Wheeled weedtrimmer 6.75 horsepower 22 inch cut (40 pages)
Summary of Contents for Craftsman 917.773761
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Briggs & Stratton Engine Inch Cut Model No. 917.773761 • EspaSol, p. 17 LJTION'. Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. U.S.A. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
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Schedule ......Sears Service ......Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN WEEDTRIMMER For two (2) years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Weedtrimmer is main- tained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instruc- tions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.
• Do not pull machine backwards unless ab- AWARNING" Engine exhaust, some solutely necessary. Always look down and of its constituents, and certain vehicle behind before andwhile moving backwards. components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to •...
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Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- Fast help by phone - phone sup- chase. Your new Craftsman@ product is port from a Sears representative designed and manufactured for years of products requiring in-home repair, plus dependable operation.
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Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1.6 Quarts (Unleaded Regular) Oil Type (API SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: 20 Ounces Spark Plug (Gap: .030") Champion RJ19LM or J19LM Trimmer Line Length: 18.75 Inches (0.155 Inch Diameter) .
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KNOW YOUR TRIMIVIER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL 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.
TO ADJUST TRIMMING HEIGHT _,CAUTION" Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Disconnectspark 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 positionsranging from 1-1/2 inches The operationof any trimmer can result in to 3 inches.
ADD GASOLINE NOTE: In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming steps. • Fill fuel tank to bottom of gas tank warmer weather overpriming may cause filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, flooding and engine wil! not start. If you clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane.
MAINTENANCE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean Trimmer Clean Under Engine Cover Check Drive Belt / Pulleys Check / Replace Trimmer Lines Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil t#4'1,2 Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler Clean or Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge...
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TRIMMER Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. TIRES . Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rub- ber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.
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ENGINE 6. Replace engine oil cap. 7. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark LUBRiCATiON plug. Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG-SL. AIR FILTER Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade Your engine will not run properly and may according to your expected operating be damaged by using a dirty air filter.
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Keep finished surfaces and wheels free A:;I, CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire of all gasoline, oil, etc. from spark plug and place wire where it We do not recommend using a garden cannot come in contact with plug. hose to clean trimmer unless the elec- •...
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15. Replace chassis cover and tighten bottom belt keeper to idler bracket. screw securely. Tighten pulley bolts securely. Always use Craftsman replacement parts NOTE: Be sure belt is inside top belt to assure proper fit and long life.
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Immediately prepareyour trimmer for stor- Also, alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol age at the end of the season or if the unit or using ethanol or methanol) can attract will not be usedfor 30 days or more. moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.
TROUBLESHOOTING =See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Out of fue!. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3.
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Operate a trimmer across the face of slopes, never 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 appro×imately ! .7 feet in 10 feet.
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Sears reparara gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra. Si la recortadora para mala hierba Craftsman se usa para fines comerciales o de arriendo, esta garantia s61o se aplica por noventa (90) dias a partir de la fecha de compra.
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I. OPERACION GENERAL • Operesolamente conluzdeldiao conuna buenaluzartificial. • Antesde empezar, debefamiliarizarse completamente conloscontroles y el uso • Nooperela maquina bajola influencia del correcto de la maquina. P araesto,debeleer alcohol o delasdrogas. y comprender todaslasinstrucciones que • Nunca operela maquina cuandola hierba aparecen en lamaquina yen losmanuales estemojada.
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Reparaci6n Congratulaciones por su buena compra. Ayuda rapida pot telefono - soporte tele= nuevo producto Craftsman® esta diseSado f6nico por parte de un representento Sears y fabricado para funcionar de modo liable pot sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en muchos a_os.
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NOmerode Serie: Fecha de Compra: Capacidad y Tipo de Gasolina: 1.6 Cuartos (Regularsin Plomo) Tipo de Aceite (API SG-SL): SAE 30 (Sobre 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (Debajo 32°F) Capacidad de Aceite: 20 Onzas Bujia (Abertura: .030") Champion RJ19LM o J19LM Longitud (0.155 Inches Diametro) de la Iinea de la recortadora: 18.75...
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FAMILIARiCESE CON SU RECORTADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DE USUARIO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU RECORTADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su recortadora para familiarizarse con la ubi- caci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Estos simbolos pueden aparecer sobre su recortadora...
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SEGURIDAD Cabeza de recortadora La operaci6n de cualquier recortadora puede Tabulaci6n hacer que salten objetos extrafios dentro de de la placa sus ojos, Io que puede producir dafios graves de bloque en estos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecci6n para los ojos mientras opere su recortadora o cuando haga ajustes o reparacio- nes.
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GASOLINA * Llene el estanque de combustible hasta la parte inferior del cuello de relleno del estanque de gasolina. No Io Ilene demasiado. Use gasolina regular, sin plomo, nueva y lim- pia con el minimo de 87 octanos. No mezcle el aceite con la gasolina.
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°..A.T..TO S+f.+'J LLENE LAS FECHAS 0_.!. _ _9,_,_ 'O A MEDIDA QUE COMPLETE ___FECHAS S OSE V,O,O E U Revisar si hay sujetadores sueltos Limpiar la recortadora Limpiar debajo de la cubierta del motor ip#'? Revisar las correas y las poleas impulsadas Verifique / reemplazar...
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_I, PRECAUCl6N: Utilice s61o la linea de Con la extremidad de la linea plagada en el lado trasero del clip del sujetador, empujar recortadora recomendada. No utilice otros la linea hacia afuera hasta que la linea este materiales como cables, cuerdas, cintas, completamente colocada debajo del clip del etc.
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Revise el nivel del aceite del carter antes de Instale el cartucho, luego vuelva a poner la arrancar el motor y despues de cada cinco (5) cubierta asegurandose que las orejas esten horas de uso continuado. Apriete el tap6n del alineadas con las ranuras en la plancha aceite en forma segura cada vez que revise el trasera.
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PARA REMOVER/AJUSTAR LA CORREA DE ADVERTENClA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias IMPULSI6N DEL CABEZAL DE LA RE- ntes de dar cualquier sercicio o de hacer CORTADORA ajustes: Remueva el tornillo en el frente de la cubi- Pare el motor. erta del chasis. AsegQrese que las lineas rotatorias y que Gire la cubierta hacia arriba y a distancia de todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido...
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Remueva la correa de la polea del cabezal 12. Instale la correa y el conjunto del piton Ioco de la recortadora. en la recortadora, vuelva a conectar un Observe la posicidn del cable de control y resorte del piton Ioco y monte el piton Ioco del resorte de Ilamada del piton Ioco.
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formaci6n de acidos durante almacemamiento. Prepare inmediatamente su recortadora para el la gasolina acideca puede na_ar el sistema de alma cenamiento al final de cada temporada o si la unidad no se va a usar pot 30 dias o mas. combustible de un motor durante el perido de alcamenmiento.
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SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECClON No arranca 1. Filtro de aire sucio. 1. Limpie/cambie el filtro de aire. 2. Sin combustible. 2. Llene el estanque de combus tible.
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CLINACIO I """.._.o_D@,_ VEA Y DETENGA ESTA GUIA DE NlVEL CON UN ARBOL EN POSICION .. : "..7..VERTICAL, LA ESQUINA DE UNA ESTRUCTURA, UN POSTE DE LUZ O UNA CERCA. Opere una recortadora de rnaleza en sentido diagonal a tra- v_s de las cuestas, nunca cuesta...
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CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.77:3761 16 10...
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CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.77:3761 PART DESCRiPTiON Engine, Briggs & Stratton, _ _ _ Model No. 126L02-4100-F1 (See Breakdown) 150406 Bolt, Engine Mounting 3/8-16 179466 Pulley, Engine 88348 Washer, Flat 169821X479 Handle, Lower 17000512 Screw, Hex Washer Head 5/16-18 x .75...
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CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.77:3761 20 44 47 21 1711 _27_35...
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CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.77:3761 PART DESCRIPTION 174031X615 Chassis Assembly 182219 Line, Trimmer .155 diameter x 18.75 long 173715 Screw, Self-Tapping 5/16-18 x 1 185476 V-Belt 172145X004 Bracket, Idler 166042 Pulley, Idler, V-Groove 173716 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1.25...
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126L02=4100=F1 48 SHORT BLOCK !929REPLACEMENTENGINE i [1330 I1058 OPERATOR'S MANUAL R EPAIR MANUAL 584J 684 _} 307 _ [ 847 ..615 _ 27 CJ 404 c_ 287 "_>_; 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 177 _>...
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126L02=4100=F1 _.121CARBURETOROVERHAULKIT 134 _ 104"\\% 127 _ zfu _:-_ 633 _¢_ 617 !_ 883 _ 1095 VALVE GASKET Engine Power Rating Information The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (So= ciety of Automo=tive Engineers) code J11940 (Small Engine Power &...
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126L02=4100=F1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697322 Cylinder Assembly 499423 Pin-Piston (Used Before Code 399269 Kit=Bushing / Seal Date 09041700). (Magneto Side) 797306 Rod-Connecting (Used After 299819s Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) Code Date 09041600). 493279 499424 Sump-Engine Rod-Connecting...
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126L02=4100=F1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690783 Lever=Governor Control 690345 Screw 298090s Filter=Fuel (Breather Passage Cover) 271716 Washer-Sealing 691855 Spring-Friction 690940 Screw (Dipstick Tube) 696309 Clip (Debris Shield) 692038 Muffler 690959 Pin=Locating 493294 Housing-Blower 795755 Gear=Timing (Includes Shim 691108...
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