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Summary of Contents for 917.773423

Page 1: ...del No 917 773423 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espa_ol 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 condcraftsman ...

Page 2: ...ipment according to the instructions contained in the owner s manual Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman Weedtdmmer 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 dghts and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and ...

Page 3: ...aring 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 shinsfrom small sticks splinters and other debds and improve traction 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 ...

Page 4: ...roved 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 engine ...

Page 5: ...ts 0 155 dlarnetsr x 18 75 Inches long TO REMOVETRIMMER FROM CARTON 1 Remove loose parts included with tdmmer 2 Cut down two end comers of carton and lay end panel down flat 3 Remove all packing materials 4 Roll trimmer out of carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts HOWTO SET UPYOURTRIMMER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfoldhandle carefulysoas not to ptechor damagecoo _ol cable...

Page 6: ...m 0 CAUTION ENGINE OFF FAST SLOW FUrcL OIL Trimmer head control bar Sta_erhendle Gasoline cap Engine cover Primer Chassis cover IMPORTANT Thistrimmeris shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOUNE intheengine Trimmer line Tdrnmer head control bar must be held down to _e ha_le to engnge bimmerhead Release to stopthe trimmerhead Pdmer pumps additional fuel fi om carburetorto thecylinder for use when startinga col...

Page 7: ...down to the handle Trimmer head rotation will stop when the control bar is released TO ADJUSTTRIMMING HEIGHT ACAUTION Stop the engine and wati for all moving parts to stop Disconnect spark plugwire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot seine 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 t...

Page 8: ...o not store spillor use gasoline near an open flame Gasolinefillercap Eng TO START ENGINE 1 To starta coldongiea push_mer three 3 flmes hefore lf_ing to start Usea fin_ push Thisstepis notusually necessary when staring an engine whichhas alreadyrunfor a few minutes 2 Move throttle con_oflevertotast position 3 Hold upperhandlefirmlyand pul starter handlequickly Do notallowstarterrope to scap bask T...

Page 9: ...ch 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 tri...

Page 10: ... 3 Fold new cut to length trimmer line in half and insert folded end through carder 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 carder plate 6 Check all lines to be sure they are the same length 7 Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug Trimmer line...

Page 11: ...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 i _ Clip Slot Air filter Air filter cover Turn clockwise to Turn counter clockwise to tighten MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after ...

Page 12: ...mage from overheating Be sure engine is cool before cleaning 1 Unscrew knob on top of cover 2 Lift cover up and away from engine Knob Starter rope 3 Clean cover and cover screen thoroughly 4 Clean top of engine and air intake screen 5 Replace engine cover and tighten knob securely Be sure the front tabs of engine cover are located in the slots in engine housing Threaded Engine_ cover _ screen Air ...

Page 13: ...ough to allow the upper handle to pivot to the desired position Tighten handle knob securely NOTE The handle knob and bolt may be reversed for left handed operation Upper han_e TO REMOVE REPLACE TRIMMER HEAD DRIVE BELT 1 Remove screw at front of chassis cover 2 Lift cover up and away from tdmmer Chassis 3 Remove the two 2 screws on sides of trimmer secudng the debris shield 4 Turn trimmer on its s...

Page 14: ...ket Flat idler BoSom _ _ belt keeper Ldlerassembly _ _ Top belt keeper _ t Bolt Trimmer head pulley 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 carb...

Page 15: ... use engine or carburetor cleaner productsin the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an accaptaUe aitemativein minin_ng the formationof fuel gumdepositsduringstorage Add stabiizer to gasolineinfueltankor storagecontainer Alwaysfollowthemix ra _o foundon stabgizer ceatainer Run engine at least10 minutes after addi K 3 stabilizer to allowthe sta...

Page 16: ...if equipped 1 Trimmer line not propedy installed 2 Broken line retainer clip 3 Incorrect size of trimmer line CORRECTION 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Fill fuel tank 3 Drain tank and refillwith _esh clean fuel 4 Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline 5 Connect wire to plug 6 Replace spark plug 7 Move throttle lever to FAST position 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Clean unde...

Page 17: ...CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER MODEL NUMBER 917 773423 18 1 11 26 27 14 27 25 34 ...

Page 18: ...cljuster Handle Inside 170682 Adjuster Handle Outolde 170554 Spdng Handle Adjust 15363_ Guide Rope 132004 Locknut 1 4 x 20 66426 WIreTire 176983 ControlBar 174934 Throttle Control 158755 Screw Hex Washer Head 178700X004 Axle Shaft Assembly 150078 Screw Hex Washer Head 5 16 18 X 75 52160 Washer Axle 57143 Washer Wave 752063 Wheel 14 x 2 83923 Hex Flange Locknut 3 8 16 176999 DrtveCable 174034 Decal...

Page 19: ...CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER MODEL NUMBER917 773423 20 44 47 21 14 43 4 17 23 24 13 r 27 32 0_31 5O 36 ...

Page 20: ...4 175301 Skirt 170553 Cover Chassis Top 149746 Screw 10 24 x 1 314 STD541137 Nut 3 8 24 UNF STD561137 Washer Lock 3 8 10551037 Washer Flat 318 169792 Pulley Driven 172551 Spacer Pulley 174549 Be_deg 172520 Jackshafl 169766X479 Cover Chassis Bottom 174543 Splndle Housing Assembly Includes Upper Bearing Key 27 174581 Ring RatainLng External 17ram 176973 Spring Locldng Plate 172519 Locking Plate 1745...

Page 21: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER143 015502 40O 135 130 416 185 120 119 125 46 309A 311A 38 ...

Page 22: ...S 245 36805 Air Cleaner Filter Includes Key Number 43 250 37122 AirCleaner Cover Ring Set Std 260 36980 BLowerHousing Ring Set 010 OS 261 30280 Screw 10 24 x 9 16 PLntonPIr_Retaining Ring 262 650831 Screw 1 4 20 x 112 Connecting Rod Assy Incl 46 275 36790A Muffler Cormentiilg Rod Bolt 277 650988 Screw 1 4 26 x 2 9132 Valve Lifter 285 35287A Starter Cup Camshaft Exhaust MCR 287 650926 Screw 8 32 x ...

Page 23: ...184 ot Engine Parts List Throt0e Shaft Lever Assembly Throttle Return Spring Duat Seal Washer Duat Seal Throttle Throttle Shutter Shutter Screw Fuel Fitting Throttle Crack Screw Idle Speed Screw Tension Spdng Idle Restrictor Screw Idle Restdctor Scrwe Cap Black Float Bowl Float Shaft Float Float Bowl O Ring Inlet Needle Seat Clip IncL 31 SpdngCllp Pdmer Bulb Ratainer Ring Main Nozzle Tube Ca_urato...

Page 24: ...wind Starter 1 590599A Spdng Pin Incl 4 2 590600 Washer 3 590696 Retainer 4 590601 Washer 5 590697 Brake Spring 6 590698 Starter Dog 7 590699 Dog Spring 8 590700 Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y 11 590764 Starter Housing Ass y 12 590535 Starter Rope Length 98 x 9164 dla 13 590701 Starter Handle 41 ...

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