Craftsman C944.517742 User Manual

Instruction Manual
24cc/1.4 cu.in. 2-Cycle
185 MPH/385 CFM
GASOLINE POWERED
B LOWE R/VAC/M ULCH ER
Model No.
0944.517742
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
• Franqais
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of this product.
For answers to your questions about this product:
Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon.-Sat., or 10 am-7 pm, Sun.
1-800-235-5878 <.o°,, listed are Central Time)
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8
530163803 7/25/03

Craftsman C944.517742 Specifications

General

Brand	Craftsman
Model	C944.517742
Category	Blower
Language	English

Summary

SAFETY RULES

KNOW YOUR UNIT AND PLAN AHEAD

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR BLOWER AND FEATURES

CONTROLS: THROTTLE, PRIMER, CHOKE

Understand throttle lever for speed/stop, primer button for starting, and choke lever for cold starting.

OPERATING TIPS AND FUELING ENGINE

Hold unit correctly, use protection, operate responsibly. Refuel slowly, mix fuel 40:1, use recommended oil.

FUEL STORAGE AND STARTING POSITION

STARTING A COLD ENGINE

Move throttle to idle, choke to FULL, press primer 8 times. Pull starter until engine attempts to run.

STOPPING AND STARTING THE ENGINE

To stop, move throttle to STOP. Start engine by pulling starter handle until it runs, ensuring tubes are secure.

STARTING A WARM AND FLOODED ENGINE

Start warm engine by pulling starter. For flooded engine, place choke in RUN, move throttle to fast, then pull rope.

MAINTENANCE

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASK OVERVIEW

AIR FILTER AND SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE

Clean air filter every 5 hours. Replace spark plug yearly. Follow specific cleaning and replacement instructions.

FUEL FILTER AND MUFFLER SCREW MAINTENANCE

Replace fuel filter as needed. Check muffler mounting screws annually for security.

TROUBLESHOOTING

ENGINE STARTING PROBLEMS

Troubleshoot engine not starting due to flooding, fuel issues, spark plug, or low compression. Remedies provided.

ENGINE PERFORMANCE ISSUES

Troubleshoot idle, acceleration, power loss, smoking, or overheating. Check fuel mixture, air filter, spark plug, carburetor.