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Craftsman 944.101780 Owner's Manual
Craftsman 944.101780 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 944.101780 Owner's Manual

725 series briggs & stratton engine power-propelled electric start 22 inch multi-cut

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Owner's Manual
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
725 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine
Power-Propelled
Electric Start
22" Multi-Cut
Model No.
944.101780
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and In struc tions
before operating this equipment
582363801 Rev. 1
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8
03.08.16 BY
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 ROTARY LAWN MOWER 725 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine Power-Propelled Electric Start 22" Multi-Cut Model No. 944.101780 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and In struc tions before operating this equipment 582363801 Rev. 1 Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8 03.08.16 BY...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 104M05-0093-F1 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 ........
  • Page 3 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 104M05-0093-F1 • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. • Allow engine to cool before refueling. • Do not operate the machine while under • Never refuel the machine indoors. the influence of alcohol or drugs. •...
  • Page 4: Warranty

    MODEL NUMBER 104M05-0093-F1 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...
  • 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

    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 104M05-0093-F1 ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual Operator MOWING in its entirety before you attempt to as- presence POSITION semble or operate your new lawn mower. control bar LIFT IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.
  • Page 7 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 104M05-0093-F1 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.
  • Page 8: Operation

    OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING 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 reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
  • 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 rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame hooks Unlock latch onto the grass bag brackets.
  • Page 11 TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or REPAIR PARTS 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline frame han dle. near an open flame. 2. Remove grass catcher with clippings CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels from under lawn mower han dle.
  • Page 12 • To start engine using the rope start er, MULCHING MOWING TIPS TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed hold operator presence control bar to a Sears Parts & Repair Centre. IMPORTANT: For best performance, down to the han dle and pull starter keep mower housing free of built-up PROBLEM CAUSE...
  • Page 13: Maintenance Schedule

    TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed MAINTENANCE to a Sears Parts & Repair Centre. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. EACH EACH 25 HOURS STORAGE 2.
  • Page 14 LAWN MOWER 3. Be sure the trailing edge of blade (oppo- • Empty the fuel tank by starting the en- BATTERY site sharp edge) is up toward the engine. gine and letting it run until the fuel lines Always observe safety rules when per- Disconnect the battery from the engine 4.
  • Page 15 ENGINE IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the GRASS CATCHER 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark engine governor, which is factory set • The grass catcher may be hosed with plug and place wire where it cannot ENGINE SPEED for proper engine speed. Over speed- water, but must be dry when used.
  • Page 16 WATER WASHOUT FEATURE SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Your lawn mower is equipped with a fitting that allows quick and easy cleaning of WARNING: To avoid serious injury, Blade adapter Crankshaft the underside of the housing. To use this Slot before performing any service and keyway feature, proceed as follows: 1.