Craftsman 143004010 Owner’s Manual

SEARS

operator's

manual

MODEL NO. 143.004010

4.0 HORSEPOWER
10 CUBIC INCH (163 cc)

DISPLACEMENT

SOLID STATE IGNITION

ENGIN

CAUTION:

Read RULES for

Safe OPERATION

and INSTRUCTIONS

Carefully

_ alifornia Proposition 65 WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals

known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., CHICAGO, IL 60684 U.S.A.

and SEARS CANADA, INC., TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA

• Operating

• Maintenance

• Repair Parts

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@_ RECOIL

MODELAND

D.O.M. DECAL

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OIL FILL PLUG AND

DIPSTICK

STARTER

COOLING FINS

OIL DRAIN PLUG

SPARK PLUG WIRE

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SPARK PLUG

THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD A
ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY ANDIOR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READAND FOLLOW

ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ANY PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIPMENT ON WHICH THIS ENGINE
IS USED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATING,

THESE SYMBOLS MAY APPEAR ON THE ENGINE:

@ I-I I'"

FAST SLOW STOP CHOKE PRIMER

NOTE: Engines which are certified to comply with California and U.S.

EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), are
certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and include the
following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM), and
Three-way Catalyst (TWC) (if so equipped).

OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS

TO OPERATE ENGINE, YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING:
(_) A CLEAN, HIGH QUALITY, DETERGENT OIL,

Be sure original container is marked:
A.P.I. service "SF-"SJ".

FOR SUMMER (ABOVE 32°F; O°C) USE SAE 30 OIL.
Using muitigrade oil will increase oil consumption.
FOR WINTER (BELOW 32°F; 0°C) USE SAE 5W30 OIL, (SAE

10W is an acceptable substitute,)

DO NOT USE 10W40 OIL.
OIL SUMP CAPACITY: 21 ounces (1-1/4 U.S, pints)

(_)A FRESH, CLEAN, UNLEADED REGULAR,

UNLEADED PREMIUM, OR REFORMULATED
AUTOMOTIVE GASOLINE ONLY, DO NOT USE A
LEADED GASOLINE,

NOTE: DO NOT USE GASOLINE CONTAINING METHANOL

(WOOD ALCOHOL). Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol or
brain alcohol ("Gasohol"), or up to 15% MTBE (Methyl Tertiary

utyl Ether), may be used but requires special care when engine

is unused for extended periods.

See "STORAGE" instructions of Page 5.
NOTE: Use clean oil and fuel and store in approved, clean

covered containers. Use clean fill funnels.

Never use "stale" gasoline left over from last season or stored
for long periods.

,62 liter

CLEANEF

CONTROL

LEVER

BOTTOMOF ENGINE

CARBUERTOR

_MUFFLER

Figure 1

OFF FULL

IMPORTANT

KEEP THIS MANUAL HANDY AT ALL TIMES FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE. READ IT CAREFULLY AND FAMILIARIZE

YOURSELFWlTH THE OPERATING, MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS. THIS MANUAL ALSO CONTAINS A COMPLETE

PARTS LISTING.

BEFORE STARTING

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIPMENT O_

WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED.
THIS ENGINE IS EQUIPPED WITH A FEDERALLY MANDATEC

MECHANISM WHICH STOPS THE ENGINE. DO NOT INTERFERE

WITH OR BYPASS THIS MECHANISM. PARTS OF THE MECHANISN

MAY BE SUBJECT TO WEAR AND MUST BE CHECKED ONCE ._

YEAR BY AN AUTHORIZED SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO. (OR SEARS
CANADA, INC.) SERVICE CENTER. IN THE EVENT THE MECHANISN

FAILS FOR ANY REASON, YOU MUST NOT USE THE ENGINE UNTIL

CORRECTED BY AN AUTHORIZED SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO. (OIq
SEARS CANADA, INC.) SERVICE CENTER,

DISCONNE(;T 5PARK PLU_i WIRE FROM 5PARK PLU_i ANI;

4Bk

ATTACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see Figure 6 on Page 3).

INSTALL ENGINE BRAKE CABLE AND STARTER ROPE:
BRAKE CABLE (see Figure 2):

Attach engine brake cable to brake mechanism as shown.
STARTER ROPE:

A. Depress mower control bar (see Figure 3) against mower

handle and hold it in this position.

B. Pull at least 2 feet of starter rope out of starter and tie a slip

knot at starter to prevent starter rope from rewinding back
into starter.

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BEFORE STARTING (Continued)

C. Slide rope stop onto starter rope and feed starter rope

through rope guide on mower handte (see Figure 4).

D. Feed starter rope through starter handle (see Figure 5) and

tie a left hand knot, leaving 1/2 inch to 1 inch of starter rope

extending beyond left hand knot. DO NOT PULL LEFT
HAND KNOT INTO STARTER HANDLE YET.

E,

With starter handle resting on rope guide (see Figure 4),
check starter rope for slack. If there is any slack, pull more
starter rope through starter handle and relocate left hand

knot to eliminate slack.

F. Untie slip knot at starter.
G. Pull left hand knot into starter handle.

H. Position rope stop 2 to 3 inchesfrom starter and fasten it

to starterropeby grippingit with pliersandforcing staple
throughstarterropeuntilstapleisevenwithoutsideof rope

stop.

(_) CHECK OIL LEVEL:

IMPORTANT: NEVER RUN ENGINE UNLESS OIL LEVEL IS

BETWEEN "FULL" AND "ADD" MARKS ON
DIPSTICK.

CHECK OIL LEVEL OFTEN DURING ENGINE BREAK-IN.
NEVER RUN ENGINE UNLESS OIL FILL PLUG ISTIGHTENED
SECURELY INTO OIL FILL HOLE.
A. POSITION EQUIPMENT SO ENGINE IS LEVEL.

B. Clean area around oil fill plug (see Figure 1).

C. Remove oil fill plug and dipstick.

D. Wipe dipstick clean, insert it into oil fill hole and tighten

securely.

E. Remove oil fill plug end check oil level. If level is not up to

"FULL" mark on dipstick, add recommended oil, until it is.

POUR SLOWLY. Wipe dipstick clean each time oil level is

checked. DO NOT FILL ABOVE "FULL" MARK ON

DIPSTICK.

F. Replace oil fill plug and tighten securely. See

"MAINTENANCE" section for any future oil level and oil
change instructions (see Page 3).

BEFORE STARTING (Continued)

(_ FILL FUEL TANK withgasoline as specified inthe preceding

"OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS," item 2.

NEVER MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE

Never use "stale" gasoline left over from last season or stored

for long periods.

WHEN ENGINEIS RUNNING OR HOT. DO NOT SMOKE WHEN

_ EVER FILL FUELTANKINDOORS. NEVER FILLFUELTANK

FILLING FUEL TANK.

BELOW BOTTOM OF FILLER NECK TO PROVIDE SPACE I

_kNEVER FILL FUEL TANK COMPLETELY. FILL TANK TO 1/2" I

FOR FUEL EXPANSION. WIPE ANY FUEL SPILLAGE FROM
ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT BEFORE START NG ENGINE.

FUEL SYSTEM MUST BE LEAKPROOF AND MEET ALL

I_IiANY LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (LPG) OR NATURAL GAS I

APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULAT ONS.

(_) CHECK THE FOLLOWING:

_A. BE SURE EQUIPMENT IS IN NEUTRAL GEAR WITH]

CLUTCHES, BELTS, CHAINS AND SAFETY SWITCHES
DISENGAGED. (FOLLOW EQUIPMENT MANU- I
FACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.) THIS SHOULD PLACE
ANY SAFETY SWITCHES NSAFE STARTING POSITION.

B. Be sure spark plug wire is attached to spark plug (see

Figure 1).

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MOWER
CONTROL

ROPE STOP

STARTER
ROPE

2TO 3

INCHES

BRAKE MECHANISM

Figure 2

STARTER

MOWER HANDLE

STARTER

HANDLE

Page 2

STARTER

Figure3

Figure 4

Figure 5

GUIDE

NO SLACK
PERMISSIBLE

LEFT
HANDED
KNOT

1/2 TO 1 INCH

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STARTING MAINTENANCE

,_k NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY]

VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE EXHAUST CONTAINS /

CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS/
(CARBON MONOXIDE IS ALSO PRESENT IN ENGINE_
EXHAUST FROM LIQUID PETROLEUM (LPG) AND NATURAL /

GAS FUEL SYSTEMS).

_k KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY

FROM ANY MOV NG PARTS ON ENG NE AND EQUIPMENT.J

,_WARNING -- TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY

AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F (65°C). AVO D THESE AREAS.

(_) Move engine control (see Figure 1) to HI Position.

(_ START ENGINE WITH PRIMER:

1. Move equipment controlto "FAST" or"START" if so equipped
(see equipment manufacturer's instructions).

2. The carburetor on your engine has been completely adjusted

at the factory. When starling a cold engine, push primer
button firmly with your thumb 3 times, allowing primer bulb

to return completely to original position between pushes

(figure 1). Below 550F additional primes may be needed.
NOTE: Do not use primer to restad a warm engine after a

short shutdown.

3. Operate equipment control to release engine brake if so

equipped (see equipment manufacturer's instructions).

4. a) RECOIL STARTERS: Grasp starter handle (figure 2) and

pullrope out slowly untilyou feel drag. Let rope rewind slowly.
Pull rope with rapid, full arm stroke. Return rope slowly to

original position.

NOTE: Ifengine fails to startafter three pulls, repeat steps

2-3 above.

STOPPING

(_See mower manufacturer's instructions.

(_) AFTER ENGINE IS STOPPED:

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DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG
AND ATTACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see Figure 6).

NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS

B,

OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS,
WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME,

SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT AS ON A FURNACE, WATER
HEATER, CLOTHES DRYER OR OTHER GAS
APPLIANCE.

_F

SPARK

i_ WARNING -- TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY

AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F (65°C). AVOID THESE AREAS.

CHECK OIL LEVEL:

Check oil level every five (5) operating hours or each time
engine is used. See "3 CHECK OIL LEVEL" in "BEFORE

STARTING" on Page 2.

_) CHANGE OIL:

Change oil after first two (2) operating hours and every 25
operating hours thereafter, more often if operated in extremely

dusty or dirty conditions. Change oil while engine is still warm
from recent running.

,_A. DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG

AND ATTACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see Figure 6).

B. Position equipment so engine oil drain plug is lowest point

on engine,

C, Remove oil drain plug and oilfillplug to drain oil (see Figure

1).

D, Replace oil drain plug and tighten securely.

E, Fill oil sump with recommended oiL See "OIL & FUEL

RECOMMENDATIONS" and"CHECK OIL LEVEL" on Page

1.

F, Replace oil fill plug and tighten securely,

G, Connect spark plug wire to spark plug,
H, Wipe up any spilled oil and/or gasoline,

NOTE: If it is difficult to reach the oil drain plug, drain fuel.

Remove oil fill plug and tip mower on its side. Drain oil

into a suitable container.

(_ AIR CLEANER (see Figure7):

I

NEVER RUN ENGINE WITHOUT COMPLETE AIR CLEANER
INSTALLED ON ENGINE.

I

Replace filter once a year or more often if used in extremely
dusty or dirty conditions.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN OR OIL FILTER.
Replacement filters are available at any Sears Roebuck and Co.

(or Sears Canada, Inc.) Service Center. To install new filter,
proceed as follows:

A. Turn cover to the left (counterclockwise) and remove it and

filter from flange. Discard filter.

B. Clean cover and flange thoroughly.
C. Insert new filter into cover.

D. Position cover and filter against flange with tab on cover

inserted into lower left corner of slot in flange.

E. Push cover firmly against flange and turn it to the right

(clockwise) as far as it will go. Be sure retainers are locked

around flange.

.FLANGE

RETAINER

RETAININ

POST

Figure 6

SPARK PLUG

WIRE

FILTER

TURN COVER
TO THELEFT

(COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE)

TO REMOVE

Page 3 Figure 7

SLOT

TURN COVER
TO THE RIGHT

(CLOCKWISE)
TO TIGHTEN

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