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Visit our website" www.sears.com/craftsman 769-03539A Operator's Manual ® 4-Cycle WEEDWACKER® GAS TRIMMER Model No. 316.791940 INCREDI.PULL TM RNGEL/EVABLS STARTING EA SE with MAXFIRE@IGNITION _ CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions. • SAFETY • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • PARTS LIST • ESPANOL, R E1 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our website" www.sears.com/craftsman 769-03539A Operator's Manual ® 4-Cycle WEEDWACKER® GAS TRIMMER Model No. 316.791940 INCREDI.PULL TM RNGEL/EVABLS STARTING EA SE with MAXFIRE@IGNITION _ CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions. • SAFETY • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • PARTS LIST • ESPANOL, R E1 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
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...6 Starting/Stopping Instructions 7 Operating Instructions 8 Maintenance and Repair Instructions 9 Cleaning and Storage 13 Troubleshooting Chart 14 Specifications 14 Parts List E17 Service Numbers Backcover SPARK ARRESTOR NOTE NOTE: For users on forest brush and/or grasscovered areas be used in ...WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can break off and become entangled in place and secure. FUEL SAFETY WARNINGS FOR GAS UNITS • Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with a spark arrestor. Even then, they give are in the cutting...
...6 Starting/Stopping Instructions 7 Operating Instructions 8 Maintenance and Repair Instructions 9 Cleaning and Storage 13 Troubleshooting Chart 14 Specifications 14 Parts List E17 Service Numbers Backcover SPARK ARRESTOR NOTE NOTE: For users on forest brush and/or grasscovered areas be used in ...WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can break off and become entangled in place and secure. FUEL SAFETY WARNINGS FOR GAS UNITS • Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with a spark arrestor. Even then, they give are in the cutting...
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...operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that are marked as a trimmer. r'3' • UNLEADFEUDEL Always use this unit, also loan them to them.... • WeasrafetgylasseosrgogglethsatmeeAt NSZI87.1-1989 standards and are distributed by Sears or a Craftsman outlet. If it rotates. • Do not touch the engine, gear ... • KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY WARNING: Keep all warnings and safety instructions. These parts get extremely hot from debris. WHILEOPERATING • Nevesrtartorruntheunitinsideaclosedroomorbuilding. Be sure to secure the...
...operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that are marked as a trimmer. r'3' • UNLEADFEUDEL Always use this unit, also loan them to them.... • WeasrafetgylasseosrgogglethsatmeeAt NSZI87.1-1989 standards and are distributed by Sears or a Craftsman outlet. If it rotates. • Do not touch the engine, gear ... • KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY WARNING: Keep all warnings and safety instructions. These parts get extremely hot from debris. WHILEOPERATING • Nevesrtartorruntheunitinsideaclosedroomorbuilding. Be sure to secure the...
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...Protection Agreement* includes: [] Expert service by our 10,000 professional repair specialists [] Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all products, it takes for years of preventive maintenance check [] Fast help by the agreement; Thiswarrantgyivesyouspecifilcegarlightsa... night, or schedule a service appointment online. or Canada call 1-800-827-6655. *Coverage in the U.S.A. Your new Craftsman® product is a risk-free purchase. call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®. 4 4 CRAFTSMANFU@LLWARRANTY IfthisCraftsmanp®roducfat ...
...Protection Agreement* includes: [] Expert service by our 10,000 professional repair specialists [] Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all products, it takes for years of preventive maintenance check [] Fast help by the agreement; Thiswarrantgyivesyouspecifilcegarlightsa... night, or schedule a service appointment online. or Canada call 1-800-827-6655. *Coverage in the U.S.A. Your new Craftsman® product is a risk-free purchase. call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®. 4 4 CRAFTSMANFU@LLWARRANTY IfthisCraftsmanp®roducfat ...
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...plate from the unit when replacing line. 1. DO NOT attempt to perform this inspection, refer service to serous persona n ury Always use Craftsman® Hassle-Free TM XTRA QUIET Spiral Line. Black colored line is in need of the engine exhaust port may require special tools ... engine Every 25 hours Every 25 hours MAINTENANCE REQUIRED Fill fuel tank with diameters smaller than medium (red) line NOTE: Line glide plate must be a part of operation. uDsiscinojunrnye,cnt evtheer sppearfrokrm plug wire to valve clearance and adjust Check spark plug condition and gap SEE p. 6 p. 10 p. 11 p....
...plate from the unit when replacing line. 1. DO NOT attempt to perform this inspection, refer service to serous persona n ury Always use Craftsman® Hassle-Free TM XTRA QUIET Spiral Line. Black colored line is in need of the engine exhaust port may require special tools ... engine Every 25 hours Every 25 hours MAINTENANCE REQUIRED Fill fuel tank with diameters smaller than medium (red) line NOTE: Line glide plate must be a part of operation. uDsiscinojunrnye,cnt evtheer sppearfrokrm plug wire to valve clearance and adjust Check spark plug condition and gap SEE p. 6 p. 10 p. 11 p....
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... clearance, turn the adjusting nut counterclockwise. • To decrease clearance, turn the adjusting nut clockwise. REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG WecyleAlicnRtdrNoedIrN.eGs.: GrDitoinnothtesaenndginbelascto, usldcradpaemaogreclethaen Use a replacement part number 753-05255 or Champion spark plug, #RDZ19H. If you feel unsure or unqualified to perform this, take the unit to a Sears or other qualified...
... clearance, turn the adjusting nut counterclockwise. • To decrease clearance, turn the adjusting nut clockwise. REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG WecyleAlicnRtdrNoedIrN.eGs.: GrDitoinnothtesaenndginbelascto, usldcradpaemaogreclethaen Use a replacement part number 753-05255 or Champion spark plug, #RDZ19H. If you feel unsure or unqualified to perform this, take the unit to a Sears or other qualified...
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... the engine to cool before transporting. • Secure the unit while transporting. • Drain the gas tank before transporting. • Tighten gas cap before attempting to start the trimmer after storage. 4. Remove the rear engine cover. To avoid serious personal injury, always Use a small... wire brush or replace it stalls. Drain all gasoline has been drained from the cylinder before transporting. 13 Repair or replace damaged parts and tighten loose screws, nuts or bolts. Install a correctly-gapped spark plug in . SPARK ARRESTOR MAINTENANCE 1. See RockerArm Clearance. ...
... the engine to cool before transporting. • Secure the unit while transporting. • Drain the gas tank before transporting. • Tighten gas cap before attempting to start the trimmer after storage. 4. Remove the rear engine cover. To avoid serious personal injury, always Use a small... wire brush or replace it stalls. Drain all gasoline has been drained from the cylinder before transporting. 13 Repair or replace damaged parts and tighten loose screws, nuts or bolts. Install a correctly-gapped spark plug in . SPARK ARRESTOR MAINTENANCE 1. See RockerArm Clearance. ...
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...replace spark arrestor ACTION Replace or clean the air filter Adjust idle speed ACTION Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel Plugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestor CAUSE Old fuel ACTION Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel Fouled spark plug Replace or clean the spark plug NOTE...: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact our nearest Sears Parts & Repair center (1-800-4-MY-HOME ®} or other qualified...
...replace spark arrestor ACTION Replace or clean the air filter Adjust idle speed ACTION Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel Plugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestor CAUSE Old fuel ACTION Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel Fouled spark plug Replace or clean the spark plug NOTE...: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact our nearest Sears Parts & Repair center (1-800-4-MY-HOME ®} or other qualified...
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... Mechanism ... Where a warrantable condition exists, Sears will be grounds for a period of two years. • Repair or replacement of a warranted part for disallowing a warranty claim. Owners Warranty Responsibilities As the small off -road engine. Champion Spark Plug #RDZ19H or Similar Spark Plug Spark Plug Gap.... • The use of printing. For the nearest location please contact Sears at the time of attachment or modified parts. 15 Steel Tube (Craftsman® Convertible TM) Throttle Control ... In California and the 49 states, new small off -road engine to exceed 30...
... Mechanism ... Where a warrantable condition exists, Sears will be grounds for a period of two years. • Repair or replacement of a warranted part for disallowing a warranty claim. Owners Warranty Responsibilities As the small off -road engine. Champion Spark Plug #RDZ19H or Similar Spark Plug Spark Plug Gap.... • The use of printing. For the nearest location please contact Sears at the time of attachment or modified parts. 15 Steel Tube (Craftsman® Convertible TM) Throttle Control ... In California and the 49 states, new small off -road engine to exceed 30...
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... as the problem exists. Sears recommends that you retain all Authorized Sears Service Centers. • Any manufacturer approved replacement part may include parts such as required maintenance in the written instructions must be warranted to the effect of warranty coverage. The fuel tank must... period defined in accordance with all applicable regulations; A statement in such written instructions to the ultimate purchaser and any such part fails during the period of the manufacturer. The manufacturer issuing the warranty will be repaired or replaced by the Sears. Warranty...
... as the problem exists. Sears recommends that you retain all Authorized Sears Service Centers. • Any manufacturer approved replacement part may include parts such as required maintenance in the written instructions must be warranted to the effect of warranty coverage. The fuel tank must... period defined in accordance with all applicable regulations; A statement in such written instructions to the ultimate purchaser and any such part fails during the period of the manufacturer. The manufacturer issuing the warranty will be repaired or replaced by the Sears. Warranty...
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REPLACEMENT PARTS - MODEL 316.791940 4-CYCLE GAS TRIMMER Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Part No. 753-05206 753-04595 791-181003 753-05209 753-05210 753-05228 753-05229 753-05230 753-05232 791-182379 753-05408 791-182290 ...
REPLACEMENT PARTS - MODEL 316.791940 4-CYCLE GAS TRIMMER Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Part No. 753-05206 753-04595 791-181003 753-05209 753-05210 753-05228 753-05229 753-05230 753-05232 791-182379 753-05408 791-182290 ...
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REPLACEMENT PARTS - MODEL 316.791940 4-CYCLE GAS TRIMMER Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Pa_ No. 753-04234 753-04119 791-...
REPLACEMENT PARTS - MODEL 316.791940 4-CYCLE GAS TRIMMER Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Pa_ No. 753-04234 753-04119 791-...
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...of home appliances and items like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call anytime for the location of your home- of carry-in your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Service Center 1-800-488-1222 (U.S.A.) 1-800-469-4663 (Canada) www.sears.com www.sears.ca To purchase a protection agreement on a...Servicio de Sears Brands LLC MC Marque de commerce / MD Marque deposee de Sears Brands LLC © Sears Brands LLC For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you need to do-it ! Your Home For expert troubleshooting and home solutions advice: www.managemyhome.com For...
...of home appliances and items like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call anytime for the location of your home- of carry-in your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Service Center 1-800-488-1222 (U.S.A.) 1-800-469-4663 (Canada) www.sears.com www.sears.ca To purchase a protection agreement on a...Servicio de Sears Brands LLC MC Marque de commerce / MD Marque deposee de Sears Brands LLC © Sears Brands LLC For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you need to do-it ! Your Home For expert troubleshooting and home solutions advice: www.managemyhome.com For...