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ENGINE

ENGINE SPEED

Your engine speed has been factory set.  
Do not attempt to increase en gine speed 
or it may result in personal injury.  If you 
believe that engine is running too fast or 
too slow, take your mower to a Sears or 
other qualifi ed service cen ter for repair 
and ad just ment.

CARBURETOR

Your carburetor is not adjustable.  If your 
engine does not operate properly due 
to suspected carburetor problems, take 
your lawn mower to a Sears or other 
qualifi ed service center for repair and/or 
ad just ment.

IMPORTANT:

  Never tamper with the 

engine governor, which is factory set for 
proper engine speed.  Over speed ing 
the engine above the factory high speed 
setting can be dangerous.  If you think 
the engine-governed high speed needs 
adjusting, contact a Sears or other 
qualifi ed service center, which has proper 
equip ment and ex pe ri ence to make any 
nec es sary adjustments.

TO ADJUST HANDLE 

Your handle has three (3) height positions 
- adjust to a height that suits you.
1.  Remove knob and carriage bolt on one 

side of the lower handle.

2.  While holding handle assembly, 

remove knob and car riage bolt from 
opposite side, align hole in handle with 
desired hole in handle bracket and 
reassemble bolt and knob and tighten 
securely.

3.  Align opposite side of handle with 

same positioning hole and secure with 
bolt and knob.

Handle
bracket 

Low

Knob

High

Medium

Bolt

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TO CLEAN AIR FILTER
1.  Loosen screw and tilt cover to re move.
2.  Carefully remove cartridge.
3.  Clean by gently tapping on a fl at sur-

face. If very dirty, replace car tridge.

 CAUTION:

  Pe tro leum solvents, such as 

ker o sene, are not to be used to clean car-
 tridge. They may cause de te ri o ra tion of the 
cartridge. Do not oil car tridge. Do not use 
pres sur ized air to clean or dry car tridge.
4.  Install cartridge, then replace cover 

making sure the tabs are aligned with 
the slots in the back plate. Fasten 
screw securely. 

•  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 elec tri cal 
system, muffl er, air fi lter and carburetor 
are covered to keep water out.  Water in 
engine can result in shortened engine life.

CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER

Clean under drive cover at least twice a 
season. Scrape underside of cover with putty 
knife or similar tool to remove any build-up 
of trash or grass on underside of drive cover.

WATER WASHOUT FEATURE

Your lawn mower is equipped with a fi tting 
that allows quick and easy cleaning of 
the underside of the housing.  To use this 
feature, proceed as follows:
1.  Move lawn mower to an area of cut 

grass or another hard surface.

NOTE:

 Water, grass and other debris will 

drain from beneath the mower housing 
during the washout process.
2.  Remove grass catcher and discharge 

chute assembly from lawn mower.

3.  Close mulcher door (if equipped).
4.  Connect a garden hose to the fi tting 

where shown.

IMPORTANT:

  Be sure the garden hose is 

not routed under the lawn mower housing 
or entangled in the wheels.
5.  Turn on water supply and check for 

leaks at the fi tting.

If no leaks are present, start engine (as 
described in the Operation section of 
this manual) and let engine run until the 
underside of the lawn mower is clean.

  WARNING:  

Do not engage the drive 

system during the washout process.
6.  Shut off the engine.
7.  Shut off water supply and remove 

hose from fi tting.

CAUTION:

 Do not remove hose from 

fi tting while engine is running.  Water in 
engine can result in shortened engine life.
8.  Start engine (as described in the Op-

eration section of this manual) and let 
engine run for a full minute to remove 
excess water from mower.

Back plate

Slot

Lip

Cover 

tab

Cartridge

Cover

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffl er as it 
could create a fi re hazard and/or dam age.

SPARK PLUG

Replace spark plug at the beginning of 
each mowing season or after every 100 
hours of operation, whichever occurs fi rst.  
Spark plug type and gap setting are shown 
in the “PROD UCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS” 
section of this manual.

CLEANING

IMPORTANT:

  For best performance, keep 

mower housing free of built-grass and 
trash. Clean the underside of your mower 
after each use.

 CAUTION:  

Disconnect spark plug wire 

from spark plug and place wire where it 
cannot come in contact with plug.
•  Clean the underside of your lawn mower 

by scraping to remove build-up of grass 
and trash.

•  Clean engine often to keep trash from 

accumulating.  A clogged engine runs 
hotter and shortens engine life.

•  Keep fi nished surfaces and wheels free 

of all gasoline, oil, etc.

Hose

Fitting

Summary of Contents for 944.363420

Page 1: ...Model No 944 363420 CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Owner s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 725 Series Briggs Stratton Engine Power Propelled 22 Multi Cut Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 ...

Page 2: ... richo chet back toward the operator Stop blade when crossing gravel surfaces Do not operate the mower without proper guards plates grass catcher or other safety protective devices in place See manufacturer s instructions for prop er operation and installation of accesso ries Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer Stop the blade s when crossing gravel drives walks or roads Neverleavearu...

Page 3: ... this ma chine including at a minimum sturdy footwear eye protection and hearing protection Do not mow in shorts or open toed footwear Always let someone know you are outside mowing III 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 DO Mow across the face of slop...

Page 4: ...GHTS 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 NOTAPPLY IN JURISDICATIONS WHERE APPLICABLE LAW DOES NOT ALLOW FOR THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES...

Page 5: ...ion 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 90 DAYS All defective batteries which will be replaced during this 90 day Warranty Period 5 60 DAYS Additional Warranty Period of 60 days will ...

Page 6: ...e parts bag 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 LAWN MOWE...

Page 7: ... 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 en...

Page 8: ...ght squeeze ad juster lever toward wheel Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements Be sure all wheels are in the same set ting NOTE Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever Also 9 position adjusters if so equipped allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs ROTATE LEVER TOWARD ENGINE TO LOWER MOWER ROTATE LEVER AWAY FROM ENGINE TO RAISE MOWER Plate ta...

Page 9: ...ow 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 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...

Page 10: ...ings from bag using both frame handle and bag handle NOTE Do not drag the bag when empty ing it will cause unnecessary wear TO STOP ENGINE To stop engine release operator pres ence control bar 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 23 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL...

Page 11: ...ing 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 1 To start a cold engine push primer three 3 times before trying to start Use a firm push This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which ...

Page 12: ... Viscous lubricants will attractdustanddirtthatwillshortenthelifeof the self lubricating bearings If you feel they mustbelubricated useonlyadry powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly 21 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 filter 3 Clean replace air filter 4 Buildup...

Page 13: ...el gear teeth 4 Put wheels back in place NOTE If after cleaning the drive wheels do not turn freely contact a Sears or other qualified service center BLADE CARE For best results mower blade must be kept sharp Replace a bent or damaged blade CAUTION Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of your mower Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of your mower is haz ardous coul...

Page 14: ...ulti viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 20 0 30 40 80 100 30 20 0 20 30 40 F C 32 10 10 60 5W 30 SAE 30 19 STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the sea...

Page 15: ...hortened engine life CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER Clean under drive cover at least twice a season Scrapeundersideofcoverwithputty knife or similar tool to remove any build up oftrashorgrassonundersideofdrivecover WATER WASHOUT FEATURE Your lawn mower is equipped with a fitting that allows quick and easy cleaning of the underside of the housing To use this feature proceed as follows 1 Move lawn mower to...

Page 16: ...ear gearcase pulley by clamping locking pliars to input shaft beneath pulley and loosening pulley with a 9 16 box wrench 13 Remove old belt from mower and discard TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT NOTE Always use factory approved belt to assure proper fit and long life 1 Place new belt on rear gearcase pul ley Be sure the new belt is inside the tabs of the belt keeper 2 Reinstall rear gearcase pulley 3 Route ...

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