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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 not 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 HEREIN), 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.

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American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Power Equipment Customer Relations

4900 Marconi Drive

Alpharetta, Georgia 30005-8847

Telephone: (888) 888-3139

Email: [email protected]

or

Honda Canada Inc.

Power Equipment Customer Relations

Visit www.honda.ca

for contact information.

Telephone: (888) 946-6329

Only Honda approved replacement parts may be used in the performance of any warranty repairs 

and must be provided without charge to the owner.  The use of replacement parts not equivalent 

to the original parts may impair the effectiveness of your engine emission control system. If such 

a replacement part is used in the repair or maintenance of your engine, and an authorized Honda 

dealer determines it is defective or causes a failure of a warranted part, your claim for repair of 

your engine may be denied. If the part in question is not related to the reason your engine requires 

repair, your claim will not be denied.

TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE:

You must, at your own expense, take your Honda Power Equipment engine or the product on 

which it is installed, along with your sales registration card or other proof of original purchase date, 

to any Honda Power Equipment dealer who is authorized by Honda to sell and service that Honda 

product during his normal business hours. Claims for repair or adjustment found to be caused 

solely by defects in material or workmanship will not be denied because the engine was not prop-

erly maintained and used.
If you are unable to obtain emission warranty service or are dissatisfied with the warranty service 

you received, contact the owner of the dealership involved. Normally this should resolve your 

problem. However, if you require further assistance, contact the Honda office in your region:

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. / Honda Canada Inc.  10/2009   00X51-ZG0-6110   PWL50975-M

EXCLUSIONS:

Failures other than those resulting from defects in material or workmanship are not covered by this 

warranty. This warranty does not extend to emission control systems or parts that are affected or dam-

aged by owner abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, misuse, misfueling, improper storage, colli-

sion, the incorporation of, or use of, unsuitable attachments, or the unauthorized alteration of any part.
This warranty does not cover replacement of expendable maintenance items made in connec-

tion with required maintenance service after the item’s first scheduled replacement as listed in the 

maintenance section of the product owner’s manual, such as: spark plugs and filters.

Disclaimer of Consequential Damage and Limitation of Implied Warranties:

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Honda Canada Inc. disclaim any responsibility for inciden-

tal or consequential damages such as loss of time or the use of the power equipment, or any 

commercial loss due to the failure of the equipment; and any implied warranties are limited to the 

duration of this written warranty. This warranty is applicable only where the California, U.S. EPA, or 

Environment Canada emission control system warranty regulation is in effect.

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY PARTS:

SYSTEMS PARTS

COVERED: DESCRIPTION:
Fuel Metering 

Carburetor Assembly (Includes Starting Enrichment System), Engine Temp-

 

erature Sensor, Engine Control Module, Fuel Regulator, Intake Manifold

Evaporative 

Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Hoses, Vapor Hoses, Carbon Canister, Canister

 

Mounting Brackets, Fuel Strainer, Fuel Cock, Fuel Pump, Fuel Hose Joint,

 

Canister Purge Hose Joint

Exhaust 

Catalyst, Exhaust Manifold

Air Induction 

Air Filter Housing, Air Filter Element*

Ignition 

Flywheel Magneto, Ignition Pulse Generator, Crankshaft Position Sensor, Power 

 

Coil, Ignition Coil Assembly, Ignition Control Module, Spark Plug Cap, Spark Plug*

Crankcase Emission Control 

Crankcase Breather Tube, Oil Filler Cap

Misc. Items 

Tubing, Fittings, Seals, Gaskets & Clamps associated with these listed systems

Note: 

This list applies to parts supplied by Honda and does not cover parts supplied by the 

equipment manufacturer. Please see the original equipment manufacturer’s emissions warranty for 

non-Honda parts.

 

* Covered up to the first required replacement only.

 

  See the Maintenance Schedule in the owner’s manual.

Summary of Contents for 944.364153

Page 1: ...Y Printed in U S A Model No 944 364153 CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Owner s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 160cc Honda Engine 21 Multi Cut Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 ...

Page 2: ...e sponsible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Beforeandwhilewalkingbackwards look behind and down for small children Never allow children to operate the machine II GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual s before starting Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the mac...

Page 3: ... the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Never refuel the machine indoors Never store the machine or fuel contain er where there is an open flame spark or pilot light such as a water heater or on other appliances 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 Remove g...

Page 4: ... 888 888 3139 Email powerequipmentemissions ahm honda com or Honda Canada Inc Power Equipment Customer Relations Visit www honda ca for contact information Telephone 888 946 6329 Only Honda approved replacement parts may be used in the performance of any warranty repairs and must be provided without charge to the owner The use of replacement parts not equivalent to the original parts may impair th...

Page 5: ...is on the reverse side of this warranty statement Normal maintenance items such as spark plugs and filters that are on the warranted parts list are warranted up to their required replacement interval only Honda will also replace other engine components damaged by a failure of any warranted part dur ing the warranty period American Honda Motor Co Inc Power Equipment Customer Relations 4900 Marconi ...

Page 6: ...f this manual 27 MODEL NUMBER GCV160 LAOS3B HONDA 4 CYCLE ENGINE CAMSHAFT PULLEY KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 14320 ZL8 010 Pulley Camshaft 2 14324 ZL8 000 Shaft Cam Pulley 3 14400 Z0J 014 Belt Timing 84HU7 G 200 6 14461 ZL8 000 Shaft Rocker Arm 11 90112 333 000 Screw Tappet Adjusting 12 90206 001 000 Nut Tappet Adjusting 13 91301 ZM0 V31 O Ring 6 8 x 1 9 ARAI 15 14431 Z0J 000 Rocker Arm Intake Va...

Page 7: ... for a few minutes If bag gets wet let it dry before using TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to bag ging see TO CONVERT MOWER in the Operation section of this manual Frame handle Frame opening Vinyl bindings INSTALL STARTER ROPE 1 Loosen T knob 2 Hold control bar against upper handle 3 Slowly pull engine starter rope out until rope will sli...

Page 8: ...y Fan T93 Husqvarna Grey 19610 Z0L 861ZE Cover Assembly Fan T98 M T D Red 22 19619 ZL8 300 Collar Fan Cover 24 90013 883 000 Bolt Flanged 6 x 12 CT200 25 90015 883 000 Bolt Flanged 6 x 28 CT200 27 90043 ZL8 000 Bolt Stud H 42 5mm 28 90043 ZL8 000 Bolt Stud H 42 5mm 33 93913 25220 Screw Tapping PO 5 x 12 35 91424 Z8B 821 Tube Fuel Tank 36 91427 Z8B 821 Tube Fuel 7 3 x 160 40 95002 40800 08 Clip Tub...

Page 9: ...lso 9 position adjusters if so equipped allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs Pivot pins Grass catcher handle Catcher frame hook Rear door 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 mulch...

Page 10: ... 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 TO STOP ENGINE 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 TO START ENGINE NOTE Due to protective coatings on the engin...

Page 11: ...ss 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 MOWING TIPS CAUTION Do not use de thatcher blade at...

Page 12: ...TE 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 32 440858X004 Selector Spring Rear 33 701037 Selector Knob 34 401176X004 Axle Arm Assembly Rear LH 35 426589 Locknut Hex 5 16 18 36 401638 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 37 194230X460 Wheel...

Page 13: ...e sure the trailing edge of blade oppo sitesharpedge isuptowardtheengine 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 w...

Page 14: ...y 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 CAUTION Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean ...

Page 15: ... runs hotter and shortens engine life Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc With the exception of the water washout port if equipped we do not recommend using a garden hose to clean the outside of your lawn mower unless the electrical system muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in enginecanresultinshortenedenginelife LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CU...

Page 16: ...or individual Warranty repairsmustbeperformedbyanauthorized engine manufacturer s service outlet MOWING POSITION Lower handle Operator presence control bar Upper handle Handle knob FOLD FORWARD FOR STORAGE Nut Bracket Bolt 17 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 Also...

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