Craftsman 944.361063, Owner'S Manual

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Does not start 1. Dirty air fi lter. 1. Clean/replace air fi lter.
2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank.
3. Stale fuel. 3. Drain fuel tank and refi ll
with fresh, clean gasoline.
4. Water in fuel. 4. Drain fuel tank and refi ll
with fresh, clean gasoline.
5. Spark plug wire is 5. Connect wire to plug.
disconnected.
6. Bad spark plug. 6. Replace spark plug.
7. Throttle control lever not 7. Move throttle lever to FAST
in correct position position.
(if equipped).
Loss of power 1. Dirty air fi lter. 1. Clean/replace air fi lter.
2. Buildup of grass, leaves, 2. Clean underside of trimmer
and trash under trimmer. and trimmer head.
3. Too much oil in engine. 3. Check oil level.
4. Walking speed too fast. 4. Trim at slower walking
speed.
Excessive 1. Lines uneven or broken. 1. Check trimmer lines.
Vibration 2. Loose nuts or bolts. 2. Check all hardware,
including engine bolts.
3. Damaged trimmer head. 3. Check/repair trimmer head.
Starter rope 1. Bent engine crankshaft. 1. Contact a Sears or other
hard to pull qualifi ed service center.
Loss of head 1. Belt not driving. 1. Put belt on pulleys or
drive replace belt if broken.
Hard to push 1. Handle height position not 1. Adjust handle height
right for you. to suit.
Poor trimming 1. Trimmer line length is 1. If line is worn or broken to
performance too short. half original length,
replace line.
2. Throttle control lever not 2. Move throttle lever to FAST
in correct position position.
(if equipped).
Trimmer head 1. Trimmer line not 1. Follow instructions in the
does not properly installed. Maintenance section.
retain line 2. Broken line retainer clip. 2. Replace string carrier plate
assembly.
3. Incorrect size of 3. Use .155 diameter
trimmer line. trimmer line.
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed
to a Sears Service Center.