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Summary of Contents for 917.773700

Page 1: ...MER Model No 917 773700 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 com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...cording 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...

Page 3: ...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 not operate the machine without ...

Page 4: ...e 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 motor running Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accide...

Page 5: ...il Trimmer Lines 2 Sets 0 155 diameter x 15 75 inches long TO REMOVETRIMMER FROM CARTON 1 Remove loose parts included with trimmer 2 Cut down two end corners 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 Unfold handle carefully so as not to p...

Page 6: ...ntrol bar head control lever Starter handle Engine oil cap Gasoline Chassis IMPORTANT This trimmer is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE inthe engine _Trimmer line Trimmer head control bar must be held down to the handle to engage trimmer head Release to stopthe trimmer head Primer pumps additionalfuel from the carburetorto the cylinderfor use when starting a cold engine Throttle control used for sta...

Page 7: ... 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 TRIMMER HEAD DRIVE CONTROL Your trimmer is equipped with a trimmer head drive contr...

Page 8: ...r Ai_CAUTION Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame TO START ENGINE 1 To start a cold engine push primer three 3 times before trying to start Use a firm push This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has already runfor a few minutes 2 Move throttle control lever to fast pos...

Page 9: ...hecked at least once each 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 ...

Page 10: ...o length trimmer line in half and insert 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 ...

Page 11: ...the cartridge Do not oi_cartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge 4 Install cartridge then replace cover making sure the tabs are aligned with the slots in the back plate Fasten screw securely Back plate Slots Cover tabs Cover 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 mowi...

Page 12: ...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 handle TO REMOVE REPLACE TRIMMER HEAD DRIVE BELT 1 Remove screw at front of chassis cover 2 Lift cover up and away from trimmer Chassis 3 Remove the two 2 screws on sides of trimmer securing the debris shield 4 Turn trimmer on it...

Page 13: ...dler bracket Flatidler Spacer V idler _ Idler Beff Flat idler Trimmer head pulley 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 ...

Page 14: ...use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable aitemative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Pawaysfollow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilize...

Page 15: ... fuel tank 3 Drain tank and refill with fresh 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 Loss of power 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Clean underside of trimmer and trimmer head 3 Check oil level 4 Trim at slower walking speed Excessive 1 Check trimmer lines Vibration 2 Check all h...

Page 16: ...degrees A 10 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at approximately 1 7 feet in 10 feet A 15 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at approximately 2 5 feet in 10 feet Use extreme care at all times and avoid sudden turns or maneuvers Follow other instructions in this _lb an ual for safety in trimming on slopes Operate a trimmer across the face of slopes never up o r down slopes...

Page 17: ...CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER MODEL NUMBER 917 773700 28 29 21 14 15 8 9_ _ 26 23 27 24 25 26 32 ...

Page 18: ...Handle Outside 170554 Spring Handle Adjust 153638 Guide Rope STD541025 Locknut 1 4 x 20 66486 WireTire 171449 Control Bar 177814 Throttle Contro4 158755 Screw Hex Washer Head 174750X004 Axle Shaft Assembly 150078 Screw Hex Washer Head 5 15 18 x 75 174751 Spacer Axle 57143 Washer Wave 752063 Wheel 14 x 2 83923 Hex Flange Locknut 3 8 16 174037 Orive Control 178364 Decal Warning 751152 Nut 1 4 20 111...

Page 19: ...CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER MODEL NU MBER 917 773700 1 20 _ 14 43 42 21 44 4 23 24 27 32 0 31 34 ...

Page 20: ... 1 2 85768 Screw 16 24 x 3 4 175301 Skirt 170553 Cover Chassis Top 149746 Screw 10 24 x 1 3 4 STD541137 Nut 3 8 24 UNF STD551137 Washer Lock 3 8 STD551037 Washer Flat 3 8 169792 Pulley Driven 172551 Spacer Pulley 174549 Beadng 172520 Jackshaft 169766 Cover Chassis Bottom 174543 Spindle Housing Assembly Includes Upper Bearing Key 27 174581 Ring Retaining External 17mm 176973 Spring Locking Plate 17...

Page 21: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122HO2 O110 D1 36 ...

Page 22: ...STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122H02 0110 D1 fJ 968 f_J 445 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET _37_ _ 633 G 617_j 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 633_ 163 27eQ 127_ 365_ lee_ 621 12___J 137_ 276 I 617_il _l 27eo 37 ...

Page 23: ...GINE MODEL NUMBER 122HO2 O110 D1 6O4 564 949 78 i 304 L _ 363 _i i j I 332 _ _ i i i 455 _ r 1229 ii I 305 670 190 057 ITs 187 _601 i 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 23 55 _ _ _ r 1211 1210 65_i 592 _ 58 r_ _ F __ I 459 _l 689 60 _ i 597 38 ...

Page 24: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122H02 0110 D1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3 20_ 842_ 524_ 7_ 80 585_ 5 9 617_ 615 404 _ 227 334_ 39 ...

Page 25: ...7 34 262652 Valve intake 265 35 691270 Spring Valve Intake 276 36 691270 Spring Valve Exhaust 287 37 694086 Guard Rywheel 300 40 692194 Retainer Valve 304 43 691997 Slinger Governor Oil 305 45 690548 Tappet Valve 306 46 691449 Camshaft 307 DESCRIPTION 498826 Short Brock Replacement Engine 12D602 0015 B1 497465 Manifold Intake 272199 Gasket Intake 691650 Screw Intake Manifold 691421 Housing Rewind ...

Page 26: ...r Governor Shaft Crank Governor K_ _ SeaI O Ring IntakeManifold Switch Stop SeaI Choke ThroSle Shaft Boot Sparkp_ug Spacer Includes 2 Spacer Fuel Tank KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 684 690345 Scre Breather Passage Cover 689 691855 Spdng Fdction 703 696309 Clip 741 691830 Gear ming 842 691031 SeaI O Ring Dipstick Tube 847 692017 A ssem bly DipslJckJTu be 851 493880 TerminaI Sparkplug 869 691155 Seat V...

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