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Owner's Manual
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675 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine
22 Inch Cut
Model No.
917.773740
• EspaSol, p. 17
_ICAUTiON'.
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment.
U.S.A.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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Maintenance ........................................ 9-11 Warranty ................................................... 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 2-4 Service and Adjustments ................... 12-13 Product Specifications .............................. 5 Storage ................................................... 14 Assembly / Pre-Operation ........................ 5 Troubleshooting ...................................... 15 Operation ..............................
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_i, WARNING: Engine exhaust, some • Do not pull machine backwards unless ab- solutely necessary. Always look down and of its constituents, and certain vehicle behind beforeandwhile moving backwards. components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to • Do not operate the machine without cause cancer and birth defects or other proper guards, plates or other safety protective devices in place. reproductive harm. • See manufacturer's instructions for A CAUTION: Muffler and othe
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Never refuel the machine indoors. Ill. CHILDREN Never store the machine or fuel Tragic accidentscanoccur if the opera- container inside where there is an tor is not alert to the presenceof chil- open flame, such as a water heater. dren. Childrenareoften attractedto the Move away from fueling site before machineand the trimming activity. Never starting engine. assume that children will remain where • Never run trimmer inside a closed area. you last saw them. • Never make adjustments or repairs wi
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Serial Number: Dateof Purchase: GasolineCapacity / 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) • The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the trimmer. Record both serial number and date of purchase in the space provided above. Read these instructions and this manual in HOW TO SET UP Y
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KNOW YOUR TRIMMER 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, Learn and understand their meaning, FAST SLOW CAUTION ENGINE OFF FUEL OIL AVOID SERIOUS "- INJURY ORDEATH -Trimmer head control bar Throttle control Starter h
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TO ADJUST TRIMMINGHEIGHT _CAUTION: Stop the engine and wait for all movingparts to stop. Disconnectspark plugwire from spark plug and placewire where it cannot come in contactwith plug. The heightof cut can be set to six (6) dif- ferent positionsranging from 1-1/2 inches The operationof any trimmer can resultin to 3 inches. Recommendedcuttingheight for the averageyard is 2 inches. foreign objects beingthrown into the eyes, 1. To adjust trimming height, push in the which can resultin severe eye d
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ADD GASOLINE NOTE: In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming steps. In • Fill fuel tank to bottom of gastank warmer weather overpriming may cause filler neck. Do not overfill. Usefresh, flooding and engine will not start. If you clean, regular unleadedgasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil do flood engine, wait a few minutes before attempting to start and do not repeat with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quanti- priming steps. ties that can be used within 30 days to assur
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.A.....A.C,SC..OU', F..... OATES ...... AS YOU COMPLETE /__._OkXY SERVICE REGULAR SERVICE /__:x'_..,."4'r _'_'- Z " DATES Check for Loose Fasteners I_ I_ Clean Trimmer I/ I/ Clean Under Engine Cover I/'2 I_ v' Check Drive Belt / Pulleys R Check / Replace Trimmer Lines I/3 Check Engine Oil Level I_ Change Engine Oil I/'1,2 Clean Air Filter I_ 2 Inspect Muffler Ii/' Clean or Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1_2 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high
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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. TRIMMER LINE For best results, replace trimmer lines when they have worn to half their original length. Use .155 inch diameter trimmer line. Cut new trimmer line length to 18-3/4 TO REPLACE TRIMMER LINE inches. After new line is installed
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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. temperature. Replace the air filter cartridge every 100 SAE VISCOSITY GRADES hours of operation or every season, which- ever occurs first. Service air cleaner mor
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Keep finished surfaces and wheels free ,_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- • Turn trimmer on its side. Make sure air trical system, muffler, air filter and car- filter and carburetor are up. Clean the buretor are covered to keep water out. underside of your trimmer by scraping to Water in engine can result in shortened re
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9. Note the position of the control cable 12. Position belt and idler assembly in and idler return spring, then remove trimmer, reconnect idler spring and as- semble idler to chassis. idler assembly from chassis and re- move belt and idler from trimmer. 13. Install belt around trimmer head pulley 10. Remove belt from idler assembly by and engine pulley. removing bottom belt keeper and idler 14. Replace debris shield and tighten the pulleys. four (4) screws securely. 11. Assemble new belt, idler
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Immediately prepare your 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 used for 30 days or more. moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic TRIMMER gas can damage the fuel system of an When trimmer is to be stored for a period engine while in storage. of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, • Empty the fuel tank by starting the en- grease,
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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 fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3. Empty fuel tank and refill with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. Water in fuel. 4. Empty fuel tank and refill with fresh, clean gasoline. 5. Spark plug wire is 5. Connect wire to spark plug. disconnected. 6. Bad spark plug. 6. Replace spark plug. 7. Throttle con
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Garantia .......................................................... 17 Programa de Mantenimiento .......................... 24 Reglas de Seguridad ................................. 17-19 Servicio y Adjustes .................................... 27-28 Almacenamiento ............................................. 29 Especificaciones del Producto ........................ 20 Montaje / Pre-Operaci6n ................................ 20 ldentificaci6n de problemas ............................ 30 Partes d
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I. OPERAClON GENERAL * Opere solamente con luz del dia o con una buena luz artificial. Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse completamente con los controles y el uso * No opere la maquina bajo la influencia del correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer alcohol o de las drogas. y comprender todas las instrucciones que * Nunca opere la maquina cuando la hierba aparecen en la maquina yen los manuales este mojada. AsegOrese siempre de tener de operaci6n. buena tracci6n en sus pies; mantenga el *
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IV. SERVlCIO cable de la bujia, y mantengalo a cierta * Tenga cuidado extra al manejar la gasolina y distancia de esta para prevenir un arranque accidental. los demas combustibles. Son inflamables y los gases son explosivos. Mantenga las tuercas y los pernos, especial- Use solamente un envase aprobado. mente los pernos del motor y de la cabeza Nunca remueva la tapa del dep6sito de de recortes, apretados y mantenga el equipo en buenas condiciones. gasolina o agregue combustible con el motor funci
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N6mero de Serie: Fecha de Compra: Capacidad y Tipo de Gasolina: 1.6 Cuartos (Regular sin 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 J 19LM Longitud de la linea de la recortadora: 18.75 Inches (0.155 Inches Diametro) El n_mero del modelo y el de serie se encuentran en la calcomania adjunta a la parte trasera de la caja de la recortadora. Debe registrar tanto el n_mero de serie come la fech
