Craftsman 944.361161 Owner's Manual page 8

The operation of any trimmer can result in
foreign objects being thrown into the eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage.
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields
while operating your trimmer or per form ing
any adjustments or repairs. We rec om -
mend standard safety glasses or a wide
vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRIMMER
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed is controlled by a throt-
tle located on the 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.
STOP
TRIMMER HEAD DRIVE CONTROL
Your trimmer is equipped with a trimmer
head drive control bar which will require
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.
• Trimmer head rotation will stop when
the control bar is released.
TO ADJUST TRIMMING HEIGHT
CAUTION: Stop the engine and wait for
all moving parts to stop. Disconnect spark
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
to 3 inches. Recommended cutting height
for the average yard is 2 inches.
1. To adjust trimming height, push in the
locking plate tab and move trimmer
head up or down to desired position.
2. Release tab and be sure head is
locked into one of the six (6) height
positions.
Adjustable
Trimmer
Head
Locking
Plate Tab
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADD OIL
Your trimmer is shipped without oil in the
engine. For type and grade of oil to use,
see "EN GINE" in the Maintenance section
of this manual.
CAUTION: DO NOT overfi ll engine with
oil, or it will smoke on startup.
1. Be sure trimmer is level and area
around oil fi ll is clean.
2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fi ll spout.
Make sure that rim of spout is clean.
3. You receive a container of oil with the
unit. Slowly pour the entire container
down the oil fi ll spout into the engine.
NOTE: Initial oil fi ll requires only 18 oz.
due to residual oil in engine from the
manufacturers 100% quality testing. When
changing oil you may need 20 oz.
4. Insert and tighten dipstick.
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CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.361161
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 174031X615 Chassis Assembly
2 182219 Line, Trimmer .155 diameter x 18.75 long
3 173715 Screw, Self-Tapping 5/16-18 x 1
4 185476 V-Belt
5 172145X004 Bracket, Idler
6 166042 Pulley, Idler, V-Groove
7 173716 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1.25
8 73930600 Locknut, Hex 3/8-16
9 166043 Pulley, Idler, Flat
10 160829 Bolt, Shoulder
11 73930500 Locknut 5/16-18
12 173717 Spacer
13 174719 Bolt, Shoulder
14 409149 Locknut, Flange
15 173811 Spring, Return
16 180268 Defl ector, Bottom
17 17060410 Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2
18 178848 Screw #10-24 x 3/4
19 199574 Belt Keeper
20 430485 Cover, Chassis, Top
21 149746 Screw #10-24 x 1-3/4
22 STD541137 Nut, Hex 3/8-24 UNF
23 STD551137 Washer, Lock 3/8
24 STD551037 Washer, Flat 3/8
25 180340 Pulley, Driven
26 172551 Spacer, Pulley
27 174549 Bearing
28 172520 Jackshaft
29 169766X479 Cover, Chassis, Bottom
30 174543 Spindle Housing Assembly (* Includes Upper Bearing, Key No. 27)
31 174581 Ring, Retaining, External, 17mm
32 173973 Spring, Locking Plate
33 172519 Locking Plate
34 180338 Carrier Plate Assembly
35 182217 Mow Ball Assembly (Includes Key Numbers 27, 37 and 38)
36 172516 Cover, Bearing
37 174580 Ring, Retaining, Internal, 40mm
38 172523 Mow Ball
39 180334 Bolt, Mow Ball
40 180333 Spindle Assembly, Complete (Includes Key No. 22-28 and 30-39)
41 174029 Spacer
43 174042 Decal, Instruction
45 174596X479 Belt Keeper, Bottom
46 17060408 Screw, Self-Tapping
47 182205 Decal, Instruction
51 189006 Defl ector, Rear
52 178848 Screw
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.
Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your weed trimmer and void your warranty.
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