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Owner's Manual

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22 INCH CUT

WHEELED

WEEDTRIMMER

Model No.

917.773701

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

•Espa_ol

•Repair Parts

,_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

Warranty ................................................. 2

Safety Rules ........................................... 2

Assembly ................................................ 5

Operation ................................................ 6

Maintenance Schedule .......................... 9

Maintenance ........................................... 9

Product Specifications............................ 9

Service and Adjustments...................... 12

Storage ................................................. 14

Troubleshooting ................................... 15

Repair Parts .......................................... 30

Parts Ordering ........................ Back Cover

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN WEEDTRIMMER

For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Weedtdmmer is maintained,

lubdcated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in

the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in matedal 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 dudng normal use, such as rotating lines,

belts, air cleaners and spark plug.

• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, includingbent

crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions

contained in the owner's manual.

Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman Weedtdmmer to the nearest

Sears Service Center in the United States. This warranty applies only while this product

is in use in the United States.

This Warranty gives you specific legal dghts, and you may also have other dghts which

vary fromstate to state.

Sears, Roebuckand Co., Dept. 817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

WARNING: This tdmmer 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 an'ester

meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If aspark 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 Califomia

Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on

federal lands. Aspark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears

service center (see the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

Theoperationofanytrimmercanresultinforeignobjectsbeingthrown

intotheeyes,whichcan 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,

I. GENERAL OPERATION

•Read, understand, and follow all

instructionson the machine and in the

manual before starting. Be thoroughly

familiar with the controls and the proper

use of the machine before starling.

•Do not put hands or feet near or under

rotatingparts.

•Keep all parts of your body away from

muffler and spinning line. A hot muffler

can cause serious bums.

• 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 recks,

toys, wire, bones, sticks,etc., which

could be picked up end thrown by the

spinning lines.

•Be sure the area is clear of other

people before tdmming, perticulady

small children and pets. Stop machine

if anyone enters the area.

•Wear appropriate clothingsuch as a

Iong-sleevad shirt orjacket. Also wear

long trousersor 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

bootswork 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.

• Do not operate the machine without

proper guards, plates or other safety

protective devices in place.

•See manufacturer's instructionsfor

proper operation and installationof

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 dsk

of injury.

•Stop the rotatingtrimmer 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 and allow it to

cool, before cleaning, repairing or

inspectingthe 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

rua.

•If the equipment should start to vibrate

abnormally, stop the engine (motor)

and check immediately for the cause.

Vibration is generally awaming of

trouble.

•Always wear safety goggles or safety

glasses with side shields when operat-

ing machine.

II. SLOPEOPERATION

Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtoslip

andfallaccidentswhichcanresultin

severeinjury.Allslopesrequireextra

caution. If you fool uneasy on a slope, do

not tdm it.

DO:

• Tdm 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 tdm excessively steep slopes.

•Do not trim on wet grass. Reduced

footing could cause slipping.

II1. 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 tdmming activity. Never assume

that children will remain where you last

saw them.

•Keep children out of the tdmming 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

comers, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

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

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 plugwire, and

keep the wire away from the plugto

prevent accidental starting.

• Keep nuts and belts, especially trimmer

head and engine bolts, tight and keep

equipment in good condition.

•Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regulady.

•Keep machine flee of grass, leaves, or

other debds buildup. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

cleaning or stodng.

•Stop and inspect the equipment if you

stdke an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

•Do not change the engine govemor

setting or overspeed the engine.

•Clean and replace safety and instruc-

tion decals as necessary.

•,Look for this symbol to point out

importantsafety precautions. It means

CAUTIONI!! BECOMEALERTI!! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

A, WARNING: In order to prevent

accidental starting when setting up,

transporting, adjusting or making repairs.

always disconnect spark plug wire and

place wire where it cannot contact spark

plug.

•,WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its

constituents, and certain vehicle

components contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

A, CAUTION: Muffler and other engine

parts become extremely hot dudng

operation and remain hot after engine

has stopped. To avoid severe burns on

contact, stay away from these areas.

Read_ese ins_-'tions and thismanualin its

enUretybeforeyou attemptto assembleor

operateyournew trimmer.

IMPORTANT: ThistdmmerIssh)pped

WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE intheengine.

Ycurnewb'immer hasbeen _at the

facto_ wi_ theexceptionof thosepartsleft

unassembledfor sh'_ng purposes. AI parts

suchas nuts,washers,bolts,etc.,necessary

to completetheassend_yhave been placed

inthepartshag. Toensuresafeand proper

opera_ennf your tdmmer, all pa_ and

hardwareyou assemblemustbe _ghtened

securely. Use the con_ct tools asnecessary

ensure proper tighfru_ss.

Loose Parts Packed Separately

20 OZ.

Bottia of oll

Trlmrner Unes

(2) sets

(0.155 diameter

x 1825 inches long)

TO REMOVETRIMMER FROM CARTON

1. Remove loose parts included with

trimmer,

2, Cut down two end comers of carton

and lay end panel down flat,

3, Remove all packing materials,

4, Roll trimmer out of carton and check

carton thoroughly for additional loose

parts.

HOWTO SET UPYOURTRIMMER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfold handlecarefully so as

not to pinchordamage conl_l cables.

1. Loosen handle knob enough to allow

upper handle to be unfolded from the

shipping position.

2. Raise upper handle section into place

on lower handle and tighten handle

knob.

3. Remove handle padding holding

tdmmer head control bar to upper

handle.

Your trimmer handle can be adjusted for

your trimming comfort. Refer to "ADJUST

HANDLE" in the Service and Adjustments

sectionof this manual.

Upper handle

Liftup

knob

handle

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR

TRIMMER. Compare the iluskatlenswithyour b'immerto familarize yourself withthe location

ofvariouscontrolsand a_ustments. Save thismanualfor futurereference.

It_se symlx)Is may appear on your trlmmer or In li_mture supplled v_th the produ_. Learn and unde_tand

lING

Ii_JOUS _Y ORDEATH _ 0

C_T_N ENGI_ _F

FAST ._LOW

FUEL OiL

Throttle

Starter handle

Engine oilcap

Chassis

IMPORTANT: ThistrimmerIs shipped

WITHOUT OIL OR GASOUNE intheengine. _Trinvner line

Tdmmer head control bar -must be held

downto the handleto engageb'immerhead.

Releaseto st_ thetrimmerhead.

Palmer- pumpsadditionalfuelfromthe

carburetorto the cylinderfor use when

startinga coldengine.

Throttle control-usedfor staringand

stoppingtheengine and alows youto select

eitherfast orslewenginespead.

Starter handle-usedforstartingtheengine.

Theoperationofanytrimmercanresultin

foreignobjectsbeingthrownintothe

eyes,whichcanresultinsevereeye

damage.Alwayswearsafetyglassesor

eyeshieldswhileoperatingyourtrimmer

orperforming any adjustments or repairs.

We recommend a wide vision safety mask

over spectacles or standard safety

glasses.

HOWTO USEYOURTRIMMER

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 lighttrimming

and fuel economy. Stop is for stopping the

engine.

It! II

TRIMMER HEAD DRIVE CONTROL

Your trimmer is equipped with atrimmer

head drive control bar which will require

the operator to be positioned behind the

trimmer handle to operate the trimmer.

• Tnmmer head rotation is controlled by

holdingthe tdmmer head control bar

down to the handle.

•Trimmer head rotation will stop when

the control bar is released.

TO ADJUSTTRIMMING HEIGHT

A_,CAUTION: Stop the engine and wait

for eit movLng parts to stop. Disconnect

spark plugwire from spark plug and

place wire where it cannot come in

contact with plug.

The heightof cut can be set to six (6)

different positions ranging from 1-1/2

inches to 3 inches. Recommended cutting

heightfor the average yard is 2 inches.

1. To adjust trimming height, push in the

locking plate tab and move trimmer

head up or down to desired position.

2. Release tab and be sure head is

locked into one of the six (6) height

positions.

Adjustable

Head

Leckinc

Plate Tab

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

ADD OIL

Yourtrimmer is shipped without oil inthe

engine. For type and grade of oilto use,

see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section

of this manual.

_, CAUTION: DO NOT oved_L|engine with

oil, or it will smoke on startup.

1. Be sure trimmer is level and area

around eil fill is ctean.

2. Remove oil dipstickfrom oilfill spout.

Make sure that rim of spoutis clean.

3. You receive a 20 oz. container of oil

with the unit. Slowly pour 3/4 (15 oz.)

of the oil from the container down the

oil fill spout into the engine.

4. Wait one minute to allow oil to settle.

Insert and tighten dipstick, then

remove it to check oil level.

5. Continue adding small amounts of oil

and rechecking the dipstick until it

reads full. DO NOT overfill, or engine

will smoke on startup.

6. Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick

before starting engine.

• Checkdl levelbeforeeach use. Adddlif

needed. Fil tofull ien on clpsUck.

• Changethe ol afierevery25 hoursof

operaUonor each season. You may need

to changethe oilmore oftenunderdusty,

dirtyconditions.

Gasoline oilcap

(Discard

debds plug

inside)

ADD GASOUNE

NOTE: Before fillingfuel tank, remove

and discard the debris plug that is inside

the tank.

•Fil fuel tack. Use fresh, dean, regular

unleadedgasolinewitha minimumof 87

octane. Do not mixoilwithgasoline.

Purchasefuel in quantitiesthat can be

usedwi_ 30 days to assurefuel

freshness.

_;kWARNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohel or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisturewhich leads to separation and

formationof acids duringstorage. 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 the fuel lines

and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel

next season. See Storage Instructionsfor

additional information. Never use engine

or carburetorcleaner products in the fuel

tank or permanent damage may occur.

CAUTION: Fill to bottomof gas tank

fillerneck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or

use gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

1. Tosta_ a celdengine,pushpdmerthren

(3)timesbe_ere'_ing tostaff. Usea firm

push. Thisstep is notusuallyneo_ssary

when stsr_ngan engine whichhas

alreadyrunfor a few minutes.

2. Move thmtUecenlzoflevertofast position.

3. Holdupperhandlefirmly and pul starter

handlequickly. Do notallow starterrope

to snap back.

TO STOP ENGINE

• To stopengine,movethmti]econtrollever

to stop posi_en.

NOTE: In cooler weather itmay be

necessary to repeat pdmingsteps. In

warmer weather overpriming may cause

flooding and engine will not start. If you

do flood engine, wait a few minutes

before attempting to start and do not

repeat pdming steps.

Throttle control_ _

Starterhandle__

TRIMMING TIPS _ _

•Set the throttlecontrolin thefast

position. Ifthe wends or grass are fall

and thick, operate the trimmerat a

slower walking speed.

•Frequentlyclean the undersideof the

tdmmer to remove any grass buildup.

Keep top of engine aroundstarter clear

and clean of grass clippingsand chaff.

This will help engine air flow and extend

engine life.

•For best resultsand longer lastingline,

use the ends of the line to do the cutting.

This is easily done by moving slowly

through very thickand heavy weeds.

• Use the leftsideof tdmmerwhen

trimming along fences, walls, fiowerbeds

and other such objects.

•If trimmerlines become too short,it will

take longer to complete the job. ff

trimmer lines are worn to less than haft

their originallength, they shouldbe

replaced. See =TOREPLACE TRIMMER

LINE"in the Maintenance sectionof this

manual.

Tdmmer head contactwith concrete,

asphalt or other hard surfacesmay

cause prematurewear of the ball on .

bottom of trimmer head.

M...TE,..CESC.EOULE

REGULARSERVICE /_'(_'4_:;R-_,/_7_" SERVICE r_DATES

Check for Loose Fasteners I_ It/

RClean Trimmer it/ It/

M Clean Under Engine Cover fl_2 It/

M drive Pelt!pulleys

Check v"

RCheck/Replace Trimmer Lines II_s

Check Engine Oil Level II/

EChange Engine Oil Ik/t,2

N Clean Air Filter If 2

I Inspect Muffler Vt

NE Ctean or Replace Spark Plug (1_

Replace Air Filter Paper Cadddge 1_2

1-(_ange more olt_n when op_'atlng undm"a hear'/load or in high_t temperature6.

2 - Se,vic_ m_e ol_m when opecatingin dldy or dustycordit _ns.

3 - Replace _im_m" qi_ "t_en they ha,._ w_n to halftheir original length

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tdmmer does not

cover items that have been subjected to

operator abuse or negligence. To receive

full value from the warranty, operator must

maintain tdmmer as instructed in this

manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made

periodically to propedy 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. Anew

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

1. Check engine oil level.

2. Check for loose fasteners,

3. 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 hearings. Viscous lubricantswill

attract dust and dirt that willshorten the

life of the self- lubricatingbearings, If you

feel they must be lubricated, use only a

dry, powdered graphite type lubricant

sparingly.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Serial No.

Date of Purchase: ...............

Gasoline "l_jpe: Unleaded Regular

Gasoline Capacity: 1.25 Quarts

OII Type: SAE 30 (Above 32°F)

(API-SF-SJ) SAE 5W-30 (Betow 32° F)

Oil Capacity: 20 Ozs.

Spark Plug : Champion J19LM

(Gap: .030") or RJ19LM

Trimmer Une Dla.: .155 inch

Trimmer Une Length: 18.75 inches

The model and serial numbers will be

found on a decal attached to the rear of

the trimmer. Record both serial number

and date of purchase in space provided

above,

TRIMMER

Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhen

performinganymaintenance.

"nRES

Keeptiresfreeofgasoline,oil,or

insectcontrolchemicalswhichcan

harmrubber.

Avoidstumps,stones,deeprots,

sharp objects and other hazards that

may cause tire damage.

TR]MMERUNE

For best results, replace trimmer lines

when they have worn to half their original

length. Use .155 inch diameter trimmer

line. Cut new tdmmer line length to 18-314

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 tdmmer

head is balanced and will not vibrate

abnormally.

•iLWARNING: Use only the specified

trimmer line. Do not use other materials

such as wire, stdng, rope, etc. Wire can

break off during trimming and become a

dangerous missile that can cause sedous

injury.

TO REPLACE TRIMMER LINE

1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark

plugand place wire where it cannot

come in contact with spark plug.

2. Remove worn trimmer line from line

carder plate.

3. Fold new, cut to length, trimmer line in

half and insert folded end through

carder plate opening to back side of

retainer clip.

4. With folded end of line at back side of

retainer clip, pull line outward until

line is fully seated under the retainer

clip.

5. Repeat on other side of carder plate.

6. Check all lines to be sure they are the

same length.

7. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark

plug.

Trimmer line

Carder plate

opening

Retainer dip

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Use only high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF-SJ.

Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating

temperature.

SAlE VISCOSITY GRADES

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

unit 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

10 leVel.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

NOTE: Before tipping tdmmer to drain

oil, drain fuel tank by running engine

untilfuel tank is empty.

1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark

plug and place wire where it cannot

come in contact with spark plug.

2. Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a

clean surface.

3. Tip tdmmer on its side as shown and

drain oil into a suitable container.

Rock tdmmer back and forth to

remove any oil trapped inside of

engine.

4. Wipe off any spilled oil from trimmer

and side of engine.

5. Fill engine with oll (See "ADD OIL" in

the Operation section of this manual).

6. Replace engine oil cap.

7. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark

plug.

Containel

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly and may

be damaged by using a dirty airfilter,

Replace the air filter 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 cover to remove.

2. Carefully remove cartridge.

3. Clean by gently tapping on a fiat

surface. If very dirty, replace cartddge.

_.CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as

kerosene, are not to be used to clean

cartridge. They may cause deterioration of

the cartridge. Do not oil cartddge. Do not

use pressudzed air to clean or dry

cartddge,

4. thstaU carfrkk:je, then replace cover

making sure the tabs are aligned with

the slots in the back plate. Fasten

screw securely.

kp_ate

Slots

Cover

tabs

ge Cover

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler as

it could create a fire hazard and/or

damage.

SPARK PLUG

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of

each mowing season or after every 100

hours of operation, whichever occurs first.

Spark plug type and gap setting are

shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

in Maintenance section of this manual.

CLEANING

IMPORTANT: For best performance,

keep trimmer free of built-up grass and

trash. Clean the underside of your

tdmmer after each use.

A.CAUTtON: Disconnect spark plug wiru

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 garder

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.

A, CAU'RON: Before performing any

service and adjustments:

1. Stop engine.

2. Make sure the rotating lines and all

moving parts have completely

stopped.

3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark

plug and place where it cannot come

in contact with plug.

TRIMMER

TOADJUSTTRIMMING HEIGHT

See "TOADJUST TRIMMING HEIGHT' inthe

OperalJonsectionof thismanual.

TO ADJUST HANDLE

The upper handle may be adjusted to

different 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 for left handed operation.

Upper handle

i #

TO REMOVE/REPLACE TRIMMER HEAD

DRIVE BELT

1. Remove screw at front of chassis

cover.

2. Lift cover up and away from trimmer.

Chassis

3. Remove the two (2) screws on sides

of tdmmer secudng the debris shield.

4, Turn tdmmer on its side with carbure-

tor and fuel cap up.

5. Remove the two (2) screws on

underside of trimmer securing the

debds shield.

6. Slide the debris shield rearward and

remove.

7. Remove belt from engine pulley on

crankshaft.

pulley

Handle knot Debris shield screws

8. Remove belt from tdmmer head pulley.

9. Note the positionof the control cable

and idler return spdng, then remove

idler assembly from chassis and

remove belt and idler from trimmer.

10.Remove belt from idler assembly by

removing bottom belt keeper and idler

pulleys.

11.Assemble new belt, idler pulleys and

bottom belt keeper to idler bracket.

Tighten pulley bolts securely.

NOTE: Be sure belt is inside top belt

keeper on idler assembly.

Engine pulley

Chassis

÷/

12. Position belt and idler assembly in

tdmmer, reconnect idler spdng and

assemble idler to chassis.

13.Install belt around tdmmer head pulley

and engine pulley.

14.Replace debds shield and tighten the

four (4) screws securely.

15.Replace chassis cover and tighten

screw securely.

Always use Craftsman replacement parts

to assure proper fit and long life.

Idler bracket Flat idler

Bo_om

_b, belt

keeper

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 Seers or

other qualified service center for repair

and/or adjustment.

CARBURETOR

Your carburetor has a nonadjustable fixed

main jet for mixture control. If your engine

does not operate propedy 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.

Irnmediat_yprepareyourkirnmerfor storage

atthe endof theseasouor iftheunitwillnot

be usedfor30 daysor more.

TRIMMER

When lrimmeris to be storedfor a periodof

time,dean ithoroughly, removealldirt,

greuse,leaves,etc. Store inadean, dryarea.

1. Cleanentirehmmer (See "CLEANING" in

the Maintenancesectionof tblsmanuel).

2. Lubricateas shownin the Maintenance

sec_onof thismanuel.

3. Besurethatallnuts,bolts,screws,and

pinsare securelyfastened. Inspect

_partsferdamage,breakageand

wear. Replace if necessery.

4. Touchup all rustedor chippadpaint

surfaces;sand lightlybeforepaletlng.

HANDLE

Youcanfold yourkimmer handlefor sterage.

• Leosen handle knob enough to allow

upper handle to be folded forward.

IMPORTANT: Whenfolding the handle for

storagaar trauspodafion, be sureto fold the

handle as shownoryou may damage the

coubolcables.

handle

Handle knob

ENGINE

FUELSYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is irn_t to preventgum

depositsfromforming inessential fuelsystem

tankduringstorage.Also, experience

indicates that alcoholblended fuels (called

gasoholorusingethanelor methanol)can

at_act moisturewhichleads to separation

andformation of adds dunngstorage.Acidic

gascan damagethefuel systemof an

enginewhile instorage.

1. Drain the fuel tank.

2. Start the engine and let it run untilthe

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 stabilizeris an acceptable

altercate inminimizingthe formatleaof fuel

gumdepositsduringstcraga. Add stabilizer

to gasolineinfueltank orstoragecontainer.

Alwaysfellewthe mix ratio foundon stabilizer

container.Run engineat least 10 minutes

afteraddingstabilizerto allowhe stablizerto

reachthe carburetor. Do out drainthegas

tank and carburetor if using fuel stabiizor.

ENGINEOIL

Drain oil (with engbe warm) and replacewith

cleanengineoil. (See "ENGINE" inthe

Maintenancesectionof his manual).

CYUNDER

1. Remove spark plug.

2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through

spark plug hole into cylinder.

3. Pull starter handle slowly a few times

to distribute oil.

4. Replace with new spark plug.

OTHER

•Do notstore gaselinefrorn one seasonto

another.

•Replaceyear gasoline canifyourcan

startstorust. Rustand/ordirtinyour

gasolinewill cause problems.

•If_, store yourunit indoorsand

coverit to giveprotectionfn_mdustand di't.

• Cover your unitwitha suitableprotective

coverthat does not retain moisture.Do

not use plastic. Plas_ccannotbreathe

whichallowscondensetlonto form and wil

cause year unitto rust.

IMPORTANT: Nevercovertdmmerwblle

engineand exhaustareas are slJlwarm.

d_,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.

parts suchas carburetor,fuelfilter,fuel hoseor14 stodng in any enclosure.

TROUBLESHOO_NG

PROBLEM CAUSE

Doesnotstart 1. Dirtyairfil_n

Loss of power

Excessive

Vibration

CORRECTION

2. Out of fuel.

3. Stale fuel.

4. Water in fuel.

5. Spark plug wire is

disconnected.

6. Bad spark plug.

7. Throttle control lever not

in correct position

(if equipped).

1. Dirty air filter.

2. Buildup of grass, leaves,

and trash under tdmmer.

3. Too much oil in engine.

4. Walking speed too fast.

1. Lines uneven or broken.

2. Loose nuts or bolts.

3. Damaged tdmmer head.

1. Bent engine crankshaft.

1. Belt not driving.

1. Handle height position not

dght for you.

1. Trimmer line length is

too short.

2. Throttle control lever not

in correct position

(if equipped).

1. Trimmer line not

propody installed.

2. Broken line retainer clip.

3. Incorrect size of

trimmer line.

1. Clean/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 air filter.

2. Clean underside of tdmmer

and trimmer head.

3. Check oil level.

4. Trim at slower walking

speed.

1. Check tdmmer lines.

2. Check all hardware,

including engine bolts.

3. Check/repair tdmmer head.

Starter rope hard 1. Contact a Sears or other

topull qualified service center.

Loss of head 1. Put belt on pulleys or

drive replace belt if broken.

Hard to push 1. Adjust handle height

to suit.

Poor trimrnlng 1. If line is worn or broken to

performance half original length,

replace line.

2. Move throttle lever to FAST

position.

Trlmroer head 1. Follow instructionsin

does not Maintenance section.

retain line 2. Replace stdng carder plate

assembly.

3. Use .155 diameter

trimmer line.

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, .ever 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 tn 10 feet..

A 15 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at approximately 2.5 feet In 10 feet..

Use extreme care at all times and avoid sudden turns or maneuvers. Follow other Instructions in this

_lb anual forsafety in trimming on slopes. Operate atrimmer across the face ofslopes, never uP or down

slopes. Use extra care when operating on or near slopes and obstrucUons.

CRAFTSMANWEEDTRIMMER--MODELNUMBER917.773701

18 31

27 25

CRAFTSMANWEEDTRIMMER--MODELNUMBER917.773701

KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

- - - Engine, Bdggs & St ration,

Madel Number 122H02-0110_ 1

(See Breakdown)

150406 Bolt, Engine Moun'Jng 3/0.16

169791 Pulley, Engine (Includes Setscrew, Key #4)

STD502502 Setscrew, Pulley

169621)(479 Handle, Lower

150076 Screw, Hex Washer Head 5/16-18 x.75

169797X479 Handle,Upper

170980 Bolt, Handle

136376 Knob,Handle

170681 Adjuster, Handle, Inside

170682 Adjuster, Handle, Outside

170554 Spdng, Handle Adjust

153638 Guide, Rope

132004 Locknut 114 x 20

_o426 WimT_m

176963 Control Bar

177814 Throttle Control

156755 Screw, Hex Washer Head

178700X004 Axle Shaft Assembly

15(_78 Screw, Hex Washer Head 5/16-18 x ,75

52160 Spacer, Axle

57143 Washer, Wave

752063 Wheel, 14 x 2

83923 Hex Flange Locknut 3/8-16

176999 Drive Control

178364 Decal,Warning

111190X Clamp,Cable

83816 Screw

178365 Decal, Warning

8689eX004 Bracket, Upstop

756634 Screw, Thd. Roll. #10-24 x 1/2

178845 Owner's Manual, English/Spanish

Available accessories not included with trimmer:

7133623 Gas Can (2.5 gal.)

7133000 SAE 2OW Oil (20 oz.)

7179991 Trimmer Line (pack of 24 strings, .155 dia,)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.773701

20 44 21

14 43

423

0--31

CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.773701

KEY pART

NO, NO, DESCRIP'RON

174031X558 Chassis Assembly

169802 Line, Trimmer .155 diameter x 18.75 long

173715 Screw, Self-Tapping 5/16-18 x 1

169790 V-Belt

172145X004 Bracket, Idler

169042 PuKey, Idler, V-Groove

173716 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1,25

751592 Locknut, Hex 3/8-16

166043 Pulley, Idler, Flat

160829 Bolt, Shoulder

155552 Locknut 9/16-18

173717 Spacer

174719 Bolt, Shoulder

145212 Locknut, Flange

173811 Spring, Return

177871 Shield, Debris

57808 Screw 114-20 x 112

857698 Screw #10-24 x 3/4

175301 Skirt

170553 Cover, Chassis, Top

149746 Screw #10-24 x 1-3/4

STD541137 Nut 3/8-24 UNF

STD551137 Washer, Lock 3/8

STD551697 Washer, Flat 3/8

169792 Pulley, Driven

172551 Spacer, Pulley

174549 Bearing

172520 Jaekshaft

169769X479 Cover, Chassis, Bottom

174543 Spindle Housing Assembly

(* Includes Upper Bearing, Key #27)

174581 Ring, Retain{ng, External, 17ram

176973 Splfng, Locking Plate

172519 Locking Plate

174544 Carrier Plate Assembly

52784 Washer

172516 Cover, Bearing

174586 Ring, Retaining, Internal, 40ram

172523 MowBall

172636 Bolt, Mow Ball

172342 Head Assembly, Complete

(Includes Key Numbers 22-28, 30-39)

174029 Spacer

174036 Decal, Instruction

174042 Decal, InstrLlCtlon

174035 Decal Chassis Cover

174569X479 Belt Keeper, Bottom

17060408 Screw

76399 Screw

59931 Nut

177972 Skirt

176948 Screw #10-16 x 518

NOTE: All component dimensions given tn U.S. inches

1 Inch = 25.4 mm

BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER122H02-O11O-D1

11019LABEL Kff I 684_

383_

635

ir REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS

TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

11058 OWNER'S MANUAL 1

842_

52!

524 €

1095VALVE

GASKET SET

BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER122H02-0110-D1

968

967

445

977 CARBURETOR

GASKET SET 365

6t7_ 633_

121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT

633_ 163

_'--] 617(_--_

27e

188_ e21_'_

163_

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332

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6s'_

592 _58(_

689 O60

456

s97_

BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER122H02-0110-DI

358 ENGINE GASKET SET

3_) 20_ 842_ 5240 _668_

615_

404 _) 227

BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER122H02-0110-D1

KL=Y PART

NO. NO. DESCRIP'flON

1 493260

2 392269

3 299819

4 493279

5 691160

7 692249

6 695250

9 272481

10 691125

11 691781

12 692232

13 690912

15 691686

16 691451

20 399781

22 691092

23 622315

24 222698

25 499429

499430

499431

499432

26 499425

499426

499427

499428

27 691866

28 499423

29 499424

32 691664

32A 695759

33 262651

34 262652

35 691270

36 691270

37 694085

40 692194

43 691997

45 690548

46 691449

PART

NO. NO,

Cylinder Assembly 48 498826

Ed-BushSig/Seal

• Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 50 497465

Sump4Er@ne 51 272169

Head-Cyfinder 54 691650

•+ Gasket-Cylinder Head 55 691421

Breather Assembly 58 692259

•+ Gasket-Breather 60 281434

Screw (Breether Assembly) 65 6690837

Tube*Breather 78 691168

•Gasket-Crankcase 81 691740

Screw (Cylinder Head) 95 691636

Plug-Oil D{ain 97 493267

Crankshaft 104 691242

•Seal-Oil (PTO Stde) t17 494870

ScrewIEngineSump) 497315

Rywheel 121 498260

Key4Clywheel 127 694468

P{ston Assembly (Standard) 130 6912{_

Piston Assembly (.010" O.S,) 133 398187

Piston Assembly (,620" O.S.) 134 398169

Piston Assembly (.030. O.S) 137 69:_981

Ring Set=Piston (Standard) 146 690979

Ring Snt-Piston (.010. O S) 159 691753

Ring Set-Piston (020.O.S.) 163 2-/2653

Ring Set-Piston (.030" O.S,) 187 691050

Lock-Piston Pin 188 690877

Pin-Piston 190 690940

Rod-Conne_ng 202 691829

Screw (Conneeting Rod) 209 690319

Screw (Con rlecting Rod)222 692031

Valve-Exhaust 227 690783

Valve-Intake 265 690798

Spring-Valve (Intake) 276 271716

Spdng-Valve (Exhaust) 287 690940

Guard_Flywheel 300 692038

Retainer-Valve 304 696307

Slinger-Governor/Oil 305 691108

Tappet-Valve 306 690450

Camshet_ 307 690345

OESCRIPI_DN

Shod BLock(Replacement

Engine 12D602-6915-B1)

Manlfold-lr_ake

•Gasket-I_ake

Screw (lutake Manifold)

HOUsing-RewindStarter

Rope-Starter (Cut to Length)

Grip-Starter Rope

Screw (Rewind Starter)

Screw (Fly_41ealGuard)

Lock-Muffler Screw

Screw (Throttle Valve)

Shaft-Throttte

PIn-Roet Hinge

Jet-Main (Standard)

Jet-Main (HighAltitude)

Kit-CarburntorOverhaul

OPlug_WeLch

Valve-Threttle

Roat-Carburetar

OValve-Needle/Seat

2_ Gasket-Floet Bowi

Key-T_ni_

Bracket-Air Cleaner Primer

•(_: Gasket-Air Cleaner

Line-Fuel (Cut to Length)

Screw (Control Bracket)

Screw (Fuel Tank)

Link-Mechanical Governor

Spring-Governor

Bracket-Control

ControlLever-Governor

C_amp-Cadng

:_ Sealing Washer

Screw (Dipstick Tube)

Mtlffler

Housing-Borer

Screw (Blower Housing)

Shield-Cylinder

Screw (Cylinder Shield)

BRIGGS & STRA'rTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER122HO2-O110-al

pARr _pART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

332 690662 Nut(Flywheel) 684 6_0345

333 802574 Armsture_tage, eto

334 691061 Screw (Am_ture Magneto) 689 691855

337 802592 Spark Plug 703 696309

356 692390 W]re*Stop 741 691830

358 497316 Engine G_ket Set 842 691031

363 19069 Flywheel Puller 847 692017

365 692524 Screw(Carburetor) 851 493880

383 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 869 691155

404 69(_72 Washer (Governor Crank) 870 690380

425 690670 Screw (AirCleaner Cover) 871 262001

443 692523 Screw (AirCleaner Pdmer Base) 63709

445 491588 Fiiter-AJrCleaner Cartridge 949 696306

455 691219 Cop-Flyv/neel 949A 696310

456 692299 Plate-pav_ Frintlon 957 397974

459 281505 PawI-Ratchet 966 496116

505 231082 Nut (Governor Control Laver) 967 493537

523 495264 Dipstick 968 692298

624 692296 • SeaI-DIpstickTube 970 691669

525 495265 Tube-D_pstick

629 691923 Gr_nmst 972 496224

562 92613 Bo5 (Governor Control Lever) 975 493640

563 691138 Screw IDebds Guard Gover ) 976 694395

564 690664 Screw (Control Cover ) 977 498261

584 692342 Cover*Breether Passage 1019 494256

585 691879 • Gasket-Breather Passage 1036 696035

692 690800 Nut (Rewind Starter) 1058 274978

597 691696 Screw (Pawt Fricgon Plete) 1059 692311

601 95162 Clampq-lose 1095 498528

604 691767 Cover-Control 1210 498144

608 497680 Stader-Rev_nd 1211 498144

613 691340 Screw(Muffler) 1229 696308

615 690346 Retainer-Governor Shaft

616 691306 Crank*Governor

617 270344 _SeaI-ORing(tntakeManlfold)

621 692310 Switch-Stop

633 691321 _SeaI-Choke/Th ruttle Sha6

635 66538 Boot-SparkplL_g

668 493823 • Spacer (Includes 2)

670 692294 Spacer-FuelTank

DESCRIPTION

Scre

(Breather passage Cover)

Spring-Friction

Clip

Goat-liming

• Seal*O Ring (DipetlckTube)

Assembly-Dipstick/Tube

TermlnaI-Sparkplug

Seat-Valve (Intake)

Seat*Valve (Exhaust)

Bushing-Guide (Exhaust)

Bushing-Guide (intake)

Guard-DehdsScreen

Guard-Debris Screen

Cap-Fuel Ta_k

Base-AirCleaner Pdmer

Fiiter-PreCleaner

Cover-Air Cleaner

Screw

(Air Cleaner Primer Bracket)

Tank-Fu_

BowI-Rc,at

Pdrner-Carburetor

Set-Carburetor Gasket

Kit-Label

Label-Emissions

Owner's Manual

KJt_crew/_/asher

Set-Valve Gasket

As_emhly-PutleyiS pring(Pulley)

Assemhly*P ulley/S pdng (Spdng)

Extension-Blower Housing

• included in Engine Gasket Set, Key #358

Included inCarburetor Overhaul Kit, Kay #121

/; Ir_cludedin Carburetc_ Gasket Set, Key #977

+ Included in Valve Overhaul Kit, Key #1695

NOTE: All component dimensions given inU,S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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