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448498 Rev. 1

01.23.12 BY

Printed in U.S.A.

Model No.

944.362080

CAUTION:

Read and follow all
Safety Rules and In struc tions
before operating this equipment

Owner’s Manual

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

725 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine
Power-Propelled
Electric Start
22" Multi-Cut

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

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Summary of Contents for 944.362080

Page 1: ...944 362080 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 Electric Start 22 Multi Cut Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 ...

Page 2: ...ting 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 checkimmediatelyforthecause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating mower II SLOPE OP...

Page 3: ...eep 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...

Page 4: ... 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 IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL NOT APPLY BUT THE REMAINING ...

Page 5: ...T 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 deli...

Page 6: ...r out of carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables 1 Raise lower handle section to operat ing position and align holes in lower handle with holes in handle brackets 2 Insert handle bolts through lower handles and handle brackets secure with lower standard...

Page 7: ... 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 TO PREPARE BATTERY NOTE Your battery must be charged before you can start your lawn mower 1 Open port on electric start housing 2 Connect batte...

Page 8: ...OTE 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 Start button 25 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944 362080 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 haz...

Page 9: ...he 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 l...

Page 10: ...andle Bracket RH 41 150406 Bolt Engine 3 8 16 42 193000 Spring Torsion 43 191730 Nut Hex Nylock 44 431558 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 Baffl e 52 404763 Decal Danger 53 17000510 Screw Hex Head 5 16 18 54 88348 Was...

Page 11: ...up 1 Be sure lawnmower is level 2 Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout 3 You receive a container of oil with the unit Slowly pour the entire container down the oil fill spout into the engine NOTE Initial oil fill requires 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 leve...

Page 12: ... speed and or run the lawn mower over the area a second time For extremely heavy cutting reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly For better grass bagging and most cut ting conditions the engine speed should be set in the FAST position Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt and dust with use and catchers will collect less grass To prevent this re...

Page 13: ...ce Air Filter Paper Cartridge Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer BEFORE EACH USE AFTER EACH USE EVERY 10 HOURS EVERY 25 HOURS OR SEASON EVERY 100 HOURS BEFORE STORAGE 1 Change more often if operating under a heavy load or in high outdoor temperatures 2 Service more often if operating in dirty or dusty conditions 3 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil 4 Charge 48 hours at end of sea...

Page 14: ...anced An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine The blade can be sharpened with a file or on 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 balancer follow the instructions supplied with balancer NOTE Do not use a nail for balancing blade The lobes of ...

Page 15: ...pstick until oil level settles at FULL DO NOT overfill or engine will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup 8 Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick before starting engine 9 Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter Replace the air filter cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season which ever...

Page 16: ...se Fitting 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 Back plate Slot Lip Cover tab Cartridge Cover 17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING To avoid serious injury before performing any service and adjustments 1 Release control bar and stop engine ...

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