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Craftsman 917.773701 Owner's Manual

6.0 horsepower 22 inch cut wheeled weedtrimmer
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Owner's Manual
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6.0 HORSEPOWER
22 INCH CUT
WHEELED
WEEDTRIMMER
Model No.
917.773701
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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
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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

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  • Page 1 917.773701 • 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 Parts Ordering ......Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN WEEDTRIMMER For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Weedtdmmer is maintained, lubdcated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in matedal or workman- ship.

  • Page 3: General Operation

    The operation ofanytrimmer canresult inforeign o bjects being thrown intothe eyes, which c an result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your trimmer or perform- ing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses, I.

  • Page 4: Slope Operation

    II. SLOPE OPERATION - Move away from fueling site before starting engine. Slopes area major factor r elated t oslip and fallaccidents which c anresult in • Never run a machine inside a closed area. severe injury. A llslopes r equire e xtra •...

  • Page 5: Assembly

    Read _ ese ins_-'tions and thismanual in its TO REMOVETRIMMER FROM CARTON enUrety beforeyou attemptto assembleor 1. Remove loose parts included with operateyournew trimmer. trimmer, IMPORTANT: ThistdmmerIssh)pped 2, Cut down two end comers of carton WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. and lay end panel down flat, Ycur newb'immer has been _ at the...
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRIMMER. Compare the iluskatlenswithyour b'immer to familarize yourself withthe location ofvariouscontrolsand a_ustments. Save thismanualfor futurereference. It_se symlx)Is may appear on your trlmmer or In li_mture supplled v_th the produ_. Learn and unde_tand lING Ii_JOUS _Y ORDEATH...

  • Page 7: How To Use

    TO ADJUSTTRIMMING HEIGHT A_,CAUTION: Stop the engine and wait for eit movLng 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) The operation ofany trimmer canresult in different positions ranging from 1-1/2 foreign o bjects being thrown i ntothe...

  • Page 8: Add Gasoline

    3. You receive a 20 oz. container of oil spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or with the unit. Slowly pour 3/4 (15 oz.) use gasoline near an open flame. of the oil from the container down the TO START ENGINE oil fill spout into the engine.

  • Page 9: Maintenance Schedule

    M...TE,..CESC.EOULE REGULAR S ERVICE /_'(_'4_:;R-_,/_7_" SERVICE r_DATES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean Trimmer Clean Under Engine Cover fl_2 v" Check drive Pelt!pulleys Check/Replace Trimmer Lines II_s Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Ik/t,2 Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler NE Ctean or Replace Spark Plug...

  • Page 10: To Replace Trimmer Line

    TRIMMER Always o bserve safety r ules when performing anymaintenance. Trimmer line "nRES Keep t ires free ofgasoline, oil, o r insect control chemicals which c an harm rubber. Avoid s tumps, stones, deep rots, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.

  • Page 11: To Change Engine Oil

    TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL 4. thstaU carfrkk:je, then replace cover NOTE: Before tipping tdmmer to drain making sure the tabs are aligned with the slots in the back plate. Fasten oil, drain fuel tank by running engine screw securely. until fuel tank is empty. 1.

  • Page 12: Replacing Trimmer Head Drive Belt

    A, CAU'RON: Before performing any TO REMOVE/REPLACE TRIMMER HEAD DRIVE BELT service and adjustments: 1. Remove screw at front of chassis 1. Stop engine. 2. Make sure the rotating lines and all cover. moving parts have completely 2. Lift cover up and away from trimmer. stopped.
  • Page 13 15.Replace chassis cover and tighten 11 .Assemble new belt, idler pulleys and screw securely. bottom belt keeper to idler bracket. 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 Irnmediat_y prepare your k irnmer for storage tankduringstorage.Also, experience at the endof the seasouor if the unitwillnot indicates that alcoholblended fuels (called be usedfor30 daysor more. gasoholor usingethanelor methanol)can at_act moisture whichleads to separation TRIMMER andformation of adds dunngstorage.Acidic When lrimmeris to be storedfor a periodof gas can damagethefuel systemof an time,dean it horoughly, removeall dirt, engine while in storage.
  • Page 15 TROUBLESHOO_NG CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Doesnotstart 1. Dirtyairfil_n 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Fill fuel tank. 2. Out of fuel. 3. Stale fuel. 3. Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel. 4. Water in fuel. 4. Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline.

  • Page 16: Slope Guide

    SLOPE GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS GUIDE LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE, A CORNER OF A STRUCTURE, A POWER LINE ..POLE, OR A FENCE. Operate a trimmer across the face of slopes, .ever up or down slopes. 15 DEGREES Use this guide and do not trim on a slope greater than 15 degrees.

  • Page 17: Repair Parts

    CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER-- MODEL N UMBER917.773701...
  • Page 18 CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER-- MODEL N UMBER 9 17.773701 PART DESCRIPTION - - - Engine, Bdggs & St ration, Madel Number 122H02-0110_ (See Breakdown) 150406 Bolt, Engine Moun'Jng 3/0.16 169791 Pulley, Engine (Includes Setscrew, Key #4) STD502502 Setscrew, Pulley 169621)(479 Handle, Lower 150076 Screw, Hex Washer Head 5/16-18 x .75...
  • Page 19 CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.773701 0--31...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.773701 pART DESCRIP'RON 174031X558 Chassis Assembly 169802 Line, Trimmer .155 diameter x 18.75 long 173715 Screw, Self-Tapping 5/16-18 x 1 169790 V-Belt 172145X004 Bracket, Idler 169042 PuKey, Idler, V-Groove 173716 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1,25...

  • Page 21: Gasket Set

    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER122H02-O11O-D1 Kff I 11019LABEL 684_ 842_ 383_ 524 € 1095VALVE GASKET SET ir REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 11058 OWNER'S MANUAL 1...
  • Page 22 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER122H02-0110-D1 188_ e21_'_ 163_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 6t7_ 633_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 633_ _'--] 617(_-- _...
  • Page 23 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER122H02-0110-DI eTo@ .o_ 6s'_ 592 _ 58(_ I1© 689 O 18_._.1 s97_...
  • Page 24 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER122H02-0110-DI 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 842_ 5240 668_ 615_ 404 _)
  • Page 25 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER122H02-0110-D1 PART KL=Y PART DESCRIP'flON OESCRIPI_DN 493260 Cylinder Assembly 498826 Shod BLock (Replacement 392269 Engine 12D602-6915-B1) Ed-BushSig/Seal Manlfold-lr_ake 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 497465 • Gasket-I_ake 493279 Sump4Er@ne 272169 Screw (lutake Manifold) 691160 Head-Cyfinder 691650 692249 HOUsing-RewindStarter •+ Gasket-Cylinder Head...
  • Page 26 BRIGGS & STRA'rTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER122HO2-O110-al pARr pART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Scre 690662 Nut(Flywheel) 6_0345 (Breather passage Cover) 802574 Armsture_tage, eto 691061 Screw (Am_ture Magneto) 691855 Spring-Friction Clip 802592 Spark Plug 696309 Goat-liming 692390 W]re*Stop 691830 • Seal*O Ring (Dipetlck Tube) 497316 Engine G_ket 691031...
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