Craftsman 944.101781, 944.101780 Owner's Manual
582363803 Rev. 2 12.14.16 BY Printed in U.S.A.
Model No.
944.101781
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
Electric Start
22" Multi-Cut
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8
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Safety Rules .......................................... 2-3
Warranty ................................................ 4-5
Product Spec i fi ca tions ........................... 5
Assembly/Pre-Operation ....................... 6-7
Operation ............................................ 8-12
Maintenance Schedule .......................... 13
Maintenance ...................................... 13-16
Service and Adjustments .................. 17-18
Storage .............................................. 18-19
Troubleshooting ................................ 20-21
Repair Parts ....................................... 22-31
Sears Service ...........................Back Cover
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is
capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in
serious injury or death.
Look for this symbol to point out im por tant safety precautions. It means
CAU TION!!! BECOME ALERT!!!
YOUR SAFE TY IS INVOLVED.
WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci den tal starting when setting up, trans port ing, ad just ing or making repairs, always
dis con nect spark plug wire and place wire
where it can not come in contact with plug.
CAUTION: Muffler and other engine
parts become extremely
hot during operation and
remain hot after engine
has stopped. To avoid
severe burns on contact,
stay away from these areas.
I. CHILDREN
WARNING: CHILDREN CAN
BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR
KILLED BY THIS EQUIPMENT.
Carefully read and follow all of
the safety instructions below.
The American Academy of Pediatrics
recommends that children be a minimum
of 12 year of age before operating a
pedestrian controlled lawn mower and a
minimum of 16 years of age before operating a riding lawn mower.
Tragic accidents can occur if the op er a tor is
not alert to the presence of children. Children
are often attracted to the ma chine and the
mowing activity. Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the mowing area
and under the watchful care of a re-
spon si ble adult other than the operator.
• Be alert and turn machine off if chil dren
enter the area.
• Before and while walking back wards, look
behind and down for small chil dren.
• Never allow children to operate the
machine.
II. GENERAL OPERATION
• Read, understand, and follow all
in struc tions on the machine and in the
manual(s) before starting. Be thor ough ly
familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the machine before starting.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the dis charge opening at all times.
• Only allow responsible individuals, who
are familiar with the in struc tions, to
operate the machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,
toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which
could be picked up and thrown by
blade. Stay behind the handle when the
engine (motor) is running.
• Be sure the area is clear of other people
before mowing. Stop ma chine if anyone
enters the area.
• Do not operate machine bare footed or
while wearing sandals. Al ways wear
substantial footwear with good ankle
support while mowing.
• Do not pull mower backwards unless
absolutely nec es sary. Always look down
and behind before and while moving
backwards.
• Never direct discharged material toward
anyone. Avoid discharging material
against a wall or obstruction. Material may
richochet back toward the operator. Stop
blade when crossing gravel surfaces.
• Do not operate the mower without
proper guards, plates, grass catcher or
oth er safety protective devices in place.
• See manufacturer’s instructions for
proper operation and installation of
accessories. Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer.
• Stop the blade(s) when crossing grav el
drives, walks, or roads.
• Never leave a running machine unattended.
• Stop the engine (motor) and wait until
the blade comes to a complete stop
before clean ing the machine, removing
the grass catcher, or unclogging the
discharge chute.
SAFETY RULES
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KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
493 593330 Bracket-Mounting
(Carburetor)
505 793515 Nut (Governor Control Lever)
523 796503 Dipstick
524 691876 Seal-Dipstick Tube
562 793514 Screw
(Governor Control Lever)
578 595181 Wire Assembly
598 592587 Shim-End Play (Crankshaft
or Camshaft Bearing)
601 791850 Clamp-Hose (Green)
608 594062 Starter-Rewind
613 590562 Screw (Muffler)
615 690340 Retainer-Governor Shaft
616 590516 Crank-Governor
617 270344s Seal-O Ring (Intake Manifold)
621 692310 Switch-Stop
623 799581 Seal-O Ring
(Carburetor Spacer)
635 692076 Boot-Spark Plug
668 590546 Spacer (Flywheel)
697 691108 Screw (Starter Motor)
(1/4-20 x .5)
718 690959 Pin-Locating
724 697478 Retainer-Seal
741 594105 Gear-Timing
745 691146 Screw (Brake) (#10-32 x .8)
745A 690589 Screw (Brake) (#10-32 x .5)
830 590536 Stud-Rocker Arm
832 594109 Guard-Muffler
836 690661 Screw (Muffler Guard)
842 691031 Seal-O Ring (Dipstick)
847 594110 Dipstick/Tube Assembly
850 100106 Sealant-Liquid
868 594096 Seal-Valve
875 594107 Base-Air Cleaner
914 591103 Screw, Serrated
(Rocker Cover) (M4.8 x 18)
922 692135 Spring-Brake
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
923 595195 Brake
951 591104 Lever-Choke
957 594061 Cap-Fuel Tank
968 594106 Cover-Air Cleaner
971 590552 Screw (Air Cleaner Base to
Carburetor) (M4.2 x 14 mm)
972 594112 Tank-Fuel
975 594632 Bowl-Float
1005 595182 Fan-Flywheel
1022 595342 Gasket-Rocker Cover
1023 595352 Cover-Rocker
1026 590515 Rod-Push
(Intake and Exhaust)
1029 590526 Arm-Rocker (Exhaust)
1029A 590527 Arm-Rocker (Intake)
1036 - - - Label-Emissions (Available
from a Briggs & Stratton
Authorized Dealer)
1058 N/A Operator’s Manual
(Not Available at this Printing)
1127 590554 Screw (Float Bowl to
Carburetor Body)
1238 590562 Screw (Carburetor Spacer)
(M5 x 17.6 mm)
1263 697124 Reed-Breather
1264 793453 Screw (Breather Reed)
(M4 x 9.9 mm)
1329 N/A Replacement Engine
(Not Available at this Printing)
1330 N/A Repair Manual
(Not Available at this Printing)
- - 398067 Spark Arrester
(available accessory)
Carburetor Overhaul Kit – Key Number 121
Engine Gasket Set – Key Number 358
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.
inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm
BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 104M05-0093-F1
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KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 595179 Cylinder Assembly
3 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
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• 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. Vibration 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 machine, do not exceed the maximum
recommended operation angle of 15°.
• Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (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 objects. 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 footing 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 damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. 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 container 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 spillage. 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 setting or overspeed the engine.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
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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 operating 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 equipment (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.), application limitations, ambient operating conditions (temperature, humidity, altitude), and engine-toengine 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
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE
13
1026
1029
45
7
36
35
155
33
34
40
5
868
1029A
192
40
163
623
1022
914
1022
1023
238
238
830
337
635
MODEL NUMBER 104M05-0093-F1
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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, noninstitutional, 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 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
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 identification 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 identification of the product is acceptable.
WARRANTY
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1.6 Quarts (1,51 Litres) (Unleaded Regular)
Oil Capacity: 15,5 Ounces (0,42 Litres)
Oil Type (API SJ–SN): SAE 30 (above 0°C/32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 0°C/32°F)
Spark Plug: Champion RC12YX (Gap: 0.020"/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
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