Craftsman 143004016 Owner’s Manual

SEARS

operator's

manual

MODEL NO. 143.004016

4.0 HORSEPOWER
10 INCH CUBIC (163 cc)

DISPLACEMENT

SOLID STATE IGNITION

ENGIN

CAUTION:

Read RULES for

Safe OPERATION

and INSTRUCTIONS

Carefully

I 1_ California Proposition65 WARNING: The engineexhaustfromthisproductcontainschemicals ]

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

Printed in U.S.A. 4-1-00 181-1230-11

OIL FILL PLUG AND DIPSTICK

RECOIL STARTER

CAP

I

STARTER

MODELAND

D.O.M. DECAL

SPARK PLUG WIRE

SPARK PLUG

THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD
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 A'I'FEMPTING TO OPERATING.

THESE SYMBOLS MAY APPEAR ON THE ENGINE:

HANDLE

Figure 1

MUFFLER

FUEL OIL DRAIN PLUG

BOTTOMOFENGINE

A,R

COOLING FINS

PRIMER QIL DRAIN PLUG

CARBURETOR 3L !I_

I

FAST SLOW STOP CHOKE PRIMER

NOTE: Engineswhicharecertifiedto comply withCalifornia and U.S.

EPAemissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment),are
certifiedto operate on regularunleaded gasoline,and includethe
following emissioncontrolsystems:Engine Modification(EM), and
Three-wayCatalyst (TWC) (if so equipped).
OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS

TO OPERATE ENGINE, YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING:

(_ A CLEAN, HIGH QUALITY, DETERGENT OIL.

Be sure original conlainer is marked:

A.P.I. service =SF"-"SJ".
FOR SUMMER (ABOVE 32°F;O°C) USE SAE 30 OIL.

Using multigrade 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 SAE 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

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 4.
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, Page 1

IMPORTANT

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

YOURSELF WITH THE OPERATING, MAINTENANCE AND
SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS. THIS MANUALALSO CONTAINSA

COMPLETE PARTS LISTING.

BEFORE STARTING

(_ READALL INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIPMENT

ON WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED.

(_ CHECK OIL LEVEL:

IMPORTANT: NEVER RUN ENGINE UNLESS OIL LEVEL IS

BETWEEN "FULL" AND "ADD" MARKS ON

CHECK OIL LEVEL OFTEN DURING ENGINE BREAK-IN.

NEVER RU N ENGINE UNLESS OIL FILL PLUG ISTIGHTENED
SECURELY INTO OIL FILL HOLE.

A. POSITION EQUIPMENT SO ENGINE IS LEVEL.

B. Clean area around oil fillplu9 (see Figure 1).
C. Remove oil fill plug and dipsucK.

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

securely.

E. Remove oil fill,plug ,.andcheck oil level. If level js not up,

to "FULL" marKon dipsticK, add recommenaea oil, until

itis. 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 2).

DIPSTICK.

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BEFORE STARTING (Continued)

STOPPING

(_) FILL FUEL TAN K with 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 FUELTANK

WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING OR HOT. DO NOT SMOKE WHEN

[ FILLING FUEL TANK.

,_ NEVER FILL FUEL TANK COMPLETELY. FILL TANK TO 1/2' 1

BELOW BOTTOM OF FILLER NECK TO PROVIDE SPACE I

l FOR FUEL EXPANSION. WIPE ANY FUEL SPILLAGE FROM

ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT BEFORE START NG ENGINE•

,_ANY LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (LPG) OR NATURAL GAS

FUEL SYSTEM MUST BE LEAKPROOF AND MEET ALL

l APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS.

(_ CHECK THE FOLLOWING:

,_A. BE SURE EQUIPMENT IS IN NEUTRAL GEAR WITHI

CLUTCHES, BELTS, CHAINS AND SAFETY SWITCHES I

DISENGAGED. (FOLLOW EQUIPMENT MANU- I
FACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.) THIS SHOULD PLACE

ANY SAFETY SWITCHES N SAFE STARTING POSITION.

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

1).

O Move ENGINE CONTROL (see Figure 1) to STOP.

(_) AFTER ENGINE IS STOPPED:

_bA. DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG

_iB. NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS

AND A'I-rACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see Figure 3).

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

SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT AS ON A FURNACE, WATEI
HEATER, CLOTHES DRYER OR OTH ER GAS APPLIANCE,

ROPEGUIDE

Figure2

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SPARKPLUG

STARTING

,_ 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 NATU RAL

GAS FUEL SYSTEMS).

,_ KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY

FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT.

,_i 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" if so equipped
(see equipment manufacturer's instructions).

2. The carburetor on your engine has been completely adjusted
at the factory. When starting 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 55°F additional primes may be needed.

NOTE: Do not use primer to restart awarm engine after ashort
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 out slowly until you feel drag. Let rope rewind slowly.

Pull rope with rapid, full arm stroke. Return rope slowly to
original position.

NOTE: If engine fails to start after three pulls, repeat steps
2-3 above.

ENGINE SPEED: Engine speed is controlled by the ENGINE
CONTROL see Figure 1).

ENGINE CONTROL should be in HI positionfor highgrass conditions
and for most efficient bagging in heavy grass conditions, and in LOW
position for light grass, trimming and for fuel economy.

RETAINING POST

Figure3

SPARKPLUGWIRE

MAINTENANCE

,_ WARNING: TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY]

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

Q

CHECK OIL LEVEL:

Checkoil level everyfive(5) operatinghoursor eachtimeengine

is used.See "®CHECK OILLEVEL"in"BEFORESTARTING"on

Page 1.

@

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 isstill warm from

recent running.

_ILA. DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG

Page 2

AND ATTACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see Figure 3).

B. Position equipment so engine oil drain plug islowest point on

engine.

C. Remove oil drain plug and oil fill plug to drain oil (see Figure

1).
D. Replace oil drain plug and tighten securely.
E. Fill oil sump with recommended oil. See "OIL & FUEL

RECOMMI_NDATIONS" 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.

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MAINTENANCE (Continued) MAINTENANCE (Continued)

_) AIR CLEANER (see Figure4):

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 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

(c_ockwise) as far as it will go. Be sure r_ainers are locked
around flange,

FLANGE

FILTER

TURNCOVER
TO THE LEFT

(COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE)
TOREMOVE

SPARK PLUG (see Figure5):

Thisspark ignitionsystem meets all requirements ofthe Canadian

Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. This engine
complies with all current Australian and New Zealand limitations

regarding electromagnetic interference.
Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours,

A. Clean area around spark plug.
B. Remove and inspect spark plug.

C. Replace spark plug ifelectrodes are pitted,burned or porcelain

is cracked. For replacement use Champion RJ+19LM or

equivalent.

NOTE: A resistor spark plug must be used for replacement.

D. Check electrodes gap with wire feeler gauge and set gap at

.030 if necessary.

E. Install spark plug, tighten securely.

ELECTRODES

.030 GAP

Figure 5

SLOT

TAB

RETAINER

Figure 4

]OVER

TO THE RIGHT
(CLOCKWISE)

TOTIGHTEN

(_ COOLING SYSTEM (see Figure1):

IMPORTANT: Frequently remove any grass clippings, dirt and

debris from cooling fins, air intake screen and levers and linkage

(see Figure 1). This will help ensure adequate cooling and correct
engine speed.

(_)CHECKENGINEANDEQUIPMENTOFTENFORLOOSENUTS,

BOLTS AND ATTACHMENTS, AND KEEP THESE ITEMS
TIGHTENED.

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