Wheeled weedtrimmer 675 series briggs & stratton engine 22 inch cut (88 pages)
Summary of Contents for Craftsman 944.361160
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Owner's Manual CRAFTSMAN ° 675 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine Inch Cut 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...
Warranty ..........Product Specifications ......Safety Rules .......... Service and Adjustments ....13-14 Assembly / Pre-Operation ......Storage ..........14-15 Operation ..........Troubleshooting ........Maintenance Schedule ......Repair Parts ........18-26 Maintenance ........10-12 Sears Service ......Back Cover The operation of any trimmer can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.
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• Be alert and turn machine off if children • Operate only in daylight or good artificial enter the area. light. • Do not operate the machinewhile under • Before and while moving backwards, the influenceof alcohol or drugs. look behind and down for small children. •...
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GENERAL: Craftsman products are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a specific time period as set-out below (the "Warranty Period"). Warranties extend to the original purchaser of a Craftsman product only. Purchases made through an online auction or through any website other than www.sears.ca are excluded.
LIST OF APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIODS: The following list contains the applicable Warranty Period for your Craftsman product and is based on a combination of the type of product or component and the intended and actual use of the product or component:...
Read these instructions and this manual in TO REMOVE TRIMMER FROM its entirety beforeyou attempt to assemble CARTON or operate your new trimmer. 1. Remove loose parts included with trim- IMPORTANT: This trimmer is shipped mer. WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the 2.
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRIMMER. Compare the illustrations with your trimmer to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your trimmer or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.
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TO ADJUST TRIMMING HEIGHT ACAUTION: Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Disconnectspark 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 The operationof any trimmer can result in to 3 inches.
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iMPORTANT: 2. Move throttle control lever to FAST • Check oil level before each use. Add oil position. if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick. 3. Hold upper handle firmly and pull starter handle quickly. Do not allow • Change the oil after every 25 hours of starter rope to snap back.
F,L' ,.OATES ..AS YOU COMPLETE J_£,_:_£O_ERV/CE REGULAR SERVICE f__-/_.." 4_ )_KT-"/_K_"¢ " I_ _r DATES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean Trimmer Clean Under Engine Cover i_1 Check Drive Belt / Pulleys ll/' I1_ Check / Replace Trimmer Lines 1#13 Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil lI_'1,2...
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TRIMMER Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. TIRES , Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rub- ber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.
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NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 3. Clean by gently tapping on a flat sur- 10W30 etc.)improve starting in cold weather, face. If very dirty, replace cartridge. ,I:;I, C AUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as these multi-viscosity oils will result in in- creased oil consumption when used above kerosene,...
13. Install belt around trimmer head pulley and engine pulley. Chassis 14. Replace debris shield and tighten the cover four (4) screws securely. 15. Replace chassis cover and tighten screw securely. Always use Craftsman replacement parts 13to assure proper fit and long life.
Idler bracket Flat idler Engine pulley Spacer \ Spacer Idler spring Bottom belt keeper Control cable " Flat idler Belt Idler assembly Trimmer head pulley Top belt keeper " Bolt ENGINE pected carburetor problems, take your unit ENGINE SPEED to a Sears or other qualified service center Your engine speed has been factory set.
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ENGINE OIL ENGINE Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace FUEL SYSTEM with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" iMPORTANT: it is important to prevent the Maintenance section of this manual). gum deposits from forming in essential fuel CYLINDER system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING = See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Centre. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Out of fue!. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3.
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126T02=l137=B1 188_% 209 _ 202 _i_Z!_/ 333_ 3347 356 //\\ ¢_ ""_-.-_ 332 '/_J 1005 _;,,___ _.=:-. ,j_f _,. 1211 1210 689 _,;_ 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL Engine Power Rating Information The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (So- ciety of Automo-tive Engineers) code J11940 (Small Engine Power &...
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126T02=l137=B1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697322 Cylinder Assembly 298909 Pin=Piston 399269 Bushing / Seal Kit (Used After Code Date (Magneto Side) 09041600). 299819s Seal=Oil (Magneto Side) 499423 Pin=Piston (Used Before 493279 Sump=Engine Code Date 09041700). 691160 Head=Cylinder 797306...
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126T02=l137=B1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 691291 Spring-Governor 691855 Spring-F riction (Vermillion / Red) 696309 Clip (Debris Shield) 790143 Bracket-Control (Remote / 690959 Pin-Locating Manual Friction) (Primer) 790345 Gear-Timing 690783 Lever-Governor Control 692047 Dipstick / Tube Assembly ,_ 271716 Washer-Sealing 692424...
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Operate a trimmer across the face of slopes, never up or down slopes. 10 DEGREES 15 DEGREES Use this guide and do not trim on a slope greater than 15 degrees. A 10 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at approximately 1.7 feet in 10 feet.
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