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- Page 1 .Assembly ®Operation . Msintenance . Repair Parts I:RR FTSIVinN o 33 CHAIN SAW CHAIN SAW MODEL NO,S. 917.353730 917.353731 IMPORTANT: MODEL NOS. AND INSTRUCTIONS 917.353770 917.353771 CAREFULLY Sears, Roebuck Co_, Chicago, Illo 60684, U,S.A_...
- Page 2 _odest fee -- a clear) forest is lesssuscep- on your purchase of a Craftsman 3°7 t!ble tO fires and disease_Quick burning Chain Saw. tt has been designed, engin- evergreens will split easily to kindle slow- eered and manufactured to give you de- er burning hardwoods_ Measure "_i0ur fire-...
- Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY WARRANTY ....For 90 days from the date of purchase, Sears will repair any de- RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ..fect in material or workmanship in this gasoline chain saw at no charge ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ...
- Page 4 NOTE: MODEL 917.353770 ILLUSTRATED THROUGH- CHAIN THIS MANUAL WHERE HAND GUARD INSTRUCTIONS APPLY MODELS, GUIDE WRENCH FRAM_ GUIDE /F'_ NUTS GUIDE CHAIN GUIDES CHAIN FIGURE 1 HAND ASSEMBLY SHOULD HEAR RATTLE INSIDE FRAME; FUEL FILTERS ON FLEXIBLE HOSES_ SPRING WASHER FLAT WEAR HEAVY...
- Page 5 4. Place Guide Bar over Guide Bar Studs, NOTE:BAR GOES ON ONLY ONE WAY--NOTE CONTOUR OF BAR (FIG. 4)° ALSO, SMALL ROUND HOLE COMPLETELY THRU THE BAR IS BELOW BAR SLOT. GUIDE 5, Hold Guide Bar slightly away from the Saw Frame., Push _Bar as far TOWARD the Chain Sprocket as it will go.
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Page 6: Tension Chain
TENSION CHAIN Hold Guide Leave Guide Nuts FINGER TIGHT ONLY. Turn Chain Tension Adjusting Screw clockwise until there is no droop sag in the Chain (Fig. 8),, Still holding end of Guide Bar up, tighter} Guide Bar Nuts securely (Fig,, 9). Test Chain tension by lifting Chain at the center of the Guide Bar. - Page 7 OPERATION STARTING MOVE CHAIN SAW AT LEAST 10 FEET AWAY FROM FUELING POINT., Make sure your Saw is fueled and Chain Oil Tank filled properly (Page4). Set the Automatic Oiler Metering Knob at 1 - 1/2 turns open (counterclockwise). Press Manual Oiler Pump Button several times to force oil lubrication onto Bar and Chain...
- Page 8 USING YOUR CHAIN OILING SYSTEM 1, Press the Manual Oiler Pump Button often during the first few minutes of operation even if you are not cutting wood (Fig, 14). 2+ The Automatic Oiler Metering Knob setting at 1 - 1/2 turns open is for green wood;...
- Page 9 USING GOOD TREE FELLING TECHNIQUE SAFE WORKING PROCEDURE YOUR FIRST LINE DEFENSE WARD PREVENTING ACCIDENTS 1. SIZE UP THE TREE. a. Determine natural felling direction ..-- toward the direction of natural lean. -- toward the side with more or heavier branches., (if heavily leaved)
- Page 10 PREVENT KICKBACK. NEVER LET THE MOVING CHAIN NOSE CATCH OR STUB ITSELF OR THE BAR WILL RECOIL BACK AND UP OR DOWN DEPENDING ON WHERE IT HAS BEEN STUBBED (FIG. 21). ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINE BEFORE MOVING FROM TREE TO TREE. FIGURE ,TOPCUT IF YOUR SAW SHOULD BECOME PINCH-...
- Page 11 MAINTENANCE GENERAL CHAIN SERVICE, OTHER THAN ITEMS LISTED OWNER'S MANUAL MAINTENANCE STRUCTIONS, SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY COMPETENT CHAIN SAW SERVICE PERSONNEL_ WITH EXCEPTION POWER SHARPENING CARBURETOR JUSTING, DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE SAW COOL BEFORE STONE MAKING ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIR_ ADJUSTI KNOB POWER SHARP KNOB A good maintenance...
- Page 12 CUTTER SIDE PLATE FILING CUTTER TOP & SIDE PLATE FILING (MODEL 917,353730 & 917,,353731 ONLY') (MODEL 917.353770 & 917,353771 ONL ¥_ File Cutter Side Plates (Fig. 28) after every third to fifth Tension Chain so it is snug, won't wobble on the bar, Use a chain filing vise if one is available.
- Page 13 POWER SHARP STONE ROTATION (MODEL 917_353770 & 917o353771 ONLY) Reverse the Power Sharp Stone to even Stone wear, perhaps every third or fourth sharpening, as needed. An unevenly worn Power Sharp Stone may sharpen Chain on an angle. Cutter Tops will not look flat when sighted down the Guide Bar, Chain will stumble through wood when cutting or cut slanted, 1.
- Page 14 FILTER CLEANING accumulation dirt and ,dust your Filter will considerably reduce your Saw s cutting power. Clean "t at least once each day, more often if sawing in extremely dusty conditions NOTE: NEVER OPERATE SAW WITHOUT FI LTER, To remove Filter Cover, squeez lower 1/3 portion of Cover and raise up as shown (Fig.
- Page 15 STARTER REPAIR ROPE REPLACEMENT TO "CARRY OUT THE FOLLOWING STEPS, YOU WILL NEED A SCREWDRIVER, 1o Remove 4 screws and remove Starter Housing (Fig, 44) from Saw,, 2. Remove broken RoDe from Starter Handle and Starter Pul- ley. To replace a frayed Rope: a_ Pull Starter Handle until several inches of Rope are ex- posed (Fig, 44),...
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Page 16: Spark Plug Cleaning & Replacing
COOLING CLEANING A 3/8" WRENCH IS REQUIRED TO REMOVE MUFFLER.. Check air flow over the engine cylinder,, If restricted by debris, remove Muffler and clean engine and Cylinder Cooling Fins (Fig° 48),, Compressed air can be used, Replace Muffler, EXHAUST PORT &... - Page 17 STORAGE Never store your Chain Saw for o_er 30 days without perform- ing the following procedures: _,, Drain o{1 and fuel tanks in a safe area., 2o Start Saw and run at idle speed until the engine stops, This will remove most of the fuel from the fuel system.
- Page 18 TROUBLE SHOOTING POSSIBLE REMEDY POSSIBLE CAUSE AND CHECK I1"1 _._._____ '%'1 I'I'1'1_"1'11#! ..STARTER ROPE WILL NOT REWIND Broken Starter Spring/Not enough Pre!oad (9 turns) Replace, page 13 ......... ,,,!,,,, STARTER DOES NOT ENGAGE FLYWHEEl+ Replace, page 13 Broken Paw{ Spring Replace Broken Pawls or Pins IJZL...
- Page 19 TROUBLE SHOOTING CONTINUED POSSIBLE CAUSE AND CHECK POSSIBLE REMEDY .._=_:---_-_ _;z_: ..-.." ----':--_-_ _ --__ ..:_===_ "_==-_-'_='_ ENGINE BACKFIRES OR MISFIRES Fuel Mix improper or contaminated Drain tank and refill with freshly mixed fuel, page 4 Clean Spark Plug and regap or replace, page 14...
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Page 20: Repair Parts List
REPAIR PARTS SEARS 3.7 CttAIN SAWS-_MODEL NUMBERS 917.353730, 917.353731, 917o353770 AND 917.353771 MAIN FRAME 10 11 64 47 ¢"... - Page 21 REPAIR PARTS SEARS 3.7 CHAIN SAWS--MODEL NUMBERS 917.353730, 917.353731, 917.353770 917.353771 MAIN FRAME PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION NO._ NO,. Machine Screw, Pan Hdo Phillips 9957R Front Handle No,.10-24x3Gro5 771J Hand Guard Compression Release Button t608P Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga. Black Oxide 832J Spring 772J...
- Page 22 REPAIR PARTS SEARS 3.7 CHAIN SAWS--MODEL NUMBERS 917.353730, 917.353731, 917o353770 AND 917.35377.1 CUTTING AND SHARPENING -2!1 -...
- Page 23 REPAIR PARTS SEARS 3.7 CHAIN SAWS_-rvIODEL NUMBERS 917.353730, 917.353731, 917o353770 917,353771 CUTTING SHARPENING PART DESCRIPT!ON PART DESCRIPTION 690J Detent Pin (917_353770 & 24065 Chain Repair Kit (917 353730 and 917_353771 ONLY) 917,35373! ONLY} contains: Detent Pin Plain Tie Strap (Two) Arctuate Arm (g 17o353770 and 692J Guard Drive Link (One)
- Page 24 REPAIR PARTS SEARS 3.7 SAWS--MODEL NUMBERS 917,353730, 917.353731, 917.353770 AND 917,353771 ENGINE, CLUTCH AND MUFFLER ---- _L_, __._...
- Page 25 REPAIR PARTS SEARS 3.7 SAWS--MODEL NUMBERS 917.353730, 917.353731,917.353770 917_353771 ENGINE, CLUTCH MUFFLER PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 632A133 Clutch Hub and Washer Assembly 643A56 Short Block Assembly - Complete 642A35 Clutch Drum and Bearing (Inc. Key No. Engine Not Furnished (inc. Key No's. 11, 12, t4, 16 thru 20, 31,32, 33, 35, Needle Bearing...
- Page 26 REPAIR PARTS SEARS 3.7 SAWS--MODEL NUMBERS 917,353730, 917.353731,917+353770 917,353771 SOLID STATE DESCRIPTION PART DESCRi PTION PART 9072H Torsion Spring 9409H Spark Plug (Champion CJ-6) 9070H Switch Plate Huglock Nut 7682R ¢o43A14 Starter' Pawls and Posts with Springs 833J Ignition Switch (Inc.
- Page 27 REPAIR PARTS SEARS 3.7 SAWS-MODEL NUMBERS 917.353730, 917o353731, 917.353770 917_35377 R ECOI L STARTER PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 9052H E-Ring 9826R Handie, Starter STD551012 *Washer t/4 x 9/16 x 16 Gao 9862_J_L Starter Housing 1219J Pulley, Starter Starter Assembly (Inco Key No'so 91 t7H Spring, Starter 1 thru 7)
- Page 28 REPAIR PARTS SEARS 3.7 CHAIN SAWS-MODEL NUMBERS 917.353730 917,353770 ONLY PART DESCRIPTION PART *Idle Mixture Screw Spring 014125 *Body Channel Reducer 008793 *Inlet Control Lever 012809 *Body Channel Welch Plug (Large) 013395 *inlet Fulcrum Pin 004784 Choke Friction Ball 013210 *Inlet Fulcrum Pin Ret.
- Page 29 REPAIR PARTS CHAIN SAW--MODEL NUMBER 9t7,35373t & 917.353771 ONLY CARBURETOR PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 325_500 Kit - Kwik (Inco Key No's. 5, 9- 11, 96-517 Screw - Cover 13 - 17, 24 -26, 30 - 32 & 34) 21-88 Cover - Fuel Pump 21-112 Cover - Metering Diaphragm 92_93...
- Page 30 3/16" Diameter' (917.353730 & 36609 Chain Saw Case 917.353731 ON LY) 36512 Snap - On Chain Guard 36516 5/32" Diameter (917+353770 & 36555 Craftsman Chain Saw Oil Chain/Bar Lubricant 917.353771 ONLY) 36554 36178 Muffler Heat Shield Kit MAINTENANCE (NOT INCLUDED WITH CHAIN...
- Page 31 SERVICE N OTES - 29 * Printed in UoS.A.
- Page 32 [-S-ea rs MODEL NOS. 917+353730 flBW T6BBBE8 917,353731 917.353770 MODEL NUMBER The Model Number will be found on the Model Plate located below "ON-OF F" Switch. Always mention the Model Number' when requesting service or repair +parts for your Chain Saw. REPAIR PARTS All parts listed herein may be ordered from any SEARS, ROE-...