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Sears Craftsman 944.101781 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
725 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine
Power-Propelled
Electric Start
22" Multi-Cut
Model No.
944.101781
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. 944.101781 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

    Assembly/Pre-Operation ....... 6-7 Troubleshooting ........ 20-21 Operation ..........8-12 Repair Parts ........22-31 Maintenance Schedule ......13 Sears Service ......Back Cover SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is II. GENERAL OPERATION capable of amputating hands and feet and • Read, understand, and follow all throwing objects.
  • Page 3 • 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. • Never store the machine or fuel contain- •...

  • Page 4: Warranty

    NOT APPLY, BUT THE REMAINING PROVISIONS OF THIS DOCUMENT SHALL REMAIN VALID. Sears retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the product or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.

  • Page 5: Product Specifications

    In the event that the original purchaser is unable to provide a company of the original sales receipt, Sears Canada Inc. reserves the right to determine in its sole discretion what other written proof of the original purchase date and identification of the product is acceptable.

  • 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. LIFT IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the 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

    The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty. MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com mis- WARNING: The blade turns when the engine is running.
  • 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: Alcohol blended fuels 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the (called gasohol or using ethanol or meth- frame han dle. anol) can attract moisture which leads to 2. Remove grass catcher with clippings separation and for ma tion of acids during from under lawn mower han dle.
  • 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 3. Be sure the trailing edge of blade (oppo- site sharp edge) is up toward the engine. Always observe safety rules when per- 4. Install the blade bolt with the lock form ing any main te nance. washer and hardened washer into 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, Blade adapter Crankshaft keyway before performing any service and adjustments: Lockwasher 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving Blade parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.

  • Page 18: Storage

    If you think the engine-governed high speed CARBURETOR needs adjusting, contact a Sears or other Your carburetor is not adjustable. qualified service center, which has proper equip ment and ex pe ri ence to make any nec es sary adjustments.
  • Page 19 BATTERY • Empty the fuel tank by starting the en- gine and letting it run until the fuel lines Disconnect the battery from the engine and car bu re tor are empty. connector and charge battery 48 hours. • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod ucts in the fuel tank or permanent OTHER damage may occur.

  • 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.
  • 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 944.101781...
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.101781 PART PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 585854805 Upper Handle Assembly 32 419944X007 Latch, Mulcher Door 58 585908202 Bar, Lower Handle 585650802 Cable, Engine Zone Control / 33 420019 Mulcher Door 59 191574 Handle Bolt Rear Door Prop 34 419946X615 Bracket, Grassbag...
  • Page 24 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.101781...
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.101781 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 501407805 Drive Control Assembly 409148 Locknut, Hex (Includes Cable) 586989701 Drive Pulley 431649 Cable, Drive 426609 V-Belt 581497907 Wheel Adjuster, Front, LH 587249302 Mounting Bracket, (Includes Bearing) Drive Control 424741 Gear Case Assembly, Complete...
  • 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 582363803 Rev. 2 12.14.16 BY Printed in U.S.A.

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