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Summary of Contents for 944.361160

Page 1: ...RAFTSMAN LE E T 675 Series 22 I E Briggs Stratton Inch Cut Engine Model No 944 361160 A CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 ...

Page 2: ...nstructions to operate the machine Stay away from breakable objects such as house windows auto glass green houses etc Clearthe area ofobjects such as rocks toys wire bones sticks etc which could be picked up and thrown bythe spinning lines 2 Be sure the area is clear of other people before trimming particularly small chil dren and pets Stop machine if anyone enters the area Wear appropriate clothi...

Page 3: ...V SERVICE Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are flammable and vapors are explosive Use only an approved container Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Do not smoke Never refuel the machine indoors Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame such as a water heater Move away from fuelin...

Page 4: ...ssing the model and or serial number identification label will be disqualified from coverageunder this warranty REPAIRS Repairs have a 90 day warranty If the defective product is still within the Warranty Period thenthe new warranty is 90 daysfrom the dateof repair orto the end of the originalWarranty Period whichever period is longer DISCLAIMERS THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EX...

Page 5: ... 60 DAYS Additional Warranty Period of 60 days will apply to adjustments and worn products or components BUT DOES NOT INCLUDE WEAR OR ADJUSTMENTS for products used for commercial institutional professional or income producing purposes Wear items include but are not limited to belts blades tires spark plugs air filters chains shear bolts skid plates scraper bars drift cutters ropes tines collection...

Page 6: ...dle Loose Parts Packed Separately Bottle of oil Trimmer Lines 2 Sets 0 155 diameter 18 75 inches long TO REMOVE TRIMMER FROM CARTON 1 Remove loose parts included with trim mer 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 carton thoroughly for additional loose parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRIMMER TO UNFOLD HANDLE ...

Page 7: ...AVOID SERIOUS INJURY ORDEATH Trimmer head control bar Throttle control Engine oil cap w dipstick Starter handle Primer Handle knob Spark plug Gasoline cap Air Muffler cover Trimmer head IMPORTANT This trimmer is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine Trimmer line Trimmer head control bar must be held down to the handle to engage trimmer head Release to stop the trimmer head Primer pumps add...

Page 8: ...s for starting and normal trimming SLOW is for light trimming and fuel economy STOP is for stopping the engine 0 I TRIMMER HEAD DRIVE CONTROL Your trimmer is equipped with a trimmer head drive control bar which wil require the operator to be positioned behind the trimmer handle to operate the trimmer Trimmer head rotation is controlled by holding the trimmer head control bar down to the handle Tri...

Page 9: ...es before trying to start Use a firm push This step is not usually neces sary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes 2 Move throttle control lever to FAST position 3 Hold upper handle firmly and pull starter handle quickly Do not allow starter rope to snap back NOTE In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming steps In warmer weather overpriming may cause floodi...

Page 10: ...ervice and Adjustments section of this manual At least once a year replace the spark plug and replace air filter element A new spark plug and clean new air filter element assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual IMPORTANT Do not oil or grease plastic wheel bearings Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt tha...

Page 11: ...t in length guage as follows 1 From front of trimmer place the end of spooled trimmer line at the mark on the side of the debris shield as shown 2 Wrap trimmer line around front of chas sis cover to other side and cut at the 22 mark your unit s width of cut TO REPLACE TRIMMER LINE 1 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug 2 Remove worn tr...

Page 12: ...onditions TO CLEAN AIR FILTER 1 Loosen screw and tilt cover to remove 2 Carefully remove cartridge 3 Clean by gently tapping on a flat sur face If very dirty replace cartridge I I CAUTION Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean car tridge They ma y cause deterioration of the cartridge Do not oil cartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge 4 Install cartri...

Page 13: ...curing the debris shield 6 Slide the debris shield rearward and remove 7 Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft Upper handle Handle knob TO REMOVE REPLACE TRIMMER HEAD DRIVE BELT 1 Remove screw at front of chassis cover Screw Chassis cover Engine pulley Debris shield screws 8 Remove belt from trimmer head pulley 9 Note the position of the control cable and idler return spring then remove idl...

Page 14: ...If you think the engine governed high speed needs adjusting take your unit to a Sears or other qualified service center which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments Immediately prepare your trimmer for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more TRIMMER When trimmer is to be stored for a period of time clean it thoroughly remo...

Page 15: ...r to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean engine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER 1 Remove spark plug 2 Pour one ounce 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder 3 Pul starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil 4 Re...

Page 16: ...ace spark plug 7 Move throttle lever to FAST position 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Clean underside of trimmer and trimmer head 3 Check oil level 4 Trim at slower walking speed 1 Check trimmer lines 2 Check all hardware including engine bolts 3 Check repair trimmer head 1 Contact a Sears or other qualified service centre Loss of head 1 Belt not driving 1 Put belt on pulleys or drive replace belt if...

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Page 18: ...CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER MODEL NUMBER 944 361160 32 20 28 18 21 16 10 11 26 30 27 N _ 26 k 24 27 18 ...

Page 19: ...xle 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 181699 Drive Control Cable 29 178365 Decal Warning 30 406678 Decal Warning 31 172221X004 Support Bracket Axle Shaft 32 164265 Grip Handle 33 132004 Nut Hex 34 429930X004 Bracket Upstop 35 750634 Screw 10 24 x 5 8 36 851084 Bolt Hex Head 37 850263 ...

Page 20: ...CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER MODEL NUMBER 944 361160 52 51 20 47 21 _ 14 _ 43 i 4 17JJ__ _ 22 8 23 12 24 5 25 41 26 40 6 9 27 45 19 7 28 10 _ 13 3 32 29 27 o_ 31 33 34 46 _ 27 35 20 ...

Page 21: ...r Flat Bolt Shoulder Locknut 5 16 18 Spacer Bolt Shoulder Locknut Flange Spring Return Deflector Bottom Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 Screw 10 24 x 3 4 Belt Keeper Cover Chassis Top Screw 10 24 x 1 3 4 Nut Hex 3 8 24 UNF Washer Lock 3 8 Washer Flat 3 8 Pulley Driven Spacer Pulley Bearing Jackshaft Cover Chassis Bottom Spindle Housing Assembly includes Upper Bearing Key No 27 Ring Retaining External 17mm Spri...

Page 22: ...T02 l137 B1 48 SHORT BLOCK 505 69 615 _ 404 306 616 i_ 307_ f 13U 5 1058 OPERATOR S MANUAL 1 11111329 RE_I_I_II_GI_ i E1330 REPAIR MANUAL 3 718ii lO 11_ _ 32A 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 20_ y 51_i _ 163 524 c_ 585 40 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 24i 847 525 22 ...

Page 23: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126T02 l137 B1 365 _ _ 163 130 617 190_ 957A 968 967 445 _ 9661 _ _j_ I _ __ I _ iq _J 11A Q_ 883 3001 443 23 ...

Page 24: ... lower and is affected by among other things ambi ent operating conditions and engine to engine variability Given both the wide array of products on which engines are placed and the variety of environmental issues applicable to operating the equipment the gas engine will not develop the rated gross power when used in a given piece of power equipment actual on site or net horsepower This difference...

Page 25: ...ize Used After Code 48 792738 Short Block Date 09041600 50 794305 Manifold intake 795429 Piston Assembly Standard 51 794306 Gasket intake Size Used Before Code 54 691650 Screw intake Manifold Date 09041700 55 697670 Housing Rewind Starter 797303 Piston Assembly 020 58 697316 Rope Starter Cut to Fit Oversize Used After Code 60 281434s Grip Starter Rope Date 09041600 65 690837 Screw Rewind Starter 7...

Page 26: ...tor 443 692523 Screw Air Cleaner Base 997 696310 Shield Debris 445 491588s Filter Air Cleaner Cartridge 1036 Label Emissions Available 455 791960 Cup Flywheel from any Briggs Stratton 456 692299 Retainer Spring Authorized Dealer 459 281505s PawI Ratchet 1058 277039 Operator s Manual 505 691251 Nut Governor Lever 1059 692311 Kit Screw Washer 523 499621 Dipstick Fuel Tank 524 692296 Seal Dipstick Tu...

Page 27: ...eight at approximately 1 7 feet in 10 feet A 15 degree slope Is a hill that increases in height at approximately 2 5 feet tn 10 feet Use extreme care at alt times and avoid sudden turns or maneuvers Follow other instructions in this manual for safety in trimming on slopes Operate a trimmer across the face of slopes never up or down slopes Use extra care when operating on or near slopes and obstruc...

Page 28: ...rder the replacement parts accessories and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself www sears ca To purchase or inquire about a Sears Maintenance Agreement call 1 800 361 6665 9 a m 11 p m Mon Fri EST 9 a m 4 p m Sat Pour service en fran ais i 1 800 LE FOYER Mc 1 800 533 6937 www sears ca _ TM Trademarks of Sears Roebuck and Co used under license by Sears Canada MDMarquedeposee MC Marque de...

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