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Owner's Manual
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
725 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine
Power-Propelled
Electric Start
22" Multi-Cut
Model No.
944.101761
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and In struc tions
before operating this equipment
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 725 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine Power-Propelled Electric Start 22" Multi-Cut Model No. 944.101761 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and In struc tions before operating this equipment Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules .......... 2-3 Maintenance ........13-16 Warranty ..........4-5 Service and Adjustments ....17-18 Product Spec i fi ca tions ......5 Storage ..........18-19 Assembly/Pre-Operation ....... 6-7 Troubleshooting ........ 20-21 Operation ..........8-12 Repair Parts ........22-31 Maintenance Schedule ......
  • Page 3 • Do not operate the machine while under • Never refuel the machine indoors. the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Never store the machine or fuel contain- • Never operate machine in wet grass. er where there is an open flame, spark Always be sure of your footing: keep a or pilot light such as a water heater or firm hold on the handle;...

  • Page 4: Warranty

    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.

  • Page 5: Product Specifications

    LIST OF APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIODS: The following list contains the applicable Warranty Period for your Craftsman product and is based on a combination of the type of product or component and the intended and actual use of the product or component:...

  • Page 6: Assembly/Pre-Operation

    ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to as- Operator presence semble or operate your new lawn mower. control bar IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the LIFT VERTICAL engine.
  • Page 7 INSTALL STARTER ROPE TO PREPARE BATTERY 1. Loosen T-knob. NOTE: Your battery must be charged 2. Hold control bar against upper handle. before you can start your lawn mower. 3. Slowly pull engine starter rope out until 1. Open port on electric start housing. rope will slip into loop of rope guide.

  • Page 8: Operation

    OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OP ER AT ING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future refer- ence.
  • Page 9 The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects Use ear thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. protec- Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tors to lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recom- a v o i d mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask over spectacles.
  • Page 10 TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bag- ging or discharging: REAR BAGGING • Lift handle to vertical position. The rear Unlock door will rise to allow easy removal and latch replacement of the grass catcher.
  • Page 11 Operator presence CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels Vertical control bar (called gasohol or using ethanol or meth- position (MOVE FORWARD anol) can attract moisture which leads to TO UNLOCK) separation and for ma tion of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.
  • Page 12 MULCHING MOWING TIPS • To start engine using the rope start er, hold operator presence control bar IMPORTANT: For best performance, down to the han dle and pull starter keep mower housing free of built-up handle quickly. Do not allow starter grass and trash.

  • Page 13: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS STORAGE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower **** Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade Lubrication...
  • Page 14 LAWN MOWER 4. Be sure the trailing edge of blade (op- posite sharp edge) is up toward engine. Always observe safety rules when per- 5. Install the blade bolt with the lock form ing any main te nance. washer and hardened washer into TIRES blade adapter and crankshaft.
  • Page 15 GRASS CATCHER 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark • The grass catcher may be hosed with plug and place wire where it cannot water, but must be dry when used. come in contact with plug. • Check your grass catcher often for 2.
  • Page 16 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 Slot feature, proceed as follows: 1. Move lawn mower to an area of cut grass or another hard surface.

  • Page 17: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service and adjustments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving Gearcase parts have completely stopped. belt keeper 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot Rear Return spring...

  • Page 18: Storage

    ENGINE IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set ENGINE SPEED for proper engine speed. Over speed- Your engine speed has been factory set. ing the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous. If you think the engine-governed high speed CARBURETOR needs adjusting, contact a Sears or other...
  • Page 19 OTHER IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower • Replace your gasoline can if your can with gaso line in the tank in side a build ing starts to rust.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Centre. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3.
  • Page 21 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Centre. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut – 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten uneven blade bolt. 2. Wheel heights uneven. 2. Set all wheels at same height.

  • Page 22: Repair Parts

    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.101761 75 78 71...
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.101761 PART PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 580638705 Upper Handle Assembly 851074 Washer, Hardened 197991 Clip, Cable 440386 Cable, Engine Zone Control 850263 Washer, Helical 581115302 Belt Keeper 182398 Handle Knob, Star...
  • Page 24 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.101761...
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.101761 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 501408103 Drive Control Assembly 585437304 Wheel & Tire Assembly, Rear (Includes Cable) 409148 Nut, Hex 581952101 Cable, Drive 197480 O-Ring 587249302 Mounting Bracket, Drive Control 430598 Axle, Rear...
  • Page 26 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 104M05-0093-F1 1036 1058 1329 1330 1264 1263 1005...
  • Page 27 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 104M05-0093-F1 1238 1127...
  • Page 28 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 104M05-0093-F1 1029 1022 1029A 1023 1022 1026...
  • Page 29 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 104M05-0093-F1 745A 1022 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).
  • Page 30 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 104M05-0093-F1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 595179 Cylinder Assembly 594581 Valve-Float Needle 299819s Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 594060 Jet-Main (Standard) 594101 Sump-Engine 594063 Jet-Main (High Altitude) 594091 Head-Cylinder (5000 > 9000 Feet) 592358 Gasket-Cylinder Head 594636 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul 590522...
  • Page 31 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 104M05-0093-F1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 593330 Bracket-Mounting 595195 Brake (Carburetor) 591104 Lever-Choke 793515 Nut (Governor Control Lever) 594061 Cap-Fuel Tank 796503 Dipstick 594106 Cover-Air Cleaner 691876 Seal-Dipstick Tube 590552 Screw (Air Cleaner Base to 793514 Screw Carburetor) (M4.2 x 14 mm)
  • Page 32 02489 589419101 Rev. 1 12.14.16 BY Printed in U.S.A.

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