Craftsman 917.773707 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.773707 Owner's Manual

Wheeled weedtrimmer 6,0 horsepower 22 inch cut

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WHEELED
WEEDTRIMMER
6,0 Horsepower
22 Inch Cut
Model No.
917.773707
• EspaSol, p. 17
_CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 WEEDTRIMMER 6,0 Horsepower 22 Inch Cut Model No. 917.773707 • EspaSol, p. 17 _CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2: Limited Two-Year Warranty

    Sears Service ......Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN WEEDTRIMMER For two (2) years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Weedtrimmer is main- tained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instruc- tions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.
  • Page 3: General Operation

    • Do not pull machine backwards unless ab- • I,WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle solutely necessary. Always look down and behindbefore andwhile moving backwards. components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to •...
  • Page 4 Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- Fast help by phone - phone support chase. Your new Craftsman® product is from a Sears technician on products designed and manufactured for years of requiring in-home repair, plus conve- dependable operation.
  • Page 5 Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1.6 Quarts (Unleaded Regular) Oil Type (API SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: 20 Ounces Spark Plug (Gap: .030") Champion RJ19LM or J19LM Trimmer Line Length: 18.75 Inches (0.155 Inch Diameter The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the trimmer.
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRIMMER. Compare the illustrations with your trimmer to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your trimmer or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.
  • Page 7 TO ADJUST TRIMMING HEIGHT _,CAUTION: Stop the 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) dif- ferent positions ranging from 1-1/2 inches to 3 inches.
  • Page 8: Add Gasoline

    ADD GASOLINE NOTE: In cooler weather it may be • necessary to repeat priming steps. In Fill fuel tank to bottom of gas tank warmer weather overpriming may cause filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, flooding and engine will not start. If you clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a do flood engine, wait a few minutes before minimum of 87 octane.
  • Page 9: General Recommendations

    Check for Loose Fasteners CleanTrimmer MI Clean Under Engine Cover ll/2 Check Drive Belt / Pulleys R Check I Replace T rimmer Unes Check Engine OII Level Change Engine Oil b41,_ Clean Air Filter I_ 2 Inspect Muffler Clean or Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1 - Changemore oftenwhen opera,rig undere heavyloador In highambient temperatures.
  • Page 10: Trimmer Line

    TRIMMER Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rub- ber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.
  • Page 11: Air Filter

    ENGINE 5. Fill engine with oil (See "ADD OIL" in the Operation section of this manual). LUBRICATION 6. Replace engine oil cap. Use only high quality detergent oil rated 7. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark with API service classification SG-SL. plug.
  • Page 12 • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free _CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire of all gasoline, oil, etc. from spark plug and place wire where it • We do not recommend using a garden cannot come in contact with plug. hose to clean trimmer unless the elec- •...
  • Page 13 11. Assemble new belt, idler pulleys and 15. Replace chassis cover and tighten bottom belt keeper to idler bracket. screw securely. Always use Craftsman replacement parts Tighten pulley bolts securely. to assure proper fit and long life. NOTE: Be sure belt is inside top belt keeper on idler assembly.
  • Page 14 Immediately prepare your trimmer for stor- Also, alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract age at the end of the season or if the unit moisture which leads to separation and will not be used for 30 days or more. formation of acids during storage.
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Out of fuel, 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel, 3.
  • Page 16: Slope Guide

    SLOPE GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS GUIDE LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL •,..TREE, A CORNER OF A STRUCTURE, A POWER LINE I "'_... POLE, OR A FENCE..i....'..Operate a trimmer across the face of slopes, never up or down slopes. 15 DEGREES Use this guide and do not trim on a slope greater than 15 degrees.
  • Page 17 Sears reparar& gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra. Si la recortadora para mala hierba Craftsman se usa para fines comerciales o de arriendo, esta garant_a s61o se aplica por noventa (90) dfas a partir de la fecha de compra.
  • Page 18 I. OPERACION GENERAL • Opera solamente con luz del dfa o con una buena luz artificial. • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse completamente con los controles y el uso • No opere la m_quina bajo la influencia del correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer alcohol o de las drogas.
  • Page 19 IV.SERVIClO cable de la bujfa, y mant_ngalo a cierta • Tenga cuidado extra al manejar la gasolina y distancia de _sta para prevenir un arranque accidental. los demds combustibles. Son inflamables y los gases son explosivos. • Mantenga las tuercas y los pemos, especial- - Use solamente un envase aprobado.
  • Page 20 Nt3mero de Serie: Fecha de Compra: Capacidad y Tipo de Gasolina: 1.6 Cuartos (Regular sin Plomo) Tipo de Aceite (API SG-SL): SAE 30 (Sobre 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (Debajo 32°F) Capacidad de Aceite: 20 Onzas Bujia (Abertura: .030") Champion RJ19LM o J19LM Longitud de la Ifnea de la recortadora: 18.75 Inches...
  • Page 21 FAMILIAR|CESE CON SU RECORTADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DE USUARIO Y I_AS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU RECORTADORA. Compare las ilustreciones con su recortadora para familiarizarsa con la ubi- cacibn de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el future. Estos srmbolos pueden aparecer sobre su recortadora o en las pdginas proporcionadas el producto.
  • Page 22 recortadora La operaci6n de cualquier recodadora puede Tabulaci6n hacer que salten objetos extraSos dentro de de la placa- sus ojos, Io que puede producir daSos graves de btoque en _stos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecci6n para los ojos mientras opere su recortadora o cuando haga ajustes o reparacio- nes.
  • Page 23 GASOLINA •Llene el estanque de combustible hasta la parts inferior del cuello de relleno del estanque de gasolina. No Io Ilene demasiado. Use gasoline regular, sin plomo, nueva y lim- pia con el mfnimo de 87 octanes. No mezcle el aceite con la gasolina. Para asegurar que la gasolina utilizada sea fresca compre estanques los cuales puedan ser utilizados _ldurante...
  • Page 24 ,,O0 'MA A MEDIDA QUE COMPLETE _/_(P_ _._._O_ FECHAS oo .v.o,oo ou o Revisar $1hay sujetadores sueltos Llmpiar Is recortadora Limp_ar debaJo de la cublerla dol motor ¥# Impulsadas Revisar las cormas y las poleas Veriflque/ reemplazarlas Ilneas ills de la rocortadora Revisarel nlveldel acelte Camblar el acelte del motor I/1,2...
  • Page 25 4. Con la extremidad de la Ifnea plagada en el _.PRECAUCI6N: Utilice s61o la linea de lado trasero del clip del sujetador, empujar recortadora recomendada. No utilice otros la Ifnea hacia afuera basra que la linea est6 rnatedales como cables, cuerdas, eintas, completamente colocada debajo del clip del etc.
  • Page 26 Revise el nivel del aceite del calder antes de Instale el cartucho, luego vuelva a poner la cubierta asegurd.ndose que las orejas est6n arrancar el motor y despu_s de cada cinco (5) alineadas con las ranuras en la plancha horas de uso continuado. Apriete el tap6n del trasera.
  • Page 27 PARA REMOVEPJAJUSTAR LA CORREA DE 4_ ADVERTENClA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias IMPULSION DEL CABEZAL DE LA RE- ntes de dar cualquier sercicio o de hacer CORTADORA ajustes: Remueva el tomillo en el frsnte de la cubi- Pare el motor. erta del chasis. AsegL_rese que las Ifneas rotatorias y que 2.
  • Page 28 Remueva la correa de la polea del cabezal 12. Instale la correa y el conjunto del piSon Ioco de la recortadora. en la recortadora, vuelva a conectar un 9. Observe la posici6n del cable de control y resode del pii=ionIoco y monte el piSon Ioco del resorte de llamada dsl piSon Ioco.
  • Page 29 formaci6n de dcidos durante almacemamiento. Prepare inmediatamente su recortadora para el la gasolina dcideca puede naSar el sistema de alma cenamiento al final de cada temporada o si la unidad no se va a usar pot 30 dias o mas. combustible de un motor durante el perido de alcamenmiento.
  • Page 30: Soluci6N De Problemas

    SOLUCI6N DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que est6 dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCI6N No srranca Filtro de aire sucio. 1. Limpie/cambie el filtro de aire. Sin combustible. 2. Llene el estanque de combus tible.
  • Page 31 CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.773707 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Engine, Briggs & Stratton, 83923 Nut, Hex, Flangelock 3/6-16 Model No. 128H02-0515-E1 181699 Drive Control Cable _See Breakdown) 178365 Decal, Warning 150406 olt, Engine Mounting 3/8-16 178364 Decal, Engine Cover...
  • Page 32 CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.773707 44 47 21 17_8...
  • Page 33 CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.773707 PART DESCRIPTION 174031X558 Chassis Assembly 182219 Line, Trimmer .155 diameter x 18.75 long 173715 Screw, Self-Tapping 5/16-18 x 1 185476 V-Belt 172145)(004 Bracket, Idler 166042 Pulley, Idler, V-Groove 173716 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1.25...
  • Page 34 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128H02-0515-E1 I 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 1036 EMISSION LABEL 1058 OWNER S MANU...
  • Page 35 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128H02-0515-E1 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL lo4 _ 633 _...
  • Page 36 BRIGGS & STRA'I-FON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128H02-0515-E1 1210 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 697322 Cylinder Assembly 691270 Spring-Valve (Intake) 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 691270 Spring-Valve (Exhaust) 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 694086 Guard-Flywheel 493279 Sump-Engine 692194 Retainer-Valve 691160 Head-Cylinder...
  • Page 37 BRIGGS & STRAT'rON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128HO2-O515-E1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 493823 134 398188 O Valve-Needle/Seat • Spacer (Includes 2) 692294 137 693981 O1: Gasket-Float Bowl Spacer-Fuel Tank 393760 Deflector-Muffler 691753 Bracket-Air Cleaner Primer 690661 Screw (Muffler Deflector) 272653.13:l: Gasket-Air Cleaner 690345...
  • Page 38 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 39: Guia De Inclinacion

    • ._..+- GUIA DE INCLINACION • • ..Q...R_D O VEA Y DETENGA ESTA GUIA DE NIVEL CON UN ARBOL EN POSICI6N .., i • .._"..VERTICAL, LA ESQUINA DE UNA ESTRUCTURA, UN POSTE DE LUZ O UNA CERCA. I •:/_-..
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