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Craftsman 917.773421 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.773421 Owner's Manual

5.5 horsepower 22 inch cut wheeled weedtrimmer
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Owner's Manual
22 INCH CUT
WHEELED
WEEDTRIMMER
Model No.
917.773421
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
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
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website:
www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 917.773421 • 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: Limited Two-Year Warranty

    Repair Parts Maintenance Parts Ordering Back Cover 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 instructions the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship.

  • Page 3: General Operation

    The operation of any trimmer can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your trimmer or performing adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

  • Page 4: Slope Operation

    I_ SERVICE II. SLOPE OPERATION • Use extra care in handling gasoline Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. severe injury. All slopes require extra Use only an approved container.
  • Page 5 Readthese instructions andthis manualin its TO REMOVE TRIMMER FROM CARTON entiretybeforeyou attemptto assembleor • Remove loose parts included with trimmer. operateyournewtrimmer. • Cut down two end comers of carton and IMPORTANT" Thistrimmeris shipped lay end panel down flat. WITHOUTOIL ORGASOLINEin theengine. •...
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRIMMER. Compare the illustrations with your trimmer to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adiustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your trimmer or in literaturesupplied with the product. Leam and understand their meaning.
  • Page 7 Drive control SAFETY GLASSES lever The operation of any trimmer can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields Trimmer head while operating your trimmer or perform- control bar ing any adjustments or repairs.
  • Page 8 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE TO START ENGINE ADD OIL 1. To start a cold engine, push primer three Your trimmer is shipped without oil in the (3) times before tryingto start. Use a firm engine. Engine holds 20 oz. of oil. For push.

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES Y2"SERV'OEOATES AS YOU COMPLETE ,,,"4 REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean Trimmer !r_l Clean Under Engine Cover 6/' 2 Check drive belt/pulleys Check/Replace Trimmer Lines Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil I/'1,2 clean Air Filter V e 2 Inspect Muffler NE Clean or Replace Spark Plug...

  • Page 10: Trimmer Line

    TRIMMER Always observe safety rules when perform- ing any maintenance. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.
  • Page 11 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE: Before tipping trimmer to drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine Turn until fuel tank is empty. Collar clockwise to remove 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.
  • Page 12 CLEAN UNDER ENGINE COVER Be sure engine is cool before cleaning. 1. Unscrew knob on top of cover. Clean under engine cover before each 2. Lift cover up and away from engine. use, or more frequently in heavy cutting 3. Clean cover and cover screen or dirty conditions.
  • Page 13 10. Install belt around trimmer head pulley proper equipment and experience and engine pulley. make any necessary adjustments. 11. Replace chassis cover and tighten screw securely. Always use Craftsman replacement parts to assure proper fit and long life. Screw Chassis COVer Idler Engine...
  • Page 14 Immediately prepare your trimmer for storage NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable at the end of the season or if the unit will not alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel be used for 30 days or more. gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 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 CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER- - MODEL NO. 917.773421...
  • Page 17 CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER-- MODEL NO. 917.773421 PART DESCRIPTION Engine Model No. 143.005512 (See Breakdown) 150406 Engine Bolt 3/8-16 169791 Engine Pulley (Includes setscrew) STD502502 Setscrew, Pulley 174317 Engine Cover w/screen 174274 Engine Cover Knob 174030 Engine Cover Stud 169821X479 Lower Handle 150078 Screw Hx Wshd 5/16-18 x .75...
  • Page 18 CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER-- MODEL NO. 917.773421 40 / 0_31...
  • Page 19 CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER- - MODEL NO. 917.773421 PART DESCRIPTION 174031X558 Chassis Assembly 169802 Line .155Dia x 18.75 173715 Screw 5/16-18 x 1Self Tapping 169790 Belt V 172145X004 Idler Bracket 166042 Idler Pulley V-Groove 173716 Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1.25 751592...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.005512 _'_ 287 370A 262_'_ /285 _" 292 _k. 292...
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.005512 KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION 37266 Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 150) 26727 Dowel Pin 36784 Valve Cover 33734 Breather Element 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" 36557 Breather Ass'y. (Incl. 6 & 12A) 29752 Nut &...
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.005512 _--37 2s__...
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.005512 KEY PART DESCRIPTION 640262 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 Dust Seal Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shutter 650506 Shutter Screw...
  • Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.005512 KEY PART DESCRIPTION 590702 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590703 Starter Housing Ass'y. (40 degree grommet) 590535 Starter Rope ( 98"...
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.005512 V'--14 PART DESCRIPTION 590739 Rewind Starter 590740 Retainer 590616 Starter Dog 590617 Dog Spring 590618A Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y 590638 Starter Housing Ass'y (40 degree grommet) 590535 Starter Rope (Length 98" x 9/ 64"...
  • Page 26 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME sM Anytime, day or night (1-800-469-4663) www.sears,com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for...

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