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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 

starter rope

Rope guide

T-Knob

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.

INTRODUCING THE PREMIUM

BAGGING BLADE...

For people who bag their clippings, 

there is a new Premium Bagging 

Blade.  This accessory provides:

•  More efficient bagging

•  Fewer clippings left on your lawn

•  Better performance with leaves

  and heavy grass

When you want better bagging 

performance, simply remove your 

current blade and install the Premium 

Bagging Blade.

See “BLADE CARE” in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual.

Summary of Contents for 944.364741

Page 1: ...UTION 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: ...ert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and while walking backwards look behind and down for small chil dren 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 machine before starting Do not put hands or f...

Page 3: ...nning 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 gas powered equ...

Page 4: ...ght 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...

Page 5: ...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 com...

Page 6: ...er 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 handles until lower handle sec tion locks into place in mowing posi tion 2 Remove protective padding raise up per handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs 3 Remove handl...

Page 7: ...lcher To convert mower to bagging or discharging see TO CON VERT MOWER in the Operation section of this manual INTRODUCING THE PREMIUM BAGGING BLADE For people who bag their clippings there is a new Premium Bagging Blade This accessory provides More efficient bagging Fewer clippings left on your lawn Better performance with leaves and heavy grass When you want better bagging performance simply rem...

Page 8: ...ct Safety Commis 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 Primer pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine Starter handle used for starting engine Drive control bar used to engage pow er propelled forward motion of mower Mul...

Page 9: ...r 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 lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to bag ging or discharging REAR BAG...

Page 10: ...HER 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 Unlock latch Discharge deflector Open mulcher door SIDE DISCHARGING Rear door must be closed Open mulcher door and install dis charge deflecto...

Page 11: ...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 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 f...

Page 12: ... 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 attachments on your mower Such attachments are hazardous will damage your mower and could void your warranty Under certain conditions such as very t...

Page 13: ...gine oil Rear door hinge Handle bracket mounting pins Mulcher door hinge pin IMPORTANT Do not oil or grease plastic wheel bearings Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self lubricating bearings If you feel they must be lubricated use only a dry powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly Check for Loose Fasteners Clean Inspect Grass Catcher Check Tires Che...

Page 14: ...de adapter on the engine crankshaft Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are aligned and that the drive belt is inside the tab of the belt retainer 2 Install debris shield 3 Position blade on the blade adapter IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on blade adapter 4 Be sure the trailing edge of blade op posite sharp edge is up toward the engine 5 Ins...

Page 15: ...ty 1 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug 2 Remove engine oil cap lay aside on a clean surface 3 Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container Rock lawn mower back and forth to re move any oil trapped inside of engine NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these ...

Page 16: ...ine oil etc With the exception of the water wash out port if equipped we do not rec ommend 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 engine can result in shortened engine life IN LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced once each season If fuel filter becomes clogged o...

Page 17: ... gearcase pulley NOTE Always use factory approved belt to assure proper fit and long life 2 Reinstall gearcase belt keeper Be sure the new drive belt is inside the tabs of the gearcase belt keeper 3 Position the blade adapter on the engine crankshaft Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are aligned and that the new drive belt is inside the tabs of the belt retainer 4 Reattach return spring...

Page 18: ...as shown in the Mainte nance section of this manual 3 Be sure that all nuts bolts screws and pins are securely fastened In spect moving parts for damage break age and wear Replace if necessary 4 Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting HANDLE You can fold your handle for storage 1 Loosen the two 2 handle knobs on sides of the upper handle and allow handle to fold ...

Page 19: ...zer to allow the stabilizer to reach the car buretor Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean engine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER 1 Remove spark plug 2 Pour one ounce 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder 3 Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil ...

Page 20: ...roken 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 if so 10 Turn fuel valve lever equipped in OFF position to the ON position 11 Weak battery if equipped 11 Charge battery 12 Disconnected battery 12 Connect battery to engine connector if equipped 13 Bl...

Page 21: ... 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 c...

Page 22: ...ER MODEL NUMBER 944 364741 REPAIR PARTS 1 3 7 8 9 21 30 31 32 33 36 53 38 39 42 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 57 22 34 53 57 28 28 22 34 40 56 41 41 43 53 97 59 13 11 17 26 56 56 58 59 11 26 59 24 20 83 85 2 6 6 6 6 84 96 18 19 64 ...

Page 23: ...40385 Cable Engine Zone Control 3 429930X004 Bracket Upstop 6 189713X428 Handle Knob 7 178848 Screw Hex Washer Head 10 16 x 5 8 8 427612X428 Control Bar 9 581747804 Rear Door Assembly 11 425575 Hairpin Door Handle Pivot 13 437516 Plug Handle Bar 17 581782101 Rear Baffle 18 581912601 T Knob 19 581902101 Rope Guide 20 444501 Rear Skirt 21 419949 Spring Rear Door LH Black 22 141841 Screw Panhead Torx...

Page 24: ...24 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944 364741 33 40 12 13 14 15 16 18 26 27 4 27 4 28 28 29 29 30 30 30 31 31 34 34 35 36 37 55 18 18 18 22 22 59 59 20 25 22 86 87 32 32 33 33 33 40 1 7 ...

Page 25: ... 14 586963001 Pulley Drive 15 581497908 Wheel Adjuster Rear RH 16 581497907 Wheel Adjuster Rear LH 18 701037 Selector Knob 20 580806901 Debris Shield 22 17000510 Screw Hex Head 5 16 18 25 581313802 Mounting Bracket Debris Shield 26 421516X004 Bracket Gearcase 27 67725 Washer 28 12000058 E Ring 7 16 29 581840401 Cover Dust Wheel 30 191730 Nut Hex 31 404845 Pawl Drive 32 581685301 Wheel Tire Assembl...

Page 26: ...26 MODEL NUMBER 110P02 0003 F4 BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE ...

Page 27: ...27 MODEL NUMBER 110P02 0003 F4 BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE ...

Page 28: ...28 MODEL NUMBER 110P02 0003 F4 BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE ...

Page 29: ...bient 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 l...

Page 30: ...e 46 694039 Camshaft KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 48 N A Short Block Not Available At This Printing 51 796596 Gasket Intake 51B 592159 Gasket Intake 58 697316 Rope Starter 60 799716 Grip Starter Rope 75 691736 Washer Flywheel 78 793480 Screw Flywheel Guard 81 691740 Lock Muffler Screw 89 692348 Plug Cylinder 98 797156 Kit Idle Speed 104 797622 Pin Float Hinge 117 799604 Jet Main Standard 118 799227 ...

Page 31: ... 593411 Guard Muffler 836 793500 Screw Muffler Guard 842 691031 Seal O Ring Dipstick Tube 847 796501 Dipstick Tube Assembly 851 493880s Terminal Spark Plug KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 868 795440 Seal Valve 875 796492 Base Air Cleaner 883 793497 Gasket Exhaust 883A 796677 Gasket Exhaust 886 796474 Gasket Kit Cylinder Plate 914 794451 Screw Rocker Cover 922 692135 Spring Brake 923 796634 Brake 957 79...

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