Craftsman 944.364153 Owner'S Manual Download

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IMPORTANT:

This lawn mower is shipped

WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.

NOTE:

Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine.

The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty.

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.

Starter

handle

Housing

Wheel adjuster

(on each wheel)

Handle knob

Grass

catcher

Engine oil plug

Operator presence control bar

Fuel valve lever

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 mis-

sion.

WARNING:

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.

These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.

Learn and understand their meaning.

Mulcher door –

allows con ver sion to

discharging or bagging operation.

Starter handle –

used for starting engine.

Muffler

Mulcher door

Air filter

Spark plug

Gasoline filler cap

FAN COVER

KEY PART

NO. NO.

DESCRIPTION

6 16950-Z0Y-003 Petcock Assembly

7 16952-ZA8-800 Filter, Fuel

8 16961-Z0L-900 Stay, Fuel Petcock

9 17511-Z0L-030 Tank, Fuel

10 17514-Z0L-000 Seal, Fuel Filler Neck

11 17516-Z0L-000 Clip, Tank Mounting

12 17532-Z0L-000 Rubber A, Tank Mounting

13 17533-Z0L-000 Rubber B, Tank Mounting

14 17534-Z0L-000 Nut, Tank Mounting

15 17620-Z0J-800 Cap Assembly, Fuel Tank

16 17636-Z0L-000 Gauge, Fuel Level

21 19610-Z0L-861ZC Cover Assembly, Fan

“T89” (Craftsman Red)

19610-Z0L-861ZA Cover Assembly, Fan

“T89” (“NH1”) (Black)

19610-Z0L-861ZD Cover Assembly, 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, Tube (D8)

42 95002-41200-08 Clip, Tube (D12)

MUFFLER

KEY PART

NO. NO.

DESCRIPTION

1 18310-ZM0-000 Muffler

2 18321-Z0L-J00 Protector, Muffler

(S/N 1243452 and below)

18321-Z0L-J01 Protector,

Muffler

(S/N 1243453 and above)

3 90004-ZL8-000 Bolt, Flange #6 x 79

(CT200)

4 90013-883-000 Bolt, Flange #6 x 12

(CT200)

5 18381-ZL8-305 Gasket, Muffler

9 18350-ZL8-000 Arrester, Spark

10 18356-ZL8-000 Plate, Arrester Number

11 90055-ZE1-000 Screw, Tapping #4 x 6

12 06180-Z0J-000 Kit, Spark Arrester

FLYWHEEL

KEY PART

NO. NO.

DESCRIPTION

1 13331-357-000 Key, Special, Woodruff

(25 x 18)

3 30500-ZL8-014 Coil Assembly, Ignition

4 31105-ZM0-000 Flywheel Assembly

5 32195-ZM0-800 Wire, Stop Switch

6 35120-ZM0-003 Switch Assembly,

Engine Stop (NC)

8 75113-ZM0-000 Spring, Brake Lever

10 90014-952-000 Bolt, Flange (#6 x 14)

(CT200)

11 90018-ZE1-000 Bolt, Flange (#6 x 23)

(CT200)

12 90018-ZE1-000 Bolt, Flange (#6 x 23)

(CT200)

13 90201-Z0T-800 Nut, Special (14 mm)

14 51125-Z0L-003 Holder, Wire (Fastex)

90681-959-003 Clip A, Cable (3.8mm)

(Black)

(NIFCO)

15 93892-04012-00 Screw, Washer Head

(#4 x 12)

16 94103-04000

Washer, Plain (4 mm)

21 75110-Z0Y-000 Brake Sub Assembly

25 91601-Z0L-300 Grommet, Brake Plate

AIR CLEANER

KEY PART

NO. NO.

DESCRIPTION

1 15721-ZM0-000 Tube, Breather

2 17211-ZL8-023 Element, Air Cleaner

3 17220-ZM0-010 Case Assy., Air Cleaner

(S/N 1167575 and below)

17220-ZM0-020 Case Assy., Air Cleaner

(S/N

1167576–1239013)

17220-ZM0-030 Case Assy., Air Cleaner

(S/N 1239014 and above)

5 17228-ZM0-000 Gasket, Air Cleaner

6 17231-Z0L-030 Cover, Air Cleaner

(S/N 1167575 and below)

17231-Z0L-040 Cover, Air Cleaner

(S/N 1167575 and below)

17231-Z0L-050 Cover, Air Cleaner

7 90003-ZM0-010 Bolt, Flange (#6 x 85)

(CT200)

MODEL NUMBER GCV160-LAOS3B

HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE

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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