Craftsman 725 series User Manual

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Warranty ....................................................2
Safe ty Rules ...........................................2-4
Prod uct Spec i fi ca tions .............................. 2
Assembly / Pre-Operation ......................6-7
Op er a tion .............................................8-12
Maintenance Sched ule ...........................13
Maintenance .......................................13-16
Ser vice and Ad just ments ...................17-18
Stor age ............................................... 18-19
Trou ble shoot ing .................................19-20
Re pair Parts ........................................36-43
Sears Service ...........................Back Cov er
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY
CRAFTSMAN 2-YEAR FULL WARRANTY
For TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, this product is warranted against any
defects in material or workmanship. Defective product will receive free repair or
replacement if repair is unavailable.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web page:
www.craftsman.com/warranty
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship.
Warranty coverage does NOT include:
• Expendable parts that can wear out from normal use within the warranty
period, such as blades, blade adapters, belts, filters or spark plugs.
• Product damage resulting from user attempts at product modification or repair
or caused by product accessories.
• Repairs necessary because of accident or failure to operate or maintain this
product according to all supplied instructions.
• Preventative maintenance, or repairs necessary due to improper fuel mixture,
contaminated or stale fuel.
This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial services or
if rented to another person.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
SAFETY RULES
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.
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1.6 Quarts (Unleaded Regular)
Oil Capacity: 15.5 Ounces
Oil Type (API SJ–SN): SAE 30 (above 32°F); SAE 10W-30 (below 32°F)
Spark Plug: Champion RC12YX (Gap: .020")
Blade Bolt Torque: 35–40 ft. lbs.
• 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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MODEL NUMBER 104M02-0001-F1BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
523 796503 Dipstick
524 691876 Seal-Dipstick Tube
562 793514 Screw
(Governor Control Lever)
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)
718 690959 Pin-Locating
724 697478 Retainer-Seal
741 594105 Gear-Timing
745 691146 Screw (Brake) (#10-32x.86)
745A 690589 Screw (Brake) (#10-32x.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
857 594111 Trim-Blower Housing Cover
868 594096 Seal-Valve
875 594107 Base-Air Cleaner
914 591103 Screw (Rocker Cover)
922 692135 Spring-Brake
923 691487 Brake
951 591104 Lever-Choke
957 594061 Cap-Fuel Tank
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
68 594106 Cover-Air Cleaner
971 590552 Screw (Air Cleaner Base
to Carburetor) (M4.2 x 14mm)
972 594112 Tank-Fuel
975 591492 Bowl-Float
1005 594102 Fan-Flywheel
1022 594088 Gasket-Rocker Cover
1023 594087 Cover-Rocker
1026 590515 Rod-Push
(Intake and Exhaust)
1029 590526 Arm-Rocker (Exhaust)
1029A 590527 Arm-Rocker (Intake)
1036 - - - Label-Emissions (Available
from any 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 17.6mm)
1263 697124 Reed-Breather
1264 793453 Screw (Breather Reed)
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

Craftsman 725 series Specifications

General

Brand	Craftsman
Model	725 series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English