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KEY PART

NO. NO. 

DESCRIPTION

1 595179 

Cylinder 

Assembly

299819s  Seal-Oil (Magneto Side)

4 594101 

Sump-Engine

5 594091 

Head-Cylinder

7 592358 

Gasket-Cylinder 

Head

11 590522 Tube-Breather 

12 799587 Gasket-Crankcase 

13 

590512 

Screw (Cylinder Head)

  

 

(M7 x 60 mm)

16 594104 Crankshaft

20 

399781s  Seal-Oil (PTO Side)

22 

692551 

Screw (Crankcase Cover /

  

 

Sump) (1/4-20 x 1.1)

22A  590673 

Screw (Crankcase Cover /

  

 

Sump) (1/4-20 x .7)

23 595183 Flywheel

24 222698s 

Key-Flywheel 

(Aluminum)

25 

594099 

Piston Assembly (Standard)

26 

594098 

Ring Set (Standard)

27 691588 Lock-Piston 

Pin

28 298909 Pin-Piston

29 594089 Rod-Connecting 

32 

691664 

Screw (Connecting Rod)

33 594095 Valve-Exhaust 

34 594094 Valve-Intake 

35 590532 Spring-Valve 

(Intake)

36 590532 Spring-Valve 

(Exhaust)

37 595188 Guard-Flywheel

40 594092 Retainer-Valve

43 697799 Slinger-Governor/Oil

45 590514 Tappet-Valve

46 594090 Camshaft

48 

   N/A 

Short Block

  

 

(Not Available at this Printing)

58 591108 Rope-Starter 

60 281434s 

Grip-Starter 

Rope 

78 

793480 

Screw (Flywheel Guard)

  

 

(M5 x 14 mm)

104 590558  Pin-Float 

Hinge

KEY PART

NO. NO. 

DESCRIPTION

105 594581  Valve-Float 

Needle

117 594060  Jet-Main 

(Standard)

118  594063 

Jet-Main (High Altitude)

  

 

(5000 > 9000 Feet)

121 594636  Kit-Carburetor 

Overhaul

122 590549  Spacer-Carburetor

125 594058  Carburetor

133 591120  Float-Carburetor

137  594633 

Gasket-Float Bowl (Pack of 5)

155 594093  Plate-Cylinder 

Head

163 799580  Gasket-Air 

Cleaner

187 791766  Line-Fuel

  

 

(Cut to Required Length)

188  793480 

Screw (Control Bracket)

  

 

(M5 x 14 mm)

192 590535  Adjuster-Rocker 

Arm

202 590517  Link-Mechanical 

Governor

209 590541  Spring-Governor 

(Purple)

216 590547  Link-Choke

217 590740  Spring-Choke 

Return

222 590560  Bracket-Control

227 590520  Lever-Governor 

Control

238 594097  Cap-Valve

300 594108  Muffler

305  590586 

Screw (Blower Housing)

  

 

(M5 x 29 mm)

309 594360  Motor-Starter

318  793480 

Screw (Mounting Bracket)

  

 

(M5 x 14 mm)

332 690662  Nut 

(Flywheel)

333 595009  Armature-Magneto

334  691061 

Screw (Magneto Armature)

  

 

(#8-32 x .9)

337 491055s Plug-Spark

356 595018  Wire-Stop 

358 595354  Gasket 

Set-Engine

404  690272 

Washer (Governor Crank)

445  593260 

Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge

455 593960  Cup-Flywheel

BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE

MODEL NUMBER 104M05-0093-F1

3

•  Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

•  Do not operate the machine while under 

the influence of alcohol or drugs.

•  Never operate machine in wet grass. 

Always be sure of your footing: keep a 

firm hold on the handle; walk, never run.

•  Disengage the drive system, if so equipped, 

before starting the engine (motor).

•  If the equipment should start to vi brate 

abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and 

check immediately for the cause. Vibra-

tion is generally a warning of trouble.

•  Always wear eye protection when op er-

 at ing machine.

•  Use extra care when approaching blind 

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects 

that may obscure vision.

•  When loading or unloading this ma-

chine, do not exceed the maximum 

recommended operation angle of 15°.

• Wear proper Personal Protective Equip-

ment (PPE) while operating this machine, 

including (at a minimum) sturdy footwear, 

eye protection, and hearing protection.  Do 

not mow in shorts or open toed footwear.

Always let someone know you are outside 

mowing.

III. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to slip & 

fall accidents, which can result in severe 

injury. All slopes require extra caution. If 

you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.

DO:

•  Mow across the face of slopes: nev er 

up and down. Exercise extreme caution 

when changing direction on slopes.

•  Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree 

limbs, etc.

•  Watch for holes, ruts, bumps or hidden ob-

jects.  Uneven terrain could cause a slip and 

fall accident. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

DO NOT:

•  Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or 

embankments. You could lose your foot-

ing or balance.

•  Do not mow on wet grass or excessively 

steep slopes. Poor footing could cause 

a slip and fall accident.

IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE

To avoid personal injury or property dam-

age, use extreme care in handling gaso-

line.  Gasoline is extremely flammable and 

the vapors are explosive.

•  Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes 

and other sources of ignition.

•  Use only an approved container.

•  Never remove gas cap or add fuel with 

the engine running.

•  Allow engine to cool before refueling.

•  Never refuel the machine indoors.

•  Never store the machine or fuel contain-

er where there is an open flame, spark 

or pilot light such as a water heater or 

on other appliances.

•  Never fill containers inside a vehicle, on 

a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner.  

Always place containers on the ground 

away from your vehicle before filling.

•  Remove gas-powered equipment from 

the truck or trailer and refuel it on the 

ground.  If this is not possible, then 

refuel such equipment with a portable 

container, rather than from a gasoline 

dispenser nozzle.

•  Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim 

of the fuel tank or container opening at 

all times until fueling is complete.  Do 

not use a nozzle lock-open device.

•  If fuel is spilled on clothing, change 

clothing immediately.

•  Never overfill fuel tank.  Replace gas 

cap and tighten securely.

V. GENERAL SERVICE

•  Never run a machine inside a closed area.

•  Never make adjustments or repairs with 

the engine (motor) running. Dis con nect 

the spark plug wire, and keep the wire 

away from the plug to prevent ac ci den-

 tal starting.

 • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the 

equipment is in safe working condition.

•  Never tamper with safety devices. Check 

their proper operation reg u lar ly.  Never 

do anything to interfere with the intended 

function of a safety device or reduce the 

protection provided by a safety device.

 

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or 

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spill-

age. Allow machine to cool before storing.

•  Stop and inspect the equipment if you 

strike an object. Repair, if nec es sary, 

before restarting.

•  Never attempt to make wheel height 

adjustments while the engine is running.

•  Grass catcher components are sub ject to 

wear, dam age, and de te ri o ra tion, which 

could expose moving parts or allow objects 

to be thrown. Frequently check com po-

 nents and replace with man u fac tur er’s 

recommended parts, when necessary.

•  Mower blades are sharp and can cut. 

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and 

use extra caution when ser vic ing them.

•  Do not change the engine governor set-

ting or overspeed the engine.

•  Maintain or replace safety and instruc-

tion labels, as necessary.

Summary of Contents for 944.101781

Page 1: ...o 944 101781 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: ... down and behind before and while moving backwards Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material againstawallorobstruction Materialmay richochet back toward the operator Stop blade when crossing gravel surfaces Do not operate the mower without proper guards plates grass catcher or other safety protective devices in place See manufacturer s instructions for proper operat...

Page 3: ...ringprotection Do not mow in shorts or open toed footwear Always let someone know you are outside mowing III SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to slip fall accidents which can result in severe injury All slopes require extra caution If you feel uneasy on a slope do not mow it DO Mow across the face of slopes never up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slop...

Page 4: ...RS BE 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 NOT APPLY 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 REMA...

Page 5: ... 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 delivered opened assembled or first u...

Page 6: ...ndle 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 knobs 3 Remove protective padding raise up per handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both upper star knobs 4 Remove any ...

Page 7: ...port on electric start housing 2 Connect battery charger connector male to battery connector female 3 Plug battery charger into 110 volt A C outlet Leave battery charger connected for 24 hours before starting your engine for the first time Connect your battery charger to charge battery as required IMPORTANT The engine will not re charge your battery At the end of the mowing season the battery shou...

Page 8: ...rious controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning Spark plug Muffler 25 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944 101781 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm IMPORTANT Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer O E M replacement p...

Page 9: ...e handle a lever is pulled the faster the unit will travel Forward motion will stop when either the operator presence control bar or a drive control lever are released To stop forward motion without stopping engine release a drive control lever only Hold operator presence control bar down against handle to continue mowing without self propelling NOTE If after releasing the drive control the mower ...

Page 10: ... Handle Bracket LH 40 585900802 Handle 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 581473301 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 Baffle 52 404763 Decal Danger 53 17000510 ...

Page 11: ... NOT overfill engine with oil or it will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup 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 changi...

Page 12: ...ut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly For side discharge operation cut in a counterclockwise direction starting at the outside of the area to be cut in order to spread grass clippings more evenly and to put less load on the engine To keep clippings off of walk ways flower beds etc make the first cuts in a clockwise direction If a trail of grass clipping is left on the right side of ...

Page 13: ... be made periodically to properly maintain your unit At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual At least once a year replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new spark plug and clean new air filter element assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engin...

Page 14: ...p ening blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced 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 balanc er follow the instructions supplied with balancer NOT...

Page 15: ... a minute to allow oil to settle 7 Continue adding small amounts of oil rechecking the dipstick 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...

Page 16: ...ation section of this manual and let engine run for a full minute to remove excess water from mower Hose 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 Tab Cartridge Filter cover Slot 17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING To avoid serious inj...

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