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Craftsman 944.360050 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 944.360050 Owner's Manual

4.0 horsepower 20 inch cut wheeled weedtrimmer
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Owner's Manual
ICRRFTSMRN'I
4.0 HORSEPOWER
20 INCH CUT
WHEELED
WEEDTRIMMER
Model No.
944.360050
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
•
Repair Parts
_ILCAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment.
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8

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  • Page 1 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., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8...

  • Page 2: Limited Two-Year Warranty

    Maintenance ......... Parts Ordering ..... Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN WEEDTRIMMER For Two years from date of purchase Sears Canada, Inc. will repair or replace at Sears option free of charge parts which are defective as a result of material or workmanship.

  • Page 3: Operation

    The operation of any trimmer 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 adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 4 & IV. SERVICE II. SLOPE OPERATION • Use extra care in handling gasoline Slopes are a major factor related to slip and other fuels. They are flammable and fall accidents which can result in and vapors are explosive, severe injury. All slopes require extra Use only an approved...
  • Page 5 Read these instructions and this manual in its TO REMOVE TRIMMER FROM CARTON entirety before you attempt to assemble or • Remove loose parts included with trimmer. operate your new trimmer. • Cut down two end comers of carton and IMPORTANT: This _mmer is shipped lay end panel down flat.
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRIMMER. Compare the iUustra[_ons v_th your trimmer to fami{(ar(ze yourself with the {oca_n of various contr,o_ and adiustments. ' Save _nk manual for future reference. , ,, symbols may appear on your trimmer or In rfmmture suppnnd w_fftthe product, Learn and understand C*%q_ _':_lt_ z_"...
  • Page 7 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 trimmer. • Trimmer head rotation is controlled holding the trimmer head control The operation of any trimmer...
  • Page 8 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE TO START ENGINE ADD OIL • To start a cold engine, push primer three Your trimmer is shipped without oil in the (3) times before trying to start, Use a firm engine. push. This step is not usually necessary •...

  • Page 9: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .,, _ ___ ___O_,_ Check for Loose Fasteners I# / Clean Tdmmer Clean Under Engine Cover Check ddve belt/pulleys ChecldRep_ace Trimmer Lines Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil 1_1,2 GN clean Air Filter I_ 2 Inspec| Muffler N Clean or Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge id#2...
  • Page 10 TRIMMER Trimmer Atways observe safety rules when perform- line ing 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.
  • Page 11 TO CHANGE ENGINE NOTE: Before tipping trimmer to drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine Turn until fuel tank is empty. clockwise Collar to remove • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.
  • Page 12 • Replace chassis cover and tighten screw • Turn trimmer on its side with carburetor and securely, fuel cap up. • Always use Craftsman replacement parts • Remove belt from engine pulley on to assure proper fit and long life. crankshaft.

  • Page 13: Engine Speed

    ,Screw Chassis Engine Idler pulley Jracket Chassis V-idler Idler Flatidier belt keeper Belt Flat idler . Trimmer head pulley ENGINE SPEED Bolt Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury.
  • Page 14 Immediately prepare your tdmmer for storage NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable at the end of the season or if the unit will not alternative in minimizing the formalion of fuel be used for 30 days or more. gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer TRIMMER to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Doesnotsta_ 1. Di_ airfilter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3. Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel. 4. Water in fuel. 4. Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline.
  • Page 16 CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER-- MODEL NO. 944.360050 24 25...
  • Page 17 CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER-- MODEL NO. 944.360050 PART DESCRIPTION Engine Model No. 143.004018 (See Breakdown) 150406 Engine Bolt 3/8-16 169791 Engine Pulley (Includes setscrew) STD502502 Setscrew, Pulley 174317 Engine Cover w/screen 174274 Engine Cover Knob 174030 Engine Cover Stud LowerHacldle 169821)(479...
  • Page 18 CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER- - MODEL NO. 944.360050 0_31...
  • Page 19 CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER-- MODEL NO. 944.360050 PART DESCRIPTION 174024X558 Chassis Assembly 174040 Line .130 Dia x 16.75 174591 Screw 5/16-18 x 1 169790 Belt V 172145;<004 Idler Bracket 166042 Idler Pulley V-Groove 173716 Hex Bolt3/8-16 x 1.25 751592 Hex Locknut 3/8-16...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.004018...
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.004018 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" 37266 Cylinder (thcl, 2,20 & 150) 29752 Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-28 26727 Dowel Pin 30593 Retainer Clip 33734 Breather Element 6201 Screw, 1/4-28 x 7/8"...
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.004018...
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.004018 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION ----640262 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttte Return Spring 631184 Dust Seal Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shutter...
  • Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.0040t8 I! -7 PART DESCRIPTION ----590739 Rewind Starter 590740 Retainer 590616 Starter Dog 590617 Dog Spring 590618A Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y 590638 Starter Housing Ass'y (40 degree grommet) 590535 Starter Rope (Length 98 = x 9/ 64"...
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.004018 G:> O---_4 O--2 PART DESCRIPTION ----590702 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y.
  • Page 28 NEED A PART? SEARS HAS ACCESS TO OVER 800,000 PARTS WHETHER IT'S A SPARK PLUG OR TRIMMER LINE. SEARS PARTS AND SERVICE CAN SUPPLY YOU WITH TOP QUALITY REPAIR PARTS FOR ALL YOUR PRODUCTS. JUST CALL : 1-800-469-4663 174470 Rev.1 04.19.00 Pdnted in U.S.A.