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Page 1: ... Model No 917 773410 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espahol Repair Parts A_ KCAUTION 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: ...o 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 produc 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 WA Ho...

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

Page 4: ...se only an 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 wi...

Page 5: ...nsure proper tightness Loose Parts Packed Separately Safety 20 oz Trimmer Lines Goggles Bottle of oil 2 Sets 0 130 diameter x 16 75 inches long TO REMOVE TRIMMER FROM CARTON Remove loose parts included with trimmer Cut down two end comers 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 HOW TO SET U...

Page 6: ...Throttle control Trimmer head control lever Starter handle Handle knob Gasoline cap Engine cover Primer Engine oil cap w dipstick Chassis head IMPORTANT This trimmer is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine 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 cyl...

Page 7: ...side of the upper handle Fast position is for starting and normal trimming Slow is for light trimming and fuel economy Stop is for stopping the engine TRIMMER HEAD DRIVE CONTROL Your trimmer is equipped with a trimmer head drive control bar and lever which requires the operator to be positioned behind the trimmer handle to operate the trimmer Trimmer head rotation is controlled by holding the trim...

Page 8: ...pe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame Gasoline Engine oil cap TO START ENGINE To start a cold engine push primer thr_ 3 times before tryingto start Use a fin push This step is not usually necessal when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes Move throttle control lever to fast positic Hold upper handle firmly and pull start_ handle ...

Page 9: ... the spark plug and replace air filter element A new spark plug and clean new air filter element assures proper air fuel mixture end helps your engine run better and last longer Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual BEFORE EACH USE Check engine oil level Check for loose fasteners Clean under engine cover LUBRICATION To prolong the useful life of your trimmer change engine oil as recommend...

Page 10: ...e Fold new cut to length trimmer line in half and insert folded end through carrier plate opening to back side of retainer clip With folded end of line at back side of retainer clip pull line outward until line is fully seated under the retainer clip Repeat on other side of carrier plate Check all lines to be sure they are the same length Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug Trimmer line Carrie...

Page 11: ... Insert new filter into cover Put air filter cover and filter into collar aligning the tab with the slot Push in on cover and turn counter clockwise to tighten Collar Tu rn 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 your engine s...

Page 12: ...ped Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug TRIMMER TO REMOVE REPLACE TRIMMER HEAD DRIVE BELT Remove screw at front of chassis cover Lift cover up and away from trimmer Turn trimmer on its side with carburetor and fuel cap up Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft Remove belt from trimmer head pulley Remove idler assembly from chassis an...

Page 13: ...d or adjustment CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a nonadjustable fixed main jet for mixture control If your engine does not operate properly due to sus pected carburetor problems take your unit to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and or adjustment IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeeding the engine above the factory...

Page 14: ...n untilthe 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 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 fellow the mix ratio found on stabilizer containe...

Page 15: ...lug 6 Replace spark plug 7 Move throttle lever to FAST position 1 Clean replace a_r filter 2 Clean underside of trimmer and trimmer head 3 Check oil level 4 Trim at slower walking speed Lines uneven or broken 1 Check trimmer lines Loose nuts or bolts 2 Check all hardware including engine bolts Damaged tnmmer head 3 Check repair trimmer head Bent engine crankshaft 1 Contact a Sears or other qualifi...

Page 16: ...CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER MODEL NO 917 773410 20 21 19 28 18 12 8 22 2 6 29 30 5 1 27 30 ...

Page 17: ...ew Setscrew Pulley Engine Cover w screen Engine Cover Knob Engine Cover Stud Lower Handle Screw Hx Wshd 5 16 18 x 75 Upper Handle HandleBolt Handle Knob RopeGuide Locknut 1 4 x 20 WireTire Control Bar Throttle Control Hex Washer Screw Axle Shaft Screw hex Wshd 5 16 18 x 75 Axle Spacer Wave Was her Wheel 10 x 1 75 Hex Flange Locknut 3 8 16 Drive Control Decal Warning Decal Engine Cover Bracket Axle...

Page 18: ...CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER MODEL NO 917 773410 1 14 43 4 17 4_ I1 18_ _ i I 19 17 9 0 23 24 5 26 28 m29 o 31 32 ...

Page 19: ...68 Screw 10 24 x 3 4 19 169800 Skirt 20 169764 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 Beanng 28 172603 Jackshaft 29 169766X459 Cover Bottom 30 174543 Spindle Hsg Asm Includes Upper Bearing Key No 27 31 174581 Retaining Ring 17mm External 34 173531 Ca...

Page 20: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO 143 004008 90O 400 135 130 120 416 119 1_ 182 212 126 261 287 1_ 370 A I _10 262f_ 285 101 125 89 34 ...

Page 21: ...0A Washer 309 650562 82 30591 Governor GearAss y Incl 81 310 35578 83 30588A Governor Spool 313 34080 86 650488 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 370C37318 89 610961 Flywheel Key 380 640262 90 611213 Flywheel 390 590739 92 650815 Belleville Washer 400 36792B 93 650816 Flywheel Nut 100 34443B Solid State Ignition 416 36085 101 610118 Spark Plug Cover 103 651007 Screw TorxT 15 417 650821 10 24 x 15 16 900 104 37...

Page 22: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO 143 004008 _16 36A 27 J3 37 _m37 36 ...

Page 23: ...f 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 Scr we 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: ...0 3 590696 4 590601 5 590697 6 590698 7 590699 8 590700 11 590703 12 590535 13 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 54 dia Starter Handle 38 ...

Page 25: ...2 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 grommet Starter Rope Length 98 x 9 64 dia Starter Handle Spring Clip 39 ...

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