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586601527 Rev. 1

06.30.14 BY

Printed in U.S.A.

Model No.

944.364740

CAUTION:

Read and follow all
Safety Rules and In struc tions
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

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Summary of Contents for 944.364740

Page 1: ...Model No 944 364740 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: ...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 NUMBER 944 364740 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm IMPORTANT Use only Ori...

Page 9: ...ements Medium position 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 m...

Page 10: ... Catcher 32 419944X007 Latch Mulcher Door 33 420019 Mulcher Door 34 419946X615 Bracket Grassbag 36 175735 Hinge Bracket Assembly 38 419942X428 Discharge Defl ector 39 585900702 Handle Bracket LH 40 585900802 Handle Bracket RH 41 150406 Screw Dogpoint 3 8 16 x 1 1 8 42 193000 Spring Torsion 43 191730 Nut Hex Nylock 44 586601601 Kit Lawn Mower Housing 45 175650 Rod Hinge 46 581851501 Blade Adapter P...

Page 11: ...uires 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 TO CHANGE ENGI...

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: ... 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 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 ...

Page 15: ...e ment catcher shown 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 nee...

Page 16: ... 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 and adjustments 1 Release control bar and stop engine 2 Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped 3 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it canno...

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