ROTARY LAWN MOWER 160Cc Honda Engine
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Owner’s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 160cc Honda Engine 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 944.364152 02489 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instruc tions before operating this equipment 587785901 12.21.15 BY Printed in U.S.A. Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8 TABLE OF CONTENTS SERVICE NOTES Safety Rules .......................................... 2-3 Maintenance ...................................... 12-15 Warranty - Lawn Mower ........................ 4-5 Service and Adjustments ..................15-16 Product Spec i fi ca tions ........................... 5 Storage .............................................. 16-17 Assembly/Pre-Operation ....................... 6-7 Troubleshooting ................................ 18-19 Operation ............................................ 8-11 Repair Parts .......................................20-27 Maintenance Schedule .......................... 12 Warranty - Honda Motor ................... 28-29 Sears Service ...........................Back Cover SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is II. GENERAL OPERATION capable of amputating hands and feet and • Read, understand, and follow all throwing objects. Failure to observe the in struc tions on the machine and in the following safety instructions could result in manual(s) before starting. Be thorough ly serious injury or death. familiar with the controls and the proper Look for this symbol to point out im por- use of the machine before starting. tant safety precautions. It means • Do not put hands or feet near or under CAU TION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! rotating parts. Keep clear of the dis- YOUR SAFE TY IS INVOLVED. charge opening at all times. WARNING: In order to prevent acci- • Only allow responsible individuals, who den tal starting when setting up, transport- are familiar with the instruc tions, to ing, ad justing or making repairs, always operate the machine. dis con nect spark plug wire and place wire • Clear the area of objects such as rocks, where it cannot come in contact with plug. toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which CAUTION: Muffler and other engine could be picked up and thrown by parts become extremely blade. Stay behind the handle when the hot during operation and engine (motor) is running. remain hot after engine • Be sure the area is clear of other people has stopped. To avoid before mowing. Stop ma chine if anyone severe burns on contact, enters the area. stay away from these areas. • Do not operate machine barefooted or while wearing sandals. Al ways wear I. CHILDREN substantial footwear with good ankle WARNING: CHILDREN CAN support while mowing. BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR • Do not pull mower backwards unless KILLED BY THIS EQUIPMENT. absolutely neces sary. Always look down Carefully read and follow all of and behind before and while moving the safety instructions below. backwards. The American Academy of Pediatrics • Never direct discharged material toward recommends that children be a minimum anyone. Avoid discharging material of 12 year of age before operating a against a wall or obstruction. Material may pedestrian controlled lawn mower and a richochet back toward the operator. Stop minimum of 16 years of age before operat- blade when crossing gravel surfaces. ing a riding lawn mower. • Do not operate the mower without Tragic accidents can occur if the oper a tor is proper guards, plates, grass catcher or not alert to the presence of children. Children oth er safety protective devices in place. are often attracted to the machine and the • See manufacturer’s instructions for mowing activity. Never assume that children proper operation and installation of will remain where you last saw them. accessories. Only use accessories ap- • Keep children out of the mowing area proved by the manufacturer. and under the watchful care of a re- • Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel spon si ble adult other than the operator. drives, walks, or roads. • Be alert and turn machine off if children • Never leave a running machine unattended. enter the area. • Stop the engine (motor) and wait until the • Before and while walking back wards, look blade comes to a complete stop before behind and down for small chil dren. clean ing the machine, removing the grass • Never allow children to operate the catcher, or unclogging the discharge machine. 2 chute. 31 SERVICE NOTES • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. • Never refuel the machine indoors. • Do not operate the machine while under • Never store the machine or fuel contain- the influence of alcohol or drugs. er where there is an open flame, spark • Never operate machine in wet grass. or pilot light such as a water heater or Always be sure of your footing: keep a on other appliances. firm hold on the handle; walk, never run. • Never fill containers inside a vehicle, on • Disengage the drive system, if so equipped, a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. before starting the engine (motor). Always place containers on the ground • If the equipment should start to vibrate away from your vehicle before filling. abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and • Remove gas-powered equipment from check immediately for the cause. Vibra- the truck or trailer and refuel it on the tion is generally a warning of trouble. ground. If this is not possible, then • Always wear eye protection when oper- refuel such equipment with a portable ating machine. container, rather than from a gasoline • Use extra care when approaching blind dispenser nozzle. corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects • Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim that may obscure vision. of the fuel tank or container opening at • When loading or unloading this ma- all times until fueling is complete. Do chine, do not exceed the maximum not use a nozzle lock-open device. recommended operation angle of 15°. • If fuel is spilled on clothing, change • Wear proper Personal Protective Equip- clothing immediately. ment (PPE) while operating this machine, • Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas including (at a minimum) sturdy footwear, cap and tighten securely. eye protection, and hearing protection. Do not mow in shorts or open toed footwear. V. GENERAL SERVICE Always let someone know you are outside • Never run a machine inside a closed area. mowing. • Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine (motor) running. Discon nect III. SLOPE OPERATION the spark plug wire, and keep the wire Slopes are a major factor related to slip & away from the plug to prevent acci den- fall accidents, which can result in severe tal starting. injury. All slopes require extra caution. If • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. equipment is in safe working condition. DO: • Never tamper with safety devices. • Mow across the face of slopes: never Check their proper operation reg u lar ly. up and down. Exercise extreme caution Never do anything to interfere with the when changing direction on slopes. intended function of a safety device or • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree reduce the protection provided by a limbs, etc. safety device. • Watch for holes, ruts, bumps or hidden ob- • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or jects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip and other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spill- fall accident. Tall grass can hide obstacles. age. Allow machine to cool before storing. DO NOT: • Stop and inspect the equipment if you • Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or strike an object. Repair, if neces sary, embankments. You could lose your foot- before restarting. ing or balance. • Never attempt to make wheel height • Do not mow on wet grass or excessively adjustments while the engine is running. steep slopes. Poor footing could cause • Grass catcher components are subject a slip and fall accident. to wear, dam age, and de te ri o ra tion, which could expose moving parts or IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE allow objects to be thrown. Frequently To avoid personal injury or property dam- check com po nents and replace with age, use extreme care in handling gaso- man u fac turer’s recommended parts, line. Gasoline is extremely flammable and when necessary. the vapors are explosive. • Mower blades are sharp and can cut. • Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and and other sources of ignition. use extra caution when servic ing them. • Use only an approved container. • Do not change the engine governor set- • Never remove gas cap or add fuel with ting or overspeed the engine. the engine running. • Maintain or replace safety and instruc- 30 • Allow engine to cool before refueling. 3 tion labels, as necessary. Only Honda approved replacement parts may be used in the performance of any warranty repairs WARRANTY 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 GENERAL: Craftsman products are warranted to be free from defects in materials a replacement part is used in the repair or maintenance of your engine, and an authorized Honda or workmanship for a specific time period as set-out below (the “Warranty Period”). dealer determines it is defective or causes a failure of a warranted part, your claim for repair of Warranties extend to the original purchaser of a Craftsman product only. Purchases your engine may be denied. If the part in question is not related to the reason your engine requires made through an online auction or through any website other than www.sears.ca are repair, your claim will not be denied. excluded. The relevant Warranty Period commences on the original date of purchase. TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE: Within this period, Sears Canada, Inc. will, at its sole option, repair or replace any You must, at your own expense, take your Honda Power Equipment engine or the product on products or components which fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be which it is installed, along with your sales registration card or other proof of original purchase date, made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be to any Honda Power Equipment dealer who is authorized by Honda to sell and service that Honda product during his normal business hours.