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Page 1: ...del No 917 773420 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance EspaSol Repair Parts _CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...g to the instructions contained in the owner s manual Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman Weedtrimmer to the nearest Sears Service Center in the United States This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Dept 817 W...

Page 3: ...perate 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 Do not pull machine backwards unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while moving backwards Do...

Page 4: ...n approved container Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Do not smoke Never refuel the machine indoors Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame such as a water heater Move away from fueling site before starting engine Never run a machine inside a closed area Never make adjustments or repairs with the en...

Page 5: ... oil Trimmer Lines 2 Sets 0 155 diameter x 18 75 inches long Handle knob TO REMOVETRIMMER FROM CARTON Remove loose parts included with trimmer Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat Remove all packing materials Roll trimmer out of carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts HOWTO SET UPYOURTRIMMER TO UNFOLDHANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not...

Page 6: ...Trimmer head control lever Starter handle Handle knob 3asoline cap Engine cover Primer Engine oil cap w dipstick Chassis ver IMPORTANT This trimmer is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine i_ Trimmer head Trimmer line Trimmer head control bar must be held down to the handle to engage trimmer head Release to stop the trimmer head Primer pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the cylin...

Page 7: ...e 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 different 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 des...

Page 8: ...illed oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame Engine oil cap Gasoline cap TO START ENGINE 1 To start a cold engine push primer three 3 times before tryingto start Use a firm push This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes 2 Move throttle control lever to fast position 3 Hold upper handle firmly and pull starter handl...

Page 9: ...h season Once a year replace the spark plug and replace air filter element A new spark plug and clean new air filter element assures proper air fuel mixture and helps your engine run better and last longer Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check for loose fasteners 3 Clean under engine cover LUBRICATION To prolong the useful life of your trim...

Page 10: ...nsert folded end through carrier plate opening to back side of retainer clip 4 With folded end of line at back side of retainer clip pull line outward until line is fully seated under the retainer clip 5 Repeat on other side of carrier plate 6 Check all lines to be sure they are the same length 7 Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug Trimmer line Carrier plate opening _tainer clip ENGINE LUBRICA...

Page 11: ...ula tion 4 Insert new filter into cover 5 Put air filter cover and filter into collar aligning the tab with the slot 6 Push in on cover and turn counter clockwise to tighten Collar Turn clockwise to remove Air filter cover Turn counterclockwise to tighten MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG Change your spark plug each year to make ...

Page 12: ...e located in the slots in engine housing Threaded Starter rope Engine cover screen Air intake screen Housing slots CAUTION Before performing any service and adjustments 1 Stop engine 2 Make sure the rotating lines and all moving parts have completely stopped 3 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug TRIMMER TO ADJUST TRIMMING HEIGHT See TO ADJ...

Page 13: ... Screw Chassis cover ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury If you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow take your unit to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and or adjustment CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a nonadjustable fixed main jet for mixture control If your en...

Page 14: ...let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season 14 NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabil...

Page 15: ...ssive 1 Lines uneven or broken 1 Check trimmer lines Vibration 2 Loose nuts or bolts 2 Check all hardware including engine bolts 3 Damaged trimmer head 3 Check repair trimmer head Starter rope hard 1 Bent engine crankshaft 1 Contact a Sears or other topull qualified service center Loss of head 1 Belt not driving 1 Put belt on pulleys or drive replace belt if broken Hard to push 1 Handle height pos...

Page 16: ...CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER MODEL NO 917 773420 20 10 27 19 28 21 15 14 8 26 23 18 11 29 6 9 30 5 25 24 24 25 26 27 30 ...

Page 17: ... 14 170682 Handle Adjuster Outside 15 170554 Handle Adjust Spring 16 153638 RopeGuide 17 STD541025 Locknut 1 4 x 20 18 66426 WireTire 19 171449 ControlBar 20 174038 Throttle Control 21 158755 Hex Washer Screw 22 172225X004 Axle Shaft Assembly 23 150078 Screw hex Wshd 5 16 18 x 75 24 169823 Axle Spacer 25 57143 WaveWasher 26 151161 Wheel 14 x2 27 83923 Hex Flange Locknut 3 8 16 28 174037 Drive Cont...

Page 18: ...CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER MODEL NO 917 773420 14 4 43 18_ J H I i 19 17 43 27 32 23 24 25 26 0 31 36 W 337 20 32 ...

Page 19: ...ew 10 24 x 3 4 19 169800 Skirt 20 170553 Chassis Cover Top 21 149746 Screw 10 24 x 1 3 4 22 STD541137 Nut 3 8 24UNF 23 STD551137 Lockwasher 3 8 24 STD551037 Flatwasher 3 8 25 169792 Pulley Driven 26 172551 Spacer Pulley 27 174549 Bearing 28 172520 Jackshaft 29 169766 Cover Bottom 30 174543 Spindle Hsg Asm Includes Upper Bearing Key No 27 31 174581 Retaining Ring 17mm External 32 176973 Spring Lock...

Page 20: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO 143 005512 900 400 135 130 416 120 119 125 126 101 209_ 200 I 34 ...

Page 21: ...0 35586 Ref 104 301 36246 Oil Pump Ass y 305 35577 Mounting Flange Gasket 306 36996 Mounting Flange Incl 72 thru 307 35499 83 306 309 650562 Oil Drain Plug 310 35578 Oil Seal 313 34080 Governor Shaft 370C 37318 Washer 380 640262 Governor Gear Ass y Incl 81 390 590739 Governor Spool 400 36792B Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Flywheel Key 416 36085 Flywheel Belleville Washer 417 650821 Flywheel Nut 900 Solid S...

Page 22: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO 143 005512 _ 20A 36A _m37 36 _37 25__ 4O 36 ...

Page 23: ...of Engine Parts List Throttle Shaft Lever Assembly Throttle Return Spring Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal Throttle Throttle Shutter Shutter Screw Fuel Fitting Throttle Crack Screw Idle Speed Screw Tension Spring Idle Restrictor Screw Idle Restrictor Scrwe Cap Black Float Bowl Float Shaft Float Float Bowl O Ring Inlet Needle Seat Clip Incl 31 Spring Clip Primer Bulb Retainer Ring Main Nozzle Tube Carbur...

Page 24: ...12 13 590702 590599A 590600 590696 590601 590697 590698 590699 590700 590703 590535 590701 DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter Spring Pin Incl 4 Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope 98 X 9 64 dia Starter Handle 38 ...

Page 25: ...6 7 8 11 12 13 14 PART NO 590739 590740 590616 590617 590618A 590638 590535 590701 590760 DESCRIPTION Rewind Starter Retainer Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree 9rommet Starter Rope Length 98 x 9 64 dia Starter Handle Spring Clip 39 ...

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