Craftsman 944.361161 Owner's Manual page 3

BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
562 691119 Bolt (Governor Control Lever)
563 691138 Screw (Debris Screen Guard)
564 690351 Screw (Control Cover)
584 697734 Cover-Breather Passage
585 691879 Gasket-Breather Passage
592 690800 Nut (Rewind Starter)
597 691696 Screw (Pawl Friction Plate)
601 791850 Clamp-Hose (Green)
604 691757 Cover-Control
608 697671 Starter-Rewind
613 691340 Screw (Muffl er)
615 690340 Retainer-Governor Shaft
616 698801 Crank-Governor
617 270344s Seal-O Ring (Intake Manifold)
621 692310 Switch-Stop (Brake)
633 691321 Seal-Choke / Throttle Shaft
(Throttle Shaft)
633A 693867 Seal-Choke / Throttle Shaft
(Choke Shaft)
668 493823 Spacer (Control Bracket)
676 393760 Defl ector-Muffl er
677 690661 Screw (Muffl er Defl ector)
684 690345 Screw
(Breather Passage Cover)
689 691855 Spring-Friction
703 696309 Clip (Debris Shield)
718 690959 Pin-Locating
741 795755 Gear-Timing (Includes Shim)
842 691031 Seal-O Ring (Dipstick Tube)
847 692047 Dipstick / Tube Assembly
851 493880s Terminal-Spark Plug
868 697338 Seal-Valve
869 691155 Seat-Valve (Intake)
870 690380 Seat-Valve (Exhaust)
871 262001 Bushing-Valve Guide
(Exhaust Valve)
MODEL NUMBER 126T02-1377-B1
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
871 63709 Bushing-Valve Guide
(Intake Valve)
883 691881 Gasket-Exhaust
949 696306 Guard-Debris Screen
957 692046 Cap-Fuel Tank
966 795259 Base-Air Cleaner Primer
967 493537s Filter-Pre Cleaner
968 692298 Cover-Air Cleaner
972 699374 Tank-Fuel
975 493640 Bowl-Fuel
976 694395 Primer-Carburetor
994 398067 Arrester-Spark
997 696310 Shield-Debris
1005 691346 Fan-Flywheel
1036 - - - Label-Emissions (Available
from any Briggs & Stratton
Authorized Dealer)
1058 277039 Operator's Manual
1059 692311 Kit-Screw / Washer
(Fuel Tank)
1095 498528 Gasket Set-Valve
1210 498144 Pulley / Spring Assembly
(Pulley)
1211 498144 Pulley / Spring Assembly
(Spring)
1329 Replacement Engine
1330 270962 Repair Manual
Carburetor Overhaul Kit, Key Number 121
Engine Gasket Set, Key Number 358
Valve Gasket Set, Key Number 1095
NOTE: All component dimensions given in
U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm
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• Operate only in daylight or good artifi cial
light.
• Do not operate the machine while under
the infl uence of alcohol or drugs.
• Never operate machine in wet grass. Al-
ways be sure of your footing: keep a fi rm
hold on the handle and walk; never run.
• If the equipment should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and
check immediately for the cause. Vibra-
tion is generally a warning of trouble.
• Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields when op er -
at ing machine.
II. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to slip
and fall accidents which can result in
severe injury. All slopes require extra cau-
tion. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not
trim it.
DO:
• Trim across the face of slopes: never up
and down. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes.
• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.
• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
DO NOT:
• Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or
embankments. The operator could lose
footing or balance.
• Do not trim excessively steep slopes.
• Do not trim on wet grass. Reduced foot-
ing could cause slipping.
III. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator
is not alert to the presence of children.
Chil dren are often attracted to the ma chine
and the trimming activity. Never assume
that children will remain where you last
saw them.
• Keep children out of the trimming area
and under the watchful care of another
responsible adult.
WARNING: This trimmer is equipped with an internal com bus tion engine and should
not be used on or near any un im proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov ered
land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting ap-
plicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be main tained in
effective working order by the operator.
In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California
Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffl er is available through your nearest Sears
Service Centre/Department in Canada (see the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).
• Be alert and turn machine off if children
enter the area.
• Before and while moving backwards,
look behind and down for small chil dren.
• Never allow children to operate the
machine.
• Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may obscure vision.
IV. SERVICE
• Use extra care in handling gasoline and
other fuels. They are fl ammable and
vapors are explosive.
- Use only an ap proved con tain er.
- Never remove gas cap or add fuel
with the engine running. Allow
en gine to cool before refueling.
Do not smoke.
- Never refuel the machine in doors.
- Never store the machine or fuel
con tain er inside where there is an
open fl ame, such as a water heat er.
- Move away from fueling site before
starting engine.
• Never run a machine inside a closed
area.
• Never make adjustments or repairs with
the engine (motor) running. Disconnect
the spark plug wire, and keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent ac ci den tal
starting.
• Keep nuts and bolts, especially trimmer
head and engine bolts, tight and keep
equipment in good condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation regularly.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris buildup. Clean oil or fuel
spillage. Allow machine to cool before
cleaning or storing.
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you
strike an object. Repair, if necessary,
before restarting.
• Do not change the engine governor set-
ting or overspeed the engine.
• Clean and replace safety and in struc tion
decals as necessary.
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