Craftsman 944.364781, Owner'S Manual, Page: 3 / 16

30
MODEL NUMBER 126M02-0017-F1
BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 592890 Cylinder Assembly
3 299819s Seal-Oil (Magneto Side)
4 493279 Sump-Engine
5 590411 Head-Cylinder
7 799875 Gasket-Cylinder Head
8 590395 Breather Assembly
9 699472 Gasket-Breather
10 691125 Screw (Breather Assembly)
11 691781 Tube-Breather
11A 691923 Tube-Breather
(Air Cleaner Primer Base)
12 692232 Gasket-Crankcase
13 590422 Screw (Cylinder Head)
15 691680 Plug-Oil Drain
16 591159 Crankshaft
20 399781s Seal-Oil (PTO Side)
22 691092 Screw
(Crankcase Cover / Sump)
23 790536 Flywheel
24 222698s Key-Flywheel (Aluminum)
25 590404 Piston Assembly (Standard)
590405 Piston Assembly
(.020" Oversize)
26 590402 Ring Set (Standard)
590403 Ring Set (.020" Oversize)
27 691588 Lock-Piston Pin
28 298909 Pin-Piston
29 797306 Rod-Connecting
32 691664 Screw (Connecting Rod)
(1/4-28 x 1.09)
32A 695759 Screw (Connecting Rod)
(1/4-28 x 1.52)
33 590394 Valve-Exhaust
34 590393 Valve-Intake
35 691270 Spring-Valve (Intake)
36 691270 Spring-Valve (Exhaust)
37 793756 Guard-Flywheel
40 692194 Retainer-Valve
43 691997 Slinger-Governor / Oil
45 690548 Tappet-Valve
46 691449 Camshaft
48 N/A Short Block
(Not Available at this Printing)
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
50 794305 Manifold-Intake
51 794306 Gasket-Intake
54 691650 Screw (Intake Manifold)
55 691421 Housing-Rewind Starter
58 697316 Rope-Starter
60 799716 Grip-Starter Rope
65 690837 Screw (Rewind Starter)
78 691108 Screw (Flywheel Guard)
81 691740 Lock-Muffler Screw
89 692348 Plug-Oil (Cylinder)
97 696565 Shaft-Throttle
104 797622 Pin-Float Hinge
108 795935 Valve-Choke
117 590440 Jet-Main (Standard)
118 798661 Jet-Main (High Altitude)
(5000 > 9000 Feet)
121 498260 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul
125 799866 Carburetor
127 694468 Plug-Welch
130 696564 Valve-Throttle
133 398187 Float-Carburetor
134 398188 Kit-Needle / Seat
137 796610 Gasket-Float Bowl
141 796193 Kit-Choke Shaft
163 795629 Gasket-Air Cleaner
187 791766 Line-Fuel
(Cut To Required Length)
188 693399 Screw (Control Bracket)
190 690940 Screw (Fuel Tank)
202 691829 Link-Mechanical Governor
209 699056 Spring-Governor (No Color)
222 593542 Bracket-Control
227 690783 Lever-Governor Control
276 271716 Washer-Sealing
287 690940 Screw (Dipstick Tube)
291 593208 Thermostat
300 593581 Muffler
304 791291 Housing-Blower
305 691108 Screw (Blower Housing)
(1/4-20 x .62)
305A 590763 Screw (Blower Housing)
(1/4-20 x .78)
306 790836 Shield-Cylinder
3
• 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.
• Disengage the drive system, if so equipped,
before starting the engine (motor).
• If the equipment should start to vi brate
abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and
check immediately for the cause. Vibra-
tion is generally a warning of trouble.
• Always wear eye protection when op er-
at ing machine.
• Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may obscure vision.
• When loading or unloading this ma-
chine, do not exceed the maximum
recommended operation angle of 15°.
• Wear proper Personal Protective Equip-
ment (PPE) while operating this machine,
including (at a minimum) sturdy footwear,
eye protection, and hearing protection. Do
not mow in shorts or open toed footwear.
Always let someone know you are outside
mowing.
III. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to slip &
fall accidents, which can result in severe
injury. All slopes require extra caution. If
you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.
DO:
• Mow across the face of slopes: nev er
up and down. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes.
• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps or hidden ob-
jects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip and
fall accident. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
DO NOT:
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or
embankments. You could lose your foot-
ing or balance.
• Do not mow on wet grass or excessively
steep slopes. Poor footing could cause
a slip and fall accident.
IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
To avoid personal injury or property dam-
age, use extreme care in handling gaso-
line. Gasoline is extremely flammable and
the vapors are explosive.
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes
and other sources of ignition.
• Use only an approved container.
• Never remove gas cap or add fuel with
the engine running.
• Allow engine to cool before refueling.
• Never refuel the machine indoors.
• Never store the machine or fuel contain-
er where there is an open flame, spark
or pilot light such as a water heater or
on other appliances.
• Never fill containers inside a vehicle, on
a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner.
Always place containers on the ground
away from your vehicle before filling.
• Remove gas-powered equipment from
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the
ground. If this is not possible, then
refuel such equipment with a portable
container, rather than from a gasoline
dispenser nozzle.
• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim
of the fuel tank or container opening at
all times until fueling is complete. Do
not use a nozzle lock-open device.
• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change
clothing immediately.
• Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas
cap and tighten securely.
V. GENERAL SERVICE
• Never run a machine inside a closed area.
• Never make adjustments or repairs with
the engine (motor) running. Dis con nect
the spark plug wire, and keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent ac ci den-
tal starting.
• Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation reg u lar ly.
Never do anything to interfere with the
intended function of a safety device or
reduce the protection provided by a
safety device.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spill-
age. Allow machine to cool before storing.
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you
strike an object. Repair, if nec es sary,
before restarting.
• Never attempt to make wheel height
adjustments while the engine is running.
• Grass catcher components are sub ject
to wear, dam age, and de te ri o ra tion,
which could expose moving parts or
allow objects to be thrown. Frequently
check com po nents and replace with
man u fac tur er’s recommended parts,
when necessary.
• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.
Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and
use extra caution when ser vic ing them.
• Do not change the engine governor set-
ting or overspeed the engine.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruc-
tion labels, as necessary.