Craftsman 944.360050, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...WER 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 Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 ...

Page 2: ...according to the instructions contained in the owner s manual Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman Weedtrimmers only while this product is in use in Canada This warranty is in addition to any statutory warranty and does not exclude or limit legal rights you may have but shall run concurrently with applicable provincial legislation Furthermore some provinces do NOT allow limitat...

Page 3: ...t Do not operate the machine when barefoot or wearing open sandals Always wear work gloves and sturdy footwear Leather work shoes or short boots work well for most people These will protect the operator s ankles and shins from small sticks splinters and other debris and improve traction Do not pull machine backwards unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while moving ba...

Page 4: ... 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 Never run a machine inside a closed area Never make adjustments or repairs ...

Page 5: ...roper tightness Loose Parts Packed Separately Safety 20 oz Trimmer Unes Goggles Bottle of oll 2 Sets 0 130 diameter x 16 75 inches long TO REMOVE TRIMMER FROM CARTON Remove loose parts included with trimmer Cut down two end comers of carton and lay end panel down flat Remove all packing materials Roll trimmer out of carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts HOWTO SET UP YOUR TR...

Page 6: ... head control lever Starter handle Handle knob Engine cover Primer Engine oil cap w dipstick head IMPORTANT This trimmer is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine iii I I Trimmer head control bar must be held down to the handle to engage trimmer head Release to stop the trimmer head Primer pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for use when start oa cowengine Tnmmer line ...

Page 7: ... 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 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 tri...

Page 8: ...spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame Gasoline Engine oil c_p_ 8 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 qu...

Page 9: ...year replace the spark plug and replace air filter element A new spark plug and clean new air filter element assures proper air fuel mixture and helps your engine run better and last longer Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual BEFORE EACH USE Check engine oil level Check for loose fasteners Clean under engine cover LUBRICATION To prolong the useful life of your trimmer change engine oil ...

Page 10: ...carrier plate Fold new cut to length trimmer line in half and insert folded end through carrier plate opening to back side of retainer clip With folded end of line at back side of retainer clip pull line outward until line is fully seated under the retainer clip Repeat on other side of carder plate Check all lines to be sure they are the same length Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug Trimmer ...

Page 11: ...ation Insert new filter into cover Put air filter cover and filter into collar aligning the tab with the slot Push in on cover and turn counter clockwise to tighten Collar Turn clockwise to remove Air filter cover Turn counterclockwise to tighten MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG Change your spark plug each year to make your engi...

Page 12: ...opped Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug TRIMMER TO REMOVE REPLACE TRIMMER HEAD DRIVE BELT Remove screw at front of chassis cover Lift cover up and away from trimmer Turn trimmer on its side with carburetor and fuel cap up Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft Remove belt from trimmer head pulley Remove idler assembly from chassis ...

Page 13: ...ARBURETOR Your carburetor has a nonadjustable fixed main jet for mixture control If your engine does not operate properly due to sus pected carburetor problems take your unit to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and or adjustment IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setti...

Page 14: ...n until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use flesh fuel next season 14 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 cont...

Page 15: ...pped Trimmer line not properly installed Broken line retainer clip Incorrect size of trimmer line CORRECTION 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 6 Replace spark plug 7 Move throttle lever to FAST position 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Clean underside of t...

Page 16: ...CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER MODEL NO 944 360050 20 21 1C 19 28 18 12 8 22 2 6 29 30 5 i I t I J 9 26 24 25 ...

Page 17: ... Engine Model No 143 004018 See Breakdown Engine Bolt 3 8 16 Engine Pulley Includes setscrew Setscrew Pulley Engine Cover w screen Engine Cover Knob Engine Cover Stud LowerHacldle Screw Hx Wshd 5 16 18 x 75 UpperHandle Handle Bolt Handle Knob RopeGuide Locknut 1 4 x 20 WireTire ControlBar ThrottleControl Hex WasherScrew Axle Shaft Screw hex Wshd 5 16 18 x 75 Axle Spacer Wave Washer Wheel 10 x 1 75...

Page 18: ...CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER MODEL NO 944 360050 14 V 21 20 23 24 5 26 I 19 17 0_31 18 ...

Page 19: ...768 Screw 10 24 x 3 4 19 169800 Skirt 20 169764 Chassis Cover Top 21 149746 Screw 10 24 x 1 314 22 STD541137 Nut 318 24UNF 23 STD551137 Lockwasher3 8 24 STD551037 Flatwasher3 8 25 1697_ Pulley Driven 26 172551 Spacer Pulley 27 174549 Bearing 28 172693 Jackshaft 29 169766X558 Cover Bottom 30 174543 Spindle Hsg Asm Includes Upper Beadng Key No 27 31 174581 RetainingRing 17ram External 34 173531 Card...

Page 20: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO 143 004018 40O 130 416 120 119 125 126 46 72 238 250 2O ...

Page 21: ... 110 36230 Ground Wire 119 36787 Cylinder Head Gasket 120 36825 Cylinder Head 125 37288 Exhaust Valve Std Ind 151 126 37289 Intake Valve Std lncl 151 130 6021A Screw 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 135 35395 Resistor Spark Plug RJ19LM 156 31672 Valve Spring 151 31673 Valve Spring Cap 151A40017 Intake Valve Seal 169 36783 Valve Cover Gasket 172 36784 Valve Cover 30200 Screw 10 24 x 9 16 29752 Nut Lock Washer 1 4 2...

Page 22: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO 143 004018 27 _37 22 ...

Page 23: ... of Engine Parts List Throttle Shaft Lever Assembly Throttte Return Spring Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal Throttle Throttle Shutter Shutter Screw Fuel Fitting Throttle Crack Screwlldle Speed Screw Tension Spring Idle Restdctor Screw tdle Restrictor Scrwe Cap Black Float Bowl Float Shaft Float Float Bowl O Ring Inlet Needle Seat Clip Ind 31 Spring Clip Primer Bulb Retainer Ring Main Nozzle Tube Carbure...

Page 24: ...90739 3 590740 6 590616 7 590617 8 590618A 11 590638 12 590535 13 590701 14 590760 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 Starter Handle Spring Clip 24 ...

Page 25: ...0599A 590600 590696 590601 590697 590698 590699 590700 590703 590535 590701 O _4 O 2 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 Starter Handle 25 ...

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