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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 725 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine Power-Propelled 22" Multi-Cut Model No. 944.364741 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 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 • Allow engine to cool before refueling. the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Never refuel the machine indoors. • Never operate machine in wet grass. • Never store the machine or fuel contain- Always be sure of your footing: keep a er where there is an open flame, spark firm hold on the handle;...
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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 Operator MOWING in its entirety before you attempt to as- presence POSITION control bar semble or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped LIFT WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. - Page 7 INSTALL STARTER ROPE TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS 1. Loosen T-knob. Your lawn mower was shipped ready to 2. Hold control bar against upper handle. be used as a mulcher. To convert mower 3. Slowly pull engine starter rope out until to bagging or discharging, see “TO CON- rope will slip into loop of rope guide.
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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 SIDE DISCHARGING SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN • Rear door must be closed. CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER • Open mulcher door and install dis- charge deflector under door as shown. FOR MULCHING - • Mower is now ready for discharging 1.
- Page 11 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Engine oil cap Gasoline filler cap ADD OIL Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see “EN GINE” in the Maintenance section of this manual. CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup.
- Page 12 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher IMPORTANT: For best performance, blade attachments on your mower. Such keep mower housing free of built-up attachments are hazardous, will damage grass and trash. See “CLEANING” in the your mower and could void your warranty. Maintenance section of this manual.
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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 2. Install debris shield. 3. Position blade on the blade adapter. Always observe safety rules when per- IMPORTANT: To ensure proper as sem bly, form ing any main te nance. center hole in blade must align with star on blade adapter.
- Page 15 Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. Tighten oil plug securely each time you check the oil level. Center hole TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to 5/8"...
- Page 16 CLEANING AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using IMPORTANT: For best performance, a dirty air filter. Replace paper cartridge keep mower housing free of built-grass every 100 hours of operation or every and trash. Clean the underside of your season, which ev er occurs first.
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Page 17: Service And Adjustments
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: To avoid serious injury, 8. Return mower to upright po si tion. before performing any service and 9. Reinstall rear baffle screws. adjustments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. -
Page 18: Storage
ENGINE CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable. ENGINE SPEED IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the Your engine speed has been factory set. engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed. Over speed- ing the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous. - Page 19 ENGINE ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace FUEL SYS TEM with clean engine oil. (See “ENGINE” in IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent the Maintenance section of this man ual). gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel CYLINDER filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.
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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 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.
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Page 22: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS... - Page 26 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 110P02-0003-F4...
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- Page 29 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 110P02-0003-F4 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 110P02-0003-F4 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 798948 Cylinder Assembly Short Block (Not Available 299819s Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) At This Printing) 493279 Sump-Engine 796596 Gasket-Intake 796471 Head-Cylinder 592159 Gasket-Intake 796475 Gasket-Cylinder Head 697316 Rope-Starter 799275 Gasket-Cylinder Head 799716 Grip-Starter Rope...
- Page 31 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 110P02-0003-F4 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 798940 Muffler 795440 Seal-Valve 799647 Housing-Blower 796492 Base-Air Cleaner 690662 Nut (Flywheel) 793497 Gasket-Exhaust 592335 Armature-Magneto 883A 796677 Gasket-Exhaust 793454 Screw (Magneto Armature) 796474 Gasket Kit-Cylinder/Plate (M6x27mm) 794451 Screw (Rocker Cover) 334A 796537 Screw (Magneto Armature)
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