Craftsman 944.361361 Owner`s manual
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1. ART NO 183471X479 438391 429930X004 145006 66426 182398 750634 426432X428 430654 425575 189713X428 427120X428 132004 194788 429157 419949 141841 419948 409148 419945 400246X460 72250505 DESCRIPTION Upper Handle Cable Engine Zone Control Rear Door Prop Bracket Upstop Guide Cable Wire Tie Handle Knob Star Screw 10 24 x 1 2 Control Bar Rear Door Assembly Hairpin Door Handle Pivot Handle Knob Standard Rear Baffle Keps Locknut 1 4 20 Rope Guide Rear Skirt Spring Rear Door LH Black Screw Panhead Torx 20 Spring Rear Door RH Grey Nut Hex Flanged Screw Rear Door Handle Pivot Wheel amp Tire Assembly Rear Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 5 8 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm KEY NO 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 PART NO 413808 419407X615 419944X007 420019 419946X615 431127 175735 419942X428 442470X479 438526X479 150406 193000 191730 431558 175650 421782 421825 851074 850263 851084 430599 DESCRIPTION Nut Push Selector Knob Latch Mulcher Door Mulcher Door Bracket Grassbag Kit Wheel Adjuster Rear RH Includes Knob amp Pushnut Hinge Bracket Assembly Discharge Deflector Handle Bracket LH Handle Bracket RH Bolt Engine Spring Torsion Nut Hex Nylock Kit Lawn Mower Housing Rod Hinge Blade Adapter Pulley Blade 222. 2 Pour one ounce 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder 3 Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil 4 Replace with new spark plug OTHER e Do not store gasoline from one season to another e Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems If possible store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt e Cover your unit with a suitable protec tive cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust IMPORTANT Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm ACAUTION Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts amp Repair Centre PROBLEM CAUSE Does not start Dirty air filter Out of fuel Stale fuel Water in fuel disconnected Bad spark plug Loose blade or broken blade adapter Control bar in released position CORRECTION Clean replace air filter Fill fuel tank Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline Connect wire to plug Replace spark plug Tighten
3. Cutting height too low Lift on blade worn off Catcher not venting air Grass is too high or wheel height is too low Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in grass Grass catcher too full Handle height position not right for you Belt wear Belt off of pulley Drive cable worn or broken Loose drive control system 19 1 ew Oo PON Raise cutting height Raise cutting height Clean replace air filter Clean underside of mower housing Check oil level Cut at slower walking speed Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Set all wheels at same height Clean underside of mower housing Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Contact a Sears or other qualified service centre Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope Contact a Sears or other qualified service centre Replace blade adapter Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface Raise cutting height Replace blade Clean grass catcher Raise cutting height Raise rear of lawn mower housing one 1 setting higher Empty grass catcher Adjust handle height to suit Check replace drive belt Check reinstall drive belt Replace drive cable Adjust drive control D CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944 361361 E u gt 2 U gt A j T LE CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944 361361
4. Washer Flat 3 8 Nut Push Selector Knob Screw Belt Guide Bracket Screw Hi Lo Thread 12 x 5 8 Screw Pan Head 10 24 x 2 3 4 KEY PART NO NO 28 428165 29 409148 32 194018 33 426609 35 431124 36 424657 38 191730 40 406558 41 431121 54 422506 57 419951 80 421114 81 419735 82 415585 83 415586 DESCRIPTION Drive Cover Locknut Hex Drive Pulley V Belt Kit Wheel Adjuster Front LH Includes Knob and Pushnut Gearcase Assembly Complete Locknut Hex 1 4 20 Spring Kit Wheel Adjuster Front RH Includes Knob and Pushnut Grassbag Frame Grassbag Kit Water Washout Assembly Includes Key Numbers 81 thru 83 Fitting Water Washout Washer Lock Internal Tooth Locknut Hex with O Ring NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm IMPORTANT Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer O E M replacement parts Failure to do so could be hazardous damage your lawn mower and void your warranty HONDA 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160 LAOS3A LINDER BARR 2 CRANKSHAFT 3 8 24UNF 2B TAP q oR AME i SOULS SI ws les X TES 24 HONDA 4 CYCLE ENGINE CY KEY PART NO 1 3 10 11 12 13 14 CA NO 12000 ZOL 406 12000 ZOL 840 12310 Z0J 000 12311 ZL8 D00 12311 ZL8 000 12355 ZL8 000 90013 883 000 90014 952 000 91201 ZL8 003 98079 55846 12209 ZM0 003 14711 ZL
5. Washer Hardened Washer Helical Screw Machine Hex Head 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 Grade 8 Front Baffle KEY NO 52 53 55 56 57 58 59 62 63 64 PART NO 404763 17000510 191730 17411312 155377 421241X479 191574 431913X004 178848 431129 750097 428124 429801X004 197991 443307 443308 DESCRIPTION Decal Danger Screw Semi Gimlett Point 1 4 20 x 1 2 Nut Hex Screw Hex Washer Head 13 x 3 4 Nut Hex Lower Handle Handle Bolt Belt Retainer Screw 10 16 x 5 8 Engine Honda Model Number GCV160 LAOS3A See Breakdown Kit Wheel Adjust Rear LH Includes Knob amp Pushnut Screw Fastener Push Mounting Bracket Rear Skirt Clip Cable Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual French IMPORTANT Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer O E M replacement parts Failure to do so could be hazardous damage your lawn mower and void your warranty CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944 361361 K CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944 361361 KEY PART NO NO 1 431508 431649 10 429544X479 11 194231460 12 12000058 13 403849 14 189403 15 404845 16 67725 17 413808 18 419345X615 20 181698 25 430458X004 26 163409 27 175262 DESCRIPTION Drive Control Assembly Includes Cable Cable Drive Mounting Bracket Drive Control Wheel amp Tire Assembly E Ring Pinion Dust Cover Pawl Drive
6. and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Empty the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO STOP ENGINE e To stop engine release operator pres ence control bar Wait until blade and all moving parts have stopped and turn fuel valve to OFF position if you do not intend to restart the engine soon Choke lever Fuel valve lever 10 TO START ENGINE NOTE Due to protective coatings on the engine a small amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of the product and should be considered normal 1 Be sure fuel valve is in the ON po sition Move choke lever to ON x position Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and pull starter handle quickly Do not allow starter rope to snap back NOTE The choke lever automatically begins moving to the OFF position when operator presence control bar is held down to handle 2 3 MOWING TIPS 44 CAUTION Do not use de thatcher blade attachments on your mower Such attachments are hazardous will damage your mower and could void your warranty e Under certain co
7. appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning ADOS xa sr CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER KEEP HANDS OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY Drive control levers Handle knobs Starter handle Gasoline filler cap Fuel valve lever Grass y catcher 77 Air filter N Spark ET WEE Engine oil cap A with dipstick Mulcher door Housing Wheel adjuster IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped TACI WOREN WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U S Consumer Product Safety Com mission AWARNING The blade turns when the engine is running Operator presence control bar must Drive control levers used to engage be held down to the handle to start the power propelled forward motion of mower engine Release to stop the engine Mulcher door allows conversion to Starter handle used for starting engine discharging or bagging operation 7 WEAR YOUR The 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 oper ating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs We recommend a standard safety glasses or wide vision safety mask
8. blade bolt or replace blade adapter Depress control bar to handle 1 2 3 4 5 Spark plug wire is 6 7 8 9 Control bar defective 10 Fuel valve lever if so equipped in OFF position 11 Weak battery if equipped 12 Disconnected battery connector if equipped 13 Blown fuse if equipped 18 O E O OT E Ee Replace control bar 10 Turn fuel valve lever to the ON position 11 Charge battery 12 Connect battery to engine 13 Replace fuse TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts amp Repair Centre PROBLEM CAUSE Loss of power Poor cut uneven Excessive vibration Starter rope hard to pull Grass catcher not filling If so equipped Hard to push Loss of drive or slowing of drive speed Oto PESO do EN PIS do o PONE CORRECTION Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass Cutting too much grass Dirty air filter Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Too much oil in engine Walking speed too fast Worn bent or loose blade Wheel heights uneven Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Worn bent or loose blade Bent engine crankshaft Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is released Bent engine crankshaft Blade adapter broken Blade dragging in grass
9. fold the handle as shown or you may dam age the control cables Operator presence control bar MOWING ss POSITION Ss ik d aa Upper handle Handle knob Lower handle Handle bracket ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage e Empty the fuel tank by starting the en gine and letting it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty e Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur e Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stor age container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the car buretor Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean engine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER 1 Remove spark plug
10. of the underside of the housing To use this feature proceed as follows 1 Move lawn mower to an area of cut grass or another hard surface NOTE Water grass and other debris will drain from beneath the mower housing during the washout process 2 Remove grass catcher and discharge chute assembly from lawn mower 3 Close mulcher door if equipped 4 Connect a garden hose to the fitting where shown IMPORTANT Be sure the garden hose is not routed under the lawn mower housing or entangled in the wheels 5 Turn on water supply and check for leaks at the fitting If no leaks are present start engine as described in the Operation section of this manual and let engine run until the underside of the lawn mower is clean A WARNING Do not engage the drive system during the washout process 6 Shut off the engine 7 Shut off water supply and remove hose from fitting CAUTION Do not remove hose from fitting while engine is running Water in engine can result in shortened engine life 8 Start engine as described in the Op eration section of this manual and let engine run for a full minute to remove excess water from mower Fitting CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER Clean under drive cover at least twice a season Scrape underside of cover with putty Knife or similar tool to remove any build up of trash or grass on underside of drive cover SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 44 WARNING To avoid serious injury befor
11. worn over spectacles FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED Engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance It is not adjustable ENGINE ZONE CONTROL ACAUTION Federal regulations require an engine control to be installed on this lawn mower in order to minimize the risk of blade contact injury Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator control The blade turns when the engine is running e Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator presence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower DRIVE CONTROL e Self propelling is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pulling either drive control lever rearward to the handle The further toward the handle a lever is pulled the faster the unit will travel e Forward motion will stop when either the operator presence control bar ora drive control lever are released To stop forward motion without stopping engine release a drive control lever only Hold operator presence control bar down against handle to continue mowing without self propelling NOTE If after releasing the drive control the mower will not roll backwards push the mower forward slightly to disengage drive wheels Operator presence control bar Y Drive control levers DRIVE CONTROL DISEN
12. 12 CT200 Bolt Flanged 6 x 28 CT200 Bolt Stud H 42 5mm Bolt Stud H 42 5mm Screw Tapping PO 5 x 12 Tube Fuel Tank Tube Fuel 7 3 x 160 95002 40800 08 Clip Tube D8 95002 41200 08 Clip Tube D12 MUFFLER KEY PART NO 1 2 10 11 12 NO 18310 ZM0 000 18321 ZOL JOO 18321 ZOL JO1 90004 ZL8 000 90013 883 000 18381 ZL8 305 18350 ZL8 000 18356 ZL8 000 90055 ZE1 000 06180 Z0J 000 DESCRIPTION Muffler Protector Muffler S N 1243452 and below Protector Muffler S N 1243453 and above Bolt Flange 6 x 79 CT200 Bolt Flange 6 x 12 CT200 Gasket Muffler Arrester Spark Plate Arrester Number Screw Tapping 4x6 Kit Spark Arrester MODEL NUMBER GCV160 LAOS3A FLYWHEEL KEY PART NO 1 3 4 5 6 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 21 25 NO 13331 357 000 30500 ZL8 014 31105 ZM0 000 32195 ZM0 800 35120 ZMO0 003 75113 ZM0 000 90014 952 000 90018 ZE1 000 90018 ZE1 000 90201 Z0T 800 51125 ZOL 003 90681 959 003 DESCRIPTION Key Special Woodruff 25 x 18 Coil Assembly Ignition Flywheel Assembly Wire Stop Switch Switch Assembly Engine Stop NC Spring Brake Lever Bolt Flange 6 x 14 CT200 Bolt Flange 6 x 23 CT200 Bolt Flange 6 x 23 CT200 Nut Special 14 mm Holder Wire Fastex Clip A Cable 3 8mm Black NIFCO 93892 04012 00 Screw Washer Head 94103 04000 75110 Z0Y 000 91601 ZOL 300 AIR CLE
13. 3 04000 Washer Plain 4 mm CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 3 13310 ZM0 610 Crankshaft 5 90402 ZL8 000 Washer Thrust RECOIL STARTER KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 28400 ZOL V20ZA Starter Assembly Recoil NH1 Long Rope Black 8 28461 ZL8 003 Grip Recoil Starter 9 28462 Z0L V20 Rope Recoil Starter Long Type Black 11 90201 ZMO 000 Nut Flange 6 mm HONDA 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160 LAOS3A 26 HONDA 4 CYCLE ENGINE FAN COVER KEY PART NO 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 21 22 24 25 27 28 33 35 36 40 42 NO 16950 Z0Y 003 16952 ZA8 800 16961 ZOL 900 17511 ZOL 030 17514 ZOL 000 17516 ZOL 000 17532 Z0L 000 17533 ZOL 000 17534 ZOL 000 17620 Z0J 800 17636 ZOL 000 DESCRIPTION Petcock Assembly Filter Fuel Stay Fuel Petcock Tank Fuel Seal Fuel Filler Neck Clip Tank Mounting Rubber A Tank Mounting Rubber B Tank Mounting Nut Tank Mounting Cap Assembly Fuel Tank Gauge Fuel Level 19610 ZOL 861ZC Cover Assembly Fan T89 Craftsman Red 19610 ZOL 861ZA Cover Assembly Fan T89 NH1 Black 19610 ZOL 861ZD Cover Assembly Fan T93 Husqvarna Grey 19610 Z0L 861ZE Cover Assembly Fan 19619 ZL8 300 90013 883 000 90015 883 000 90043 ZL8 000 90043 ZL8 000 93913 25220 91424 Z8B 821 91427 Z8B 821 T98 M T D Red Collar Fan Cover Bolt Flanged 6 x
14. 8 000 14711 Z0J 000 14711 Z0J 800 14721 ZL8 000 14751 ZL8 000 14771 Z0J 000 RBURETOR KEY PART NO 1 2 3 5 10 11 13 15 16 26 NO 16010 883 015 16013 2L1 003 16015 Z0L 881 16028 ZE0 005 16028 ZK7 S91 16100 ZOL 852 16155 ZM0 013 16166 ZM0 003 16211 ZL8 000 16212 ZL8 000 16228 ZL8 000 LINDER BARREL DESCRIPTION Cylinder Assembly Cylinder Assembly Cover Cylinder Head Cover Head Cover Head Cover Breather Breather Valve Assembly Bolt Flange 6 x 12 CT200 Bolt Flange 6 x 14 CT200 Oil Seal 25 4 x 62 x 6 Spark Plug BPR5ES NGK Seal Valve Stem Valve Intake Technostar Valve Intake Rocknel Valve Intake Valve Exhaust Spring Valve Retainer Valve Spring DESCRIPTION Gasket Set Float Set Chamber Set Float Screw Set Screw Set Carburetor Assembly BB62Z B Valve Float Nozzle Main Insulator Carburetor Gasket Insulator Gasket Carburetor 93500 05006 0H Screw Pan 5 x 6 99101 124 0600 Jet Main 60 99101 124 0620 Jet Main 62 99101 124 0650 Jet Main 65 16951 ZOL 000 Guide Air 25 MODEL NUM BER GCV160 LAOS3A CONTROL KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 16551 ZMO0 010 Arm Governor 2 16555 Z0L 801 Rod Governor 3 16561 ZOL 000 Spring Governor 4 16562 ZM0 000 Spring Throttle Return 10 90015 ZE5 010 Bolt Governor Arm 13 94050 06000 Nut Flange 6 mm 15 93892 04012 00 Screw Washer Head 4 x 12 16 9410
15. A O EE Inspect Muffler Inspect Muffler woane il DEE EE EE A Dee PRESEA A A A A x if so equipped 1 Change more often if operating under a heavy load or in high outdoor temperatures xx Electric Start mowers 2 Service more often if operating in dirty or dusty conditions xxx Power Propelled mowers 3 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil xxxx Use a scraper 4 Charge 48 hours at end of season to clean under deck 5 And after each 5 hours of use GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this lawn mower does not Wheel cover items that have been subjected to Whee operator abuse or negligence To receive adjuster on full value from the warranty operator must each wheel maintain unit as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made 2 Engine oil periodically to properly maintain your unit At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Atleast once a year replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new spark plug and clean new air filter element assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer e Follow the maintenance schedule in this e manual Handle bracket mounting pins Mulcher door hinge pin Rear door hinge BEFORE EACH USE Spra
16. ANER KEY PART NO 1 2 3 7 27 NO 15721 ZM0 000 17211 ZL8 023 17220 ZM0 010 17220 ZM0 020 17220 ZM0 030 17228 ZM0 000 17231 ZOL 030 17231 ZOL 040 17231 ZOL 050 90003 ZMO 010 4 x 12 Washer Plain 4 mm Brake Sub Assembly Grommet Brake Plate DESCRIPTION Tube Breather Element Air Cleaner Case Assy Air Cleaner S N 1167575 and below Case Assy Air Cleaner S N 1167576 1239013 Case Assy Air Cleaner S N 1239014 and above Gasket Air Cleaner Cover Air Cleaner S N 1167575 and below Cover Air Cleaner S N 1167575 and below Cover Air Cleaner Bolt Flange 6 x 85 CT200 HONDA 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160 LAOS3A PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD CHOKE BASE 28 HONDA 4 CYCLE ENGINE CAMSHAFT PULLEY KEY PART NO NO 1 14320 ZL8 010 2 14324 ZL8 000 3 14400 Z0J 014 6 14461 ZL8 000 11 90112 333 000 12 90206 001 000 13 91301 ZM0 V31 15 14431 Z0J 000 16 14441 Z0J 000 OIL PAN KEY PART NO NO 1 11300 ZM0 811 2 15650 ZMO0 801 4 15625 ZE6 000 5 15631 ZM0 000 6 15639 ZM0 000 8 16508 ZM0 010 9 16510 ZM0 010 10 16511 ZL8 000 11 16512 ZM0 000 12 16513 ZE1 000 13 16531 ZE1 000 14 16541 ZM0 000 15 90014 952 000 16 90121 952 000 17 90451 ZE1 000 18 90602 ZE1 000 19 91202 ZL8 003 20 91356 MA6 005 21 94101 068000 22 94251 08000 23 94301 08200 DESCRIPTION Pulley Camshaft Shaft Cam Pulley Belt Timing 84HU7 G 200 Sha
17. BPR6ES Valve Clearance 0 04 mm Intake 0 015 mm Exhaust 0 020 mm Blade Bolt Torque 35 40 ft Ibs e The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the lawn mower housing Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above 5 ASSEMBLY PRE OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble 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 assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness All parts such as nuts washers bolts etc necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON 1 Remove loose parts included with mower 2 Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat 3 Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle 4 Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or da
18. CABLE 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 1 90 DAYS Craftsman products intended for use or actually used for commercial institutional professional or income producing purposes 2 2 YEARS Craftsman riding lawn mowers yard and garden tractors walk behind mowers tillers brush cutters snow blowers handheld blowers backpack blowers hedge trimmers and electrical products for noncommercial nonprofessional non institutional or non income producing use except for those components which are part of engine systems manufactured by third party engine manufacturers for which the purchase has received an separate warranty with product information supplied at the time of purchase 3 1 YEAR Craftsman power cutters stump grinders pole pruners gas chain saws electric chain saws trimmer attachments baggers and pole saws for noncommercial nonprofessional non institutional or non income producing use 4 90 DAYS All defective batteries which will be replaced during this 90 day Warranty Period 5 60 DAYS Additional Warranty Period of 60 days will apply to adjustments and worn products or components BUT DOES NOT INCLUDE WEAR OR ADJUSTMENTS for products used for commercial institutional professional or income producing purposes Wear items inclu
19. GAGED TO ENGAGE DRIVE CONTROL DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT Over time the drive control system may become loose resulting in decreased speed There is a turnbuckle on the drive control housing to increase tension on the drive cable Proceed as follows 1 Turn unit off and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug 2 Rotate turnbuckle on drive control to increase drive speed 3 Operate mower to test drive speed Readjust as required 4 If condition fails to improve after the above steps forward speed remains the same your drive belt is worn and should be replaced Adjustment turnbuckle TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut adjust cutting height to suit your requirements Medium position is best for most lawns e To change cutting height pull up on adjuster lever move wheel up or down to suit your requirements and release adjuster lever Be sure all wheels are in the same setting NOTE Adjuster is properly positioned when lever inserts into hole in plate LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER MOWER Lever LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER Plate TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to bagging or discharging REAR BAGGING e Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the grass bag brackets e To convert to mulching or discharging operation remove grass catch
20. N AND WHETHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM PROVINCE TO PROVINCE IN NO EVENT SHALL SEARS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT THE EXCLUSIONS IN THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL NOT APPLY IN JURISDICATIONS WHERE APPLICABLE LAW DOES NOT ALLOW FOR THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL NOT APPLY BUT THE REMAINING PROVISIONS OF THIS DOCUMENT SHALL REMAIN VALID Sears retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the product or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES In additional to complying with all suggested maintenance guidelines and instructions customers obligations shall include but shall not be limited to operating the product in accordance with the owner s manual or any additional instructions or information provided at the time of purchase or in subsequent communications to the purchaser from time to time exhibit reasonable care in the use operation maintenance general upkeep and storage of the product Failure to comply with these requirements will void any applicable warranty 4 WARRANTY LIST OF APPLI
21. Owner s Manual CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER 160cc Honda Engine Power Propelled 22 Multi Cut Model No 944 361361 CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules is ind 2 3 Warranty A e gesteet 4 5 Product Specifications 5 Assembly Pre Operation 0 6 EIERE EE 7 11 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance occccnnnnnncnnccnccccncccnnnnnnss 12 15 Service and Adjustments 16 17 Storage el a 17 18 Troubleshooting 0000000000001110000000 18 19 A A 20 29 Sears Service oes Back Cover SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death ALook for this symbol to point out im portant safety precautions It means CAUTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED A WARNING In order to prevent ac cidental starting when setting up trans porting adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug A CAUTION Muffler and other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after engine has stopped To avoid severe burns on contact stay away from these areas ge z GENERAL OPERA
22. TION Read understand and follow all instruc tions on the machine and in the manual s before starting Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the ma chine before starting Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Only allow responsible individuals who are familiar with the instructions to oper ate the machine Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire bones sticks etc which could be picked up and thrown by blade Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals Always wear substantial foot wear e Do not pull mower backwards unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while moving backwards e Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Material may richochet back toward the opera tor Stop the blade when crossing gravel surfaces e Do not operate the mower without proper guards plates grass catcher or other safety protective devices in place e See manufacturer s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer e Stop the blade s when crossing gravel drives walks or roads e Stop the engine motor whenever you leave the equipment before cleaning t
23. ass catcher frame handle handle GDA BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine For type and grade of oil to use see ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual A CAUTION DO NOT overfill engine with oil or it will smoke on startup 1 Be sure lawnmower is level 2 Remove oil fill cap 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 4 Insert and tighten oil fill cap dipstick IMPORTANT e Check oil level before each use Add oil if needed Fill to full line on dipstick e Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season You may need to change the oil more often under dusty dirty conditions See TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL in the Mainte nance section of this manual Gasoline filler cap Oil fill cap dipstick Upper mark mark ADD GASOLINE e Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel fresh ness 44 CAUTION Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame 44 CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or metha nol can attract moisture which leads to separation
24. ctory The only time the lubricant needs attention is if service has been performed on the gear case ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which are being done at the customers expense may be performed by any non road engine repair establishment or individual Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer s service outlet LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES SAE 30 10W 30 F 20 0 30 pa 40 60 T T T Cc 30 20 10 o 10 20 30 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE NOTE Multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 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 operation or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five 5 hours of continuous use Tighten oil plug securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OU NOTE Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil empty fuel tank by running en gine until fuel tank is empty 100 40 14 1 Disconnect spark plug wir
25. de but are not limited to belts blades tires spark plugs air filters chains shear bolts skid plates scraper bars drift cutters ropes tines collection bags and pulleys As the Warranty Period runs from the date of purchase and NOT from the date that a product is delivered opened assembled or first used plea se ensure during this time period that your product or component has been assembled and tested for correction operation regardless of when you intend to actually use it Claims made after the Warranty Period has expired will not be honored PROOF OF PURCHASE DOCUMENTATION Warranty coverage is conditioned upon the original purchaser furnishing Sears Canada or its authorized third party service provider if applicable with the original sales receipt or other adequate written proof of the original purchase date and identification of the product In the event that the original purchaser is unable to provide a company of the original sales receipt Sears Canada Inc reserves the right to determine in its sole discretion what other written proof of the original purchase date and identification of the product is acceptable ma 0 D S A 0 Serial Number Date of Purchase Gasoline Capacity Type 0 94 Litres Unleaded Regular Oil Capacity 0 5 Litres Oil Type API SG SL SAE 30 above 0 C 32 F or SAE 10W 30 Spark Plug Gap 0 76 mm NGK
26. dle has three 3 height positions adjust to a height that suits you 1 Remove knob and carriage bolt on one side of the lower handle 2 While holding handle assembly remove knob and carriage bolt from opposite side align hole in handle with desired hole in handle bracket and reassemble bolt and knob and tighten securely 3 Align opposite side of handle with same positioning hole and secure with bolt and knob Handle bracket ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which are being done at the customers expense may be performed by any non road engine repair establishment or individual Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer s service outlet ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury If you believe that engine is running too fast or too slow take your mower to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and adjustment CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and or adjustment IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous If you think the engin
27. e from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug Remove oil fill cap dipstick lay aside on a clean surface Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container Rock lawn mower back and forth to re move any oil trapped inside of engine Bi Container 4 Wipe off any spilled oil from lawn mower or side of engine 5 Fill engine with oil Slowly pour oil down the oil fill spout into the engine 6 Wait one minute to allow oil to settle Use guage on oil fill cap dipstick for checking level Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube DO NOT thread the cap into the tube when taking reading Oil fill cap dipstick Upper mark Lower mark 7 Continue adding small amounts of oil and rechecking the dipstick until it reads full DO NOT overfill or engine will smoke on startup 8 Always be sure to retighten oil fill cap dipstick before starting engine 9 Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter Replace the air filter every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever oc curs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions TO CLEAN AIR FILTER 1 Remove cover 2 Carefully remove cartridge 3 Clean by gently tapping on a flat sur face If very dirty replace cartridge ACAUTION Petroleum solvents such as kerosene a
28. e governed high speed needs adjusting contact a Sears or other qualified service center which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments STORAGE 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 LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store ina clean dry area 1 Clean entire lawn mower See CLEANING in the Maintenance sec tion of this manual 2 Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual 3 Be sure that all nuts bolts screws and pins are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary 4 Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting HANDLE You can fold your handle for storage 1 Loosen the two 2 handle knobs on sides of the upper handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear 2 Remove the two 2 handle knobs and carriage bolts on sides of the lower handle and pivot entire handle assembly forward and allow it to rest on mower 3 Reinstall Knobs and carriage bolts to lower handle handle brackets for safe keeping e When setting up your handle from the storage position lower handle will require manually locking into mowing position IMPORTANT When folding the handle for storage or transportation be sure to
29. e performing any service and adjustments 1 Release control bar and stop engine 2 Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped 3 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT in the Operation section of this manual REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector attached between the rear wheels of your mower is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the operator mowing position If the deflector becomes damaged it should be replaced TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT Remove drive cover and belt keeper Remove belt from gearcase pulley Turn lawn mower on its side with air filter and carburetor down Remove blade and blade adapter Remove belt from engine pulley AB PA Gearcase pulley TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT 1 Place new drive belt on engine pulley inside tabs of belt retainer Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole in housing Reinstall blade adapter and blade Return mower to upright position Install new belt on gearcase pulley IRO N 6 Reinstall belt keeper and drive cover NOTE Always use factory approved belt to assure proper fit and long life Blade adapter Crankshaft Blade A es bolt Hardened ps No a o Belt washer Trailing edge retainer TO ADJUST HANDLE Your han
30. er and close rear door Kee N Rear door EE N a Grass bag N bracket N Grass catcher Grass catcher frame hook NOTE Rear door will remain open until operator presence control bar is held down to the handle ACAUTION Do NOT force rear door to close Serious damage to your mower could result SIDE DISCHARGING e Rear door must be closed e Open mulcher door and install dis charge deflector under door as shown e Mower is now ready for discharging operation e To convert to mulching or bagging operation discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door must be closed and locked mulcher door Discharge deflector SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING 1 Rear door closed 2 Mulcher door closed and locked FOR REAR BAGGING 1 Grass catcher installed 2 Mulcher door closed and locked FOR SIDE DISCHARGING 1 Rear door closed 2 Discharge deflector installed ACAUTION Do not run your lawn mow er without rear door closed or approved grass catcher in place Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER 1 Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle 2 Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle 3 Empty clippings from bag using both frame handle and bag handle NOTE Do not drag the bag when empty ing it will cause unnecessary wear Gr
31. ft Rocker Arm Screw Tappet Adjusting Nut Tappet Adjusting O Ring 6 8 x 1 9 ARAI Rocker Arm Intake Valve Rocker Arm Exhaust Valve DESCRIPTION Pan Assembly Oil Gauge Assembly Oil Level Gasket Oil Filler Cap Extension Oil Filler Lock Washer Extension Shaft Governor Holder Governor Assembly Weight Governor Holder Governor Weight Pin Governor Weight Slider Governor Shaft Governor Arm Bolt Flange 6 x 14 CT200 Bolt Flange 6 x 25 CT200 Washer Thrust 6 mm Clip Governor Holder Oil Seal 28 x 41 25 x 6 O Ring 14 8 x 2 4 NOK Washer Plain 6 mm Pin Lock 8 mm Pin Dowel 8 x 20 MODEL NUMBER GCV160 LAOS3A PISTON CONNECTING ROD KEY PART NO NO 13101 Z2A 010 13111 ZE0 000 13200 Z0J 000 90001 ZE1 000 90551 ZE0 000 13010 ZOL 014 Orb Go bi A LABELS KEY PART NO NO 9 87528 ZOL V20 20 87114 2H7 821 30 87101 Z8B 000 31 87169 Z8E 000 32 87524 Z8B 000 CHOKE BASE KEY PART NO NO 2 16592 22D 800 5 16614 Z2D 800 8 16632 ZOL 801 9 90022 888 010 14 16610 Z2D 801 16610 Z2D 802 DESCRIPTION Piston Pin Piston Connecting Rod Assembly Bolt Connecting Rod Clip Piston Pin 13 mm Ring Set Piston Standard Teikoku DESCRIPTION Mark Choke Indication Label Warning Mark Emblem GCV160 Mark Recoil Cover Mark Caution Fuel Petcock DESCRIPTION Spring Return Spring Choke Lever Rod Stop Bolt Flange 6 x 20 CT200 Lever A
32. he mower or unclogging the chute e Shut the engine motor off and wait until the blade comes to complete stop before removing grass catcher e Mow only in daylight or good artificial light e Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs e Never operate machine in wet grass Al ways be sure of your footing keep a firm hold on the handle walk never run e Disengage the self propelled mechanism or drive clutch on mowers so equipped before starting the engine e H the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine motor and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble e Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating mower Il SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to slip amp fall accidents which can result in severe injury All slopes require extra caution If you feel 2 uneasy on a slope do not mow it DO e Mow across the face of slopes never up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes e Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc e Watch for holes ruts or bumps Tall grass can hide obstacles DO NOT e Do not trim near drop offs ditches or embankments The operator could lose footing or balance e Do not trim excessively steep slopes e Donotmowonwetgrass Reduced footing could cause slipping lll CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the o
33. its side Make sure air filter and carburetor are up 3 Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt NOTE Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth 4 Remove blade bolt by turning counter clockwise 5 Remove blade and attaching hard ware bolt lock washer and hardened washer NOTE Remove the blade adapter and check the key inside hub of blade adapter The key must be in good condition to work properly Replace adapter if damaged TO REPLACE BLADE 1 Position the blade adapter on the en gine crankshaft Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are aligned 2 Position blade on the blade adapter IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on blade adapter 3 Be sure the trailing edge of blade op posite sharp edge is up toward the engine 4 Install the blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft 5 Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt turning clockwise The recommended tightening torque is 35 40 ft lbs IMPORTANT Blade bolt is heat treated If bolt needs replacing replace only with approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual Blade adapter Crankshaft Blade DS Y bolt Hardened Ti A Belt washer Trailing edge retainer TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We d
34. mage control cables 1 Raise handles until lower handle sec tion locks into place in mowing posi tion 2 Remove protective padding raise up per handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs 3 Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort Refer to AD JUST HANDLE in the Service and Adjust ments section of this manual MOWING POSITION y t a 5 AN Operator presence control bar Upper handle Handle knob Lower handle Handle bracket TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER 1 Put grass catcher frame into grass bag 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 them in warm water for a few minutes If bag gets wet let it dry before using opening TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert mower to bagging or discharging see TO CON VERT MOWER in the Operation section of this manual 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
35. nditions such as very tall grass it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings It may also be necessary to reduce ground speed and or run the lawn mower over the area a second time e For extremely heavy cutting reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly e For better grass bagging and most cut ting conditions the engine speed should be set in the FAST position e Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt and dust with use and catchers will collect less grass To prevent this regularly hose catcher off with water and let dry before using e Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff This will help engine air flow and extend engine life 11 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 The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this will provide the best recut ting action of the blades Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet We
36. ned in effective working order by the operator A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Service Cen tre See the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual e Never fill containers inside a vehicle on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling e Remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel iton the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equip mentwith a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle s Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device e Iffuelis spilled on clothing change clothing immediately e Never overfill fuel tank Replace gas cap and tighten securely V GENERAL SERVICE e Never run machine inside a closed area e Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine motor running Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting Keep nuts and bolts especially blade at tachment bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition e Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spill age Allow machine to cool before storing e Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an objec
37. o not recommend sharp ening blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine e The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower e To check blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancer When using a cone balancer follow the instructions supplied with balancer NOTE Do not use a nail for balancing blade The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered but are not e Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground If blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal position If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced GRAS CATCHER The grass catcher may be hosed with water but must be dry when used e Check your grass catcher often for dam age or deterioration Through normal use it will wear If catcher needs replac ing replace only with approved replace ment catcher shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual Give the lawn mower model number when ordering GEAR CASE To keep your drive system working properly the gear case and area around the drive should be kept clean and free of trash build up Clean under the drive cover twice a season The gear case is filled with lubricant to the proper level at the fa
38. ot limited to the use of stale fuel dirt abrasives moisture rust corrosion or any adverse reaction due to improper storage or use habits improper maintenance or failure to follow maintenance guidelines and or instructions failure to operate the product in accordance with the owner s manual or any additional instructions or information provided at the time of purchase or in subsequent communications with the original purchaser accident or unauthorized alterations or repairs made or attempted by others Also excluded from warranty coverage except as provided below are the following maintenance adjustments components subject to wear including but not limited to cosmetic components belts blades blade adapters bulbs tires filters guide bars lubricants seats grips recoil assy s saw chains and bars trimmer lines and spools spark plugs starter ropers and tines and discoloration resulting from ultraviolet light Any product missing the model and or serial number identification label will be disqualified from coverage under this warranty REPAIRS Repairs have a 90 day warranty If the defective product is still within the Warranty Period then the new warranty is 90 days from the date of repair or to the end of the original Warranty Period whichever period is longer DISCLAIMERS THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN OTHER THAN AS STATED HEREI
39. perator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Neverassume that children will remain where you last saw them e Keep children out of the trimming area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult e Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area e Before and while walking backwards look behind and down for small children e Never allow children to operate ma chine e Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE Use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive e Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition e Use only an approved container e Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling e Never refuel the machine indoors e Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open flame spark or pilot light such as a water heater or on other appliances AWARNING This lawn mower is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintai
40. re not to be used to clean car tridge They may cause deterioration of the cartridge Do not oil cartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge 4 Install cartridge then replace cover Tab Cartridge Filter cover 7 MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in the PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual CLEANING IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built grass and trash Clean the underside of your mower after each use ACAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug e Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build up of grass and trash e Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life e Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc e We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean lawn mower unless the electrical system muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in short ened engine life 15 WATER WASHOUT FEATURE Your lawn mower is equipped with a fitting that allows quick and easy cleaning
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42. t Repair if necessary before restarting e Never attempt to make wheel height ad justments while the engine is running e Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check compo nents and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary e Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them e Donotchange the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine e Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary 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 The relevant Warranty Period commences on the original date of purchase Within this period Sears Canada Inc will at its sole option repair or replace any products or components which fail in normal use Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not cover failures due to normal wear abuse misuse neglect including but n
43. t grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon At this time the grass has dried yet the newly cut area will not be exposed to direct sunlight For best results adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades If the lawn is overgrown it will be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of mulched grass For extremely heavy grass reduce your width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly ir i eg Wl l e Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings When doing a sec ond cut mow across perpendicular to the first cut path Change your cutting pattern from week to week Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next week This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn MAX 1 3 U MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY MAINTENANCE EACH EACH 10 25HOURS 100 RAGE SCHEDULE USE USE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS RS E O E E E Y Y Y DP pee gt lo Ala eae DES EEN EA O E TS A Y LL Y E A a gt male alas ll Ya tt REN EN e eu UA A A Ee Ee SEH ae Eee e A A VAR CheckengneOilevel JOR OOO O T O TOO T Change Engine Oil Y 2
44. y lubricant Check engine oil level 2 See ENGINE in Maintenance section IE pgsetasiencts IMPORTANT Do not oil or grease plastic wheel bearings Viscous lubricants will LUBRICATION attract dust and dirtthat will shorten the life of Keep unit well lubricated the self lubricating bearings If you feel they See LUBRICATION CHART must be lubricated use only a dry powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly 12 LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when per forming any maintenance TIRES e 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 DRIVE WHEELS Check rear drive wheels each time before you mow to be sure they move freely The wheels not turning freely means trash grass cuttings etc are inthe drive wheel area and must be cleaned to free drive wheels If necessary to clean the drive wheels be sure to clean both rear wheels BLADE CARE For best results mower blade must be kept sharp Replace a bent or damaged blade A CAUTION Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of your mower Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of your mower is haz ardous could damage your mower and void your warranty TO REMOVE BLADE 1 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug 2 Turn lawn mower on
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