Craftsman 917.389052 Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. Check all lines to be sure they are the same length Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug Trimmer line Carrier plate opening ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SG or SH Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 0 30 32 40 60 80 100 Se 9 30 20 10 0 10 20 EN 40 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before Starting the engine and after each five 5 hours of continuous use Tighten oil plug securely each time you check the oil level 10 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE Before tipping trimmer to drain oil drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug Remove engine oil cap lay aside on a clean surface Tip trimmer on its side2. 135 35395 Resistor Spark Plug RJ19LM 150 31672 Valve Spring 151 31673 Valve Spring Cap 151A 40017 Intake Valve Seal 169 36783 Valve Cover Gasket 172 36784 Valve Cover 174 30200 Screw 10 24 x 9 16 178 29752 Nut amp Lock Washer 1 4 28 179 30593 Hetainer Clip 182 6201 Screw 1 4 28 x 7 8 184 26756 Carburetor To Intake Pipe Gasket 185 36785 Intake Pipe 186 36201 Governor Link 200 37134 Control Bracket Incl 206 206 610973 Terminal 207 36200B Throttle Link 209 30200 Screw 10 24 x 9 16 223 650451 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 224 36786 Intake Pipe Gasket 238 650932 Screw 10 32 x 49 64 239 34338 Air Cleaner Gasket 241 36919 Air Cleaner Collar 245 36905 Air Cleaner Filter 250 37122 Air Cleaner Cover 260 37213 Blower Housing 261 30200 Screw 10 24 x 9 16 262 650831 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 275 36790A Muffler 277 650988 Screw 1 4 20 x 2 9 32 285 35000A Starter Cup 287 650926 Screw 8 32 x 21 64 290 34357 Fuel Line 292 26460 Fuel Line Clamp 300 35586 Fuel Tank Incl 292 amp 301 301 36246 Fuel Cap 305 35577 Oil Fill Tube 306 36996 O Ring 307 35499 O Ring 309 650562 Screw 10 32 x 3 8 310 35578 Dipstick 313 34080 Spacer 370C 37318 Primer Decal 3X 380 640262 Carburetor Incl 184 390 590739 Rewind Starter 400 36792B Gasket Set Incl Items Marked 416 36085 Spark Arrestor Kit Incl 417 Optional 417 650821 Screw 10 32 x 1 2 Optional 900 REPLACEMENT SHO
3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark plug Turn trimmer on its side Make sure air filter and carburetor are up Clean the underside of your trimmer by scraping to remove build up of grass and trash Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean trimmer unless the electrical system muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in shortened engine life CLEAN UNDER ENGINE COVER Clean under engine cover before each use or more frequently in heavy cutting or dirty conditions Engine cover screen and engine air intake screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Knob Engine cover e Unscrew knob on top of cover Lift cover up and away from engine Clean cover and cover screen thor oughly Clean top of engine and air intake screen Replace engine cover and tighten knob securely Be sure the front tabs of engine cover are located in the slots in engine housing Threaded stud Engine cover screen Starter rope SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS A CAUTION Before performing any Service and adjustments Stop engine Make sure the rotating lines and all moving parts h
4. container inside where there is an open flame such as a water heater Move away from fueling site before starting engine Never run a machine 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 plug to prevent accidental starting Keep nuts and bolts especially trimmer head and engine bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris buildup Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before storing Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine Clean and replace safety and instruc tion decals as necessary Look for this symbol to point out impor tant safety precautions It means CAU TION BECOME AWARE YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED AA CAUTION In order to prevent acci dental starting when setting up transport ing adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Read these instructions and this manual in its e
5. 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley amp Rewind Spring Ass y 590703 Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet 12 590535 da Rope 98 X 9 64 ia 13 590701 Starter Handle O JO M 38 CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO 143 004008 KEY PART NO NO 590739 3 590740 6 590616 7 590617 8 590618 11 590638 12 590535 13 590701 14 590760 DESCRIPTION Rewind Starter Retainer Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley amp Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope Length 98 x 9 64 dia Starter Handle Spring Clip 39 Get it fixed at your home or ours For repair of major brand appliances in your own home no matter who made it no matter who sold it 1 800 4 MY HOM E SM Anytime day or night 1 800 469 4663 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 amp Repair Center 1 800 488 1 222 Anytime day or night www sears com For the replacement parts accessories and owners manuals that you need to do it yourself call Sears PartsDirect 1 800 366 PART 6am 11pm CST 1 800 366 7278 7 days a week WWW Sears com partsdirect To purchase or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement 1 800 827 6655 7 a m 5 p m CST Mon Sat Para p
6. A hot muffler can cause serious burns Only allow responsible individuals who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine Stay away from breakable objects such as house windows auto glass green houses etc Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire bones sticks etc which could be picked up and thrown by the spinning lines Be sure the area is clear of other people before trimming particularly small children and pets Stop machine if anyone enters the area Wear appropriate clothing such as a long sleeved shirt or jacket Also wear long trousers or slacks Do not wear shorts Do not wear loose clothing which could get caught in this equipment Do not operate the machine when barefoot or wearing open sandals Always wear work gloves and sturdy footwear Leather work shoes or short boots work well for most people These will protect the operator s ankles and shins from small sticks splinters and other debris and improve traction Do not pull machine backwards unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while moving backwards SAFETY RULES A The operation of any trimmer can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your trimmer or performing any adjustments or repairs We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses The safety
7. as shown and drain oil into a suitable container Rock trimmer back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine Wipe off any spilled oil on trimmer and on side of engine Fill engine with oil Fill only to the FULL line on the dipstick DO NOT overfill Replace engine oil cap 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 every year more often if you mow in very dusty dirty conditions Do not wash air filter TO CHANGE AIR FILTER Remove the air filter by turning clockwise to the stop and pull away from collar Remove filter from inside of cover Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove any dirt accumulation insert new filter into cover Put air filter cover and filter into collar aligning the tab with the slot Push in on cover and turn counter clockwise to tighten 11 Turn Collar clockwise to remove Air filter Tab Air filter cover T rn counterclockwise to tighten MUFFLER inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG Change your spark plug each year to make your engine start easier and run better Set spark plug gap at 030 inch CLEANING IMPORTANT For best performance keep trimmer free of built up grass and trash Clean the underside of your trimmer after each use ACAUTION
8. be folded forward IMPORTANT When folding the handle for storage or transportation be sure to fold the handle as shown or you may damage the control cables Upper 3 handle Handle knob a ENGINE FUELSYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel fitter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let 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 fue gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean engine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER Remove
9. the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel TO START ENGINE To start a cold engine push primer three 3 times before trying to start Use a firm push This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes Move throttle control lever to fast position Hold upper handle firmly and pull starter handle quickly Do not allow starter rope snap back TO STOP ENGINE To stop engine move throttle control lever to stop position NOTE In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming steps In warmer weather overpriming may cause flooding and engine will not start f you do flood engine wait a few minutes before attempting to start and do not repeat priming steps Throttle control Starter handle TRIMMING TIPS Setthe throttle control in the fast position If the weeds or grass are tall and thick operate the trimmer at a Slower walking speed Frequently clean the underside of the trimmer to remove any grass build up Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff This will help engine air flow and exten engine life See TO REMOVE ENGINE COVER in the Maintenance section of this manual For best results and longer lasting line use the ends of the line to do the cutting This is easily done by m
10. 0551037 25 169792 26 172551 27 174549 28 172603 29 169766X459 30 174543 31 174581 34 173531 35 172635 36 172516 37 174580 38 172523 39 172636 40 173619 41 174029 42 751153 43 174036 45 174596 DESCRIPTION Chassis Assembly Line 130 Dia x 16 75 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 Belt V Idler Bracket Idler Pulley V Groove Hex Boit 3 8 16 x 1 25 Hex Locknut 3 8 16 Idler Pulley Flat Shoulder Bolt Locknut 5 16 18 Spacer Shoulder Bolt Flange Locknut Return Spring Debris Shield Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 Screw 10 24 x 3 4 Skirt Chassis Cover Top Screw 10 24 x 1 3 4 Nut 3 8 24UNF Lockwasher 3 8 Flatwasher 3 8 Pulley Driven Spacer Pulley Bearing Jackshaft Cover Bottom Spindie Hsg Asm Includes Upper Bearing Key No 27 Retaining Ring 17mm External Carrier Plate Assembly Fixed Spacer Cover Bearing Retaining Ring 40mm internal Mow Ball Bolt Mow Bali Head Assembly Complete Includes Key Nos 22 39 Spacer Locknut Flanged 5 16 18 Decal Instruction Bottom Belt Keeper 33 CRAFTSMAN A CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO 143 004008 z v 245 238 250 34 CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE KEY PART NO NO 1 37266 2 26727 6 33734 7 36557 2 36775 12A 36558 12B 36694 14 28277 15 30589 16 34839A 17 31335 18 651018 19 37453 20 32600 30 36797 40 40004 40005 41 36070 36071 42 40006 40007 43 20381 45 36777 46 32610A 48 27241 50 37460 52 29914 69 37130 70 34311 72 360
11. 83 75 27897 80 30574A 81 30590A 82 30591 83 30588A 86 650488 89 610961 90 611213 92 650815 93 650816 100 34443B 101 610118 103 651007 104 37480 110 36230 119 36787 120 36825 125 37288 126 37289 DESCRIPTION Cylinder Incl 2 20 amp 150 Dowel Pin Breather Element Breather Ass y Incl 6 amp 12A Breather Tube Breather Cover amp Tube Incl 12B Breather Tube Elbow Washer Governor Rod Incl 14 Governor Lever Governor Lever Clamp Screw Torx T 15 8 32 x 19 64 Extension Spring Seal Crankshaft Piston Pin 4 Ring Set Std Piston Pin amp Ring Set 010 OS Piston amp Pin Ass y Std Incl 43 Piston amp Pin Ass y 010 OS Incl 43 Ring Set Std Ring Set 010 OS Piston Pin Retaining Ring Connecting Rod Ass y Incl 46 Connecting Rod Bolt Valve Lifter Camshaft Exhaust MCR Inc ref 104 Oil Pump Ass y Mounting Flange Gasket Mounting Flange Incl 72 thru 83 306 Oil Drain Plug Oil Seal Governor Shaft Washer Governor Gear Ass y Incl 81 Governor Spool Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Flywheel Key Fiywheel Belleville Washer Flywheel Nut Solid State gnition Spark Plug Cover Screw Torx T 15 10 24 x 15 16 Cam Bushing Ground Wire Cylinder Head Gasket Cylinder Head Exhaust Valve Std Incl 151 Intake Valve Std incl 151 MODEL NO 143 004008 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 130 6021A Screw 5 16 18 x 1 1 2
12. AL AND 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 Leam and understand their meaning 4 WARNING AVDIO SERIOUS RUURY OR DEATH READ AND FOLLOW OWNER ENGINE OFF L LEA Y SIGA EL MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO 00 NOT OPERATE WHEN CHILDREM US OR OTHERS ARE AROUND REMOVE 7 OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE CUTTING LINES DO NOT SERVICE OR ADJUST CUTTING pe HEAD OR OTHER MOVING PARTS COME UNLESS ENGINE iS STOPPED AND LE sranx PLUG WIRE Is DISCONNECTED WEAR SAFETY APPROVED EYE A PROTECTION WHEN OPERATING 8 GO ACROSS SLOPES NOT UP AND e DOWN KEEP SAFETY DEVICES SUCH AS GUARDS AND DEFLECTORS IN PLACE AND OPERATING LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE MOVING BACKWARDS FUEL OIL CAUTION Trimmer head contro bar Throttle control Trimmer head control lever Starter handle cover Handle knob Primer Engine oil cap w dipstick Ra Trimmer head IMPORTANT This trimmer is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine 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 starting a cold engine o li
13. Owner s Manual CRAFTSMAN 4 0 HORSEPOWER 20INCH CUT WHEELED WEEDTRIMMER Model No 917 773410 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espanol Repair Parts Sc NE LM 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty 2 Product Specifications Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 1 Assembly 5 Storage 1 Operation 6 Troubleshooting 1 Maintenance Schedule 9 Repair Parts 3t Maintenance 9 Parts Ordering Back Cove WARRANTY LIMITED TWO YEAR 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 If this Craftsman Weedtrimmer is used for commercial or rental purposes this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase This Warranty does not cover Expendable items which become worn during normal use such as rotating lines belts air cleaners and spark plug Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner s manual Warranty service is avai
14. RT BLOCK 750812C HPM High 3450 to 3750 RPM Low 2000 to 2300 NOTE This engine could have been built with 590702 starter NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 35 CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO 143 004008 CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE KEY PART NO NO 640262 1 631615 2 631767 4 631184 5 631183 6 640070 7 650506 16 631807 17 651025 18 630766 20 640018 20A 640200 25 631867 27 631024 28 632019 29 631028 30 631021 31 631022 35 640259 36 640080 36A 632766 37 632547 40 640175 44 27110 47 630748 48 631027 60 632760B MODEL NO 143 004008 DESCRIPTION Carburetor Incl 184 of Engine Parts List Throttle Shaft amp Lever Assembly Throttle Return Spring Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal Throttle Throttle Shutter Shutter Screw Fuel Fitting Throttle Crack Screw idle Speed Screw Tension Spring Idie Restrictor Screw Idle Restrictor Scrwe Cap Black Float Bowl Float Shaft Float Float Bowl O Ring Inlet Needle Seat amp Clip Incl 31 Spring Clip Primer Bulb Retainer Ring Main Nozzle Tube Carburetor Tube O Ring Main Nozzle Tube High Speed Bowl Nut Bowt Nut Washer Welch Plug Idle Mixture Well Welch Plug Atmospheric Vent Repair kit Incl Items Marked 37 CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO 143 004008 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 590702 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin Incl 4
15. X479 H 150078 10 169797X479 11 131959 12 136376 16 153638 17 STD541025 18 66426 19 171449 20 174038 21 158755 22 169787 23 150078 24 169789 25 57143 26 169795 27 83923 28 174037 29 174034 30 174032 31 172221 169803 169804 Available accessories 7133623 7133000 7179996 7185642 DESCRIPTION Engine Model No 143 004008 SeeBreakdown Engine Bolt 3 8 16 Engine Pulley Includes setscrew Setscrew Pulley Engine Cover w screen Engine Cover Knob Engine Cover Stud LowerHandle Screw Hx Wshd 5 16 18 x 75 Upper Handle Handle Bolt Handle Knob Rope Guide Locknut 1 4 x 20 WireTire Control Bar Throttle Control Hex Washer Screw Axle Shaft Screw hex Wshd 5 16 18 x 75 Axle Spacer Wave Washer Wheel 10 x 1 75 Hex Flange Locknut 3 8 16 Drive Control Decal Warning Decal Engine Cover Bracket Axle Support Safety Goggles Not Shown Owner s Manual not included with trimmer Gas Can 2 5 gal SAE 30W Oil 20 oz Trimmer Line Pack of 24 strings 130 dia Trimmer Line Bulk Pack 150 Feet 130 dia 31 CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER MODEL NO 917 773410 CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER MODEL NO 917 773410 KEY PART NO NO Q1 174024X459 2 174040 3 174591 4 169790 5 172145X004 6 166042 7 173716 8 751592 9 166043 10 160829 11 155552 12 173717 i3 142748 14 145212 15 173811 16 170552 17 57808 18 85768 19 169800 20 169764 21 149746 22 570541137 23 STD551137 24 57
16. as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year replace the spark plug and replace air filter element A new spark plug and clean new air filter element assures proper air fuel mixture and helps your engine run better and last longer Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual BEFORE EACH USE Check engine oil level Check for loose fasteners Clean under engine cover LUBRICATION To prolong the useful life of your trimmer change engine oil as recommended in this section of Owner s Manual IMPORTANT Do not oil or grease plastic wheel bearings Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self lubricating bearings If you feel they must be lubncated use only a dry powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial No Date of Purchase Gasoline Type Gasoline Capacity Unleaded Regular 1 25 Quarts Cil Type SAE 30 Above 32 F API SF SG SH SAE 5W 30 Below 32 Oil Capacity 20 Ozs Spark Plug Champion J19LM Gap 030 or RJ19LM Valve Clearance Intake 004 008 Exhaust 004 008 Trimmer Line Dia 130 inch Trimmer Line Length 16 75 inches The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of
17. ave completely stopped Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug TRIMMER TO REMOVE REPLACE TRIMMER HEAD DRIVE BELT Remove screw at front of chassis cover Lift cover up and away from trimmer fuel cap up Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft Remove belt from trimmer head pulley Remove idler assembly from chassis and remove belt and idler from trimmer Tum trimmer on its side with carburetor and Housing slots Remove belt from idler assembly by removing bottom belt keeper and idler pulleys Assemble new belt idler pulleys and bottom belt keeper to idler bracket Tighten pulley bolts securely Be sure belt is inside top belt keeper on idler assembly Position belt and idler assembly in trimmer and assemble idler to chassis Tighten securely install belt around trimmer head pulley and engine pulley Replace chassis cover and tighten screw securely Always use Craftsman replacement parts to assure proper fit and long life 12 Screw Chassis Belt Top belt keeper Bolt Chassis cover Flat idler Bottom belt keeper Flat idler Trimmer head pulley 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 s
18. ean replace air filter 2 Fill fuel tank 3 Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel 4 Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline 5 Connect wire to plug 6 Replace spark plug 7 Move throttle lever to FAST position 1 Clean replace arr filter 2 Clean underside of trimmer and trimmer head 3 Check oil level 4 Trim at slower walking speed 1 Check trimmer lines 2 Check all hardware including engine bolts 3 Check repair trimmer head Starter rope hard 1 Bent engine crankshaft 1 Contact a Sears or other to pull qualified service center Loss of head 1 Belt not driving 1 Put belt on pulleys or drive replace belt if broken Poortrimming performance Trimmer head does not retain line Trimmer line length is too short Throttle control lever not in correct position if equipped Trimmer line not properly installed Broken line retainer clip Incorrect size of trimmer line 15 1 If line is worn or broken to half original length replace line 2 Move throttle lever to FAST position 1 Follow instructions in Maintenance section 2 Replace string carrier plate assembly 3 Use 130 diameter trimmer line REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER MODEL NO 917 773410 30 CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER MODEL NO 917 773410 KEY PART NO NO ETE 2 150406 3 169791 4 STD502502 5 174317 6 174274 7 174030 8 169821
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20. ervice center for repair and or adjustment CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a nonadjustable fixed main jet for mixture control If your engine does not operate properly due to sus pected carburetor problems take your unit to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and or adjustment IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous If you think the engine governed high speed needs adjusting take your unit to a Sears or other qualified service center which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments 13 STORAGE Immediately prepare your trimmer for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more TRIMMER When trimmer is to be stored for a period of time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a clean dry area Clean entire trimmer See CLEANING in the Maintenance section of this manual Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual Be sure that all nuts bolts screws and pins are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting HANDLE You can fold your trimmer handle for storage Loosen handle knobs enough to allow upper handle to
21. goggles provided with your trimmer may be worn over spectacles 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 approved by the manufacturer Never use blades wire or flailing devices This unit is designed for line trimmer use only Use of other accesso ries or attachments will increase the risk of injury Stop the rotating trimmer head when crossing gravel drives walks or roads Wait for the cutting lines to stop rotating Stop the engine motor whenever you leave the equipment before cleaning repairing or inspecting the unit Be sure the trimmer head and all moving parts have stopped Operate only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Never operate machine in wet grass Always be sure of your footing keep a firm hold on the handle and walk never run if the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine motor and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operat ing machine il SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in severe injury All slopes require extra caution If you feel uneasy on a sl
22. head disengaged To engage trimmer head BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL Your trimmer is shipped without oil in the engine Be sure trimmer is level and area around oil e NOTE Allow oil to settle down into engine fill is clean Remove engine oil cap and fill to the full line on the dipstick for accurate dipstick reading Engine holds 20 oz of oil For type and grade of oil to use see ENGINE in Maintenance section of this manual Pour oil slowly Do not over fill Check oil level before each use Add oil if needed Fill to full line on dipstick To read proper level tighten engine oil cap each time Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season You may need to change the oil more often under dusty dirty conditions ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness AWARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until
23. lable by returning the Craftsman Weedtrimmer to the nearest Sears Service Center in the United States This warranty applies only while this produc is in use in the United States This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Dept 817 WA 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 applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the state of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service center department See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual WEAR YOUR FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT L GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep all parts of your body away from muffler and spinning line
24. ne Throttle control used for starting and stopping the engine and allows you to select either fast or slow engine speed Starter handle used for starting the engine Trimmer head control lever used to engage trimmer head WEAR YOUR FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT The operation of any trimmer can result in oreign objects thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your trimmer or perform ing any adjustments or repairs We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses The safety goggles provided with your trimmer may be worn over spec tacles HOW TO USE YOUR TRIMMER ENGINE SPEED The engine speed is controlled by a throttle located on the side of the upper handle Fast position is for starting and normal trimming Slow is for light trimming and fuel economy Stop is for stopping the engine TRIMMER HEAD DRIVE CONTROL Your trimmer is equipped with a trimmer head drive control bar and lever which requires the operator to be positioned behind the trimmer handle to operate the trimmer Trimmer head rotation is controlled by holding the trimmer head control bar down to the handle and pushing the drive control lever forward until it clicks then release the lever Trimmer head rotation will stop when the control bar is released Drive control lever Trimmer head control bar Trimmer
25. ntirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new trimmer IMPORTANT This trimmer is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine Your new trimmer has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes All parts such as nuts washers bolts etc necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag To ensure safe and proper operation of your trimmer all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness Loose Parts Packed Separately 20 oz Bottle of oil Trimmer Lines 2 Sets 0 130 diameter Safety Goggles x16 75 inches long Handle knob Lower handle To REMOVE TRIMMER FROM CARTON Remove loose parts included with trimmer Cut down two end comers of carton and lay end panel down flat Remove all packing materials Roll trimmer out of carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts HOW TOSET UP YOUR TRIMMER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables Loosen handle knobs enough to allow upper handle to be unfolded from the shipping position Raise upper handle section into place on lower handle and tighten handle knob Remove handle padding holding trimmer head control bar to upper handle Upper handle OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THIS OWNER S MANU
26. ope do not trim it DO Trim across the face of slopes never up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Tall grass can hide obstacles DO NOT Do not trim near drop offs ditches or embankments The operator could lose footing or balance Do not trim excessively steep slopes Do not trim on wet grass Reduced footing could cause slipping Ili CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the trimming activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the trimming area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and while moving backwards look behind and down for small children Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision A SAFETY RULES CONT A IV SERVICE Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are flammable and vapors are explosive Use only an approved container Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Do not smoke Never refuel the machine indoors Never store the machine or fuel
27. oving slowly through very thick and heavy weeds Use the left side of trimmer when tank or permanent damage may occur A CAUTION Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame Gasoline filler cap Engine oil cap trimming along fences walls flowerbed and other such objects If trimmer lines become too short it will take longer to complete the job If trimmer lines are wom to less than half their original length they should be replaced See TO REPLACE TRIMMER LINE in the Maintenance section of this manual Trimmer head contact with concrete asphalt or other hard surfaces may cause premature wear of the bail on bottom of trimmer head MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners T R Clean Trimmer RA Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler Clean or Replace Spark Plug 1 Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures 2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions 3 Replace trimmer lines when they have wom to half their original length GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this trimmer does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain trimmer
28. spark plug Pour one ounce 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil Replace with new spark plug OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems If possible store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust IMPORTANT Never cover trimmer while engine and exhaust areas are still warm A CAUTION Never store the trimmer with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure 14 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Dirty air filter 2 Out of fuel 3 4 Does not start Loss of power Excessive Vibration 1 Stale fuel Water in fuel Spark plug wire is disconnected Bad spark plug Throttle control lever not in correct position if equipped Dirty air filter Buildup of grass leaves and trash under trimmer Too much oil in engine Walking speed too fast Lines uneven or broken Loose nuts or bolts Damaged trimmer head 1 Cl
29. the trimmer Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above TRIMMER Always observe safety rules when perform ing any maintenance TIRES Keep tires free of gasoline oil or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage TRIMMER LINE For best results replace trimmer lines when they have worn to half their original length Use 130 inch diameter trimmer line Cut new trimmer line length to 16 3 4 inches After new line is installed on trimmer head check all lines so they do not vary more then one 1 inch in length This is important to make sure the trimmer head is balanced and will not vibrate abnormally AWARNING Use only the specified trimmer line Do not use other materials such as wire string rope etc Wire can break off during trimming and become a dangerous missile that can cause serious injury TO REPLACE TRIMMER LINE Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug Remove worn trimmer line from line carrier plate Fold new cut to length trimmer line in half and insert folded end through carrier plate opening to back side of retainer clip With folded end of line at back side of retainer clip pull line outward until line is fully seated under the retainer clip Repeat on other side of carrier plate
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