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Page 1: ... 0 S I o HAL i 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 ...

Page 2: ... if anyone enters the area Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals Always wear substantial foot wear Do not pull mower backwards unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while moving backwards Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Material may richochet back toward the opera tor Stop ...

Page 3: ...ith a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fue tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device Iffue is spilled on clothing change clothing immediately Never overfill fue tank Replace gas cap and tighten securely V GENERAL SERVICE Never run machine inside a closed area Ne...

Page 4: ...y 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 CONTA...

Page 5: ...ng purposes Wear items include 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 ...

Page 6: ...Bolt NOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE iMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage 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 You...

Page 7: ...iller cap Fuel valve lever Grass catcher Air filter Spark plug Engine oil cap with dipstick Muffler J Mulcher door IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine Housing Wheel adjuster on each wheel 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 P...

Page 8: ...ne is running 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 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...

Page 9: ...en mulcher door Discharge deflector I I SIDE DISCHARGING Rear door must be closed Open mulcher door and install dis charge deflector under door as shown Mower is now ready for discharging operation To convert to mulching or bagging operation discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door must be closed and locked SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING 1 Rear do...

Page 10: ... section of this manual Oil fill cap Gasoline di filler cap ADD GASOLINE 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 i CAUTION Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline nea...

Page 11: ...s 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 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 no...

Page 12: ...t have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive ful value from the warranty operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual Some adjustments wil need to be made 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 At least once a year replac...

Page 13: ...PLACE 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 wa...

Page 14: ...our expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 4O F 20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100 c _o 2 _ 1 _o 1o 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...

Page 15: ...lter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in short ened engine life WATER WASHOUT FEATURE Your lawn mower is equipped with a fitting that allows quick and easy cleaning 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 t...

Page 16: ...cover and belt keeper 2 Remove belt from gearcase pulley 3 Turn lawn mower on its side with air filter and carburetor down 4 Remove blade and blade adapter 5 Remove belt from engine pulley Drive cover Gearcase pulley Lockwasher Blade Blade i bolt Hardened washer Trailing ed_ge retainer TO ADJUST HANDLE Your handle has three 3 height positions adjust to a height that suits you 1 Remove knob and car...

Page 17: ...awn 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 in a 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 th...

Page 18: ...rom one season to another 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 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 r...

Page 19: ...ight is too low 2 Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in grass 3 Grass catcher too full 4 Handle height position not right for you 1 Belt wear 2 Belt off of pulley 3 Drive cable worn or broken 4 Loose drive control system CORRECTION 1 Raise cutting height 2 Raise cutting height 3 Clean replace air filter 4 Clean underside of mower housing 5 Check oi level 6 Cut at slower walking s...

Page 20: ...0 3 19 CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944 36t 36t 58 31 35 12 9 22 36 42 55 52 jl 43 32 41 i I 34 28 64 39 22 63 48 51 27 44 25 47 50 ...

Page 21: ... 20 43 191730 Nut Hex Nylock 19 194788 Rope Guide 44 431558 Kit Lawn Mower Housing 68 431129 20 429157 Rear Skirt 45 175650 Rod Hinge 21 419949 Spring Rear Door LH Black 46 421782 Blade Adapter Pulley 83 750097 22 141841 Screw Panhead Torx 20 47 421825 Blade 22 84 428124 24 419948 Spring Rear Door RH Grey 48 851074 Washer Hardened 85 429801X004 25 409148 Nut Hex Flanged 49 850263 Washer Helical 26...

Page 22: ... _ P 1 9 57 20 54 CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944 36t 36t 27 81 82 28 C_ _ 83i 29 1 16 11 29 36 ...

Page 23: ... Screw 80 421114 25 430458X004 Belt Guide Bracket 26 163409 Screw Hi Lo Thread 81 419735 12 x 518 82 415585 27 175262 Screw Pan Head 83 415586 10 24 x 2 3 4 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 Wash...

Page 24: ...V160 LAOS3A CYLINDER BARREL CARBURETOR l CRANKSHAFT 3tS 24UNF 2B TAP _ 135 7 _86 7 L_ 15_ _4 _ _ 14 23 o W _ _ _ 7 __ _ M o _ _o _ ___ __j _ _ 29_7_ _ 2_p i _2 RECOIL STARTER 21_ 28 o _ _ _ 24 11J _l i I _ _ o_ _ L_ w _ __ L____ _ __ i 24 ...

Page 25: ...013 9 16166 ZM0 003 10 16211 ZL8 000 11 16212 ZL8 000 13 16228 ZL8 000 15 93500 05006 0H 16 99101 124 0600 99101 124 0620 99101 124 0650 26 16951 ZOL 000 DESCRIPTION Gasket Set Float Set Chamber Set Float Screw Set Screw Set Carburetor Assembly Ba62z B Valve Float Nozzle Main Insulator Carburetor Gasket Insulator Gasket Carburetor Screw Pan 5 x 6 Jet Main 60 Jet Main 62 Jet Main 65 Guide Air CONTR...

Page 26: ...HONDA 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160 LAOS3A 9 _15 21 14 27 48 1o 11 33 49 8 47 E t4 FAN COVER i 2 26 AIR CLEANER 3 7 2 I 40 26 ...

Page 27: ... Clip Tube D12 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 4 x 6 Kit Spark Arrester FLYWHEEL KEY PART NO NO 1 13331 357 000 3 30500 ZL8 014 4 31105 ZM0 000 5 32195 ZM0 800 6 35120 ZM0 003 8 75113 ZM0 000 10 90014 952 000 11 9001...

Page 28: ...HONDA 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160 LAOS3A i i 13_ I i i I i I I I I _ I 15 CAMSHAFT PULLEY CONNECTING ROD 3 _W _ 1 I _ _ _ _ i_ o L__ o I _ J __ _ CHOKE SASE 28 ...

Page 29: ...sion 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 PISTON CONNECTING ROD KEY PART NO NO 1 1310...

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