Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 917.77342 Craftsman
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Owner's Manual 5.5 HORSEPOWER 22 INCH CUT WHEELED WEEDTRIMMER Model No. 917.773420 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • EspaSol • Repair Parts _CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment.
Warranty 2 Product Specifications 9 Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 12 Assembly 5 Storage 14 Operation 6 Troubleshooting 15 Maintenance Schedule 9 Repair Parts 30 Maintenance 9 Parts Ordering B.
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.
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. DO: • Trim across the face of slopes: never up and down.
Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety 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.
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRIMMER. Compare the illustrations with your trimmer to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adiustments. Save this manual for future reference.
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 perform- ing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL Your trimmer is shipped without oil in the engine. Engine holds 20 oz. of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in Maintenance section of this manual. 1. Be sure trimmer is level and area around oil fill is clean.
.A,NTENANCESC.EDULE F,.L ,. O TES AS You COM ,ETE ........ RE O'A. SE V,CE SE ,CE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners If I/ T Clean Trimmer t/' if Clean Under Engine Cover I/2 I/' M Check d.
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.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE: Before tipping trimmer to drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel 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.
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.
TO REMOVE/REPLACE TRIMMER HEAD DRIVE BELT 1. Remove screw at front of chassis cover. 2. Lift cover up and away from trimmer. 3. Turn trimmer on its side with carbure- tor and fuel cap up. 4. Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft, 5. Remove belt from trimmer head pulley.
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE PROBLEM Does not start Loss of power 1. Dirty air filter. 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.
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CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER- - MODEL NO. 917.773420 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 Engine Model No. 143.005512 (See Breakdown) 2 150406 Engine Bolt 3/8-16 3 169791 Engine Pulley (Includes setscrew) 4 STD50.
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CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER-- MODEL NO. 917.773420 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174031X558 Chassis Assembly 2 169802 Line .155Dia x 18.75 • 3 173715 Screw 5/16-16 x 1 Self Tapping.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.005512 900 400 135 130 416 / 120 119 125 126 101 209_ 200 I/ 34.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.005512 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 37266 2 26727 6 33734 7 36557 12 36775 12A 36558 12B 36694 14 28277 15 30589 16 34839A 17 31335 18 651018 19 37329 20 32600.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.005512 (_20A 36A _m37 --36 (_37 25__ 4O 36.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.005512 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 27 631.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.005512 12 13 tl 8 61_ O 6 4 3 5 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 590702 590599A 590600 590696 590601 590697 590698 590699 590700 590703 590535 590701 DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter Spring Pin (Incl. 4) Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.005512 _'--14 / 13 12 ill I! -7 --6 KEY NO. 0 3 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 PART NO. 590739 590740 590616 590617 590618A 590638 590535 590701 590760 DESCRIPTION Rewin.
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