Craftsman 143004012 Owner’s Manual
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operator's
manual
MODEL NO. 143.004012
6.0 HORSEPOWER
10 CUBIC INCH (163 cc)
DISPLACEMENT
SOLID STATE IGNITION
ENGIN
CAUTION:
Read RULES for
Safe OPERATION
and INSTRUCTIONS
Carefully
_k 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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Printed in U.S.A. _ -,_,-,
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OIL FILL PLUG AND
STARTER
HANDLE
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MODEL AND
O.O.M. DECAL
SPARK PLUG WlRE CLEANEF
DIPSTICK CAP
COOLING FINS
OIL DRAIN PLUG
SPARK PLUG
THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD A
ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND 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:
FAST SLOW STOP CHOKE PRIMER
NOTE: Engines which are certified tocomply 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". _1_
FOR SUMMER (ABOVE 32°F; 0oc) USE SAE 30 OIL.
Using multigrade oil will increase oil consumption.
FOR WINTER (BELOW 32°F; 0oc) 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)
.62 liter
(_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
grain alcohol ('Gasohol"), or up to 15% MTBE (Methyl Tertiary
Butyl 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.
CONTROL
LEVER
CARBUERTOR
,MUFFLER
Figure 1
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oFF FU,,
IMPORTANT
KEEP THIS MANUAL HANDY AT ALL TIMES FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE. READ IT CAREFULLY AND FAMILIARIZE
YOURSELF WITH THE OPERATING, MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS. THIS MANUAL ALSO CONTAINS A COMPLETE
PARTS LISTING.
OIL DRAIN PLUG
BoI"rOM OF ENGINE
BEFORE STARTING
CT_
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIPMENT Oi_
WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED.
4BL
THIS ENGINE IS EQUIPPED WITH A FEDERALLY MANDATEE
MECHANISM WHICH STOPS THE ENGINE. DO NOT INTERFERE
WITH OR BYPASS THIS MECHANISM. PARTS OF THE MECHANISI_
MAY BE SUBJECT TO WEAR AND MUST BE CHECKED ONCE /
YEAR BY AN AUTHORIZED SEARS ROESUC KAND CO. (OR SEAR...
CANADA, INC.) SERVICE CENTER. IN THE EVENT THE MECHANISIV
FAILS FOR ANY REASON, YOU MUST NOT USE TH EENGINE UNTIL
CORRECTED BY AN AUTHORIZED SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO. (OF
SEARS CANADA, INC.) SERVICE CENTER.
DISCONNISCT SPARK PLUG WIRE PROM SPARK PLUG AN[
&Uk
A'I-rACH 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 mowe=
handle and hold it in this position.
B. Pull at least 2 feet of starter rope out of starter and tie a slir
knot at starter to prevent starter rope from rewinding bacl.
into starter.
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404 4_ 44
BEFORE STARTING (Continued)
C.
Slide rope stop onto starter rope and feed starter rope
through rope guide on mower handle (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 inches from stealer and fasten it
to starter rope by gripping it with pliers and forcing staple
through starter rope until staple is even with outside of 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 IS TIGHTENED
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 and 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 TANKwith gasoline 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.
,_ NEVER FILL FUELTANK INDOORS. NEVER FILL FUEL TANK
WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING OR HOT. DO NOT SMOKE WHEN
I FILLING FUEL TANK.
,_ NEVER FILL FUEL TANK COMPLETELY. FILL TANK TO 1/2"
BELOW BOTTOM OF FILLER NECK TO PROVIDE SPACE
I FOR FUEL EXPANSION. WIPE ANY FUEL SPILLAGE FROM
ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
FUEL SYSTEM MUST BE LEAKPROOF AND MEET ALL
_jlIL ANY LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (LPG) OR NATURAL GAS I
APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULAT ONS.
(_) CHECK THE FOLLOWING:
BE SURE EQUIPMENT IS IN NEUTRAL GEAR WITH]
A.
CLUTCHES, BELTS, CHAINS AND SAFETY SWITCHES[
DISENGAGED. (FOLLOW EQUIPMENT MANU- /
FACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.) THIS SHOULD PLACE[
ANY SAFETY SWITCHES IN SAFE STARTING POSITION./
B,
Be sure spark plug wire is attached to spark plug (see
Figure 1),
MOWER
CONTROL
ROPE STOP
.opE....
2 TO 3 STARTER
INCHES _1
BRAKE MECHANISM
Figure 3
GUIDE
ROPE
NO SLACK
PERMISSIBLE
MOWER HANDLE
Figure 4
LEFT
HANDED
KNOT
STARTER
HANDLE
1_ TO 1 INCH
STARTING MAINTENANCE
_iL 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) ANO NATURAL
GAS FUEL SYSTEMS).
_KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY
FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT.
WARNING -- TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY
AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F (65°C). AVOID THESE AREAS.
(_) Move engine control (see Figure 1) to HI Position.
(_ START ENGINE WITH PRIMER:
1. Move equipment control to "FAST' or "START" ifso equipped ,A_"
(see equipment manufacturer's instructions). B.
2. The carburetor on your engine has been completely edjusted
at the factory. When starting a cold engine, push primer C.
button firmly with your thumb 3 times, allowing primer bulb
to return completely to original position between pushes D.
(figure 1). Below 55°F additional primes may be needed. E.
NOTE: Do not use primer to restart 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
pull rope outslowly until you feel drag. Let rope rewind slowly.
Pull rope with rapid, full arm stroke. Return rope slowly to
original position.
NOTE: Ifengine fails to start after three pulls, repeat steps
2-3 above.
STOPPING
(_) See mower manufacturer's instructions.
AFTER ENGINE IS STOPPED:
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG
AND ATTACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see Figure 6).
NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS
OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS
B.
WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME
SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT AS ON A FURNACE, WATER
HEATER, CLOTHES DRYER OR OTHER GAS
APPLIANCE.
fr
SPARK
i_lL WARNING -- TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY
AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F (65eC). 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.
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG
AND ATTACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see Figure 6).
Position equipment so engine oil drain plug is lowest point
on engine.
Remove oil drain plug and oil fillplug to drain oil(see Figure
1).
Replace oil drain plug and tighten securely.
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 fillplug and tip mower on its side. Drain oil
into a suitable container.
(_ AIR CLEANER (see Figure7):
r
,_ NEVER RUN ENGINE WITHOUT COMPLETE AIR CLEANER
INSTALLED ON ENGINE.
Replace filter once a year or more often if used in extremely
dusty or dirty conditions.
DO NOT ATrEMPT 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 comer of slot in flange.
E.
Push cover firmly against flange and turn it to the righl
(clockwise) as far as itwill go. Be sure retainers are locked
around flange.
. FLANGE
RETAINER
POST
Figure 6
SPARK PLUG
WIRE
FILTER
TURN COVER
TO THE LEFT
(COUNTER-
LOT
COVER
CLOCKWISE)
TO REMOVE
Page 3 Figure 7
TURN COVER
TO THE RIGHT
(CLOCKWISE)
TO TIGHTEN
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