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Craftsman 917.773744 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.773744 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Limited Two-Year Warranty

    Schedule ......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: Slope Operation

    . Do not pull machine backwards unless ab- AWARNING" Engine exhaust, some solutely necessary. Always Iookdown and of its constituents, and certain vehicle behind before andwhile moving backwards. components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to .
  • Page 4 Repair Protection Agreements Fast help by phone - phone sup- Congratulations on making a smart pur- chase. Your new Craftsman® product is port from a Sears representative designed and manufactured for years of products requiring in-home repair, plus dependable operation.
  • Page 5 Serial Number: Dateof 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) o 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 MANUALAND 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 _kCAUTION: 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 The operationof any trimmer can result in to 3 inches.

  • Page 8: Add Gasoline

    ADD GASOLINE NOTE: In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming steps. * 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 minimum of 87 octane.

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE ..FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE /_.,,_,£O_ #" S E,..Ry/CE REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean Trimmer Clean Under Engine Cover Check Drive Belt / Pulleys Check / Replace Trimmer Lines Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil 1_1,2 Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler...
  • Page 10 TRIMMER Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. TIRES o Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rub- ber. o Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.
  • Page 11 ENGINE 6. Replace engine oil cap. 7. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark LUBRICATION plug. Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG-SL. AIR FILTER Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade Your engine will not run properly and may according to your expected operating be damaged by using a dirty air filter.
  • Page 12 Keep finished surfaces and wheels free A_,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 15. Replace chassis cover and tighten Tighten pulley bolts securely. screw securely. NOTE: Be sure belt is inside top belt Always use Craftsman replacement parts keeper on idler assembly. to assure proper fit and long life.
  • Page 14 Immediately prepareyour trimmer for stor- Also, alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol age at the end of the season or if the unit or using ethanol or methanol) can attract will not be usedfor 30 days or more. moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. 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.
  • Page 16 Operate a trimmer across the face of slopes, never up or down slopes. T=== 15 DEGREES Use this guide and do not trim on a slope greater than 15 degrees. A 10 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at appro×imately 1.7 feet in 10 feet.
  • Page 17 Servicio Sears ........Contratapa GARANTiA LIMITADA DE DOS ANOS PARA LA RECORTADORA PARA MALA HIERBA CRAFTSMAN Pot dos (2) aflos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta recortadora para mala hierba Crafts- man se mantenga, lubrique y afine segOn las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueflo, Sears repararb, gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 18 I. OPERACl0N GENERAL • Opere solamente con luz del d[a o con una buena luz artificial. • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse completamente con los controles y el uso • No opere la mAquina bajo la influencia del correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer alcohol o de las drogas.
  • Page 19 Reparacion Congratulaciones pot su buena compra. Ayuda rapida pot telefono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman® estb. diseflado f6nico pot parte de un representento Sears y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable pot sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en muchos aflos.
  • Page 20 NQmero 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 RJ 19LM o J 19LM Longitud de la linea de la recortadora:...
  • Page 21 FAMIMARJCESE CONSU RECORTADORA LEAESTEMANUAL DE USUARIO Y LASREGLAS DESEGURIDADANTES DEOPERAR SU RECORTADORA. Compare lasilustraciones c onsu recortadora p arafamiliarizarse c onla ubi- caci6nde losdiversos controles y ajustes. G uarde estemanual p arareferencia enel futuro. Estos simbolos pueden aparecer sobre su recortadora o en las paginas proporcionadas el producto.

  • Page 22: Como Utilizar

    SEGURIDAD Cabeza de recortadora La operaci6n de cualquier recortadora puede Tabutaci6n hacer que salten objetos extraflos dentro de de la ptaca sus ojos, Io que puede producir daflos graves de btoque en estos. 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 parte inferior del cuello de relleno del estanque de gasolina. No Io Ilene demasiado. Use gasolina regular, sin plomo, nueva y lim- pia con el minimo de 87 octanos. No mezcle el aceite con la gasolina.
  • Page 24 °,"A"T'"'"""TO LLENE LAS FECHAS 0_.!. _ O _x _,_;?O X,_. _ A MEDIDA QUE COMPLETE ___FECHAS S OSE V.O.O E O Revisar si hay sujetadores sueltos Limpiar la recortadora Limpiar debajo de la cubierta del motor Revisar las correas y las poleas impulsadas Verifique / reemplazar...
  • Page 25 _I, PRECAUCl0N: Utilice s61o la I[nea de Con la extremidad de la I[nea plagada en el lado trasero del clip del sujetador, empujar recortadora recomendada. No utilice otros la I[nea hacia afuera hasta que la I[nea este materiales como cables, cuerdas, cintas, completamente colocada debajo del clip del etc.
  • Page 26 Revise el nivel del aceite del c_.rter antes de Instale el cartucho, luego vuelva a poner la arrancar el motor y despues de cada cinco (5) cubierta asegur_.ndose que las orejas esten horas de uso continuado. Apriete el tap6n del alineadas con las ranuras en la plancha aceite en forma segura cada vez que revise el trasera.
  • Page 27 PARA REMOVER/AJUSTAR LA CORREA ADVERTENClA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias IMPULSION DEL CABEZAL DE LA RE= ntes de dar cualquier sercicio o de hacer CORTADORA ajustes: Remueva el tornillo en el frente de la cubi- Pare el motor. erta del chasis. AsegOrese que las I[neas rotatorias y que Gire la cubierta hacia arriba y a distancia de todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido...
  • Page 28 Remueva la correa de la polea del cabezal 12. Instale la correa y el conjunto del piflon Ioco de la recortadora. en la recortadora, vuelva a conectar un Observe la posici6n del cable de control y resorte del piflon Ioco y monte el piflon Ioco del resorte de Ilamada del piflon Ioco.
  • Page 29 formaci6n de Acidos durante almacemamiento. Prepare inmediatamente su recortadora para el la gasolina Acideca puede nahar 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 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Yea ia seccion apropiada en el manual amenos este dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION No arranca 1. Filtro de aire sucio. 1. Limpie/cambie el filtro de aire. 2. Sin combustible. 2. Llene el estanque de combus tible.
  • Page 31 <- CLINACIO I +""+"7°_'._..DOs VEA Y DETENGA ESTA GUIA DE NtVEL CON UN ARBOL EN POSICION . .,:_ + ..... VERTICAL, LA ESQUtNA DE UNA ESTRUCTURA, UN POSTE DE LUZ O UNA CERCA. ! ....°- .+ -,_+ +: +,+ °-.
  • Page 32 CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER = = MODEL NUMBER 917,773744 16 10 36 -...
  • Page 33 CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER = = MODEL NUMBER 917,773744 PART DESCRIPTION Engine, Briggs & Stratton, _ _ _ Model No. 126M02-1378-B1 (See Breakdown) 150406 Bolt, Engine Mounting 3/8-16 179466 Pulley, Engine 88348 Washer, Flat 169821X479 Handle, Lower 428867 Screw, Hex Washer Head...
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER = = MODEL NUMBER 917,773744 4721 17 I-_8 2322...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER = = MODEL NUMBER 917,773744 PART DESCRiPTiON 174031X615 Chassis Assembly 182219 Line, Trimmer .155 diameter x 18.75 long 173715 Screw, Self-Tapping 5/16-18 x 1 185476 V-Belt 172145X004 Bracket, Idler 166042 Pulley, Idler, V-Groove 173716 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1.25...
  • Page 36 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126M02-1378=B1 I _SSHORTBLOOK [10_8OPERATOR'SMA.UAL 11329REP_OEME.TE.G,.E 1330REPA, RMANUALI / _o_-_ 404 ({_ _. _ 45<_jS,_ 36 _,_ _U-_,_ 35 _,_<X '_) \\-_ '_y' 27 ,¢,<...
  • Page 37 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126M02-1378-B1 365_ 188 _ j_" 209_J 202_"_'fY'_...
  • Page 38 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126M02-1378-B1 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 1211 1210 689 _3_ 456 _ 455 _-_j 1005 356/<J__...
  • Page 39 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126M02=1378=B1 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 617 ,;_','_;_/ 276 \_/Y 358 ENGINE GASKET _,'_ C:_" 3 _'_ •: _. ;z jl \'- "L y 51 _\_-_'_ 1095 VALVE GASKET Engine Power Rating information The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (So- ciety of Automo-tive Engineers) code J11940 (Small Engine Power &...
  • Page 40 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126M02=1378=B1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 590401 Cylinder Assembly 794305 Manifold-intake 299819s Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 794306 Gasket-intake 493279 Sump-Engine 691650 Screw (intake Manifold) 590411 Head-Cylinder 697670 Housing-Rewind Starter 798875 Gasket-Cylinder Head 697316 Rope-Starter 590395 Breather Assembly 281434s Grip-Starter...
  • Page 41 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126M02=1378=B1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 691688 692047 Screw (Carburetor) Dipstick/Tube Assembly 690272 493880s Washer (Governor Crank) Terminal-Spark Plug 690670 590410 Seal-Valve Screw (Air Cleaner Cover) 692523 Screw 691155 Seat-Valve (Intake) 690380 (Air Cleaner Primer Base) Seat-Valve (Exhaust) 491588s 59O4O9...
  • Page 42 S_RV|C_ NOTES...
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