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- Page 1 Owner's Manual IMOWE R JCRAFTSMAN® ROTARY LAWN 5.5 Horsepower Power-Propelled 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 944.365450 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8...
- Page 2 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 trim excessively steep slopes. Do not pull mower backwards unless • Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced absolutely necessary. Always look down footing could cause slipping. and behind before and while moving backwards. • Never direct discharged material toward IlL CHILDREN anyone.
- Page 4 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 fromthe plugto prevent accidental starting.
- Page 5 MOWING TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER Operator POSITION 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag control bar with rigid part of bag on the bottom. Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top, 2. Slip vinyl bindings over frame. NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold Upper them in warm water for a few minutes.
- Page 6 KNOWYOUR 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.
- Page 7 presence control bar operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while control operating your lawn mower or performing lever any adjustments or repairs.
- Page 8 TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER TO CONVERT MOWER 1. Lift the rear door of the lawn mower Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be and place the grass catcher frame side used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging hooks onto the door pivot pins, or discharging: 2.
- Page 9 _CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower _1_CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with without mulcher plug, clipping deflector or oil, or it will smoke on startup. 1. Be sure lawnmower is level. approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with 2.
- Page 10 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 11 MAINTENANCE .EFORE A ER' EVER' EW.' EVER SEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS STORAGE SCHEDULE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower ..M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade R Lubrication...
- Page 12 LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. If bolt needs replacing, replace only with Always observe safety rules when per- approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts forming any maintenance. section of this manual. TIRES Blade adapter= Key _ Crankshaft •...
- Page 13 ENGINE 4. Wipe off any spilled oil from lawn mower or side of engine. Maintenance, repair, or replacement 5. Fill engine with oil. Slowly pour oil the emission control devices and systems, down the oil fill spout into the engine. which are being done at the customers 6.
- Page 14 CLEANING • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep • We do not recommend using a garden mower housing free of built-up grass and hose to clean lawn mower unless the trash.
- Page 15 TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT 1, Place new drive belt on engine pulley. 2, Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole in housing. 3. Return mower to upright position. 4. Install new drive belt into idler arm assembly, then around the drive pulley.
- Page 16 Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Handle LAWN MOWER bracket When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.
- Page 17 ENGINE OIL OTHER Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace • Do not store gasoline from one season with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in to another. the Maintenance section of this manual). • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.
- Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed tO a Sears Service 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. Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline.
- Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Centre. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut- 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade.Tighten uneven blade bolt. 2, Wheel heights uneven. 2. Set all wheels at same height.
- Page 20 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.365450 /° /" ./" ±...
- Page 21 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.365450 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 196748 Handle, Upper 189026 Blade, 21" 193664 Handle, Lower 851074 Washer 186053 Spdng, Rear Door, RH 850263 Washer, Lock 179585 Rope Guide...
- Page 22 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.365450 28 1...
- Page 23 .,.:= >m CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.365450 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 187803 Drive Control Assembly 83923 Nut, Rangelock 3/8-16 188277 Cover, Top 180626 Hubcap, Mag 187353 Pulley 193440X004 Shaft Assembly, Rear 188281...
- Page 24 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AS3A LABEL CAMSHAFT PULLEY CARBURETOR I...
- Page 25 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCVo160-AS3A FAN COVER[ RECOIL STARTER I _)-13 FLYWHEEL...
- Page 26 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AS3A CYLINDER BARREL I PISTON CONNECTING ROD I CRANKSHAFT I I MUFFLER CHOKE CAMSHAF'rPULLEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 7257157 Seal, Choke Lever 7049679 Pulley Comp., Camshaft 4209581 Spdng, Cable Return 5580063 Shaft, Cam Pulley 7257185 Lever, Choke 7058985 Belt, Timing (84HU7 G-200)
- Page 27 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AS3A CYUNUER BARREL LABELS KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 6842413 7400187 Mark, Choke Indication Sorrel Assembly, Cylinder 2399780 Clip, Valve Guide 5579990 Cover, Head CARBURETOR 5580006 Cover Comp., Breather PART 0636845 DESCRIPTION Bolt, Flange #6 x 12 (CT200) 0803619 Bolt, Flange #6 x 14 (CT200) 3088416...
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