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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.  The relevant Warranty Period commences on the original date of purchase. 

Within this period, Sears Canada, Inc. will, at its sole option, repair or replace any 

products or components which fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be 

made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be 

responsible for any transportation cost.

EXCLUSIONS:

 This warranty does not cover failures due to normal wear, abuse, misuse, 

neglect (including but not limited to the use of stale fuel, dirt, abrasives, moisture, rust, 

corrosion, or any adverse reaction due to improper storage or use habits), improper 

maintenance or failure to follow maintenance guidelines and/or instructions, failure to 

operate the product in accordance with the owner’s manual or any additional instructions 

or information provided at the time of purchase or in subsequent communications with 

the original purchaser, accident or unauthorized alterations or repairs made or attempted 

by others.  Also excluded from warranty coverage – except as provided below - are 

the following: maintenance, adjustments, components subject to wear including but 

not limited to: cosmetic components, belts, blades, blade adapters, bulbs, tires, filters, 

guide bars, lubricants, seats, grips, recoil assy’s, saw chains and bars, trimmer lines and 

spools, spark plugs, starter ropers and tines, and discoloration resulting from ultraviolet 

light.  Any product missing the model and/or serial number identification label will be 

disqualified from coverage under this warranty.

REPAIRS:

 Repairs have a 90 day warranty. If the defective product is still within the 

Warranty Period, then the new warranty is 90 days from the date of repair or to the end of 

the original Warranty Period, whichever period is longer. 

DISCLAIMERS:

 THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE 

EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER ORAL OR 

WRITTEN (OTHER THAN AS STATED HEREIN), AND WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED 

OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU 

SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SEARS 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 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.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES:

 In additional to complying with all suggested 

maintenance guidelines and instructions, customers’ obligations shall include but shall 

not be limited to: operating the product in accordance with the owner’s manual or any 

additional instructions or information provided at the time of purchase or in subsequent 

communications to the purchaser from time to time, exhibit reasonable care in the use, 

operation, maintenance, general upkeep and storage of the product.  Failure to comply 

with these requirements will void any applicable warranty.

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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE

1022

358

842

868

524

163

623

12

3

20

217

163

121

104

617

623

7

105

188

334

333

635

222

209

697

309

202

745

745A

621

922

356

923

578

601

187

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). Torque values are derived at 3060 RPM; horsepower values are derived at 3600 RPM. 

Actual gross engine power will be lower and is affected by, among other things, ambient operat-

ing conditions and engine-to-engine variability. Given both the wide array of products on which 

engines are placed and the variety of environmental issues applicable to operating the equipment, 

the gas engine will not develop the rated gross power when used in a given piece of power equip-

ment (actual “on-site” or net power). This difference is due to a variety of factors including, but not 

limited to, accessories (air cleaner, exhaust, charging, cooling, carburetor, fuel pump, etc.), ap-

plication limitations, ambient operating conditions (temperature, humidity, altitude), and engine-to-

engine variability. Due to manufacturing and capacity limitations, Briggs & Stratton may substitute 

an engine of higher rated power for this Series engine.

MODEL NUMBER 104M05-0093-F1

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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