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Model No.

944.362490

CAUTION:

Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment

Owner’s Manual

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

5.5 Horsepower
21" Multi-Cut

Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8

181668 Rev. 4 05.16.02 BY

Printed in U.S.A.

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Summary of Contents for 944.362490

Page 1: ...ON Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Owner sManual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 5 5 Horsepower 21 Multi Cut Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 181668 Rev 4 05 16 02 BY Printed in U S A ...

Page 2: ...e failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner s manual 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 product is used in Canada This warranty is in addition to any statutory warranty and does not exclude or limit legal rights you may have b...

Page 3: ...tches or embankments The operator could lose footing or balance Do not trim excessively steep slopes Do not mow on wet grass Reduced footing could cause slipping III CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Keep child...

Page 4: ...en servicing them Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine Mowing position Lower handle LIFT UP Operator presence control bar Upper handle LIFT UP Catcher frame handle Vinyl bindings Frame opening 21 MODEL NUMBER GCV 160 A1AE HONDA 4 CYCLE ENGINE CONTROL KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 5580311 Arm Governor 2 5580329 Rod Governor 3 5580345 Spring Governor 4 5580352 Spring Thro...

Page 5: ...e safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U S Consumer Product Safety Commission The blade turns when the engine is running Operator presence control bar must be held down to the handle to start the engine Release to stop the engine Mulcher door allows conversion to discharging or bagging operation These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied ...

Page 6: ... allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs CHOKE FAST 19 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944 362490 1 182870 Control Bar 2 181676 Upper Handle with Grip 3 151721X479 Lower Handle 4 179585 Rope Guide 5 63601 Locknut 1 4 20 6 171407 Handle Bolt 7 66426 Wire Tie 8 183684 Grip Foam 9 154132 Hinge Bracket 10 165754 Mulcher Door 11 183575 Engine Zone Control Cable 12 750634 Hex Washer...

Page 7: ...PLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING 1 Rear door closed 2 Mulcher door closed FOR REAR BAGGING 1 Grass catcher installed 2 Mulcher door closed FOR SIDE DISCHARGING 1 Rear door closed 2 Side discharge deflector installed CAUTION Do not run your lawn mower without rear door closed clipping deflector or approved grass catcher in place Never attempt to operate the lawn mo...

Page 8: ...pstick from oil fill spout Make sure that rim of spout is clean 3 You receive a container of oil with the unit Slowly pour 3 4 0 35L of the oil from the container down the oil fill spout into the engine 4 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 tub...

Page 9: ...rs 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 Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff This will help engine air flow and extend engine life Fuel valve lever ON OFF Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulche...

Page 10: ...il 4 Replace with new spark plug OTHER Do not store gasoline from 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 w...

Page 11: ...35 40 ft lbs IMPORTANT Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not recommend sharpen ing blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower To check bla...

Page 12: ... from lawn mower or side of engine 5 Fill engine with oil See ADD OIL in the Operation section of this manual 6 Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug 13 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING To avoid serious injury before performing any service or adjust ments 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 spar...

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