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MODEL NUMBER 110P02-0003-F4

BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE

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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:

1. 

90 DAYS:

 Craftsman products intended for use or actually used for commercial, 

institutional, professional or income-producing purposes

2. 

2 YEARS:

 Craftsman riding lawn mowers, yard and garden tractors, walk behind 

mowers, tillers, brush cutters, snow blowers, handheld blowers, backpack blowers, 
hedge trimmers and electrical products for noncommercial, nonprofessional, non-
institutional, or non-income-producing use, except for those components which are 
part of engine systems manufactured by third party engine manufacturers for which 
the purchase has received an separate warranty with product information supplied at 
the time of purchase.

3. 

1 YEAR:

 Craftsman power cutters, stump grinders, pole pruners, gas chain saws, 

electric chain saws, trimmer attachments, baggers and pole saws for noncommercial, 
nonprofessional, non-institutional, or non-income-producing use.

4. 

90 DAYS:

 All defective batteries, which will be replaced during this 90-day Warranty 

Period.

5. 

60 DAYS:

 Additional Warranty Period of 60 days will apply to adjustments and worn 

products or components BUT DOES NOT INCLUDE WEAR OR ADJUSTMENTS 
for products used for commercial, institutional, professional or income-producing 
purposes.  Wear items include but are not limited to: belts, blades, tires, spark plugs, 
air fi lters, 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 fi rst used, plea se ensure during this time 
period that your product or component has been assembled and tested for correction 
operation regardless of when you intend to actually use it.  Claims made after the 
Warranty Period has expired will not be honored.

PROOF OF PURCHASE/DOCUMENTATION:

 Warranty coverage is conditioned upon 

the original purchaser furnishing Sears Canada or its authorized third party service 
provider if applicable, with the original sales receipt or other adequate written proof of 
the original purchase date and identifi cation of the product.  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 identifi cation of the product is acceptable.

WARRANTY

 Serial Number:

 Date of Purchase:

 Gasoline Capacity / Type: 

1,8 Litres (Unleaded Regular) 

 Oil Capacity: 

0,51 Litres

 Oil Type (API SG–SL): 

SAE 30 (above 0°C/32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 0°C/32°F)

 Spark Plug: 

Champion RC12YC (Gap: 0,5 mm)

 Blade Bolt Torque: 

35–40 ft. lbs. (47–54 Nm)

 •  The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the lawn mower 

housing.  Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above.

  

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Summary of Contents for 944.364280

Page 1: ...Model No 944 364280 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 22 Multi Cut Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 ...

Page 2: ...materialagainst a wall or obstruction Material may richo chet 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 prop er operation and installation of accesso ries Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer Stop the blade s when c...

Page 3: ...earing 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 never up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on s...

Page 4: ...L 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 NOTAPPLY IN JURISDICATIONS WHERE APPLICABLE LAW DOES NOT ALLOW FOR THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM...

Page 5: ...utional 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 used plea se ensure during this time ...

Page 6: ...n thoroughly for additional loose parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables 1 Raise handles until lower handle sec tion locks into place in mowing posi tion 2 Remove protective padding raise up per handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs 3 Remove handle padding holding operator prese...

Page 7: ...hipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert mower to bagging or discharging see TO CON VERT MOWER in the Operation section of this manual INTRODUCING THE PREMIUM BAGGING BLADE For people who bag their clippings there is a new Premium Bagging Blade This accessory provides More efficient bagging Fewer clippings left on your lawn Better performance with leaves and heavy grass When you want better...

Page 8: ...ntrol bar Engine oil cap with dipstick Air filter Gasoline filler cap Housing Mulcher door Starter handle Spark plug IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine NOTE Gasoline containing up to 10 ethanol E10 is acceptable for use in this machine The use of any gasoline exceeding 10 ethanol E10 will void the product warranty Muffler 25 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL...

Page 9: ...is best for most lawns To change cutting height squeeze ad juster lever toward wheel Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements Be sure all wheels are in the same set ting NOTE Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever Also 9 position adjusters if so equipped allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready ...

Page 10: ...nob Pushnut 36 175735 Hinge Bracket Assembly 38 419942X428 Discharge Defl ector 39 585900702 Handle Bracket LH 40 585900802 Handle Bracket RH 41 150406 Bolt Engine 42 193000 Spring Torsion 43 191730 Nut Hex Nylock 44 581708319 Kit Lawn Mower Housing 45 175650 Rod Hinge 46 581473301 Blade Adapter Pulley 47 586179801 Blade 22 Standard Mulching 580244001 Blade 22 Premium Bagging 48 851074 Washer Hard...

Page 11: ...al oil fill requires only 18 oz due to residual oil in engine from the manufacturers 100 quality testing When changing oil you may need 20 oz 4 Insert and tighten dipstick IMPORTANT Check oil level before each use Add oil if needed Fill to full line on dipstick Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season You may need to change the oil more often under dusty dirty conditions See...

Page 12: ... most cut ting conditions the engine speed should be set in the FAST position Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt and dust with use and catchers will collect less grass To prevent this regularly hose catcher off with water and let dry before using Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff This will help engine air flow and extend engine li...

Page 13: ...operating under a heavy load or in high outdoor temperatures 2 Service more often if operating in dirty or dusty conditions 3 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil 4 Charge 48 hours at end of season 5 And after each 5 hours of use if so equipped Electric Start mowers Power Propelled mowers Use a scraper to clean under deck MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn...

Page 14: ...empt 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 balancer follow the instructions supplied with balancer NOTE Do not use a nail for balancing blade The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered but are not Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin paral...

Page 15: ...own in the Repair Parts section of this manual Give the lawn mower model number when ordering GEAR CASE To keep your drive system working properly the gear case and area around the drive should be kept clean and free of trash build up Clean under the drive cover twice a season The gear case is filled with lubricant to the proper level at the factory The only time the lubricant needs attention is i...

Page 16: ...lug type and gap setting are shown in the PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual 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 Fuel Filter Clamp Clamp 17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING To avoid serious injury before performing any service...

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