Craftsman 917.773422 Owner's Manual

5.5 horsepower 22 inch cut wheeled weedtrimmer
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Owner's Manual
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5.5 HORSEPOWER
22 INCH CUT
WHEELED
WEEDTRIMMER
Model No.
917.773422
Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Espa_ol
Repair Parts
_L, 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 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol • Repair Parts _L, 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 "I3NOYEAR 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 in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship.
  • Page 3 The operation of any trimmer can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety g asses or eye shields while operating your trimmer or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wde vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 4 II. SLOPE OPERATION - Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an Slopes area major factor related to slip open flame, such as a water heater. and fall accidents which can result in - Move away from fueling site before severe injury.
  • Page 5 Read t hese i nstructions this manual in its TO REMOVETRIMMER FROM CARTON entirety beforeyouattemptto assembleor 1, Remove loose parts included with operateyour new trimmer. trimmer. IMPORTANT: Thistrimmeris shipped 2. Cut down two end corners of carton WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. and lay end panel down fiat.
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRIMMER. Compare the illustrations withyourI_'iromer t o familianze yourselfwith the location of var;easconbolsand adjustments.Save this roanualforfuturereference. These _ mayappear o nyourblmmerorin I_m supplied wHh U)eproduct. Lea_andunderstand 41 WARNING Av0,o=..0=. Y=o.m CAUTION ENGIN_ FAST...
  • Page 7 , Trimmerhead controlbar Drive control lever The operation of any trimmer can result in foreign objects being thrown into the To engagetrimmerhead disengaged eyes, which can result in severe eye TO ADJUST TRIMMING HEIGHT damage. Always wear safety glasses or ACAUTION: Stop the engine and wait eye shields while operating your tdmmer...
  • Page 8 3. You receive a 20 oz. container of oil TO START ENGINE with the unit. Slowly pour 3/4 (15 oz.) 1. To starta cord engine, push pnmerthree of the oil from the container down the (3) times before tryingto start. Use a firm oil fill spout into the engine.
  • Page 9 MAINTERA.CE SC.E.ULE AS YOU COMPLETE _:_/ Check for Loose Fasteners Clean Trimmer Clean Under Engine Cover Check drive belt/pulleys CheckJReplace Trimmer Lines 1113 Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil _1,2 GN Clean Air Filter I## 2 Inspect Muffler Clean or Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Fi_ter Paper Cartridge ti/2 1 - Change more c_tenwhen Operatingunder a heavy LOad c_in high ambient lempecatures...
  • Page 10 TRIMMER Trimmer Alwaysobsawe safety ruleswhen perform- line ing any maintenance. TIRES • Keeptiresfree of gasoline,oil, or insect controlChemicals whichcan harm rubber. • Avoidstumps,stones, deep ruts,shaq) objectsand other hazardsthatmay cause tiredamage. Carrier plate TRIMMER MNE opening For best results, replace trimmer Lines when they have worn to half their original length.
  • Page 11 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Turn Collar clockwise NOTE: Before tipping trimmer to drain to remove oil. drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. 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 3. Clean cover and cover screen thoroughly. Clean under engine cover before each 4, Clean top of engine and air intake use, or more frequently in heavy cutting screen. or dirty conditions. Engine cover screen 5. Replace engine cover and tighten and engine air intake screen must be knob securely.
  • Page 13 A CAUTION: Before performing any TO REMOVE/REPLACE TRIMMER HEAD service and adjustments: DRIVE BELT 1. Stop engine. 1. Remove screw at front of chassis 2. Make sure the rotating lines and all cover. moving parts have completely 2. Liftcover up and away from trimmer. stopped.
  • Page 14 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 15 tank dudng storage. Also, expedense Immediatelyprepare your trimmerfor storage at the end ofthe seasonor if the unitwill not indicatesthat alcoholblended fuels (called gasohoi or using ethanol or methanol) can be used for 30 days or more. attract moisturewhich leads to separation TRIMMER and formation of acids dudng storage.
  • Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 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 17 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, never up or down slopes. 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 approximately 1.7 feet in 10 feet..
  • Page 18 CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.773422 21 li 14 15...
  • Page 19 CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER- - MODEL NUM BER 917.773422 PART DESCRIPTION ..Engine. Craftsman. Model Number 143.015502 (See Breakdown) 1504(6 Bolt. Engine Mounting 3/8-16 169791 Pulley, Engine (Includes Setscrew, Key #4) STD502502 Setscrew, Pulley 174317 Cover. Engine. with Screen 174274 Knob. Engine Cover 174030 Stud.
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMM ER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.773422...
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.773422 PART DESCRIPTION 174031X558 Chassis Assembiy 169802 Line, Trimmer .155 diameter x 18.75 long 173715 Screw, Self-Tappleg 5/16-18 x 1 169790 V-Belt 172145X504 Bracket, Idler 166042 Pulley, Idler, VoGroove 173716 Bolt, Hex Head 3/6-16 x 1.25...
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.015502 311A 1207...
  • Page 23 MODEL NUMBER 143.015502 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE KL=Y pART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37266 Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 150) 36783 ° Gasket, Valve Cover 26727 Dowel Pin 36784 Valve Cover 33734 Breather Element 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9116" 29752 Nut & Lock Washer, 114-28 36557 Breather Ass'y.
  • Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.015502 PART DESCRIPTION 640262 Carburetor (Incl. 164 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 ThrotSe Retum Spnng 631184 * Dust Seal Washer 631183 * Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 * Throttle Shutter...
  • Page 25 MODEL NUMBER 143.015502 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE gl 15 Ore2 PART DESCRIPTION ---- 590763 Rewind Starter 590599A Spring Pin (IncL 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brske Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 DogSpring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y.
  • Page 26 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 sMAoytime. day o,nioht (1-800-469-4663) _iilii www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...

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