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.

Tighten pulley bolts securely. NOTE: Be sure belt is inside top belt keeper on idler assembly.

12.Position belt and idler assembly in

trimmer, reconnect idler spring and assemble idler to chassis.

13.Install belt around trimmer head pulley and engine pulley.

14.Replace debds shield and tighten the four (4) screws securely.

15.Replace chassis cover and tighten screw securely.

Always use Craftsman replacement parts to assure proper fit and long llfe.

idler bracket

Flat idler

 

BoSom

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belt

 

keeper

Ldler assemblyTopbelt keeper

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Bolt

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 injury. If you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow, take your unit to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and/or adjustment.

CARBURETOR

Your carburetor has a nonadjustable fixed main jet for mixture control. If your engine does not operate propedy due to sus- pectad carburetor problems, take your

unit to a Sears of other qualified service center for repair and/or adjustment.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous. If you think the engine-governed high speed needs adjusting, take your unit to a Sears or other qualified service center, which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments.

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Craftsman 917.773423 owner manual Engine Speed, Carburetor

917.773423 specifications

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