Table Of Contents; Warranty; Safety Rules - Craftsman 917.776740 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty ....................................................2
Safety Rules ...........................................2-4
Product Spec i fi ca tions ..............................4
Assembly / Pre-Operation .........................6
Operation ...............................................7-9
Maintenance Schedule ...........................10

WARRANTY

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTS MAN WEEDTRIMMER
For two (2) years from date of purchase, when this Crafts man Weedtrimmer is main-
tained, lu bri cat ed, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance in struc-
tions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or
work man ship.
If this Craftsman Weedtrimmer is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty
applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
This Warranty does not cover:
• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as rotating lines,
belts, air cleaners and spark plug.
• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or neg li gence, including bent crank-
shafts and the failure to main tain the equipment according to the instructions con-
tained in the owner's manual.
Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman Weedtrimmer to the nearest
Sears Parts & Repair Center in the United States. This warranty applies only while this
product is used 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 Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
WARNING: This trimmer is equipped with an internal com bus tion engine and
should not be used on or near any un im proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-
cov ered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester
meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be
main tained in effective working order by the operator.
In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California
Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears
service center (see the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

SAFETY RULES

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 per form ing any
adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend standard safety glasses or a
wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
Look for this symbol to point out
im por tant safety precautions. It means
CAU TION!!! BECOME ALERT!!!
YOUR SAFE TY IS INVOLVED.
Maintenance .......................................10-13
Service and Adjustments ...................13-14
Storage ....................................................15
Troubleshooting ......................................16
Repair Parts ........................................34-43
Sears Service ........................... Back Cover
WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci-
den tal starting when setting up, trans port-
ing, ad just ing or making repairs, always
dis con nect spark plug wire and place wire
where it can not contact plug.
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
455 593960 Cup-Flywheel
493 593330 Bracket-Mounting
(Carburetor)
505 793515 Nut (Governor Control Lever)
523 796503 Dipstick
524 691876 Seal-Dipstick Tube
562 793514 Screw
(Governor Control Lever)
598 592587 Shim-End Play (Crankshaft
or Camshaft Bearing)
601 791850 Clamp-Hose (Green)
608 594062 Starter-Rewind
613 590562 Screw (Muffler)
615 690340 Retainer-Governor Shaft
616 590516 Crank-Governor
617 270344s Seal-O Ring (Intake Manifold)
621 692310 Switch-Stop
623 799581 Seal-O Ring
(Carburetor Spacer)
633 691321 Seal-Choke/Throttle Shaft
(Throttle Shaft)
635 692076 Boot-Spark Plug
668 590546 Spacer (Flywheel)
718 690959 Pin-Locating
724 697478 Retainer-Seal
741 594105 Gear-Timing
745 691146 Screw (Brake) (#10-32 x .86)
745A 690589 Screw (Brake) (#10-32 x .5)
830 590536 Stud-Rocker Arm
832 594109 Guard-Muffler
836 690661 Screw (Muffler Guard)
842 691031 Seal-O Ring (Dipstick)
847 594110 Dipstick/Tube Assembly
850 100106 Sealant-Liquid
868 594096 Seal-Valve
875 594107 Base-Air Cleaner
914 591103 Screw (Rocker Cover)
MODEL NUMBER 103M02-0008-F1
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
922 692135 Spring-Brake
923 691487 Brake
951 591104 Lever-Choke
957 594061 Cap-Fuel Tank
968 594106 Cover-Air Cleaner
971 590552 Screw (Air Cleaner Base to
Carburetor) (M4.2 x 14mm)
972 594112 Tank-Fuel
975 594632 Bowl-Float
1005 594102 Fan-Flywheel
1022 594088 Gasket-Rocker Cover
1023 594087 Cover-Rocker
1026 590515 Rod-Push
(Intake and Exhaust)
1029 590526 Arm-Rocker (Exhaust)
1029A 590527 Arm-Rocker (Intake)
1036 - - - Label-Emissions (Available
from a Briggs & Stratton
Authorized Dealer)
1058 N/A Operator's Manual (Not
Available at this Printing)
1127 590554 Screw (Float Bowl to
Carburetor Body)
1238 590562 Screw (Carburetor Spacer)
(M5 x 17mm)
1263 697124 Reed-Breather
1264 793453 Screw (Breather Reed)
1329 N/A Replacement Engine (Not
Available at this Printing)
1330 N/A Repair Manual (Not Available
at this Printing)
- - 398067 Spark Arrester
(available accessory)
Carburetor Overhaul Kit - Key Number 121
Engine Gasket Set - Key Number 358
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.
inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm
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