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Owner's Manual
[CRAFTSMAN°[
4.0 HORSEPOWER
20INCH CUT
WHEELED
WEEDTRIMMER
Model No.
917.773410
•
Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Espahol
•
Repair Parts
A_,KCAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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- Page 1 917.773410 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espahol • Repair Parts A_,KCAUTION: 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...
- Page 2 Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship. If this Craftsman Weedtrimmer applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. This Warranty does not cover: •...
- Page 3 • Never use blades, wire, or flailing devices. This unit is designed trimmer use only. Use of other accesso- ries or attachments of injury. • Stop the rotating trimmer head when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.
- Page 4 II. 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 slope, do not trim it. • Trim across the face of slopes: never up and down.
- Page 5 • 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 TO SET UP YOUR TRIMMER TO UNFOLD HANDLE...
- Page 6 READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND TRIMMER. Compare the illustrations with your trimmer to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adiustments. These symbols may appear on your trimmer or in literaturesupplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. A_O _ Throttle...
- Page 7 The safety goggles provided your trimmer may be worn over spec- tacles. HOW TO USE YOUR TRIMMER ENGINESPEED The engine speed is controlled throttle located on the side of the upper handle.
- Page 8 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL Your trimmer is shipped without oil in the engine. • Be sure trimmer is level and area around oil fill is clean. • Remove engine oil cap and fill to the full line on the dipstick.
- Page 9 BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check for loose fasteners. engine cover. • Clean under LUBRICATION To prolong the useful life of your trimmer, change engine oil as recommended this section of Owner's Manual. I,/1,2 length. IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic wheel bearings.
- Page 10 • 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.
- Page 11 • Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. • Tip trimmer on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container. Rock trimmer back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine.
- Page 12 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. Threaded Housing slots idler to chassis.
- Page 13 Bolt Engine pulley Spacer V-idler 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 believe that the engine is running too fast...
- Page 14 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.
- Page 15 5. Connect 6. Replace 7. Move throttle lever to FAST position. 1. Clean/replace 2. Clean underside of trimmer and trimmer head. 3. Check oil level. 4. Trim at slower walking speed. 1. Check trimmer 2. Check...
- Page 16 CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER-- MODEL NO. 917.773410...
- Page 17 Safety Goggles (Not Shown) 169804 Owner's Manual Available accessories not included with trimmer: 7"133623 Gas Can (2.5 gal.) 7133000 SAE 30W Oil (20 oz.) 7"179996 Trimmer Line (Pack of 24 strings, .130 dia.) 7"185642 Trimmer Line Bulk Pack( 150 Feet, .130 dia.) Warning...
- Page 18 CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER-- MODEL NO. 917.773410 17----4_ --28 o--31...
- Page 19 CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER- PART DESCRIPTION 174024X459 Chassis Assembly 174040 Line .130 Dia x 16.75 174591 Screw 5/16-18 x 1 169790 Belt V 172145X004 Idler Bracket 166042 Idler Pulley V-Groove 173716 Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1.25 751592 Hex Locknut 3/8-16 166043...
- Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.004008 370 A ,285 262f_ |'89...
- Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE KEY PART DESCRIPTION 1 • 37266 Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 150) 26727 Dowel Pin 33734 Breather Element 36557 BreatherAss'y.(Incl. 36775 Breather Tube 36558 Breather Cover & Tube (Incl. 12B) 12B 36694 Breather Tube Elbow 28277 Washer 30589 Governor Rod (Incl.
- Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.004008 J3--37 (_m37...
- Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE KEY PART ----640262 631615 631767 631184 631183 640070 650506 631807 651025 630766 640018 640200 631867 631024 632019 631028 631021 631022 640259 640080 632766 632547 640175 27110A 630748 631027 632760B DESCRIPTION Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) Throttle Shaft &...
- Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE KEY PART ----590702 590599A 590600 590696 590601 590697 590698 590699 590700 590703 590535 590701 O'--'_4 Ore2 DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter Spring Pin (Incl. 4) Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y.
- Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART ----590739 590740 590616 590617 590618A 590638 590535 590701 590760 MODEL NO. 143.004008 --14 DESCRIPTION Rewind Starter Retainer Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y Starter Housing Ass'y (40 degree grommet) Starter Rope (Length 98" x 9/ 64"...
- Page 26 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repair of major brand appliances no matter who made it, no matter who sold it1 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663) To brmg in products lawn equipment the Iocahon of your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 For the replacement that you need to do-it-yourself,...