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MAINTENANCE

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this trimmer does not cover 
items that have been subjected to operator 
abuse or negligence.  To receive full value 
from the warranty, operator must maintain 
trimmer as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made 
periodically to properly maintain your unit.
At least once a season, check to see if 
you should make any of the adjustments 
described in the Service and Ad just ments 
section of this manual.
•  At least once a year, replace the spark 

plug and replace air fi lter element.  A 
new spark plug and clean/new air fi lter 
element assure proper air-fuel mix ture 
and help your engine run better and 
last longer.

•  Follow the maintenance schedule in 

this manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

1.  Check engine oil level.
2.  Check for loose fasteners.
3.  Clean under engine cover.

LUBRICATION

To prolong the useful life of your trimmer, 
change engine oil as recommended in this 
section of this Owner’s Manual.

IMPORTANT:  

Do not oil or grease plastic 

wheel bearings. Vis cous lu bri cants will 
at tract dust and dirt that will short en the 
life of the self- lu bri cat ing bearings. If you 
feel they must be lu bri cat ed, use only a dry, 
pow dered graph ite type lu bri cant spar ing ly. 

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Serial No.

  

__________________________

Date of Purchase:

  ____________________ 

Gasoline Type:

 Unleaded 

Regular

Gasoline Capacity:

 1,8 

Liters

Oil Type:

 

SAE 30 (Above 32º F)

(API-SF-SJ) 

SAE 5W-30 (Below 32º F)

Oil Capacity:

 0,51 

Liters

 

Spark Plug:

 Champion 

RJ2YLE 

 

(Gap: 0,50 mm)

  

 

Trimmer Line Diameter:

  

0,155 inch

Trimmer Line Length: 

 18,75 

inches

The model and serial numbers will be found 
on a decal attached to the rear of the trim-
mer. Record both serial number and date of 
purchase in the space provided above.

19

NOTE:

  All component dimensions given in U.S. inches.  1 inch = 25.4 mm.

IMPORTANT:

 Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.

Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your weed trimmer and void your warranty.

 KEY     PART 

 

 NO.      NO. 

  DESCRIPTION

    1     - - - 

  Engine, Briggs & Stratton, Model No.

   

 

126M02-0003-F1 

(See 

Breakdown)

  2 

150406 

  Bolt, Engine Mounting  3/8-16

 3  179466 

 Pulley, 

Engine

 4  88348 

 Washer, 

Flat

 8  169821X479  Handle, 

Lower

  9 

428867 

  Screw, Hex Washer Head  5/16-18 x 3/4

 10 

177815 

  Handle, Upper

 11 

170980 

  Bolt, Handle

 12 

189713X428    Knob, Handle

 15 

179751 

  Handle Adjuster Assembly

 16 

581902101    Guide, Rope

 18 

66426 

  Wire Tire

 19 

585645301    Control Bar

 20 

417238 

  Throttle Control

 21 

158755 

  Screw, Hex Washer Head

 22 

447829 

  Axle Shaft

 23 

428867 

  Screw, Hex Washer Head  5/16-18 x 3/4

 24 

169823 

  Spacer

 25 

197480 

  O-Ring

 26 

431880X460    Wheel, 12" x 1-3/4

 27 

409149 

  Locknut, Hex  3/8-16

 28 

584954101    Drive Control Cable

 30 

584990601    Decal, Warning

 31 

172221X004    Support Bracket, Axle Shaft

 32 

164265 

  Grip, Handle

 33 

132004 

  Nut, Hex

 34 

581912601    T-Knob

 36 

851084 

  Bolt, Hex Head

 37 

850263 

  Washer, Lock

 38 

851074 

  Washer, Flat, Hardened

 41 

445315X479    Cover, Axle

  - - 

586250527    Owner's Manual, English

  - - 

586250531    Owner's Manual, French

CRAFTSMAN 

WEED TRIMMER - - MODEL NUMBER  

944.361163

Summary of Contents for 944.361163

Page 1: ... S A Model No 944 361163 CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Owner s Manual WHEELED WEEDTRIMMER 675 Series Briggs Stratton Engine 22 Inch Cut Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 ...

Page 2: ...a see the REPAIR PARTS sec tion of this manual I GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instruc tions on the machine and in the manual before starting Be thoroughly 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 all parts of your body away from muffler and spinning line A hot muffler can cause seriou...

Page 3: ... it to cool before cleaning repairing or inspecting the unit Be sure the trimmer head and all moving parts have stopped Operate 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 Al ways be sure of your footing keep a firm hold on the handle and walk never run If the equipment should start to vibrate...

Page 4: ...additional to complying with all suggested maintenance guidelines and instructions customers obligations shall include but shall not be limited to operating the product in accordance with the owner s manual or any additional instructions or information provided at the time of purchase or in subsequent communications to the purchaser from time to time exhibit reasonable care in the use operation ma...

Page 5: ...d electrical products for noncommercial nonprofessional non institutional or non income producing use except for those components which are part of engine systems manufactured by third party engine manufacturers for which the purchase has received an separate warranty with product information supplied at the time of purchase 3 1 YEAR Craftsman power cutters stump grinders pole pruners gas chain sa...

Page 6: ...eter x 18 75 inches long LIFT UP Lower handle Upper handle Handle knob TO REMOVE TRIMMER FROM CARTON 1 Removeloosepartsincludedwithtrimmer 2 Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat 3 Remove all packing materials 4 Roll trimmer out of carton and check car ton thoroughly for additional loose parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRIMMER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so...

Page 7: ...TY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRIMMER Compare the illustrations with your trimmer to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference Starter handle Gasoline cap Air filter Trimmer head Handle knob Trimmer line Engine oil cap w dipstick Chassis cover Trimmer head control bar Throttle control Trimmer head control lever Throttle contro...

Page 8: ... is clean 3 You receive a container of oil with the unit Slowly pour the entire container down the oil fill spout into the engine NOTE Initial oil fill requires only 18 oz due to residual oil in engine from the manufacturers 100 quality testing When changing oil you may need 20 oz Locking Plate Tab Adjustable Trimmer Head TO ENGAGE TRIMMER HEAD Trimmer head control lever Trimmer head control bar 2...

Page 9: ... of tank filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Do not mix oil with gasoline Pur chase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can dama...

Page 10: ...bove 32º F API SF SJ SAE 5W 30 Below 32º F Oil Capacity 0 51 Liters Spark Plug Champion RJ2YLE Gap 0 50 mm Trimmer Line Diameter 0 155 inch Trimmer Line Length 18 75 inches The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the trim mer Record both serial number and date of purchase in the space provided above 19 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 2...

Page 11: ...especifiedtrimmer line Donotuseothermaterialssuchaswire string rope etc Wire can break off during trimming and become a dangerous missile that can cause serious injury TO CUT LINE TO PROPER LENGTH NOTE Trimmer line pre cut to proper length is available for this unit see the Repair Parts section of this manual If trimmer line is purchased in bulk it must be cut to 18 3 4 inches before using Use the...

Page 12: ...or side of engine 5 Fill engine with oil See ADD OIL in the Operation section of this manual 6 Replace engine oil cap 7 Reconnect spark plug wire to plug AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter Replace the air filter cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season which ever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty condition...

Page 13: ...is cover Screw TO REMOVE REPLACE TRIMMER HEAD DRIVE BELT 1 Remove screw at front of chassis cover SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING To avoid serious injury before performing any service and adjustments 1 Stop engine 2 Make sure the rotating lines and all moving parts have completely stopped 3 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug Debris...

Page 14: ...le knob enough to allow upper handle to be folded forward Upper handle Handle knob 15 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids d...

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