Craftsman 143006006 Owner’s Manual

SEARS

operator's

manual

MODEL NO. 143.006006

6.0 HORSEPOWER

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.

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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MODELAND

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SPARK PLUG WIRE

OIL FILL PLUG AND
DIPSTICK FILL CAP

STARTER,

HANDLE

BOTTOM OF ENGINE

CARSUERTOR

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. 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:

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; 0°C) 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

LEADED GASOLINE.

NOTE: DO NOT USE GASOLINE CONTAINING METHANOL

(WOOD ALCOHOL). Gasoline containing upto 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.

, MUFFLER

Figure 1

oFF 111FeLL

PRIMER

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 ON
WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED.

THIS ENGINE IS EQUIPPED WITH A FEDERALLY MANDATED

MECHANISM WHICH STOPS THE ENGINE. DO NOT INTERFERE
WITH OR BYPASS THIS MECHANISM. PARTS OF THE MECHANISM
MAY BE SUBJECT TO WEAR AND MUST BE CHECKED ONCE A
YEAR BY AN AUTHORIZED SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO. (OR SEARS
CANADA, INC.) SERVICE CENTER. IN THE EVENTTHE MECHANISM

FAILS FOR ANY REASON, YOU MUST NOT USE THE ENGINE UNTIL
CORRECTED BY AN AUTHORIZED SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO. (OR
SEARS CANADA, INC.) SERVICE CENTER.

DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE PROM SPARK PLUG AND

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 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 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 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 in thepreceding

"OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS," item 2.

NEVER MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE

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

for long periods.

_h= NEVER FILL FUELTANK INDOORS. NEVER FILL FUELTANK

WHEN ENGINE ISRUNNING OR HOT. DO NOT SMOKE WHEN

[ 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.

FUEL SYSTEM MUST BE LEAKPROOF AND MEET ALL /

[,_ ANY LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (LPG) OR NATURAL GAS 1

APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS. J

(_ CHECK THE FOLLOWING:

_I=A. BE SURE EQUIPMENT IS IN NEUTRAL GEAR WITH I

CLUTCHES, BELTS, CHAINS AND SAFETY SWITCHES I

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

ANY SAFETY SW TCHES IN SAFE STARTING POSITION.

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

Figure 1),

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MOWER
CONTROL

BAR

STARTER

STARTER

_!__ HANDLE

BRAKE MECHANISM

Figure 2

STARTER HANDLE_

MOWER HANDLE

STARTER

HANDLE

Page 2

Figure 3

GUIDE

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Figure 4

Figure 5

NO SLACK

PERMISSIBLE

LEFT

HANDED
KNOT

1/2 TO 1 INCH

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STARTING MAINTENANCE

_ik NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY I

VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE EXHAUST CONTAINS]
CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS I

(CARBON MONOXIDE IS ALSO PRESENT IN ENGINE L
EXHAUST FROM LIQUID PETROLEUM (LPG) AND NATURAL|
GAS FUEL SYSTEMS). |

_KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWAV

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" 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 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 untilyou feel drag. Let rope rewindslowly.

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

original position.

NOTE: If engine failsto start after three pulls, repeat steps

2-3 above.

STOPPING

(_See mower manufacturer's instructions.

(_) AFTER ENGINE IS STOPPED:

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

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NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FU EL 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.

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SPARK

_ 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 runnine.

A. DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG

AND A'I-rACH 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 oil fill plugto 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):

f

,_k NEVER RUN ENGINE WITHOUT COMPLETE AIR CLEANER

INSTALLED ON ENGINE.

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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

POST

Figure 6

SPARK PLUG

WIRE

FILTER

TURN COVER

TO THE LEFT

(COUNTER-

SLOT

COVER

CLOCKWISE)
TO REMOVE

Page 3 Figure 7

TURN COVER
TO THE RIGHT

(CLOCKWISE)

TO TIGHTEN

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