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Craftsman 917.773423 Owner's Manual

5.5 horsepower 22 inch cut wheeled weedtrimmer
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Owner's Manual
5.5 HORSEPOWER
22 INCH CUT
WHEELED
WEEDTRIMMER
Model No.
917.773423
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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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

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  • Page 1 917.773423 • 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: Table Of Contents

    9-12 LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN WEEDTRIMMER For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Weedtrimmer is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructionsin the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in matedal or workman- ship.
  • Page 3 • Never use blades, wire, or flailing devices. This unit is designed for line trimmer use only. Use of other accesso- ries or attachments will increase the dsk of injury. • Stop the rotating trimmer head when crossing gravel ddves, walks, or roads.
  • Page 4 Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting. • Keep nuts and bolts, especially trimmer head and engine bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition. • Never tamper with safety devices.
  • Page 5 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 c ables.

  • Page 6: Product View

    READTHIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRIMMER, Compare the ilusb'ations withyourfdmmer to familiarize yourselfwiththe location of Verious controlsand a_ustments. Save thismaneaJ forfuturereference, "l_ese iymbo_ may appear on your trimmer or In IRma_m supplied with the product Learn and _ WARNING Omir mea_klg. Am nwn= m...

  • Page 7: How To Use

    • Tdmmer head rotation is controlled by holding the tdmmer head control bar 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.

  • Page 8: Add Gasoline

    • Use the left side of tdmmer whan tdmming along fences, walls, flowerbeds and other such objects. • If trimmer lioes heeame tea short,it will take longerto complete the job. If tdmmer linesare worn to less than half their original length,they should be replaced.

  • Page 9: Maintenance Schedule

    Une Diameter: .155 inch Trimmer Une Length: 18.75 inches The model and sedal numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the trimmer. Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above,...

  • Page 10: Replace Trimmer Line

    2. Remove worn trimmer line from line carrier plate. 3. Fold new, cut to length, trimmer line in half and insert folded end through carder plate opening to back side of retainer clip.
  • Page 11 2. Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. 3, Tip trimmer on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container, Rock trimmer back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine.
  • Page 12 CLEAN UNDER ENGINE COVER Clean under engine cover before each use, or more frequently in heavy cutting or dirty conditions. Engine cover screen and engine air intake screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Be sure engine is cool before cleaning.

  • Page 13: Service And Adjustments

    Chassis 3. Remove the two (2) screws on sides of trimmer secudng the debris shield. 4. Turn trimmer on its side with carbure- tor and fuel cap up. 5. Remove the two (2) screws on underside of trimmer secudng the debds shield.
  • Page 14 13.Install belt around trimmer head pulley and engine pulley. 14.Replace debds shield and tighten the four (4) screws securely. 15. Replace chassis cover and tighten screw securely. Always use Craftsman replacement parts to assure proper fit and long llfe. idler bracket Flat idler BoSom belt keeper '_-.

  • Page 15: Storage

    IMPORTANT: Nevercovertrimmerwhile engine and exhaustareas are stillwarm. • I=CAUTION: Never store the trimmer with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Loss of head 1. Belt not driving. drive Hard to push 1. Handle height position not right for you. Poor trimming 1. Trimmer line length is too short. j performance 2. Throttle control lever not in correct position (if equipped). Trimmer head 1.
  • Page 17 CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.773423...
  • Page 18 CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.773423 PART DESCRIP11ON - - - Engine, Craft=man, Modol Number 143.015502 (See BreakdOWn) 150406 Bolt, Engine Mounting 3/8-16 169791 Pulley, Engine (Lndudes Setscrew, Key #4) STD502582 Setscrew, Pulley 177622. Cover, EngJr-,e, w ith Screen...

  • Page 19: Parts List & View

    CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER-- MODEL NUMBER917.773423 47 21 0_31...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.773423 PART DESCRIP'nON 174031X558 Chassis Assernbly 169802 Line, Trimmer. 173715 Screw, Self-Tapping 169790 V-Bert 172145X004 Bracket, Idler 166042 Pulley, idler, V-Groove 173716 Bolt, Hex Head 318-16 x 1.25 751592 Lock, n ut, Hex 3/8-16 166043...
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER143.015502 309A 311A...
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE KEY PART 140. DESCRIPI_N 37266 Cylinder (Incl. 2120 _ 150) 26727 DowelPin 33734 Breather Element 36557 Breather Ass'y, (Ir_, 6 & 12A) 36775 BreatherTube 36558 Breether Cover&Tube (IncL 12B) 36694 Breather Tuha Elpew 25277 Washer 30589 Govemor Rod (taol. 14)
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART 640262 631615 631767 631184 • Duat Seal Washer 631183 • Duat Seal (Throttle) 640070 • Throttle Shutter 656506 • Shutter Screw 631807 651025 630766 640018 640200 631867 631024 • Float Shaft 632019 631028 • Float Bowl"O" Ring 631021 * Inlet Needle, Seat, &...
  • Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE KEY PART DESCRIPllON ---- 590763 Rewind Starter 590599A Spdng Pin (Incl. 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590764 Starter Housing Ass'y.
  • Page 25 For repairofmajorbrand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no 1-8OO-4-MY-HOME e (1_) For repair of carry-in products likevacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, caUforthe nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 ,,_tane,day ornig_ (U.S.A. rely) W1NwJJear_coltl Forthe replacementparts, accessoriesand owner'smanuals that you need to do-it-yourself,callSears PartsDIrect_] 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278)

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