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- Page 1 Owner's Manual JCRAFTSMIIN' owE R ROTARY LAWN 5.5 Horsepower 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 944.365440 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions beforeoperatingthis 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 necessary. Always look down • Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced and behind before and while moving footing could cause slipping. backwards. • Never direct discharged material toward III.
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Page 4: Product Specifications
V. GENERAL SERVICE • Never run machine inside a closed area. • Never attempt to make wheel height • Never make adjustments or repairs with adjustments while the engine is running. the engine (motor) running. Disconnectthe • Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting. -
Page 5: Assembly/P Re-Operation
Read these instructions and this manual in Operator MOWING its entirety before you attempt to assemble POSITION control bar or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been assem- bled at the factory with the exception of Upper handle... - Page 6 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READTHIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR 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. Learn and understand their meaning.
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Page 7: Operation
REAR BAGGING The operation of any lawn • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the door pivot pins. eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. - Page 8 _1_CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with oil, or it will smoke on startup. 1. Be sure lawnmower is level. Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout. 3. You recieve a container of oil with the unit. Slowly pour the entire container down the oil fill spout into the engine.
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Page 9: To Stop/Start Engine
TO STOP ENGINE • Pores in cloth grass catchers can be- come filled with dirt and dust with use • To stop engine, release operator pres- ence control bar. Wait until blade and and catchers will collect less grass. To prevent this, regularly hose catcher off all moving parts have stopped and turn with water and let dry before using. -
Page 10: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS STORAGE SCHEDULE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS Check for Loose Fasteners Check Tires Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower ..Clean under Drive Cover *'* Check Drive Belt / Pulleys "*"... -
Page 11: Lubrication
LAWN MOWER Blade adapte Crankshaft keyway Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. Lockwasher TIRES Blade • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. -
Page 12: To Change Oil
NOTE: Multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 9. Reconnect spark plug wire to plug. etc.) improve starting in cold weather, and Oil fill cap / _,,',,,LL _" you should check your engine oil level fre- dipstick _--_ quently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil. -
Page 13: Service And Adjustments
CLEANING IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep • Clean engine often to keep trash from mower housing free of built-up grass and accumulating. A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life. trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use. •... -
Page 14: Storage
CARBURETOR ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your emission control devices and systems, which engine does not operate properly due to are being done at the customers expense, suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
FUEL SYSTEM ENGINE OIL IMPORTANT: Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace 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 16 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Centre, CAUSE PROBLEM 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
CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.365440 143 dm_ 42 Iii 36 32... - Page 19 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.364490 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 194177X428 Control Bar 186576X004 Axle Arm Assembly,LR ShoulderBolt 5/16-18 194179X479 Upper Handle 160828 169708X479 Lower Handle 193851X460 Wheel & Tire Assembly 179585 Rope Guide 83923...
- Page 20 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AS3A LABEL CHOKE !.__ _---lo FAN COVER I CAMSHAFT PULLEY 13---4D CARBURETOR I AIR CLEANER RECOIL STARTER J...
- Page 21 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AS3A LABELS CAMSHAFT PULLEY KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 7400187 Mark, Choke Indication 7049679 PulleyComp.,Camshaft 5580063 Shaft, Cam Pulley 7058985 Belt,Timing(84HU7 G200) CHOKE 5580089 RockerArm, IntakeValve 5580097 RockerArm, ExhaustValve KEY PART Shaft, RockerArm 5580105 NO, NO, DESCRIPTION 5580113 Valve, Intake...
- Page 22 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AS3A CYLINDER BARREL PISTON CONNECTING ROD J PAN] CRANKSHAFT I MUFFLER FLYWHEEL...
- Page 23 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AS3A FLYWHEEL CRANKSHAFT PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 0348433 Key, Special,Woodruff #25 x 18 5664495 Crankshaft Comp. 6859722 Coil Assembly,Ignition 5581012 Washer, Thrust 6859714 FlywheelAssembly 6315816 Cord, Stop Switch 5580683 OIL PAN SwitchAssembly, EngineStop 5580790 Spring, Brake Lever 0803619 Bolt,Flange #6 x 14 (CT200) PART...
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