Craftsman 143005008 Owner’s Manual
SEARS
operator's
manual
MODEL NO. 143.005008
5.0HORSEPOWER
11.5 CUBIC INCH (185 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. I
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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MODEL AND
D.O.M. DECAL
STARTER\
HANDLE
OIL FILL PLUG AND
DIPSTICK CAP
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K
COOLING FINS
OIL DRAIN PLUG
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SPARK PLUG WIRE
SPARK PLUL=
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 A'I-rEMPTING TO OPERATING.
THESE SYMBOLS MAY APPEAR ON THE ENGINE:
FAST SLOW STOP CHOKE
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 muttigrade 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 lgw4o 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 X'_
LEADED GASOLINE.
NOTE: DO NOT USE GASOLINE CONTAINING METHANOL (_
(WOOD ALCOHOL). Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol or
_rain 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.
CLEANER
CONTROL
LEVER
CARBUERTOR
_MUFFLER
Figure 1
OFF/_ FULL
IMPORTANT
KEEP THIS MANUAL HANDY AT ALL TIMES FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE. READ IT CAREFULLY AND FAMILIARIZE
YOURSELF WITH THE OPERATING, MAINTENANCE AND SAFET_
INSTRUCTIONS. THIS MANUAL ALSO CONTAINS A COMPLETE
PARTS LISTING.
OIL DRAIN PLUG
BOI't'OM OF ENGINE
BEFORE STARTING
(_ READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIPMENT 01_
_IL WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED.
THIS ENGINE IS EQUIPPED WITH A FEDERALLY MANDATE[
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 I
YEAR BY AN AUTHORIZED SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO. (OR SEAR.=
CANADA, INC.) SERVICE CENTER.IN THE EVENTTHE MECHANISI_
FALLS FOR ANY REASON, YOU MUST NOT USE THE ENGINE UNTt|
CORRECTED BY AN AUTHORIZED SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO. (OF
SEARS CANADA, INC.) SERVICE CENTER.
UI_CONNECT _PAflK PLUG WIRE FHOM 5PARK PLUQ ANL
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 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 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 starter 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 TANK 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.
_L NEVER FILL FUELTANK INDOORS. NEVER FILL FUELTANK
WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING OR HOT. DO NOT SMOKE WHEN
I FILLING FUEL TANK.
,_k 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.
,_ANY LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (LPG) OR NATURAL GAS
FUEL SYSTEM MUST BE LEAKPROOF AND MEET ALL
| APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS.
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(_) 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 IN SAFE STARTING POSITION.
B. Be sure spark plug wire is attached to spark plug (see
Figure 1).
HANDLE
MOWER
CONTROL
BAR
ROPE STOP
TER
STARTER ! II
ROPE
BRAKE MECHANISM
Figure 2
\
MOWER HANDLE
STARTER
HANDLE
STARTER
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure5
GUIDE
NO SLACK
PERMISSIBLE
LEFT
HANDED
KNOT
1/2 TO 1 INCH
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STARTING MAINTENANCE
,_ NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY 1
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). |
_ KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY
FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON ENG NE AND EQU PMENT.
,_WARNING --TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY 1
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 "FAS'_' or "START' if so equipped _A.
(see equipment manufacturer's instructions). B.
2. Thecarburetoronyourenginehasbeencompletelyadjusted
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
pul_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.
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).
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NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS
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.
SPARK
I_IL WARNING --TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARB
AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F (65°C). AVOID THESE AREA,_
_) CHECK OIL LEVEL:
Check oil level every five (5) operating hours or each tim
engine is used. See "3 CHECK OIL LEVEL" in "BEFORI
STARTING" on Page 2.
(_) CHANGE OIL:
Change oil after first two (2) operating hours and every 2_
operating hours thereafter, more o_len if operated in extremel,
dusty or dirty conditions. Change oil while engine is still warn
from recent running.
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLU¢
AND ATTACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see Figure 6)
Position equipment so engine oil drain plug is lowest poin
on engine.
Remove oil drain plug and oil fill plug to drain oil (see Figur{
1).
Replace oil drain plug and tighten securely.
Fill oil sump with recommended oil. See "OIL & FUEl.
RECOMMENDATIONS" and "CHECK OIL LEVEL" on Pag_
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 fi_tplug and tip mower on its side. Drain oil
into a suitable container.
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AIR CLEANER (sea Figure 7):
r
_k 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 itand
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
POST
Figure 6
SPARK PLUG
WIRE
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TURN COVER
TO THE LEFT
(COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE)
TO REMOVE
FILTER
;LOT
COVER
Figure 7
TURN COVER
TO THE RIGHT
(CLOCKWISE)
TO TIGHTEN
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