Owner's Manual ICRRFTSMRN'I 4.0 HORSEPOWER 20 INCH CUT WHEELED WEEDTRIMMER Model No. 944.360050 • • • • Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance • Repair Parts _ILCAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears Canada, Inc.
Warranty ............................................... Safety Rules ......................................... Assembly .............................................. Operation .............................................. Maintenance Schedule ........................ Maintenance ......................................... LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY 2 3 5 6 9 9 Product Specifications .......................... 9 Service and Adjustments .................... 12 Storage .....................................
The operation of any trimmer can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your trimmer or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. The safety goggles provided with your trimmer may be worn over spectacles. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting.
& II. SLOPE IV. SERVICE OPERATION • 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 fueling site before starting engine.
Read these instructions and this manual in its TO REMOVE TRIMMER FROM CARTON entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new trimmer. IMPORTANT: This _mmer is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new trimmer has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. Air parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag.
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRIMMER. Compare the iUustra[_onsv_th your trimmer to fami{(ar(ze yourself with the {oca_n of various contr,o_ and adiustments. ' Save _nk manual for future reference.
TRIMMER HEAD DRIVE CONTROL Your trimmer is equipped with a trimmer head drive control bar and lever which requires 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 and pushing the drive control lever forward until it clicks; then release the lever, The operation of any trimmer can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.
BEFORE STARTING ADD OIL ENGINE TO START ENGINE • To start a cold engine, push primer three (3) times before trying to start, Use a firm push. This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes. • Move throttle control laver to fast position. • Hold upper handle firmly and pull starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter rope to snap back. TO STOP ENGINE Your trimmer is shipped without oil in the engine.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE T !R Check for Loose Fasteners .
TRIMMER Trimmer line Atways observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. TRIMMER UNE Carrier plate opening For best results, replace trimmer lines when they have worn to half their original length. Use ,130 inch diameter trimmer line. Cut new trimmer line length to t6-3/4 inches.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE: Before tipping trimmer to drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. Turn clockwise to remove Collar • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. • Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. • Tip trimmer on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container. Rock trimmer back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine.
CLEAN UNDER ENGINE • Unscrew knob on top of cover. • Lift cover up and away from engine. • Clean cover and cover screen thor- COVER Clean under engine cover before each use, or more frequently in heavy cutting or dirty conditions. Engine cover screen and engine air intake screen must be kept free of dirt and chaffto prevent engine damage from overheating. Knob oughly, • Clean top of engine and air intake screen. • Replace engine cover and tighten knob securely.
,Screw Chassis Engine pulley Idler Jracket Spa Chassis Nut V-idler Idler Flatidier belt keeper Belt Flat idler . Trimmer head pulley ENGINE Bolt SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury. If you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow, take your unit to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and/or adjustment.
Immediately prepare your tdmmer for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formalion of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Doesnotsta_ CHART CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Di_ airfilter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel. 4. Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline. 5. Connect wire to plug. 2. Out of fuel. 3. Stale fuel. 4. Water in fuel. 5. Spark plug wire is disconnected. 6. Bad spark plug. 7. Throttle control lever not in correct position (if equipped). 6. Replace spark plug. 7. Move throttle lever to FAST position.
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CRAFTSMAN KEY NO. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 16 17 t8 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 - .- - WEED TRIMMER-- PART NO. 150406 169791 STD502502 174317 174274 174030 169821)(479 150078 169797X479 131959 136376 153638 STD541025 66426 171449 174038 158755 169787 150078 169789 57143 169795 83923 174037 174598 174032 172221 169803 174470 174682 MODEL NO. 944.360050 DESCRIPTION Engine Model No. 143.
CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER- - MODEL NO. 944.
CRAFTSMAN KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 45 WEED TRIMMER-- PART NO. 174024X558 174040 174591 169790 172145;<004 166042 173716 751592 166043 160829 155552 173717 142748 145212 173811 170552 57808 85768 169800 169764 149746 STD541137 STD551137 STD551037 1697_ 172551 174549 172693 169766X558 174543 174581 173531 172635 172516 174580 172523 172636 173619 174029 751153 174510 174596 MODEL NO. 944.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.004018 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION ----640262 1 631615 2 631767 4 631184 5 631183 6 640070 7 650506 16 631807 17 651025 16 630766 20 640018 20A 640200 25 631867 27 631024 28 632019 29 631028 30 631021 31 631022 35 640259 36 640080 36A 632766 37 632547 40 640175 44 27110A 47 630748 48 631027 60 632760B Carburetor (Incl.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.0040t8 12 II KEY NO. PART NO. ----590739 3 590740 6 590616 7 590617 8 590618A 11 590638 12 590535 13 14 590701 590760 I! -7 DESCRIPTION Rewind Starter Retainer Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y Starter Housing Ass'y (40 degree grommet) Starter Rope (Length 98 = x 9/ 64" dia.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.004018 12 G:> O---_4 O--2 KEY PART NO, NO. ----590702 1 590599A 2 590600 3 590696 4 590601 590697 5 590698 6 7 590699 8 590700 11 590703 12 590535 13 590701 DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter Spring Pin (Incl. 4) Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. Starter Housing Ass'y. (40 degree grommet) Starter Rope ( 98" X 9/64" dia.
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