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Craftsman 625 Series - User Manual

Craftsman 625 Series
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Model No.
944.367702
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and In struc tions
before operating this equipment
Owner’s Manual
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
625 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine
Power-Propelled
21" Multi-Cut
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

  • J
    James SullivanAug 19, 2025
    Why my Craftsman 625 Lawn Mower does not start?
    • E
      erobertsonAug 19, 2025
      Your Craftsman Lawn Mower might not start due to several reasons: * A dirty air filter. Clean or replace it. * Lack of fuel. Refill the fuel tank. * Stale or water-contaminated fuel. Empty and refill with fresh, clean gasoline. * A disconnected spark plug wire. Reconnect the wire. * A bad spark plug. Replace the spark plug. * A loose or broken blade adapter. Tighten the blade bolt or replace the adapter. * The control bar is not depressed. Depress the control bar to the handle. * A defective control bar. Replace it. * The fuel valve lever is in the OFF position. Turn it to ON. * A weak battery (if equipped). Charge the battery. * A disconnected battery connector (if equipped). Connect the battery to the engine.
  • J
    Justin JohnsonAug 20, 2025
    What to do if my Craftsman 625 Lawn Mower still does not start?
    • A
      Andrew TorresAug 21, 2025
      If your Craftsman Lawn Mower is not starting, ensure that: * The control bar is not defective, consider replacing it. * The fuel valve lever (if equipped) is in the ON position. * The battery (if equipped) is not weak, charge the battery. * The battery connector (if equipped) is connected to the engine.
  • J
    Jonathan BrownAug 23, 2025
    Why is my Craftsman 625 losing power?
    • K
      kimberly79Aug 23, 2025
      If your Craftsman Lawn Mower is losing power, consider these potential causes: * The rear of the mower housing or blade may be dragging in heavy grass. Try raising the cutting height. * You might be cutting too much grass at once. Increase the cutting height. * The air filter could be dirty. Clean or replace it. * There might be a buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under the mower. Clean the underside of the mower housing. * There may be too much oil in the engine. Check the oil level. * Your walking speed could be too fast. Cut at a slower pace.
  • K
    kenneth71Aug 26, 2025
    How to fix poor uneven cut from Craftsman Lawn Mower?
    • M
      mckinneycherylAug 26, 2025
      An uneven cut with your Craftsman Lawn Mower can be caused by: * A worn, bent, or loose blade. Replace the blade and tighten the blade bolt. * Uneven wheel heights. Set all wheels at the same height. * Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under the mower. Clean the underside of the mower housing.
  • L
    lori40Aug 28, 2025
    How to fix poor uneven cut of Craftsman Lawn Mower?
    • C
      Christina HamiltonAug 28, 2025
      If your Craftsman Lawn Mower is cutting unevenly, the possible causes are: * A worn, bent, or loose blade: Replace the blade and tighten the blade bolt. * Uneven wheel heights: Set all wheels at the same height. * Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under the mower: Clean the underside of the mower housing.
  • G
    Garrett HernandezAug 30, 2025
    Why is the starter rope hard to pull on my Craftsman 625 Lawn Mower?
    • A
      Andrew SmithAug 30, 2025
      If the starter rope on your Craftsman Lawn Mower is hard to pull, it could be due to: * The engine flywheel brake being engaged when the control bar is released. Depress the control bar to the upper handle before pulling the starter rope. * A bent engine crankshaft. * A broken blade adapter. Replace the blade adapter. * The blade dragging in grass. Move the lawn mower to cut grass or to a hard surface.
  • J
    John DelgadoSep 1, 2025
    Why is my Craftsman 625 so hard to push?
    • A
      Amber TorresSep 1, 2025
      If your Craftsman Lawn Mower is hard to push, consider the following: * The grass may be too high, or the wheel height may be too low. Raise the cutting height. * The rear of the mower housing or cutting blade might be dragging in the grass. Raise the rear of the mower housing one setting higher. * The grass catcher could be too full. Empty the grass catcher. * The handle height position might not be right for you. Adjust the handle height to suit your comfort.
  • K
    Keith BeckerSep 4, 2025
    What to do if Craftsman 625 losing drive?
    • C
      Catherine WebbSep 4, 2025
      If your Craftsman Lawn Mower is experiencing a loss of drive or slowing drive speed, check for: * Belt wear. Check or replace the drive belt. * The belt being off the pulley. Check and reinstall the drive belt. * A worn or broken drive cable. Replace the drive cable. * A loose drive control system. Adjust the drive control.
  • M
    Michael WileySep 6, 2025
    Why is my Craftsman Lawn Mower vibrating so much?
    • M
      Melissa RichardsonSep 6, 2025
      Excessive vibration in your Craftsman Lawn Mower may be due to: * A worn, bent, or loose blade. Replace the blade and tighten the blade bolt. * A bent engine crankshaft.
  • M
    Michael BridgesSep 8, 2025
    What to do if grass catcher not filling on Craftsman 625?
    • T
      tnguyenSep 8, 2025
      If the grass catcher on your Craftsman Lawn Mower is not filling, it could be due to: * The cutting height being too low. Raise the cutting height. * The lift on the blade being worn off. Replace the blade. * The catcher not venting air. Clean the grass catcher.

Summary

WARRANTY

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY

SAFETY RULES

GENERAL OPERATION SAFETY

Provides essential guidelines for safe operation of the lawn mower.

SLOPE OPERATION SAFETY

Advises on safe mowing practices when operating on slopes.

CHILDREN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Highlights precautions to ensure children's safety around the mower.

GASOLINE HANDLING SAFETY

Provides critical safety instructions for handling gasoline.

GENERAL SERVICE SAFETY

Outlines general maintenance and service precautions for the lawn mower.

ASSEMBLY; PRE-OPERATION

MOWER SETUP AND HANDLE ADJUSTMENT

Instructions for setting up the mower, including unfolding and adjusting the handle.

OPERATION

MOWER CONTROLS AND SYMBOLS

ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT

Details how to adjust the mower's cutting height for different lawn conditions.

ENGINE SPEED AND CONTROL

Explains engine speed settings and the engine zone control safety feature.

OPERATING THE DRIVE SYSTEM

CONVERTING MOWER MODES

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

ADDING ENGINE OIL

Instructions for checking and adding oil to the engine before operation.

ADDING GASOLINE TO MOWER

Guidelines for safely adding gasoline to the mower's fuel tank.

STOPPING AND STARTING THE ENGINE

Procedures for safely stopping and starting the lawn mower engine.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

BEFORE EACH USE CHECKS

LUBRICATION GUIDELINES

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

BLADE CARE AND REPLACEMENT

Procedures for removing, replacing, and sharpening the mower blade.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

ENGINE LUBRICATION AND OIL CHANGE

Details on oil selection, adding, and changing for engine maintenance.

AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE

CLEANING OR REPLACING AIR FILTER

SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT

CLEANING AND SERVICE

HANDLE ADJUSTMENT

ENGINE AND CARBURETOR CARE

STORAGE PROCEDURES

LAWN MOWER STORAGE PREPARATION

ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM FOR STORAGE

ENGINE OIL AND CYLINDER STORAGE PREP

CYLINDER LUBRICATION FOR STORAGE

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

ENGINE STARTING PROBLEMS

Lists common causes and corrections for the engine failing to start.

ENGINE LOSS OF POWER ISSUES

POOR OR UNEVEN CUTTING

EXCESSIVE VIBRATION FIXES

STARTER ROPE TROUBLESHOOTING

DRIVE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

Craftsman 625 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
EngineBriggs & Stratton
StarterRecoil
Deck MaterialSteel
Mulching CapabilityYes
Bagging CapabilityYes
Side Discharge CapabilityYes
Cutting Width21 inches
Cutting Height1.25 to 3.75 inches
Wheel Size7 inches front, 8 inches rear

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