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KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OP ER AT ING
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. Learn and understand their meaning.

OPERATION

Wheel adjuster
(on each wheel)

Operator presence control bar

Handle knobs

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 sion.

WARNING:

The blade turns when the engine is running.

Operator presence control bar –

must

be held down to the handle to start the
engine. Release to stop the engine.

Primer

– pumps additional fuel from the

carburetor to the cylinder for use when
starting a cold engine.

Starter handle –

used for starting engine.

Drive control bar –

used to engage

power-pro pelled forward mo tion of mower.

Mulcher door –

allows con ver sion to

discharging or bagging operation.

Grass
catcher

Drive control bar

Engine oil cap
with dipstick

Air fi lter

Gasoline fi ller 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.

Muffl er

CRAFTSMAN

ROT

WN MOWER - - MODEL

NUMBER

944.364280

NOTE:

All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm.

IMPOR

ANT

Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mo

wer and void your warranty

KEY

NO. NO.

DESCRIPTION

KEY

NO. NO.

DESCRIPTION

1 420562

Drive

Control

Assembly

(Includes

Cable)

194185X428

Control Bar

, Drive

194231X460

Wheel

ire

Assembly

12 12000058

E-Ring

13 403849

Pinion

14 581840401

Dust

Cover

15 404845

Pawl,

Drive

16 67725

asher

18 701037

Selector

Knob

25 430458X004

Belt

Keeper

163409

Screw

, Hi-Lo

Thread #12 x 5/8

27 175262

Screw

28 419930

Drive

Cover

29 409148

Locknut,

Hex

32 443262

Drive

Pulley

33 196853

-Belt

581497904

Wheel

Adjuster

, Front, LH

(Includes

Bearing)

36 424741

Gearcase

Assembly

Complete

191730

Locknut, Hex 1/4-20

40 406558

Spring

581497903

Wheel

Adjuster

, Front, RH

(Includes

Bearing)

54 580947303

Grassbag

57 585054703

Frame,

Grassbag

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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