Craftsman 944.361163 Owner's Manual
586250527 02.03.14 BY Printed in U.S.A.
Model No.
944.361163
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and In struc tions
before operating this equipment.
Owner’s Manual
WHEELED
WEEDTRIMMER
675 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine
22 Inch Cut
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8
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Warranty ................................................4-5
Safety Rules ..........................................2-3
Assembly / Pre-Operation ........................6
Operation ...............................................7-9
Maintenance Schedule ...........................10
Maintenance ......................................10-12
Product Spec i fi ca tions ..........................10
Service and Adjustments ................... 13-14
Storage ..............................................14-15
Troubleshooting ......................................16
Repair Parts .......................................18-26
Sears Service .......................... Back Cover
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY RULES
Look for this symbol to point out im por tant safety precautions. It means
CAU TION!!! BECOME ALERT!!!
YOUR SAFE TY IS INVOLVED.
WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci den tal starting when setting up, trans port ing, ad just ing or making repairs, always
dis con nect spark plug wire and place wire
where it can not contact plug.
CAUTION: Muffl er and
other engine parts become
extremely hot during
operation and remain hot
after engine has stopped.
To avoid severe burns
on contact, stay away from these areas.
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 applicable 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).
I. GENERAL OPERATION
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual
before starting. Be thor ough ly familiar
with the controls and the proper use of
the machine before starting.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts.
• Keep all parts of your body away from
muffl er and spinning line. A hot muffl er
can cause serious burns.
• Only allow responsible individuals, who
are familiar with the instructions, to
operate the machine.
• Stay away from breakable objects, such
as house windows, auto glass, green hous es, etc.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys,
wire, bones, sticks, etc., which could be
picked up and thrown by the spinning lines.
• Be sure the area is clear of other people
before trimming, particularly small children and pets. Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.
• Wear appropriate clothing such as a longsleeved shirt or jacket. Also wear long
trousers or slacks. Do not wear shorts.
• Do not wear loose clothing which could
get caught in this equipment.
• 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.
The operation of any trimmer can 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 per form ing any
adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend standard safety glasses or a
wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
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MODEL NUMBER 126T02-1137-B1
BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
523 499621 Dipstick
524 692296 Seal- Dipstick Tube
525 495265 Tube-Dipstick
535 493537s Filter-Air Cleaner Foam
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
668 493823 Spacer (Control Bracket)
676 590745 Defl ector-Muffl er
677 690661 Screw (Muffl er Defl ector)
684 690345 Screw
(Breather Passage Cover)
689 691855 Spring-Friction
703 696309 Clip
718 690959 Pin-Locating
725 590459 Shield-Heat
741 797521 Gear-Timing (Steel)
797521 Gear-Timing (Plastic)
842 691031 Seal-O Ring (Dipstick Tube)
847 692047 Dipstick / Tube Assembly
851 493880s Terminal-Spark Plug
868 590410 Seal-Valve
869 691155 Seat-Valve (Intake)
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
870 690380 Seat-Valve (Exhaust)
871 590409 Bushing-Valve Guide
883 793497 Gasket-Exhaust
949 696306 Guard-Debris Screen
957 591003 Cap-Fuel Tank
966 795259 Base-Air Cleaner Primer
968 692298 Cover-Air Cleaner
972 590490 Tank-Fuel
975 796611 Bowl-Fuel
976 694395 Primer-Carburetor
997 696310 Shield-Debris
1005 691346 Fan-Flywheel
1036 - - - Label-Emissions (Available
from any Briggs & Stratton
Authorized Dealer)
1058 277039TRI Operator’s Manual
1059 692311 Kit-Screw/Washer (Fuel Tank)
1095 590507 Gasket Set-Valve
1210 498144 Pulley / Spring Assembly
(Pulley)
1211 498144 Pulley / Spring Assembly
(Spring)
1311 690390 Washer (Intake Manifold)
1329 N/A Replacement Engine
1330 270962 Repair Manual
- - 398067 Spark Arrester
(available accessory)
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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• Do not pull machine backwards unless
absolutely necessary. Always look
down and behind before and while moving backwards.
• Do not operate the machine without
proper guards, plates or other safety
protective devices in place.
• See manufacturer’s instructions for
proper operation and installation of
accessories. Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer.
• Never use blades, wire, or fl ailing devices.
This unit is designed for line trimmer use
only. Use of other ac ces so ries or attachments will increase the risk of injury.
• Stop the rotating trimmer head when
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.
Wait for the cutting lines to stop rotating.
• Stop the engine (motor) whenever you
leave the equipment and allow it to cool,
before cleaning, repairing or inspecting
the unit. Be sure the trimmer head and
all moving parts have stopped.
• 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. Always 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. Vibration 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 caution. 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 footing 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.
• 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 setting or overspeed the engine.
• Clean and replace safety and in struc tion
decals as necessary.
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WARRANTY
GENERAL: Craftsman products are warranted to be free from defects in materials
or workmanship for a specifi c 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. The relevant Warranty Period commences on the original date of purchase.
Within this period, Sears Canada, Inc. will, at its sole option, repair or replace any products
or components which fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no
charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible
for any transportation cost.
EXCLUSIONS: This warranty does not cover failures due to normal wear, abuse, misuse,
neglect (including but not limited to the use of stale fuel, dirt, abrasives, moisture, rust,
corrosion, or any adverse reaction due to improper storage or use habits), improper
maintenance or failure to follow maintenance guidelines and/or instructions, failure to
operate the product in accordance with the owner’s manual or any additional instructions
or information provided at the time of purchase or in subsequent communications with
the original purchaser, accident or unauthorized alterations or repairs made or attempted
by others. Also excluded from warranty coverage – except as provided below - are the
following: maintenance, adjustments, components subject to wear including but not
limited to: cosmetic components, belts, blades, blade adapters, bulbs, tires, fi lters, guide
bars, lubricants, seats, grips, recoil assy’s, saw chains and bars, trimmer lines and spools,
spark plugs, starter ropers and tines, and discoloration resulting from ultraviolet light. Any
product missing the model and/or serial number identifi cation label will be disqualifi ed
from coverage under this warranty.
REPAIRS: Repairs have a 90 day warranty. If the defective product is still within the
Warranty Period, then the new warranty is 90 days from the date of repair or to the end of
the original Warranty Period, whichever period is longer.
DISCLAIMERS: THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE
EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER ORAL OR
WRITTEN (OTHER THAN AS STATED HEREIN), AND WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED
OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY. THIS WARRANTY
GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM PROVINCE TO
PROVINCE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SEARS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE
OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. THE
EXCLUSIONS IN THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL NOT APPLY IN JURISDICATIONS WHERE
APPLICABLE LAW DOES NOT ALLOW FOR THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL
NOT APPLY, BUT THE REMAINING PROVISIONS OF THIS DOCUMENT SHALL
REMAIN VALID.
Sears retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the product or offer a full refund of
the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES: In additional to complying with all suggested
maintenance guidelines and instructions, customers’ obligations shall include but shall
not be limited to: operating the product in accordance with the owner’s manual or any
additional instructions or information provided at the time of purchase or in subsequent
communications to the purchaser from time to time, exhibit reasonable care in the use,
operation, maintenance, general upkeep and storage of the product. Failure to comply
with these requirements will void any applicable warranty.
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MODEL NUMBER 126M02-0003-F1
BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 590401 Cylinder Assembly
3 299819s Seal-Oil (Magneto Side)
4 493279 Sump-Engine
5 590411 Head-Cylinder
7 799875 Gasket-Cylinder Head
8 590395 Breather Assembly
9 699472 Gasket-Breather
10 691125 Screw (Breather Assembly)
11 691781 Tube-Breather
11A 691923 Tube-Breather
(Air Cleaner Primer Base)
12 692232 Gasket-Crankcase
13 590422 Screw (Cylinder Head)
(5/16-18 x 2.37)
690912 Screw (Cylinder Head)
(5/16-18 x 2.31)
15 691680 Plug-Oil Drain
16 797018 Crankshaft
20 399781s Seal-Oil (PTO Side)
22 691092 Screw
(Crankcase Cover/Sump)
23 790536 Flywheel
24 222698s Key-Flywheel (Aluminum)
25 590404 Piston Assembly (Standard)
590405 Piston Assembly
(.020" Oversize)
26 590402 Ring Set (Standard)
590403 Ring Set (.020" Oversize)
27 691588 Lock-Piston Pin
28 298909 Pin-Piston
29 797306 Rod-Connecting
32 691664 Screw (Connecting Rod)
(1/4-28 x 1.09)
32A 695759 Screw (Connecting Rod)
(1/4-28 x 1.52)
33 590394 Valve-Exhaust
34 590393 Valve-Intake
35 691270 Spring-Valve (Intake)
36 691270 Spring-Valve (Exhaust)
37 793576 Guard-Flywheel
40 692194 Retainer-Valve
43 691997 Slinger-Governor/Oil
45 690548 Tappet-Valve
46 691449 Camshaft
48 N/A Short Block
50 794305 Manifold-Intake
51 794306 Gasket-Intake
54 691650 Screw (Intake Manifold)
55 697670 Housing-Rewind Starter
58 697316 Rope-Starter
60 281434s Grip-Starter Rope
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
65 690837 Screw (Rewind Starter)
78 691108 Screw (Flywheel Guard)
81 691740 Lock-Muffl er Screw
89 692348 Plug-Oil
97 696565 Shaft-Throttle
104 797622 Pin-Float Hinge
117 799604 Jet-Main (Standard)
121 498260 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul
125 799868 Carburetor
127 694468 Plug-Welch
130 696564 Valve-Throttle
133 398187 Float-Carburetor
134 398188 Kit-Needle/Seat
137 796610 Gasket-Float Bowl
163 795629 Gasket-Air Cleaner
187 791766 Line-Fuel
(Cut to Required Length)
188 693999 Screw (Control Bracket)
190 690940 Screw (Fuel Tank)
202 691829 Link-Mechanical Governor
209 691291 Spring-Governor (Vermillion)
222 790143 Bracket-Control
227 690783 Lever-Governor Control
240 298090s Filter-Fuel
276 271716 Washer-Sealing
287 690940 Screw (Dipstick Tube)
300 692038 Muffl er
304 493294 Housing-Blower
305 691108 Screw (Blower Housing)
(1/4-20x.62)
590763 Screw (Blower Housing)
(1/4-20x.78)
306 690450 Shield-Cylinder
307 690345 Screw (Cylinder Shield)
332 690662 Nut (Flywheel)
333 590455 Armature-Magneto
334 691061 Screw (Magneto Armature)
337 591868 Plug-Spark
356 692390 Wire-Stop
358 590508 Gasket Set-Engine
362 793351 Shield-Spark Plug
365 691688 Screw (Carburetor)
404 690272 Washer (Governor Crank)
425 690670 Screw (Air Cleaner Cover)
443 692523 Screw
(Air Cleaner Primer Base)
445 491588s Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge
455 791960 Cup-Flywheel
456 692299 Plate-Pawl Friction
459 281505s Pawl-Ratchet
505 691251 Nut (Governor Control Lever)
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MODEL NUMBER 126M02-0003-F1
BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE
Engine Power Rating Information
The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (Society of Automo-tive Engineers) code J11940 (Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure),
and rating performance has been obtained and corrected in accordance with SAE J1995 (Revision
2002-5). Actual gross engine power will be lower and is affected by, among other things, ambient operating conditions and engine-to-engine variability. Given both the wide array of products
on which engines are placed and the variety of environmental issues applicable to operating the
equipment, the gas engine will not develop the rated gross power when used in a given piece of
power equipment (actual “on-site” or net horsepower). This difference is due to a variety of factors
including, but not limited to, accessories (air cleaner, exhaust, charging, cooling, carburetor, fuel
pump, etc.), application limitations, ambient operating conditions (temperature, humidity, altitude),
and engine-to-engine variability. Due to manufacturing and capacity limitations, Briggs & Stratton
may substitute an engine of higher rated power for this Series engine.
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7
12
3
883
842
524
163
20
51
134
104
127
137
163
633
617
276
7
9
668
617
585
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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:
1. 90 DAYS: Craftsman products intended for use or actually used for commercial,
institutional, professional or income-producing purposes
2. 2 YEARS: Craftsman riding lawn mowers, yard and garden tractors, walk behind
mowers, tillers, brush cutters, snow blowers, handheld blowers, backpack blowers,
hedge trimmers and electrical products for noncommercial, nonprofessional, noninstitutional, or non-income-producing use, except for those components which are
part of engine systems manufactured by third party engine manufacturers for which
the purchase has received an separate warranty with product information supplied at
the time of purchase.
3. 1 YEAR: Craftsman power cutters, stump grinders, pole pruners, gas chain saws,
electric chain saws, trimmer attachments, baggers and pole saws for noncommercial,
nonprofessional, non-institutional, or non-income-producing use.
4. 90 DAYS: All defective batteries, which will be replaced during this 90-day Warranty
Period.
5. 60 DAYS: Additional Warranty Period of 60 days will apply to adjustments and worn
products or components BUT DOES NOT INCLUDE WEAR OR ADJUSTMENTS
for products used for commercial, institutional, professional or income-producing
purposes. Wear items include but are not limited to: belts, blades, tires, spark plugs,
air fi lters, chains, shear bolts, skid plates, scraper bars, drift cutters, ropes, tines,
collection bags and pulleys.
As the Warranty Period runs from the date of purchase and NOT from the date that a
product is delivered, opened, assembled or fi rst used, plea se ensure during this time
period that your product or component has been assembled and tested for correction
operation regardless of when you intend to actually use it. Claims made after the
Warranty Period has expired will not be honored.
PROOF OF PURCHASE/DOCUMENTATION: Warranty coverage is conditioned upon
the original purchaser furnishing Sears Canada or its authorized third party service
provider if applicable, with the original sales receipt or other adequate written proof of
the original purchase date and identifi cation of the product. In the event that the original
purchaser is unable to provide a company of the original sales receipt, Sears Canada
Inc. reserves the right to determine in its sole discretion what other written proof of the
original purchase date and identifi cation of the product is acceptable.
WARRANTY
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