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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.

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MODEL NUMBER 93J02-0051-F1

BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE

Engine Power Rating Information

The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE 

(Society of Automotive Engineers) code J1940 (Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure), 

and rating performance has been obtained and corrected in accordance with SAE J1995 (Revision 

2002-05). Torque values are derived at 3060 RPM; horsepower values are derived at 3600 RPM. 

Actual gross engine power will be lower and is affected by, among other things, ambient operat-

ing conditions and engine-to-engine variability. Given both the wide array of products on which 

engines are placed and the variety of environmental issues applicable to operating the equipment, 

the gas engine will not develop the rated gross power when used in a given piece of power equip-

ment (actual “on-site” or net power). This difference is due to a variety of factors including, but not 

limited to, accessories (air cleaner, exhaust, charging, cooling, carburetor, fuel pump, etc.), ap-

plication limitations, ambient operating conditions (temperature, humidity, altitude), and engine-to-

engine variability. Due to manufacturing and capacity limitations, Briggs & Stratton may substitute 

an engine of higher rated power for this Series engine.

1022

7

358

842

868

524

163

623

12

3

20

217

163

121

104

617

623

137

850

105

Summary of Contents for 944.364701

Page 1: ...Model No 944 364701 CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Owner s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 625 Series Briggs Stratton Engine Power Propelled 22 Multi Cut Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 ...

Page 2: ...ok down and behind before and while moving backwards Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material againstawallorobstruction Materialmay richochet 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 proper oper...

Page 3: ...e 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 slopes never up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts bumps or hidden ob...

Page 4: ...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 PARAG...

Page 5: ...S 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 ...

Page 6: ...g operator presence control bar to upper handle 4 Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts ASSEMBLY PRE OPERATION Handle bracket Knob Bolt MOWING POSITION Lower handle LIFT UP Operator presence control bar Upper handle LIFT UP Handle knob HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cabl...

Page 7: ...inyl 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 Frame opening Vinyl bindings Frame handle INSTALL STARTER ROPE 1 Loosen T knob 2 Hold control bar against upper handle 3 Slowly pull engine starter rope out until rope will slip into loop of rope guide 4 Tighten T knob Upper handle Control bar Engine start...

Page 8: ...ark plug 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 Muffler 25 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944 364701 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm IMPORTANT Use only Origi...

Page 9: ...equirements Medium position is best for most lawns To change cutting height 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 TO CONVERT MOWER Your l...

Page 10: ...Grass Catcher 32 419944X007 Latch Mulcher Door 33 432642 Mulcher Door 34 419946X615 Bracket Grassbag 36 175735 Hinge Bracket Assembly 38 419942X428 Discharge Deflector 39 585900702 Handle Bracket LH 40 585900802 Handle Bracket RH 41 150406 Screw Dogpoint 3 8 16 x 1 1 8 42 193000 Spring Torsion 43 191730 Nut Hex Nylock 44 586601602 Kit Lawn Mower Housing 45 175650 Rod Hinge 46 585481201 Blade Adapt...

Page 11: ...equires only 18 oz due to residual oil in engine from the manufacturers 100 quality testing When changing oil you may need 20 oz 4 Insert and tighten dipstick IMPORTANT Check oil level before each use Add oil if needed Fill to full line on dipstick 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 EN...

Page 12: ...lk ways flower beds etc make the first cuts in a clockwise direction If a trail of grass clipping is left on the right side of the lawn mower during rear discharge operation mow in a clock wise direction with a small overlap to collect the clippings on the next pass Pores in cloth grass catchers can be come filled with dirt and dust with use and catchers will collect less grass To prevent this reg...

Page 13: ...an or replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new spark plug and clean new air filter element assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual BEFORE EACH USE Check engine oil level Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART LUBRICATION CHART Spray lubricant See ENG...

Page 14: ... a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower To check blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancer When using a cone balanc er follow the instructions supplied with balancer NOTE Do not use a nail for balancing blade The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered but are not Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin a...

Page 15: ...lacement catcher shown in the Re pair Parts section of this manual Give the lawn mower model number when ordering GEAR CASE To keep your drive system work ing properly the gear case and area around the drive should be kept clean and free of trash build up Clean under the drive cover twice a season The gear case is filled with lubricant to the proper level at the factory The only time the lubricant...

Page 16: ...d stop engine 2 Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped 3 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT in the Operation section of this manual REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector attached between the rear wheels of your mower is provided to minimize the pos...

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