Children; General Operation - Craftsman 725 series Owner's Manual

BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 594100 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)
16 594104 Crankshaft
20 399781s Seal-Oil (PTO Side)
22 692551 Screw (Crankcase Cover /
Sump) (1/4-20x1.19)
22A 590673 Screw (Crankcase Cover /
Sump) (1/4-20x.78)
23 594054 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 594103 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)
104 590558 Pin-Float Hinge
MODEL NUMBER 104M02-0001-F1
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
117 594060 Jet-Main (Standard)
118 594063 Jet-Main (High Altitude)
(5000 > 9000 Feet)
121 590589 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul
122 590549 Spacer-Carburetor
125 594058 Carburetor
133 591120 Float-Carburetor
137 593235 Gasket-Float Bowl
155 594093 Plate-Cylinder Head
163 799580 Gasket-Air Cleaner
187 791766 Line-Fuel
(Cut to Required Length)
188 793480 Screw (Control Bracket)
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)
318 793480 Screw (Mounting Bracket)
(M5 x 14.1mm)
332 690662 Nut (Flywheel)
333 799934 Armature-Magneto
334 691061 Screw (Magneto Armature)
337 491055s Plug-Spark
356 692390 Wire-Stop
358 594114 Gasket Set-Engine
404 690272 Washer (Governor Crank)
445 593260 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge
455 593960 Cup-Flywheel
493 593330 Bracket-Mounting
(Carburetor)
505 793515 Nut (Governor Control Lever)
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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.
WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, and certain vehicle com po-
nents contain or emit chem i cals known to
the State of Cal i for nia to cause can cer and
birth defects or oth er re pro duc tive harm.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State
of Cal i for nia to cause can cer and birth
defects or oth er re pro duc tive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
WARNING: This lawn mower is
equipped with an internal com bus tion
engine and should not be used on or near
any un im proved forest-covered, brush-
covered or grass-cov ered land unless the
engine's exhaust system is equipped with
a spark arrester meeting applicable local
or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is
used, it should be maintained in effective
working order by the operator.
In the state of California the above is re-
quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor-
nia Public Resources Code). Other states
may have similar laws. Federal laws apply
on federal lands. A spark arrester for the
muffler is available through your nearest
Sears Parts & Repair Center (See the RE-
PAIR PARTS section of this manual).
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 recom-
mends that children be a minimum of 12 year
of age before operating a pedestrian con-
trolled 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 opera-
tor. 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 ap-
proved by the manufacturer.
• Stop the blade(s) when crossing grav el
drives, walks, or roads.
• Never leave a running machine unat-
tended.
• 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.
• 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.
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