Craftsman 917.773745, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...gine 22 Inch Cut Model No 917 773745 EspaSol p 17 _IbCAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Brands Management Corp Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...hts 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 combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting ap plicable local or s...

Page 3: ...rds unless ab solutely necessary Always Iookdown and behind before andwhile moving backwards Do not operate the machine without proper guards plates or other safety protective devices in place See manufacturer s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories Only use accessories ap proved by the manufacturer Never use blades wire or flailing devices This unit is designed for lin...

Page 4: ...essary before restarting Do not change the engine governor set ting or overspeed the engine Clean and replace safety and instruction decals as necessary Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur chase Your new Craftsman product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all prod ucts it may require repair from time to time That s when having a ...

Page 5: ...tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness When right hand RH or left hand LH is mentioned in this manual it means when you are in the operating position standing behind the handle Loose Parts Packed Separately HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRIMMER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables 1 Loosen handle knob enough t...

Page 6: ...ine oil cap with dipstick Air filter Primer Gasoline cap Muffler Chassis cover Trimmer head control bar must be held down to the handle to engage trimmer head Release to stop the trimmer head Primer pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for use when 6 starting a cold engine Throttle control used for starting and stopping the engine and allows you to se lect either FAST or SLOW ...

Page 7: ...rting and normal trimming SLOW is for light trimming and fuel economy STOP is for stopping the engine Adjl Trimmer Head Locking Plate Tab FAST SLOW 0 TRIMMER HEAD DRIVE CONTROL Your trimmer is equipped with a trimmer head drive control bar which will require the operator to be positioned behind the trimmer handle to operate the trimmer Trimmer head rotation is controlled by holding the trimmer hea...

Page 8: ...engine which has already run for a few minutes 2 Move throttle control lever to FAST position 3 Hold upper handle firmly and pull starter handle quickly Do not allow starter rope to snap back NOTE In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming steps In warmer weather overpriming may cause flooding and engine will not start If you do flood engine wait a few minutes before attempting to sta...

Page 9: ...r as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual At least once a year replace the spark plug and replace air filter element A new spark plug and clean new air filter element assure proper air fu...

Page 10: ... this unit see the Repair Parts section of this manual If trimmer line is purchased in bulk it must be cut to 18 3 4 inches before using Use the built in length guage as follows 1 From front of trimmer place the end of spooled trimmer line at the mark on the side of the debris shield as shown 2 Wrap trimmer line around front of chas sis cover to other side and cut at the 22 mark your unit s width ...

Page 11: ... trapped inside of engine Container 4 Wipe off any spilled oil from trimmer or side of engine 5 Fill engine with oil See ADD OIL in the Operation section of this manual 11 6 Replace engine oil cap 7 Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter Replace the air filter cartridge every 100 hours of operation or ever...

Page 12: ...nnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug TRIMMER TO ADJUST TRIMMING HEIGHT See TO ADJUST TRIMMING HEIGHT in the Operation section of this manual TO ADJUST HANDLE The upper handle may be adjusted to dif ferent height positions Loosen handle knob only enough to allow the upper handle to pivot to the desired position Tighten handle knob securely N...

Page 13: ...bly Top belt keeper Idler spring Idler bracket Spacer Flat idler Bottom belt keeper _ Flat idler Trimmer head pulley ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury If you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow take your unit to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and or adjustm...

Page 14: ...ntil the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container ...

Page 15: ...CORRECTION 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Fill fuel tank 3 Empty fuel tank and refill with fresh clean gasoline 4 Empty fuel tank and refill with fresh clean gasoline 5 Connect wire to spark plug 6 Replace spark plug 7 Move throttle lever to FAST position 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Clean underside of trimmer and trimmer head 3 Check oil level 4 Trim at slower walking speed 1 Check trimmer lines 2 ...

Page 16: ...height at approximately 1 7 feet in 10 feet A 15 degree sJope is a hill that increases in height at approximately 2 5 feet in 10 feet Use extreme care at aJl times and avoid sudden turns or maneuvers FoiJow other instructions in this manual for safety in trimming on slopes Operate a trimmer across the face of s opes never up or down slopes Use extra care when operating on or near slopes and obstru...

Page 17: ...do cubierto de bosques de arbustos o de c6sped o menos que el sistema de escape del motor venga equipado con un amortiguador de chispas que cumpla con las leyes locales o estatales si existen Si se usa un amortiguador de chispas el operador debe mantenerlo en condiciones de trabajo eficientes En el estado de California la ley exige Io anterior Secci6n 4442 del California Public Resources Code Otro...

Page 18: ...inos de grava Espere que las cuerdas de corte paten de girar Pare el motor siempre que tengaque dejar el equipo antes de limpiar reparar o inspeccio nat la unidad Aseg0rese de que la cabeza de la recortadora y todas las partes en movimiento se hayan detenido Opere solamente con luz del d a o con una buena luz artificial No opere la mb quina bajo la infiuencia del alcohol o de las drogas Nunca oper...

Page 19: ...ado para funcionar de modo fiable pot muchos ahos Pero como todos los productos puede necesitar alguna reparaci6n de tanto en tanto En este caso tener un Acuerdo de Protecci6n para la Reparaci6n puede hacerles ahorrar dinero y fastidios Compre ahora un Acuerdo de Proteccidn para la Reparacidn y protegese de molestias y gas tos inesperados Un Acuerdo incluye los puntos siguientes Servicio experto d...

Page 20: ...s correctas adecuadas para asegurar un apretado firme Cuando la mano derecha o la mano izquierda estb n mencionadas en este manual significa que usted esta situado en la posici6n de opera dot detr_ s del mango Piezas sueltas ernpaquetadas pot separado IMPORTANTE Despliegue el mango con mucho cuidado para no apretar o dahar los cables de control 1 Aflojar la perilla del mango Io suficiente para per...

Page 21: ...aceite del motor con varilta indicadora de nivet Fittro de aire Cebador Tapa det deposito de la gasotina Cubierta det chasis NOTA Esta mb quina puede utilizar gasolina con un contenido de hasta el 10 de etanol El0 El uso de una Cabeza de la gasolina que supere el 10 de etanol recortadora El 0 anularb la garanfia del producto Linea de la IMPORTANTE Esta recortadora viene recortadora SIN ACEITE O GA...

Page 22: ... de la bujfa de ia bujfa y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con 6sta La aitura del corte puede ser fijada en seis 6 diversas posiciones que se extienden a partir de 1 1 2 pulgadas a 3 pulgadas La altura de corte recomendada para un cercado normal es 2 pulgadas 1 Para ajustar ia altura del recorte empuje la aleta tabulaci6n de la placa de bioque y mueva el cabezal de ia recortadora haci...

Page 23: ...ncar un motor que ya ha estado funcio nando por unos cuantos minutos 2 Mueva la palanca de control de la aceler aci6n a la posici6n mas RA PIDA 3 Sujete la barra de control superior y tire del mango del arrancador r_ pidamente No per mita que el cord6n arrancador se devuelva abruptamente AVlSO En climas m_ s fr os puede que sea necesario repetir los pasos del cebado En climas m_ s calurosos el ceb...

Page 24: ...ro de aire Una bujia nueva y un elemento del filtro de aire limpio nuevo aseguran la mezcla de aire combustible adecuada y ayudan a que su motor funcione mejor y que dure mAs Siga el programa de mantenimiento en este manual ANTES DE CADA USO 1 Revise el nivel del aceite del motor 2 Revise si hay sujetadores sueltos 3 Limpiar debajo de la tapa del motor LUBRICACION Para prolongar la vida de su reco...

Page 25: ...a largura 7 Vuelva a conectar el alambre de la buj a a 6sta Linea de la recortadora Apertura de la ptaca portante EN VUELVA LA LiNEA ALREDEDOR Marca det Nueva btindaje de Extremc linea de ta escombros de la linea encanillada recortadora PARA REEMPLAZAR LAS LiNEA DE LA RE CORTADORA 1 Desconecte el alambre de la bujfa y p6ngalo de modo que no pueda entrar en contacto con _sta 2 Remover la Ifnea gast...

Page 26: ...olventes de petr61eo tales como el keroseno no se deben usar para IJmpiar el cartucho Pueden producir el deterioro de _ste No aceite el cartucho No use aire a presi6n para IJmpiarlo o secarlo Instale el cartucho luego vuelva a poner la cubierta asegurb ndose que las orejas est6n alineadas con las ranuras en la plancha trasera Apriete el tornillo en forma segura Labio Plancha trasera Ca_ucho Ranura...

Page 27: ...da 2 Apriete la perilla del mango de modo firme NOTA La parrilla y la perno del mango pueden ser invertidos para las operaciones sobre el lado izquierdo Mango superior PARA REMOVER AJUSTAR LA CORREA DE IMPULSION DEL CABEZAL DE LA RE CORTADORA 1 Remueva el tornillo en el frente de la cubi erta del chasis 2 Gire la cubierta hacia arriba y a distancia de la recortadora Cubierta det chasis 3 Remueva l...

Page 28: ...nillo con seguridad Utilice siempre las piezas de recambio Crafts man para asegurar un ajuste adecuado y una vida larga Ecrou Espaciador Conjunto del pifi6n Ioco Engranaje ptano Espaciador Guia Resorte del pifi6n Fijador de correa inferior _ Eng ranaje J ptano Potea det cabezal de la recoriadora MOTOR VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR La velocidad del motor ha sido ajustada en la fb brica No trate de aumentar l...

Page 29: ...rante termine y el carburador est_ vac o Nunca use los productos para limpieza del carburador o del motor en el estanque de combustible pues se pueden producir dahos permanentes Use combustible nuevo la pr6xima temporada AVlSO El estabilizador de combustible es una alternativa aceptable para reducir a un m nimo la formaci6n de dep6sitos de goma en el combustible durante el periodo de almacenamient...

Page 30: ...ins talada reemplazada 2 Clip del sujetador roto 3 Lfnea de la recortadora de medida incorrecta CORRECClON 1 Limpie cambie el filtro de aire 2 Llene el estanque de combus tible 3 Vaciar el estanque y vuelva a Ilenarlo con combustible limpio y nueva 4 Vaciar el estanque y vuelva a Ilenarlo con combustible limpio y nueva 5 Conecte el alambre a la buj a 6 7 2 4 Cambie la bujfa Mover la palanca de ace...

Page 31: ...e aumenta apro imadamente 1 7 pies de altura pot cada 10 pies Una inclinaci6n de 15 grados es una cuesta que aumenta apro imadamente 2 5 pies de altura pot carla 10 pies Use extrema precauci6n y evite cambios de direcci6n o movimientos bruscos y repentinos cuando recorte en cuestas Siga las instrucciones adicionales en este manual para recortar con seguridad en lascuestas Opere la recortadora de m...

Page 32: ...CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER MODEL NUMBER 917 773745 30 9 20 21 16 10 1 27 26 15 28 18 11 8 23 26 27 32 ...

Page 33: ... Adjuster Assembly Guide Rope Wire Tire Control Bar Throttle Control Screw Hex Washer Head Axle Shaft Assembly Screw Hex Washer Head 5 16 18 x 3 4 Spacer O Ring Wheel Tire Assembly 12 x 1 3 4 Nut Hex Flangelock 3 8 16 Drive Control Cable Decal Warning Decal Engine Cover Bracket Support Axle Shaft Nut Bracket Upstop Screw Hex Washer Head 10 16 x 5 8 Bolt Hex Head Washer Lock Washer Flat Hardened Tu...

Page 34: ...CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER MODEL NUMBER 917 773745 52 51 20 47 21 14 43 4 40 17 JJ _ 8 12 5 41 6 45 7 10 13 9 19 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 34 ...

Page 35: ... Shoulder Locknut Hex 5 16 18 Spacer Bolt Shoulder Nut Hex Flangelock Spring Return Deflector Bottom Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 Screw 10 24 x 3 4 Belt Keeper Cover Chassis Top Screw 10 24 x 1 3 4 Nut Hex 3 8 24 UNF Washer Lock 3 8 Washer Flat 3 8 Pulley Driven Spacer Pulley Bearing Jackshaft Cover Chassis Bottom Spindle Housing Assembly Includes Upper Bearing Key Number 27 Ring Retaining External 17mm Spr...

Page 36: ...2 1479 F1 I 48SHOR_BLOOK I 1058OPERA_OR SMANUAL 11329REP_OEMENTENGINE I 1330 REPAIR MANUAL I S i 306 307 7 _ _ 0 _i o _ 5 13U 33_ 63s _ 684 _ 54 71s 40 456S_ 36_ _ _ 33 9_ 3s_ e_ 868 _ _ _ YY 2 i sos el 615 t_9 404 616 10 _ 24 287 524 _P 32 12 158 36 ...

Page 37: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126M02 1479 F1 _ 365 _ _ 163 127 _ 137_ 17 276 188_ _ 19o_ 883 725 968 535 445 443 _ 668 dS j_ 209 _ J 202 J _ _ _b 163 11A 676 37 ...

Page 38: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126M02 1479 F1 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 564 604 55 __ 592 58 1211 1210 60 689 _ _ 456 _ 597 _ 949 304 305 C_ _S _ 37 78 332 _ 455 _ _ 1005 635 334 23 38 ...

Page 39: ...l gross engine power will be lower and is affected by among other things ambient operating conditions and engine to engine variability Given both the wide array of products on which engines are placed and the variety of environmental issues applicable to operating the equipment the gas engine will not develop the rated gross power when used in a given piece of power equipment actual on site or net...

Page 40: ...64 Valve Throttle 23 790536 Flywheel 133 398187 Float Carburetor 24 222698s Key Flywheel 134 398188 Kit Needle Seat 25 590404 Piston Assembly Standard 137 796610 Gasket Float Bowl 590405 Piston Assembly 163 795629 Gasket Air Cleaner 020 Oversize 187 791766 Line Fuel 26 590402 Ring Set Standard Cut to Required Length 590403 Ring Set 020 Oversize 188 693999 Screw Control Bracket 27 691588 Lock Pisto...

Page 41: ...er Rewind 1095 Screw Muffler 1210 Retainer Governor Shaft Crank Governor 1211 SeaI O Ring Intake Manifold Switch Stop Brake 1311 Seal Choke Throttle Shaft 1329 Throttle Shaft 1330 Boot Spark Plug Spacer Control Bracket Deflector Muffler Screw Muffler Deflector Screw Breather Passage Cover Spring Friction Clip 690959 590459 797521 691031 692047 493880s 590410 691155 690380 590409 691881 696306 7965...

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Page 44: ...pment and electronics call or go on line for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Anytime day or night U S A only www sears com To purchase a protection agreement U S A or maintenance agreement Canada on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 U S A 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedirservicio de reparaci6n a domicilio y paraordenar piezas 1 888 SU HOGAR 1 888 784 6427 Au Canada...