  • Page 5 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND 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. "P_ese s ymbolsmay appearon yourlawn moweror in literature supplied with_heixoduct._ e_ _ I',,I8 CAUTION...
  • Page 6 The operation of any lawn NOTE" Adjuster is properly positioned mower can result in foreign when plate tab inserts into hole in lever. objects thrown into the eyes, Also, 9-position adjusters (if so equipped) allow lever to be positioned between which can result in severe eye damage.

  • Page 7: Add Gasoline

    FORSIDEDISCHARGING - • Change the oil after every 25 hours of • Rear door closed. operation or each season. You may • Side discharge deflector installed. need to change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions. ACAUTION: Do not run your lawn ADD GASOLINE mower without rear door closed...

  • Page 8: To Start Engine

    TO START ENGINE MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Turn fuel valve to ON position. IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep • To start a cold engine, move handle mower housing free of built-up grass and mounted throttle/choke control lever to trash. See "Cleaning" in Maintenance section choke position.

  • Page 9: General Recommendations

    MA,NTE.ANOESO.EDULE F'LL ,N DATES AS YOU COMPLETE _" _ REGU LAR SERVICE Check ior Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Under Drive Cover Clean Lawn Mower (Power-Propelled Mowers) ¥1 WE Check drive belt/pufleys Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade {Power-Propelled Mowers) Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge E ectric Start Mower ) Check Engine Oil Level...
  • Page 10 ..myra m_wf | lq_aF MODEL NUMBER 944.360490 SERIALNUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.0 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 18.50ZS, SPARK PLUG/GAP: .030") (NGK) BPR6ES INTAKE: .004 - .008 VALVE CLEARANCE: EXHAUST:...

  • Page 11: Grass Catcher

    Crankshaft TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Spacer Blade NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to bolt Spacer drain oil, drain fuel tank by running washer engine until fuel tank is empty. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark Blade plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.
  • Page 12 A|H PILl _H MU_L_R Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG Replace the air filter every year, more Change your spark plug each year to make often if you mow in very dusty, dirty conditions.
  • Page 13 CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and/or adjustment. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the Lower engine governor,...

  • Page 14: Engine Oil

    ENGINE tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. FU EL SYSTEM ENGINEOIL IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with deposits from forming in essential fuel system clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the parts such as carburetor, f fuel filter, fuel hose Maintenance section of this manual).

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Does not start Dirty air filler. Clean/replace air filter. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Stale fuel. Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel. Water in fuel. Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline.
  • Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive Worn, bent or loose blade. Replace blade. 13ghten vibration blade bolt. Contact an authorized Bent engine crankshaft. service center. Starter rope hard Engine flywheel brake is on Depress control bar to when control bar is released. to pull upper handle before pulling starter rope.
  • Page 18 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944.360490 ,,,.,,I.
  • Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944.360490 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 19112222 Spacer 86902 ControlBar 165760 Clip on Discharge Guard 169709X479 UpperHandie 169421X004 Selector Spnng - Rear 169708X479 Lower Handle Selector Knob 87877 132001 RopeGuide 165762X004 Axle Arm Assembly - LR Lockout 1/4-20 63601 Shoulder Bolt 5/16-t 8...
  • Page 20 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO.GCV160A1A CONTROL CAMSHAFT ,,,. 1---_1_i_ qP'_ 13__ _ CARBURETOR...
  • Page 21 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO.GCV160A1A CARBURETOR CONTROL PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 3088416 Gasket Set 5580311 Arm, Governor 5580162 Float Set 5580329 Rod, Governor 4930756 Chamber Set, Float 5580345 Spring, Governor 4481818 Screw Set 5580352 Spring, Throttle Return 1441518 Screw Set 4439428 Spring, Lever...
  • Page 22 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO.GCV160AIA FLYWHEEL RECOIL STARTER AIR CLEANER...
  • Page 23 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO.GCVI60AIA FAN COVER AIR CLEANER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 5580154 3683646 Rubber, Supporter 107 mm Tube, Breather 5580402 5028923 Petcock Assy. Man Element, Air Cleaner 5580394 Bracket, Petcock 5581410 Case Assy., Air Cleaner 5664560 5580451 Cap Assy., Fuel Tank Gasket, Air Cleaner 5580469 Tube, Fuel...
  • Page 24 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO.GCV160A1A CYLINDER BARREL OIL PAN CRANKSHAFT PISTON CONNECTING ROD J MUFFLER '®...
  • Page 25 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO.GCV160AIA CYLINDER BARREL CRANKSHAFT PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 5579982 5580030 Cylinder Assy. Crankshaft Comp. (N1-Type) 5581012 2399780 Clip, Valve Guide Washer Thrust 5579990 Cover, Head 5580006 Cover Comp., Breather 0636845 Bolt, Flange (6X12) PISTON CONNECTING 0803619 Bolt, Flange (6Xt4) 5581038 Oil Seal 25.4X62X6...
  • Page 26 NOTES...
  • Page 27 NOTES...
  • Page 28 NEED A PART? SEARS HAS ACCESS TO OVER 800,000 PARTS WHETHER IT'S A SPARK PLUG OR LAWNMOWER BLADE. SEARS PARTS AND SERVICE CAN SUPPLY YOU WITH TOP QUALITY REPAIR PARTS FOR ALL YOUR PRODUCTS. JUST CALL ONE OF THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS TO PLACE YOUR ORDER.

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