Model No.944.364542
CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and In struc tions before operating this equipment
Owner’s Manual
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
5.5 Horsepower21" Multi-Cut
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8
Page 1: ... No 944 364542 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 ...
Page 2: ...tting up transporting adjusting or making repairs 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 LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase Sears Canada Inc will repair or replace at Sears option free of charge parts which are...
Page 3: ...rass Reduced footing could cause slipping III CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is notalerttothepresenceofchildren Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the trimming area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if childre...
Page 4: ... 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 BPR6ES Valve Clearance 0 04 mm Intake 0 015 mm Exhaust 0 020 mm Blade Bolt Torque 35 40 ft lbs 47 54 N m The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the lawn mower housing Record both s...
Page 5: ...mowing comfort Refer to AD JUST HANDLE in the Service and Adjust ments section of this manual 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 usi...
Page 6: ...the engine Drive control bar used to engage power propelled forward motion of mower Single point height adjuster used to adjust cutting height of lawn mower These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine Starter handle used for starting engine Mulche...
Page 7: ...presence control bar or drive control bar are released To stop forward motion without stopping engine release the drive control bar 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 DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT Over t...
Page 8: ...unnecessary wear TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to bagging or discharging REAR BAGGING Open rear door and remove mulcher plug Store mulcher plug in a safe place You can now install the grass catcher or optional clipping deflector To convert to mulching or discharging operation install mulcher plug into rear discharge opening of mower SIDE DISC...
Page 9: ... not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or metha nol 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 To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Empty the gas tank start ...
Page 10: ...ly cut path and mow slowly Certaintypesofgrassandgrassconditions mayrequirethatanareabemulchedasec ond time to completely hide the clippings When doing a second 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 TO STOP ...
Page 11: ...subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will 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 replace the spar...
Page 12: ...pter 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 47 54 N m 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 Blade bolt Crankshaft keyway Hardened washer Lockwasher Blade ...
Page 13: ... on a flat sur face If very dirty replace cartridge CAUTION Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are 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 MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG Rep...
Page 14: ...pter Hardened washer Lock washer Blade bolt Tab Housing hole Drive cable anchor Idler arm assembly Belt keepers Drive pulley Housing hole Hex nut Drive belt 4 Remove idler arm assembly from housing by removing hex nut then remove drive belt from drive pulley belt keepers and idler arm assembly 5 Turn lawn mower on its side Make sure air filter and carburetor are up 6 Use a wood block between blade...
Page 15: ...nnect spark plug wire to spark plug TO ADJUST HANDLE The handle on your lawn mower has three 3 height positions adjust to height that suits you Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes High Handle bracket Handle pin Medium Low SQUEEZE ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission cont...
Page 16: ...wear Replace if necessary 4 Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting HANDLE You can fold your mower handle for stor age NOTE The upper handle has an anti fold bracket located on the right side of the handle This bracket prevents the upper handle from folding forward which helps protect control cable s from dam age 1 Loosen the two 2 handle knobs on sides of the up...
Page 17: ... stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor 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 2 Pour 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder 3 Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil 4 R...
Page 18: ...control bar 10 Fuel valve lever if so 10 Turn fuel valve lever equipped in OFF position to the ON position 11 Weak battery if equipped 11 Charge battery 12 Disconnected battery 12 Connect battery to engine connector if equipped Loss of power 1 Rear of lawn mower 1 Raise cutting height housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass 2 Cutting too much grass 2 Raise cutting height 3 Dirty air filte...
Page 19: ...or other qualified service center 3 Blade adapter broken 3 Replace blade adapter 4 Blade dragging in grass 4 Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface Grass catcher 1 Cutting height too low 1 Raise cutting height not filling 2 Lift on blade worn off 2 Replace blade If so equipped 3 Catcher not venting air 3 Clean grass catcher Hard to push 1 Grass is too high or wheel 1 Raise cutting height ...
Page 20: ...20 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944 364542 ...
Page 21: ...nent dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 1 189663X479 Handle Upper 2 161105X479 Handle Lower 3 186053 Spring Rear Door RH 4 186079 Rope Guide Anti Fold Bracket 5 132004 Nut Hex with Lockwasher Insert 1 4 20 6 66426 Wire Tie 7 191574 Bolt Handle 5 16 18 x 2 5 8 8 189713X428 Knob Handle 9 182810 Control Bar 10 188821 Bolt Carriage 11 73930500 Nut Hex with Lockwasher Insert 5 16 18 UNC 12 5...
Page 22: ...22 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944 364542 ...
Page 23: ... Dow Corning 709 to reseal Gear Case Halves NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 1 189181 Drive Control Assembly 2 188952X428 Control Bar Drive 3 751152 Nut Hex 4 185681 Screw 5 161537X428 Cover Drive 6 750634 Screw Threaded Rolled 10 25 x 50 7 182212 V Belt 8 132010 Nut Flangelock Zinc Plated 3 8 16 9 189408 Pulley Drive 10 183506 Bearing Ball 11 187653 Screw 12 183508...
Page 24: ...24 MODEL NUMBER GCV 160 AS3A HONDA 4 CYCLE ENGINE ...
Page 25: ...25 MODEL NUMBER GCV 160 AS3A HONDA 4 CYCLE ENGINE ...
Page 26: ...544690 Screw Pan Head 5 x 19 12 0369017 Screw Pan Head 4 x 8 13 0636951 Nut Flange 5 mm CAMSHAFT PULLEY KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 7049679 Pulley Comp Camshaft 2 5580063 Shaft Cam Pulley 3 7058985 Belt Timing 84HU7 G 200 4 5580089 Rocker Arm Intake Valve 5 5580097 Rocker Arm Exhaust Valve 6 5580105 Shaft Rocker Arm 7 5580113 Valve Intake 8 5580121 Valve Exhaust 9 5580139 Spring Valve 10 1426980 ...
Page 27: ...Ring Set Piston Teikoku CYLINDER BARREL KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 6842413 Barrel Assembly Cylinder 2 2399780 Clip Valve Guide 3 5579990 Cover Head 4 5580006 Cover Comp Breather 5 0636845 Bolt Flange 6 x 12 CT200 6 0803619 Bolt Flange 6 x 14 CT200 7 5581038 Oil Seal 25A x 62 x 6 8 1441112 Plug Spark BPR6ES NGK 9 1899848 Guide Exhaust Valve O S FLYWHEEL KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 0348433 Key Sp...
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