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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.
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.
Drive control levers – used to engage
power-pro pelled forward mo tion of mower.
Start button – used for start ing engine.
Auxiliary starter handle – used for start-
ing engine.
Mulcher door – allows con ver sion to
discharging or bagging operation.
Grass
catcher
Air filter
Housing
Mulcher door
Auxiliary
starter
handle
Engine oil cap
with dipstick
Drive control levers
Gasoline filler cap
Start
button
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING 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.
Spark plug
Muffler
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CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.101780
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mower and void your warranty.
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 501407805 Drive Control Assembly
(Includes Cable)
9 431649 Cable, Drive
10 587249302 Mounting Bracket,
Drive Control
11 194231X460 Wheel & Tire Assembly, Front
12 12000058 E-Ring
13 403849 Pinion
14 581840401 Dust Cover
15 404845 Pawl, Drive
16 67725 Washer, Flat 3/8
18 701037 Selector Knob
20 181698 Screw #8 x 5/8
25 430458X004 Belt Keeper
26 163409 Screw, Hi-Lo Thread #12 x 5/8
28 587997801 Drive Cover Assembly (Includes
Mounting Screw and Push Nut)
29 409148 Locknut, Hex
32 586989701 Drive Pulley
33 426609 V-Belt
35 581497907 Wheel Adjuster, Front, LH
(Includes Bearing)
36 424741 Gear Case Assembly, Complete
38 438130 Locknut, Hex 1/4-20
40 406558 Spring
41 581497908 Wheel Adjuster, Front, RH
(Includes Bearing)
54 580947303 Grassbag
57 585054703 Frame, Grassbag
80 421114 Kit, Water Washout Assembly
(Includes Key Numbers 81 thru 83)
81 419735 Fitting, Water Washout
82 415585 Washer, Lock, Internal Tooth
83 415586 Locknut, Hex, with O-Ring
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