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HOW TO USE YOUR TRIMMER
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed is controlled by a throt-
tle located on the side of the upper handle.
FAST position is for starting and normal
trimming. SLOW is for light trimming and
fuel economy. STOP is for stopping the
engine.
The operation of any trimmer can result in
foreign objects being thrown into the eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage.
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields
while operating your trimmer or per form ing
any adjustments or repairs. We rec om -
mend standard safety glasses or a wide
vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
TO ADJUST TRIMMING HEIGHT
CAUTION:
Stop the engine and wait for
all moving parts to stop. Disconnect spark
plug wire from spark plug and place wire
where it cannot come in contact with plug.
The height of cut can be set to six (6) dif-
ferent positions ranging from 1-1/2 inches
to 3 inches. Recommended cutting height
for the average yard is 2 inches.
1. To adjust trimming height, push in the
locking plate tab and move trimmer
head up or down to desired position.
2. Release tab and be sure head is
locked into one of the six (6) height
positions.
TRIMMER HEAD DRIVE CONTROL
Your trimmer is equipped with a trimmer
head drive control bar which will 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.
• Trimmer head rotation will stop when
the control bar is released.
STOP
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADD OIL
Your trimmer is shipped without oil in the
engine. For type and grade of oil to use,
see “EN GINE” in the Maintenance section
of this manual.
CAUTION:
DO NOT overfi ll engine with
oil, or it will smoke on startup.
1. Be sure trimmer is level and area
around oil fi ll is clean.
2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fi ll spout.
Make sure that rim of spout is clean.
3. You receive a container of oil with the
unit. Slowly pour the entire container
down the oil fi ll spout into the engine.
NOTE:
Initial oil fi ll requires only 18 oz.
due to residual oil in engine from the
manufacturers 100% quality testing. When
changing oil you may need 20 oz.
4. Insert and tighten dipstick.
Locking
Plate Tab
Adjustable
Trimmer
Head
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CRAFTSMAN
WEED TRIMMER - - MODEL NUMBER
944.361161
KEY PART
NO. NO.
DESCRIPTION
1 174031X615 Chassis Assembly
2
182219
Line, Trimmer .155 diameter x 18.75 long
3
173715
Screw, Self-Tapping 5/16-18 x 1
4 185476
V-Belt
5 172145X004 Bracket,
Idler
6
166042
Pulley, Idler, V-Groove
7
173716
Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1.25
8
73930600
Locknut, Hex 3/8-16
9
166043
Pulley, Idler, Flat
10
160829
Bolt, Shoulder
11
73930500
Locknut 5/16-18
12
173717
Spacer
13
174719
Bolt, Shoulder
14
409149
Locknut, Flange
15
173811
Spring, Return
16
180268
Defl ector, Bottom
17
17060410
Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2
18
178848
Screw #10-24 x 3/4
19
199574
Belt Keeper
20
430485
Cover, Chassis, Top
21
149746
Screw #10-24 x 1-3/4
22
STD541137 Nut, Hex 3/8-24 UNF
23
STD551137 Washer, Lock 3/8
24
STD551037 Washer, Flat 3/8
25
180340
Pulley, Driven
26
172551
Spacer, Pulley
27
174549
Bearing
28
172520
Jackshaft
29
169766X479 Cover, Chassis, Bottom
30
174543
Spindle Housing Assembly (* Includes Upper Bearing, Key No. 27)
31
174581
Ring, Retaining, External, 17mm
32
173973
Spring, Locking Plate
33
172519
Locking Plate
34
180338
Carrier Plate Assembly
35
182217
Mow Ball Assembly (Includes Key Numbers 27, 37 and 38)
36
172516
Cover, Bearing
37
174580
Ring, Retaining, Internal, 40mm
38
172523
Mow Ball
39
180334
Bolt, Mow Ball
40
180333
Spindle Assembly, Complete (Includes Key No. 22-28 and 30-39)
41
174029
Spacer
43
174042
Decal, Instruction
45
174596X479 Belt Keeper, Bottom
46
17060408
Screw, Self-Tapping
47
182205
Decal, Instruction
51
189006
Defl ector, Rear
52
178848
Screw
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.
