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    Owner's Manual 5.5 HORSEPOWER 22 INCH CUT WHEELED WEEDTRIMMER Model No. 917.773423 • 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.sea[...]

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    Warranty ................................................. 2 Safety Rules ........................................ 2-4 Assembly ................................................ 5 Operation ............................................. 6-8 Maintenance Schedule .......................... 9 Maintenance ...................................... 9-12 Produ[...]

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    The operation ofany 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 tdmmer or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, under[...]

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    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 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, [...]

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    Read Ihase les_a_-tJons and _ manual in its entirety before you attempt to assernble or operateyour new lrimmer. IMPORTANT: This trimmeris shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE inthe engine. your new ldmmerhas been assombled at tha facto_ withthe exception of thase parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts,washers, belts,etc., [...]

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    KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READTHIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRIMMER, Compare the ilusb'ations withyour fdmmer to familiarize yourself withthe location of Verious controls and a_ustments. Save this maneaJ for future reference, "l_ese iymbo_ may appear on your trimmer or In IRma_m supplied with the product Learn and[...]

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    The operation ofany tdmmer can result in foreign objects being 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. HOWTO USEYOURTRIMMER ENGINE SP[...]

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    3. You receive a 20oz. container ofoil with the unit. Slowly pour 3/4 (15 oz,) ofthe 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 NO[...]

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    aESOP,, SEnV,CE ;.' 'ISERVIOE DATES IT Check for Loo_e Fasteners _ (I/ = R i Clean Tdmmer I¢ # lb # I M clean Under Engine Cover I_z Ik / E_ Check drive belt/pulleys R Check/Replace Tdmmer Lines I1_:_ Check Engine Oil Level I_ Change Engine Oil _1_/t ,2 Clean Air Filter I_ 2 | Inspect Muffler V S N! cl..n o_ nepl*o_ Spark Plug V' Re[...]

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    TRIMMER Always observe safety ruleswhen perform- ing any maintenano_. TIRES • Keep tires flee of gasolne, oil, or insect cunlml chemicals which can harm rubber. • Avoidstumps, stcues, dcep ruts, sharp objects and o_er hazards that may cause tire damege. TRIMMERUNE For best results, replace trimmer lines when they have worn to half their odginal[...]

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    TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE: Before tipping trimmer todrain 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. 3, Tip trimmer on its side as shown and drain oil into a suit[...]

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    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. Be sure engine is cool before cleaning. 1, Unscrew knob on top of cover. 2. Lift cover up and away[...]

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    CAUTION: 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 TO ADJUSTTRIMMING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUSTTRIMMING HEIGHT"in the OperalJon section otW[...]

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    8. Remove belt from trimmer head pulley. 9. Note the position of the control cable and idler retum 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. T[...]

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    Immediately prepare year bimmer for storage at the end of the seaean er if the unit wtll not be used for 30 days or more. TRIMMER When 5_mmer is to be stored for a period of time, dean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a dean, dry area. 1. Clean entre ldmrnar (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this m[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE Doesnotstart 1, Dirtyairfilter. Loss of power Excessive Vibration Starter rope hare topull Loss of head drive Hard to push Poor trimming j performance Trimmer head does not retain line 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 i[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.773423 18 1 11 26 27 14 27 25 34[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.773423 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIP11ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 f(} 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 34 35 - - - Engine, Craft=man, Modol Number 143.015502 (See BreakdOWn) 150406 Bolt, Engine Mounting 3/8-16 169791 Pulley, Engine (Lndudes Setscrew, Key #4) STD502582 Setscrew, Pulley 177622[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER-- MODEL NUMBER917.773423 20 44 47 21 14 43 4 17 23 24 13 r 27 32 0_31 5O 36[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.773423 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIP'nON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O 31 32 33 34 36 37 38 39 4O 41 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 61 52 174031X558 Chassis Assernbly 169802 Line, Trimmer. 155 diameter x 18.75 Io_g 173715 Screw, Self-Tapping 5/16-18 x 1 169790 V-B[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.015502 40O 135 130 416 185 120 119 125 46 309A 311A , 38[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.015502 KEY PART NO. 140. DESCRIPI_N 1 37266 2 26727 6 33734 7 36557 12 36775 12A 36558 12B 36694 14 25277 15 30589 16 34839A 17 31335 18 651018 19 37329 _0 32_0 30 37459 40 40027 40_8 41 4(X_5 480_6 42 48006 4O807 43 2O381 45 36777 46 32610A 48 27241 50 37460 52 29914 69 37609 76 37808 72 37614 75 27897 80 [...]

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    CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER143,015502 PART NO, NO. -- 640262 1 631615 2 631767 4 631184 5 631183 6 640070 7 656506 16 631807 17 651025 18 630766 20 640018 20A 640200 25 631867 27 631024 28 632019 29 631028 30 631021 31 631022 35 64(_59 36 640080 36A 632766 37 632547 40 640175 44 27110A 47 630748 48 631027 60 632760B DESCIRIP'i_ON Carb[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER143.015502 I 12 / 13 KEY PART NO, NO, DESCRIPllON ---- 590763 Rewind Starter 1 590599A Spdng Pin (Incl. 4) 2 590600 Washer 3 590696 Retainer 4 590601 Washer 5 590697 Brake Spring 6 590698 Starter Dog 7 590699 Dog Spring 8 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 11 590764 Starter Housing Ass'y. 12 590[...]

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    For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter whosold 1-8OO-4-MY-HOME e A_n_ day or r_t (1_) (u.s._ and _) For repair of carry-in products like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, caU forthe nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 ,,_tane, day or nig_ (U.S.A. rely) W1NwJJear_coltl For [...]