Craftsman 143009009 Owner’s Manual

operator's

manual

MODEL NO. 143.009009

SOLID STATE IGNITION

ENGIN

CAUTION:

Read RULES for

Safe OPERATION

and INSTRUCTIONS

Carefully

Caliror,,ia Propo,itio,,6SWARNING: The e,,gine exhaust fro,,, this product contaius chemicals I

Printed in U.S.A. 12-1-99 181-1218-11

kno_n 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

OIL FILLPLUG AND DIPSTICK SPARK PLUG

MUF_

LEVERS AND LINKAGE

MODEL AND

D.O.M. DECAL

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AIR CLEANER

Figure 1

_k HIS SYMBOL POINTSOUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD ENDANGERTHE _,

PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS INTHIS MANUAL AND AN't_PROVIDEDWITH THE EQUIPMENT ON WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO

OPERATING.

I ---RECOIL STARTER

STARTER HANDLE

FUEL FILL CAP

----FUELTANK

EEN

THESE SYMBOLS MAY APPEAR ON THE ENGINE:

NOTE: Engines which are certified to comply withCalifornia and U.S. EPA emission regulations for SQRE (SmallOff Road Equipment), are certified to operateon reguJarunleadedgasoline,andincludethefollowingemissioncontrol systems: Engine Modification (EM), and Three-way Catalyst (TWC) Of so

equipped).

FAST SLOW

OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS

TO OPERATE ENGINE, YOU WILL NEED ]-HE FOLLOWING:

(_)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 win 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: 24 ounces (1-1/2 pints)

.71 liter

(_) A FRESH, CLEAN, UNLEADED REGULAR, UN-

LEADED PREMIUM, OR REFORMULATED AUTO- MOTIVE 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" instruction on 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.

N IZl E!

OFF FULL

STOP CHOKE

IMPORTANT

KEEP THIS MANUAL HANDY AT ALL TIMES FOR FUTURE

REFERENCE. READ IT CAREFULLY AND FAMILIARIZE YOUR- SELF WITH THE OPERATING, MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS. THIS MANUAL ALSO CONTAINS A COM- PLETE PARTS LISTING.

BEFORE STARTING

(_ READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIP-

MENT ON WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED.

(_) CHECK OIL LEVEL:

CAUTION: 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 TIGHT-

ENED SECURELY INTO OIL FILL HOLE. A. POSITION EQUIPMENT SO ENGINE IS LEVEL.

B. Clean area around oil fill plug (see Figure 1). C. Remove oi_ fi_ p_ug 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).

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BEFORE STARTING (Continued)

"OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS" item 2.

NEVER MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE

(_ FILL FUEL TAN K withgasoline as specified in the preceding

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

long periods.

._ NEVER FILL FUEL TANK INDOORS. NEVER FILL FUEL _,

4_ TANK WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING OR HOT. DO NOT SMOKE

t,_ WHEN FILLING FUEL TANK.

NEVER FILL FUEL TANK COMPLETELY. FILL TAN K TO 1/2" --

STARTING

NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE EXHAUST CONTAINS CAR- BON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS (CAR-

BON MONOXIDE IS ALSO PRESENT IN ENGINE EXHAUST FROM LIQUID PETROLEUM (LPG) AND NATURAL GAS

FUEL SYSTEMS).

Jl,

KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT ,

WARNING: TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEAR_- AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F (65°C). AVOID THESE AREAS.

FOR FUEL EXPANSION. WIPE ANY FUEL SPILLAGE FROM

l BELOW BOTTOM OF FILLER NECK TO PROVIDE SPACE

ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.

ANY LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (LPG) OR NATURAL GAS I FUEL SYSTEM MUST BE LEAKPROOF AND MEET ALL I

+ APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS. j

(_ CHECK THE FOLLOWING:

,_. BE SURE EQUIPMENT IS IN NEUTRAL GEAR WITH 1

CLUTCHES, BELTS, CHAINS AND SAFETY SWITCHES I

DISENGAGED. (FOLLOW EQUIPMENT MANUFACTUR- I

ERS INSTRUCTIONS.) THIS SHOULD PLACE ANY SAFETY SWITCHES N SAFE START NG POS TION.

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

1).

C. Be sure stop switch (see Figure 1) next to spark plug is not

contacting spark plug.

D. Be sure any ignition switch on engine or equipment is in ON,

RUN or START position.

IGNITION SWITCH

STARTER

HANDLE

1- RECOIL 2 - ELECTRIC

Figure 2

CHOKE LEVER

FULLCHOKE POSITION

RECOIL STARTER (see Figures 2 and 3):

A. Move CHOKE LEVER to FULL CHOKE POSITION.

NOTE: IF RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE AFTER A

SHORT SHUTDOWN, MOVE CHOKE LEVER TO "NO CHOKE POSITION."

B. Move EQUIPMENT CONTROL to START (see equipment

manufacturer's instructions).

C. Grasp starter handle (see Figure 2) and pull rope out, slowly,

until it pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowly. Then pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Let rope rewind SLOWLY.

Do not let starter handle snap back against starter.

D. Repeat instruction C until engine fires. When engine starts,

move CHOKE LEVER to 1/2 CHOKE until engine runs smoothly and then to NO CHOKE POSITION.

If engine falters, move CHOKE LEVER to 1/2 CHOKE until engine runs smoothly and then to NO CHOKE POSrTION.

NOTE: If engine fires, but does not continue to run, move

If engine again fires, but does not continue to run, move CHOKE LEVER to FULL CHOKE POSITION and repeat

instruction C and D until engine starts.

CHOKE LEVER to NO CHOKE POSITION and repeat instruction C until engine starts.

(_) ELECTRIC STARTER (see Figures 2 and 3):

A. Move CHOKE LEVER to FULL CHOKE POSITION. NOTE:IF RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE AFTER A SHORT

SHUTDOWN, MOVE CHOKE LEVER TO "NO CHOKE POSITION."

B. Move EQUIPMENT CONTROL to START (see equipment

manufacturer's instructions).

C+ Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see equipment

manufacturer's instructions) to crank engine.

D. Crank engine until it fires. When it starts, release starter

button or ignition switch key and move choke lever to 1/2 CHOKE until engine runs smoothly and then to NO CHOKE

POSITION.

If engine falters, move CHOKE LEVER to 1/2 CHOKE until engine runs smoothly and then to NO CHOKE POSITION.

NOTE: If engine fires, but does not continue to run, move

CHOKE LEVER to NO CHOKE POSITION and repeat instructions C and D until engine starts.

Figure 3

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STOPPING

(_) Move equipment control or any ignition stop switch on engine to

STOP or OFF (see equipment manufacturer's instructions).

(_) Push stop switch (see Figure 1) located next to spark plug on

engine against spark plug and hold it in this position until engine is completely stopped.

(_) AFTER ENGINE IS STOPPED:

DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM SPARK PLUG.

TURN IGNITION SWITCH KEY (IF SO EQUIPPED) TO

"OFF" POSITION AND REMOVE KEY FROM SWITCH./ THIS WILL REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF UNAUTHO- /

RIZED STARTING OF ENGINE WHILE EQUIPMENT ISJ

NOT IN USE. Ij

NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS I WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME, I SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT AS ON A FURNACE, WATER I

HEATER, CLOTHES DRYER OR OTHER GAS APPLI- ANCE.

MAINTENANCE (Continued)

B TO REMOVE AND INSTALL FILTER(S)

1. Remove wing nut and cover.

2. Slide foam filter off paper filter.

3. Inspect filters for discoloration or did accumulation. I either is present, service per preceding "TO SERVICI

FILTER(S)" instructions.

4, Clean inside of base and cover thoJoughly.

5. Install new paper filter on base.

6. Slide foam filter over paper filter.

7, Install cover and wing nut. Tighten wing nut securely

BASE PAPER FILTER COVER

(

MAINTENANCE

,_WARNING: TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY]

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

1(!) CHECK OIL LEVEL:

Check oil level every five"(5) operating hours or each time engine is used. See "2 CHECK OIL LEVEL" in "BEFORE STARTING"

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 is still warm from recent running.

A. Position equipment so engine oil drain plug is lowest point on

engine (see Figure 1). B. Remove oil drain plug and oil fill plug to drain oil C. Replace oil drain plug and tighten securely.

D. Fill oil sump with recommended oil. See "OIL & FUEL

RECOMMENDATIONS" and "CHECK OIL LEVEL" on Page

E. Replace oil fill plug and tighten securely. F. Wipe up any spilled oil.

(_) AIR CLEANER (see Figure 4):

NEVER RUN ENGINE WITHOUT COMPLETE AIR CLEANER INSTALLED ON ENGINE.

A. TO SERVICE FILTER(S) (see Figure 4):

1. FOAM FILTER:

Clean and re-oil every three (3) months or every 25 operating hours. Clean and re-oil daily if used in

extremely dusty conditions. a. Wash in water and detergent solution and squeeze

(don't twist) until all dirt is removed. b. Rinse thoroughly in clear water. c. Wrap in a clean cloth and squeeze (don't twist)

until completely dry. d. Saturate with engine oil and squeeze (don't twist)

to distribute oil and remove excess oil

2. PAPER FILTER:

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN OR OIL FILTER. Replace once a year or every 100 operating hours,

more often if used in extremely dusty conditions.

Replacement filters are available at any Sears Roe-

buck and Co. (or Sears Canada, Inc.) Service Center.

WING NUT

FOAM FILTER

Figure 4

(_ SPARK PLUG (see Figure 5):

NOTE: This spark ignition system meets all requirements of the Canadia_ Interference-CausingEquipmentRegulations. NOTE: This engine complieswith allcurrent Australianand NewZealand limi

tations regardingelectromagnetic interference.

NOTE: This engine complieswith the Europeanstandardfor safetyof garder equipmentandpoweredlawnmowers EN836,RevisionMarch, 1997,andappli

cable sections of the EU Machinery Safety Directives. Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours.

A. Clean area around spark plug. B. Removeand inspect spark plug. C. Replace spark plug ifelectrodes are pitted, burned or porcelair

is cracked. For replacement use Champion RJ17LM. NOTE: A resistor spark plug must be used for replacement

D. Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set gap at .03(

if necessary.

E. Install spark plug, tighten securely.

ELECTRODES PORCELAIN

.030 GAP

Figure 5

@ COOLING SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: Frequently remove any grass clippings, dirt am

debris from cooling fins, air intake screen and levers and linkag(

(see Figure 6). This will help ensure adequate cooling and correc engine speed.

COOLING FINS

-j

LEVERS AND LINKAGE

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AIR iNTAKE SCREEN

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