Craftsman 625 Series User Manual

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

Craftsman 625 Series Specifications

General

Engine	Briggs & Stratton
Starter	Recoil
Deck Material	Steel
Mulching Capability	Yes
Bagging Capability	Yes
Side Discharge Capability	Yes
Cutting Width	21 inches
Cutting Height	1.25 to 3.75 inches
Wheel Size	7 inches front, 8 inches rear

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