Sears Craftsman 944.360350 Manual de usuario

433977 01.27.10 BY Printed in U.S.A.

Model No.

944.360350

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equipment

Owner’s Manual

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

160cc Honda Engine

Power-Propelled

22" Multi-Cut

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

Safety Rules ......................................... 2-3

Warranty............................................... 4-5

Product Speciﬁ cations ........................... 5

Assembly/Pre-Operation ......................... 6

Operation............................................ 7-11

Maintenance Schedule.......................... 12

Maintenance..................................... 12-15

Service and Adjustments.................. 15-16

Storage............................................. 17-18

Troubleshooting................................ 18-19

Repair Parts...................................... 20-25

Sears Service ..........................Back Cover

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is

capable of amputating hands and feet and

throwing objects. Failure to observe the

following safety instructions could result in

serious injury or death.

Look for this symbol to point out im-

portant safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!!

YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

WARNING: In order to prevent ac-

cidental starting when setting up, trans-

porting, adjusting or making repairs,

always disconnect spark plug wire and

place wire where it cannot come in contact

with plug.

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.

I. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all instruc-

tions on the machine and in the manual(s)

beforestarting. Be thoroughlyfamiliar with

the controls and the proper use of the ma-

chine before starting.

• Do not put hands or feet near or under

rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge

opening at all times.

• Only allow responsible individuals, who

are familiar with the instructions, to oper-

ate the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,

toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which could

be picked up and thrown by blade.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine 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 the blade when crossing gravel

surfaces.

• Do not operate the mower without proper

guards, plates, grass catcher or other

safety protective devices in place.

• Seemanufacturer’sinstructions for proper

operation and installation of accessories.

Only use accessories approved by the

manufacturer.

• Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel

drives, walks, or roads.

• Stop the engine (motor) whenever you

leave the equipment, before cleaning the

mower or unclogging the chute.

• Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until

the blade comes to complete stop before

removing grass catcher.

• Mow only in daylight or good artiﬁcial

light.

• Do not operate the machine while under

the inﬂuence of alcohol or drugs.

• Never operate machine in wet grass. Al-

ways be sure of your footing: keep a ﬁrm

hold on the handle; walk, never run.

• Disengage the self-propelled mechanism

or drive clutch on mowers so equipped

before starting the engine.

• If the equipment should start to vibrate

abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and

checkimmediatelyfor the cause.Vibration

is generally a warning of trouble.

• Always wear safety goggles or safety

glasses with side shields when operating

mower.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to slip & fall

accidents which can result in severe injury.

All slopes require extra caution. If you feel

uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. 27

MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-LAS3AHONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE

FLYWHEEL

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 1240845 Grommet A, Rear Cover

2 0348433 Key, Special, Woodruff #25 x 18

4 5580659 Coil Assembly, Ignition

5 5580667 Flywheel Assembly

7 6869630 Arm, Governor

8 7229859 Rod, Governor

9 6315816 Cord, Stop Switch

10 5580683 Switch Assembly, Engine Stop

11 7526155 Holder, Wire

12 5580352 Spring, Throttle Return

13 7301591 Brake Sub-Assembly

14 2488187 Bolt, Flange #6 x 45 (CT200)

15 5580790 Spring, Brake Lever

16 2418671 Bolt, Governor Arm

17 0471623 Nut, Flange 6 mm

18 0803619 Bolt, Flange #6 x 14 (CT200)

19 1725050 Bolt, Flange #6 x 23 (CT200)

20 0442038 Nut, Special 14 mm

21 0485946 Screw, Washer Head #4x12

22 1510361 Washer, Plain 4 mm

CYLINDER BARREL

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 7809890 Barrel Assembly, Cylinder

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)

PISTON / CONNECTING ROD

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 8571945 Piston

2 1426576 Pin, Piston

3 8270217 Rod Assembly, Connecting

4 1431055 Bolt, Connecting Rod

5 2605517 Clip, Piston Pin 13 mm

6 8571937 Ring Set, Piston (Teikoku)

CRANKSHAFT

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

3 5664495 Crankshaft Comp.

5 5581012 Washer, Thrust

OIL PAN

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 6771489 Pan Assembly, Oil

2 1452754 Gasket, Oil Filler cap

4 5664503 Extension, Oil Filler

5 5664511 Washer, Extension Lock

6 5716915 Gauge Assembly, Oil Level

8 6384341 Shaft, Governor Holder

9 6384333 Governor Assembly

10 5580287 Weight, Governor

11 5580295 Holder, Governor Weight

12 1427244 Pin, Governor Weight

13 1427251 Slider, Governor

14 5580303 Shaft, Governor Arm

15 0803619 Bolt, Flange #6 x 14 (CT200)

16 0748111 Bolt, Flange #6 x 25

18 2413862 Washer, Thrust 6 mm

19 2456697 Clip, Governor Holder

20 5581046 Oil Seal 28 x 41.25 x 6

22 1377704 ORing 14.8 x 2.4 (NOK)

23 0345900 Washer, Plain 6 mm

25 0115527 Pin, Lock 8 mm

26 1417369 Dowel Pin #8 x 20

MUFFLER

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 8213597 Kit, Spark Arrester

2 5580485 Mufﬂer, Complete

3 7377062 Protector, Mufﬂer

5 5656012 Spark Arrester

6 5611397 Plate, Arrester Number

7 5737457 Gasket, Mufﬂer

8 5580972 Bolt, Flange #6 x 79 (CT200)

9 0636845 Bolt, Flange #6 x 12 (CT200)

11 1431121 Screw, Tapping #4 x 6

MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-LAS3AHONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE

DO:

• Mow across the face of slopes: never up

anddown.Exercise extreme cautionwhen

changing direction on slopes.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall grass

can hide obstacles.

DO NOT:

• Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or

embankments. The operator could lose

footing or balance.

• Do not trim excessively steep slopes.

• Donotmow on wet grass.Reducedfooting

could cause slipping.

III. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is

notalert to thepresence 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 children out of the trimming area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

• Before and while walking backwards, look

behind and

down

for small children.

• Never allow children to operate ma-

chine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE

Use extreme care in handling gasoline.

Gasoline is extremely ﬂammable and the

vapors are explosive.

• Extinguishall cigarettes, cigars,pipes and

other sources of ignition.

• Use only an approved container.

• Never remove gas cap or add fuel with

the engine running. Allow engine to cool

before refueling.

• Never refuel the machine indoors.

• Never store the machine or fuel container

wherethereis an openﬂame, spark orpilot

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.

• Removegas-poweredequipment from the

truckor trailer andrefuelit on theground. If

thisis not possible,then refuel suchequip-

mentwith a portablecontainer,rather than

from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.

• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim

of the fuel tank or container opening at

all times until fueling is complete. Do not

use a nozzle lock-open device.

• Iffuelisspilled on clothing, changeclothing

immediately.

• Never overﬁll fuel tank. Replace gas cap

and tighten securely.

V. GENERAL SERVICE

• Never run machine inside a closed area.

• Never make adjustments or repairs with

the engine (motor) running. Disconnect

the spark plug wire, and keep the wire

away from the plug to prevent accidental

starting.

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade at-

tachment bolts, tight and keep equipment

in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices. Check

their proper operation regularly.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

otherdebris build-up. Cleanoil or fuelspill-

age.Allow machine to cool before storing.

• Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

• Never attempt to make wheel height ad-

justments while the engine is running.

• Grass catcher components are subject to

wear, damage, and deterioration, which

couldexposemovingparts or allow objects

to be thrown. Frequently check compo-

nents and replace with manufacturer’s

recommended parts, when necessary.

• Mowerbladesare sharp and cancut.Wrap

the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra

caution when servicing them.

• Donotchange the enginegovernorsetting

or overspeed the engine.

• Maintain or replace safety and instruction

labels, as necessary.

WARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or

grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark

arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it

should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

A spark arrester for the mufﬂer is available through your nearest Sears Service Cen-

tre (See the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

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.

MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-LAS3AHONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE

LABELS

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

3 8311029 Label, Warning

9 7400187 Mark, Choke Indication

CHOKE

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 8575755 Spring, Cable Return

2 8449506 Lever, Choke

3 8575763 Spring, Choke Lever

4 7229867 Rod, Stop

5 0671552 Bolt, Flange #6 x 20 (CT200)

FAN COVER

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

3 3683646 Rubber Supporter (107 mm)

5 7425770 Cock Assembly, Fuel

6 2084903 Filter, Fuel

7 8571986 Tank, Fuel

8 8571994 Seal, Fuel Filler Neck

9 8572000 Clip, Tank Mounting

10 8572018 Rubber A, Tank Mounting

11 8572026 Rubber B, Tank Mounting

12 8572034 Nut, Tank Mounting

13 8572042 Cap Assembly, Fuel Tank

14 8572059 Gauge, Fuel Level

16 8572075 Tube, Fuel Tank

17 7425804 Tube, Fuel

19 8581894 Cover, Fan (T89)

20 5580527 Collar, Fan Cover

21 6978399 Collar, Fuel Cock

23 5581004 Bolt, Stud

26 0671636 Screw, Washer Head #5 x 10

29 0250647 Clip, Tube (B8)

30 0250985 Clip, Tube (B10)

33 0053595 Clip, Tube (C11)

RECOIL STARTER

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 8140147 Starter Assembly, Recoil

8 5580634 Grip, Starter

9 8106791 Rope, Recoil Starter

11 6478812 Nut, Flange 6 mm

CAMSHAFT PULLEY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 7049679 Pulley, Camshaft

2 5580063 Shaft, Cam Pulley

3 7058985 Belt, Timing (84HU7 G200)

4 7526122 Rocker Arm, Intake Valve

5 7526130 Rocker Arm, Exhaust Valve

6 5580105 Shaft, Rocker Arm

7 7647118 Valve, Intake

8 5580121 Valve, Exhaust

9 5580139 Spring, Valve

10 7526148 Retainer, Valve Spring

11 0294819 Screw, Tappet Adjusting

12 0004598 Nut, Tappet Adjusting

13 6315873 ORing 6.8 x 1.9 (ARAI)

14 6839831 Seal, Valve Stem

CARBURETOR

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 3088416 Gasket Set

2 5580162 Float Set

3 3465879 Chamber Set, Float

5 1672187 Screw Set, Drain

6 1441518 Screw Set

8 8313900 Carburetor Asssembly (BB62Z A)

9 7934714 Valve, Float

10 5580220 Nozzle, Main

13 5580238 Insulator, Carburetor

14 5580246 Gasket, Insulator

15 4581120 Gasket, Carburetor

16 5580253 Gasket, Carburetor

19 5580535 Guide, Air

20 0639419 Screw, Pan Head #5 x 6

22 0635474 Jet, Main #60

0635482 Jet, Main #62

0636126 Jet, Main #65

24 8953895 Chamber Set, Float

AIR CLEANER

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 5580154 Tube, Breather

2 8236440 Element, Air Cleaner

3 5580410 Case Assembly, Air Cleaner

5 5664560 Packing, Air Cleaner

6 7745011 Cover, Air Cleaner

7 5580964 Bolt, Flange #6 x 86 (CT200)

8 2374742 Bolt, Flange #6 x 14

MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-LAS3AHONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE

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.

• The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the lawn mower

housing. Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

LIST OF APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIODS: The following list contains the applicable

Warranty Period for your Craftsman product and is based on a combination of the type of

product or component and the intended and actual use of the product or component:

1. 90 DAYS: Craftsman products intended for use or actually used for commercial,

institutional, professional or income-producing purposes

2. 2 YEARS: Craftsman riding lawn mowers, yard and garden tractors, walk behind

mowers, tillers, brush cutters, snow blowers, handheld blowers, backpack blowers,

hedge trimmers and electrical products for noncommercial, nonprofessional, non-

institutional, or non-income-producing use, except for those components which are

part of engine systems manufactured by third party engine manufacturers for which

the purchase has received an separate warranty with product information supplied at

the time of purchase.

3. 1 YEAR: Craftsman power cutters, stump grinders, pole pruners, gas chain saws,

electric chain saws, trimmer attachments, baggers and pole saws for noncommercial,

nonprofessional, non-institutional, or non-income-producing use.

4. 90DAYS:Alldefectivebatteries,whichwillbereplacedduringthis90-dayWarrantyPeriod.

5. 60 DAYS: Additional Warranty Period of 60 days will apply to adjustments and worn

products or components BUT DOES NOT INCLUDE WEAR OR ADJUSTMENTS

for products used for commercial, institutional, professional or income-producing

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 has been assembled and tested for correction

operation regardless of when you intend to actually use it. Claims made after the

Warranty Period has expired will not be honored.

PROOF OF PURCHASE/DOCUMENTATION: Warranty coverage is conditioned upon

the original purchaser furnishing Sears Canada or its authorized third party service

provider if applicable, with the original sales receipt or other adequate written proof of

the original purchase date and identiﬁcation of the product. In the event that the original

purchaser is unable to provide a company of the original sales receipt, Sears Canada

Inc. reserves the right to determine in its sole discretion what other written proof of the

original purchase date and identiﬁcation of the product is acceptable.

WARRANTY

ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION

Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble

or operate your new lawn mower.

IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.

Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts

left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn

mower, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct

tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc.,

necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag.

Handle

bracket

Knob

Bolt

MOWING

POSITION

Lower handle

LIFT

Operator

presence

control bar

Upper

handle

LIFT

Handle

knob

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 using.

TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be

used as a mulcher. To convert mower to

bagging or discharging, see “TO CON-

VERT MOWER” in the Operation section

of this manual.

Frame

opening

Vinyl

bindings

Frame

handle

TOREMOVEMOWERFROMCARTON

1. Remove loose parts included with

mower.

2. Cut down two end corners of carton

and lay end panel down ﬂat.

3. Remove all packing materials except

padding between upper and lower

handle and padding holding operator

presence control bar to upper handle.

4. Roll lawn mower out of carton and

check carton thoroughly for additional

loose parts.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so

as not to pinch or damage control cables.

1. Raise lower handle section to operating

position and align hole in handle with one

of three height positioning holes.

2. Insert handle bolt through handle and

bracket and secure with knob.

3. Repeat for opposite side of handle.

4. Remove protective padding, raise up-

per handle section into place on lower

handle and tighten both handle knobs.

5. Remove any packing material from

around control bar.

Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted

for your mowing comfort. Refer to “AD-

JUST HANDLE” in the Service and Adjust-

ments section of this manual.

CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.360350

NOTE: 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.

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 434776 Drive Control Assembly

(Includes Cable)

2 406260X428 Cover, Top

3 406262 Pulley

4 190038 Lever, Drive Control

5 406261X428 Cover, Bottom

6 181698 Screw

7 400235X479 Mouinting Bracket, Drive Control

9 472411 Cable, Drive

12 421527 Belt, Drive

13 432738 Gear Case Assembly, Complete

14 194128 Pulley, Drive

15 431118 Kit, Wheel Adjuster, Rear, RH

(Includes Red Knob and Pushnut)

16 431119 Kit, Wheel Adjuster, Rear, LH

(Includes Red Knob and Pushnut)

17 413808 Nut, Push

18 419345X615 Selector Knob, Front

19 419470X615 Selector Knob, Rear

20 427023 Cover, Drive

22 428867 Bolt

25 421515X004 Mounting Bracket, Drive Cover

26 421516X004 Bracket, Gearcase

27 67725 Washer

28 12000058 E-Ring 7/16

29 189403 Cover, Dust, Wheel

30 191730 Nut, Hex

31 404845 Pawl, Drive

32 405745X427 Wheel & Tire Assembly, Rear

33 409148 Nut, Flangelock 3/8-16

34 404835 Pinion

35 431116 Kit, Wheel Adjuster, Front, RH

(Includes Red Knob and Pushnut)

36 431117 Kit, Wheel Adjuster, Front, LH

(Includes Red Knob and Pushnut)

37 163409 Screw, Hi-Lo Thread

40 400246X427 Wheel & Tire Assembly, Front

41 421114 Kit, Water Washout Assembly

42 419735 Fitting, Water Washout

43 415585 Washer, Lock, Internal Tooth

44 415586 Locknut, Hex, with O-Ring

55 406558 Spring, Return

59 430625X004 Support Bracket

60 428867 Bolt

CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.360350

55 17

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.

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

product. Learn and understand their meaning.

OPERATION

Wheel Adjuster

(on each wheel)

IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped

WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.

Operator presence control bar

Handle knobs

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-

mission. 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.

Starter handle – used for starting engine.

Drive control levers – used to engage

power-propelled forward motion of mower.

Mulcher door – allows conversion to

discharging or bagging operation.

Mufﬂer

Grass

catcher

Drive control lever

Spark plug

Engine oil cap

with dipstick

Air ﬁlter

Gasoline ﬁller cap

Housing

Mulcher door

Starter

handle

Fuel valve lever

• Forward motion will stop when either

the operator presence control bar or

drive control lever are released. To stop

forward motion without stopping engine,

release the drive control lever 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 time, the drive control system may

become “loose”, resulting in decreased

speed. There is a turnbuckle on the drive

control housing to increase tension on the

drive cable. Proceed as follows:

1. Turn unit off and disconnect spark plug

wire from spark plug.

2. Rotate turnbuckle on drive control to

increase drive speed.

3. Operate mower to test drive speed.

Readjust as required.

4. If condition fails to improve after the

above steps (forward speed remains

the same), your drive belt is worn and

should be replaced.

The operation of any

lawn mower can result

in foreign objects thrown

into the eyes, which can

result in severe eye dam-

age. Always wear safety glasses or eye

shields while operating your lawn mower

or performing any adjustments or repairs.

We recommend a standard safety glasses

or wide vision safety mask worn over

spectacles.

HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINE SPEED

Engine speed was set at the factory for

optimum performance. It is not adjustable.

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

CAUTION: Federal regulations require

an engine control to be installed on this

lawn mower in order to minimize the risk

of blade contact injury. Do not under

any circumstances attempt to defeat the

function of the operator control. The blade

turns when the engine 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 hold-

ing the operator presence control bar

down to the handle and pulling the drive

control lever rearward to the handle.

The further toward the handle the lever

is pulled, the faster the unit will travel.

TO ENGAGE DRIVE CONTROL

Drive

control lever

DRIVE CONTROL DISENGAGED

Operator presence

control bar

Adjustment

turnbuckle

Adjustment

turnbuckle

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels

for high cut, adjust cutting height to suit

your requirements. Medium position is

best for most lawns.

• To change cutting height, pull up on

adjuster lever, move wheel up or down

to suit your requirements and release

adjuster lever. Be sure all wheels are in

the same setting.

NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned

when lever inserts into hole in plate.

CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.360350

NOTE: 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.

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 184576 Upper Handle Assembly

(Includes Foam Grip)

2 433745 Cable, Engine Zone Control /

Rear Door Prop

3 429930X004 Bracket, Upstop

6 189713X428 Handle Knob

7 750634 Screw #10-24 x 1/2

8 426432X428 Control Bar

9 424209 Rear Door Assembly

11 425575 Hairpin, Door/Handle Pivot

17 431238 Rear Bafﬂe

18 132004 Keps Locknut 1/4-20

19 194788 Rope Guide

20 429157 Rear Skirt

21 419949 Spring, Rear Door, LH, Black

22 141841 Screw, Panhead, Torx #20

24 419948 Spring, Rear Door, RH, Grey

26 419945 Screw, Rear Door/Handle Pivot

28 72250505 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8

30 429016 Grassbag

31 419951 Frame, Grass Catcher

32 419944 Latch, Mulcher Door

33 423358 Mulcher Door

34 419946X615 Bracket, Grassbag

36 175735 Hinge Bracket Assembly

37 428867 Screw

38 419942X428 Discharge Deﬂector

39 429583X479 Handle Bracket, LH

40 429584X479 Handle Bracket, RH

41 150406 Screw, Dogpoint 3/8-16 x 1-1/8

42 193000 Spring, Torsion

43 191730 Nut, Hex, Nylock

44 431946 Kit, Lawn Mower Housing

45 175650 Rod, Hinge

46 421782 Blade Adapter / Pulley

47 421825 Blade, 22"

48 851074 Washer, Hardened

49 850263 Washer, Helical

50 851084 Screw, Machine, Hex Head

3/8-24 x 1-3/8 Grade 8

51 430599 Front Bafﬂe

52 404763 Decal, Danger

53 17000510 Screw

56 17411312 Screw, Hex Washer Head

#13 x 3/4

57 155377 Nut, Hex

58 421241X479 Lower Handle

59 191574 Handle Bolt

62 420474X004 Belt Retainer

63 178848 Screw #10-16 x 5/8

64 - - - Engine, Honda,

Model Number GCV160-

LAS3A (See Breakdown)

70 182748 Grip, Foam

83 750097 Screw

84 428124 Fastener, Push

85 429801X004 Mounting Brackeet, Skirt

96 197991 Clip, Cable

97 431881X004 Bracket

- - 433977 Owner’s Manual, English

- - 400978 Owner's Manual, French

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.360350

REPAIR PARTS

22 24

43 44

52 53

83 85

97 62

Grass bag

bracket Grass

catcher

handle

Grass

catcher

frame hook

Rear door

Full bag

indicator

window

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.

Unlock

latch

Discharge

deﬂector

Open

mulcher door

TO CONVERT MOWER

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be

used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging

or discharging:

REAR BAGGING

• Lift rear door of the lawn mower and

place the grass catcher frame hooks

onto the grass bag brackets.

• To convert to mulching or discharging

operation, remove grass catcher and

close rear door.

NOTE: Rear door will remain open until

operator presence control bar is held

down to the handle.

CAUTION: Do NOT force rear door to

close. Serious damage to your mower

could result.

LEVER BACKWARD

TO LOWER MOWER

LEVER

FORWARD

TO RAISE MOWER

Plate

Lever

• Change 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

CHANGE ENGINE OIL” in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual.

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.

CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or

fuel. Do 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

the engine and let it run until the fuel lines

and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel

next season. See Storage Instructions for

additional information. Never use engine

or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel

tank or permanent damage may occur.

Grass

catcher

frame

handle

Bag

handle

SIMPLE STEPS TO

REMEMBER WHEN

CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER

FOR MULCHING -

1. Rear door closed.

2. Mulcher door closed and locked.

FOR REAR BAGGING -

1. Grass catcher installed.

2. Mulcher door closed and locked.

FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -

1. Rear door closed.

2. Discharge deﬂector installed.

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mow-

er without rear door closed or approved

grass catcher in place. Never attempt to

operate the lawn mower with the rear door

removed or propped open.

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

Empty the grass catcher when clippings

are visible in the full bag indicator window.

1. Lift up on grass catcher using the

frame handle.

2. Remove grass catcher with clippings

from under lawn mower handle.

3. Empty clippings from bag using both

frame handle and bag handle.

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when empty-

ing; it will cause unnecessary wear.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

ADD OIL

Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in

the engine. For type and grade of oil to

use, see “ENGINE” in the Maintenance

section of this manual.

CAUTION: DO NOT overﬁll engine with

oil, or it will smoke on startup.

1. Be sure lawnmower is level.

2. Remove oil ﬁll cap/dipstick from oil ﬁll

spout.

3. You recieve a container of oil with the

unit. Slowly pour the entire container

down the oil ﬁll spout into the engine.

4. Insert and tighten oil ﬁll cap/dipstick.

IMPORTANT:

• Check oil level before each use. Add oil

if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.

Oil ﬁll cap /

dipstick Gasoline

ﬁller cap

Lower

mark

Upper

mark

TO STOP ENGINE

• To stop engine, move throttle control

lever to STOP position. 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

engine, a small amount of smoke may be

present during the initial use of the product

and should be considered normal. 19

Does not start 3. Stale fuel. 3. Empty fuel tank and reﬁll tank

(continued)

with fresh, clean gasoline.

4. Water in fuel. 4. Empty fuel tank and reﬁll tank

with fresh, clean gasoline.

5. Spark plug wire is 5. Connect wire to plug.

disconnected.

6. Bad spark plug. 6. Replace spark plug.

7. Loose blade or broken 7. Tighten blade bolt or

blade adapter. replace blade adapter.

8. Control bar in released 8. Depress control bar to

position. handle.

9. Control bar defective. 9. Replace control bar.

10.Fuel valve lever is OFF. 10.Turn fuel valve lever ON.

Loss of power 1. Rear of housing or cutting 1. Raise rear of mower housing

blade dragging in grass. one (1) setting higher.

2. Cutting too much grass. 2. Raise cutting height.

3. Dirty air ﬁlter. 3. Clean/replace air ﬁlter.

4. Buildup of grass, leaves, 4. Clean underside of mower

and trash under mower. housing.

5. Too much oil in engine. 5. Check oil level.

6. Walking speed too fast. 6. Cut at slower walking speed.

Poor cut – 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten bolt.

uneven 2. Wheel heights uneven. 2. Set all wheels at same height.

3. Buildup of grass, leaves 3. Clean underside of

and trash under mower. mower housing.

Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten bolt.

vibration 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. Contact a Sears or other

qualiﬁed service centre.

Starter rope 1. Engine ﬂywheel brake is on 1. Depress control bar to

hard to pull when control bar is released. upper handle before

pulling starter rope.

2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. Contact a Sears or other

qualiﬁed service centre.

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.

height is too low.

2. Rear of housing or cutting 2. Raise rear of mower housing

blade dragging in grass. one (1) setting higher.

3. Grass catcher too full. 3. Empty grass catcher.

4. Handle height position not 4. Adjust handle height to suit.

right for you.

Loss of drive 1. Belt wear. 1. Check/replace drive belt.

or slowing of 2. Belt off of pulley. 2. Check/reinstall drive belt.

drive speed 3. Drive cable worn or broken. 3. Replace drive cable.

4. “Loose” drive control system. 4. Adjust drive control.

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