Craftsman 917,773747, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Stratton Inch Cut Engine Model No 917 773747 Espahol p 18 _CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Brands Management Corp Hoffman Estates IL 601 79 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www craftsman com ...

Page 2: ...rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 _i 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 applicable local o...

Page 3: ... shins from small sticks splinters and other debris and improve traction Do not pull machine backwards unless ab solutely necessary Always look down and behind beforeandwhilemovingbackwards 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 p...

Page 4: ...ore the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame such as a water heater Move away from fueling site before starting engine Never run trimmer inside a closed area Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine motor running Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent ac cidental starting Keep nuts and bolts especially trimmer head and...

Page 5: ...greement also 10 off regular price of preventive mainte nance check Fast help by phone phone sup port from a Sears representative on products requiring in home repair plus convenient repair scheduling Once you purchase the Agreement a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service You can call anytime day or night or schedule a service ap pointment online Sears has over 12 000 ...

Page 6: ...inches long HandLe knob Lower handle Upper handle LIFT UP INSTALL STARTER ROPE 1 Loosen T knob 2 Place throttle control in FAST position 3 Slowly pull engine starter rope out until rope will slip into loop of rope guide 4 Tighten T knob REMOVE TRIMMER FROM CARTON 1 Removeloosepartsindudedwithtrimmer 2 Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat 3 Remove all packing materials 4 R...

Page 7: ...mmer head control lever Trimmer head control bar Throttle control Engine oil cap w dipstick Starter handle Primer Handle Spark plug Gasoline cap Air filter IMPORTANT This trimmer is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine NOTE Gasoline containing up to 10 ethanol El 0 is acceptable for use in this machine The use of any gasoline Muffler Chassis Trimmer head __ rimmer line exceeding 10 ethano...

Page 8: ...ENGAGE TRIMMER HEAD TO ADJUST TRIMMING HEIGHT AI _CAUTION 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 to 3 inches Recommended cutting height for the average yard is 2 inches 1 To adjust trimming height pus...

Page 9: ...h primer three 3 times before trying to start Use a firm push This step is not usually neces sary when starting an 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 overprim...

Page 10: ...warranty operator must maintain trimmer 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 a...

Page 11: ...or 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 chassis cover to other side and cut at the 22 mark your unit s width...

Page 12: ...rth to re move any oil trapped inside of engine 6 Replace engine oil cap 7 Reconnect spark plug wire to 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 every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions TO CLEAN AIR FILTER 1 Loosen screw and tilt ...

Page 13: ...ace 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 NOTE The handle knob and bolt may be reversed...

Page 14: ...elt Nut Idler assembly Top belt keeper Spacer 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...

Page 15: ...ing it run until 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 stabilize...

Page 16: ...rim at slower walking speed 1 Check trimmer lines 2 Check all hardware including engine bolts 3 Check repair trimmer head 1 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center Loss of head 1 Belt not driving 1 Put belt on pulleys or drive replace belt if broken Hard to push 1 Handle height position not 1 Adjust handle height right for you to suit 1 Poor trimming performance Trimmer head does not ret...

Page 17: ... height at appro imately 1 7 feet in 10 feet A 15 degree slope is a hill that Incraas_s in height at approximately 2 5 feet in 10 feet Use extreme care at aU times and avoid sudden turns or maneuvers Fotlow other instructions in this manual for safety in trimming on slopes Operate a trimmer across the face of slopes never up or down slopes Use extra care when operating on or near slopes and obstru...

Page 18: ...bierto de bosques de arbustos o de cesped 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 SJ 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 Otros est...

Page 19: ...aminos de grava Espere que las cuerdas de corte paten de girar Pare el motor siempre que tenga que dejar el equipo antes de limpiar reparar o inspeccionar la unidad AsegOrese de que la cabeza de la recortadora y todas las partes en movimiento se hayan detenido Opere solamente con luz del dia o con una buena luz artificial No opere la maquina bajo la influencia del alcohol o de las drogas Nunca ope...

Page 20: ...os y mantenga el equipo en buenas condiciones Nunca manipule de forma indebida los dispositivos de seguridad Controle regular mente su funcionamiento correcto Mantenga la m_ quina libre de hierba hojas u otras acumulaciones de desperdicio Limpie los derrames de aceite o combus tible Permita que la m_ quJna se refresque antes de limpiarla o almacenarla Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un o...

Page 21: ...menos sobre el precio corriente de un control de mantenimiento preventivo Ayuda r_ pida per tel_fono soporte tele f6nico por parte de un representento Sears sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en casa y adem s una programaci6n sobre los a reglos m s convenientes Cuando se ha comprado e Acuerdo basra con una llamada telef6nica para programar el servi cio Puede Ilamar cuando quiera dia y noche ...

Page 22: ...uyen con la recortadora 2 Corte las dos esquinas de los extremos de la caja de cart6n y tienda el panel del extremo piano 3 Remueva todo el material de embalaje 4 Haga rodar la recortadora hacia afuera de la caja de cart6n y revisela cuidadosa mente para verificar si todavia quedan partes sueltas adicionales IMPORTANTE Despliegue el mango con mucho cuidado para no apretar o da_ar los cables de con...

Page 23: ...a Control de ta aceleraci6n Tapa del deposito de aceite det motor con varilla indicadora de nivel Cord6n arrancador Manilla de manc Filtro de aire Cebador Tapa del deposito de la gasolina NOTA Esta m quina puede utilizar gasolina con un contenido de hasta el 10 deetanol E10 Elusodeuna gasolina que supere el 10 de etanol El 0 anular la garantia del producto ilVIPORTANTE Esta recortadora viene SIN A...

Page 24: ...a el cabezal de la recortadora hacia arriba o hacia abajo a la posici6n deseada 2 Suelte la aleta y aseg0rese que el cabezal este situado en una de las seis 6 posicio nes de la altura CONTROL DE LA IMPULSION DEL CA BEZAL DE LA RECORTADORA Su recortadora viene equipada con una barra y una palanca de control de la impulsi6n del cabezal de la recortadora si equipada que requiera que el operador este ...

Page 25: ...r Empuje firmemente Este paso normal mente no es necesarJo cuando se hace arrancar 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 R _PIDA 3 Sujete la barra de control superior y tire del mango del arrancador r_ pidamente No permita que el cord6n arrancador se devuelva abruptamente AViSO En climas m_ s frios puede q...

Page 26: ... buj a 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 m s 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 recortadora cam bi...

Page 27: ...segurase que sean de la misma largura 7 Vuelva a conectar el alambre de la buj a a esta Linea de la recortadora Apertura de la placa portante Clip det sujetador Marca del Nueva btindaje de Extremc linea de la escombros de la linea encanillada recortadora PARA REEMPLAZAR LAS LiNEA DE LA RE CORTADORA 1 Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo de modo que no pueda entrar en contacto con esta 2 Rem...

Page 28: ...lventes de petr61eo tales como el keroseno no se deben usar para limpiar el cartucho Pueden producir e deteri oro de este No aceite el cartucho No use aire a presi6n para limpiarlo o secarlo Instale el cartucho luego vuelva a poner la cubierta asegur ndose que las orejas esten alineadas con las ranuras en la plancha trasera Apriete el tornillo en forma segura Labio Ptancha trasera Ca_ucho Ranuras ...

Page 29: ...n de este manual PARA AJUSTAR EL MANGO El mango superior puede ser ajustado en dife rentes posiciones de altura 1 Afioje la perilla del mango Io suficiente para permitir que el mango gire hasta la posici6n deseada 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 Cubierta det chasis A...

Page 30: ... asegurar un ajuste adecuado y una vida larga I I I L Cable de control Conjunto del pifi6n Ioco Fijador de la correa superior Boulon Conjunto del pifi6n Ioco Engranaje piano Espaciador Guia Resorte del pifi6n Fijador _ de correa inferior granaje piano Polea det cabezat de la recoriadora MOTOR VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR La velocidad del motor ha sido ajustada en la f brica No trate de aumentar la velocida...

Page 31: ...que el carburante termine y el carbura dor este vacio Nunca use los productos para limpieza del carburador o de motor en el estanque de combustible pues se pueden producir dafios permanentes Use combustible nuevo la pr6xima temporada AVlSO El estabilizador de combustible es una alternativa aceptable para reducir a un minimo la formaci6n de dep6sitos de goma en el combustible durante el periodo de ...

Page 32: ...te ins talada reemplazada 2 Clip del sujetador roto 3 L nea 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 bujia Mover la palanca de ...

Page 33: ...ue 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 aitura por carla 10 pies Use extrema precauci6n y evite cambios de direcci6n o movimientos bruscos y repenUnos cuando recorte en cuestas Siga las instrucciones adicionales en este manual para recortar con seguridad en las cuestas Opere la recortadora de ...

Page 34: ...CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER MODEL NUMBER 917 773747 19 28 18 20 10 1 27 21 16 30 11 26 27 26 25 24 34 ...

Page 35: ...ew Hex Washer Head 5 16 18 x 3 4 Handle Upper Bolt Handle Knob Handle Handle 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 Engine Cover Bracket Support Axle Shaft Nut Bolt Hex Head Washer Lock Washer Fla...

Page 36: ...CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER MODEL NUMBER 917 773747 14 43 17 20 47 21 4 1711 8 12 5 41 6 45 16 9 23 24 9 29 i 27 33 35 36 ...

Page 37: ...lt 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 S...

Page 38: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126M02 1479 F1 306 307 5 D 3_ 635 _y 684 _ 1j 3_ 718 36 _ _ 34 _ 62 _ I s s _1 615 _ 404 d _ 6J 24 _ 287 524 _ _ 27 _ 32 12 20 38 ...

Page 39: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126M02 1479 F1 3e5 _ 163 127 188__ 883 _O 1 2 o _ _Y 601 968 535 445 X J 443 _ 668 6 f _ _ 209 _ _ _ 202 f _ 725 676 39 ...

Page 40: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126M02 1479 F1 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 604 1211 ___ 1210 689 _ 456 597 58 6O 949 703 _ _ 304 305 78 37 332 455 334_ 1005 635 23 356 _ _ __ _ 4O ...

Page 41: ...ual gross engine power will be lower and is affected by among other things ambient operat ing 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 equip ment actual on site or...

Page 42: ...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 43: ...r 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 Defiector M uffier 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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