Craftsman 143013501 Owner’s Manual
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operator's
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MODEL NO. 143.013501
SOLID STATE IGNITION
ENGINE
CAUTION:
Read RULES for
Safe OPERATION
and INSTRUCTIONS
Carefully
_ alifornia Proposition 65 WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
Printed in USA. 6-1-00 181-1233-11
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
MODEL AND
D.O.M. DECAL
FUELFILL CAP
FUELTANK
,STOP SWITCH
SPARK PLUG
,SPARK PLUGWIRE
0IL FILL PLUGAND DIPSTICK
PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS
MANUALANDANYPROVIDEDWITHTHEEQUIPMENTONWHICHTHISENGINE IS USEDBEFOREATTEMPTINGTOOPERATING.
AIR
LEVERS&
01L SCREEN
THESE SYMBOLS MAY APPEAR ON THE ENGINE:
.,lI OPF. FULL --'T
FAST SLOW STOP CHOKE PRIMER
NOTE: Engines which are certified to comply with California and U.S.
EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), are
cedified 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:
OiL DRAIN PLUG
Figure 1
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.
BEFORE STARTING
STARTERHANDLE
I,,1 j ,,,_L_
IMPORTANT
(_)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; 0°C) USE SAE 5W30 OIL.
(SAE tOW is an acceptable substitute.)
OIL SUMP CAPACITY: 21 ounces (1-1/4 pints)
.56 _iter
_) 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 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.
(_ READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THE
EQUIPMENT ON WHICH THIS ENGINE iS USED.
(_ TO FILL OIL SUMP OR CHECK OIL LEVEL:
IMPORTANT: To avoid engine damage never run engine unless:
- Oil level is between "FULL" and "ADD" marks on dipstick.
- Oil fill plug is tightened securely into oil fill tube or hole.
CHECK OIL LEVEL OFTEN DURING ENGINE BREAK-IN.
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. Remove dipstick. If og is not up to "FULL" mark
on dipstick, add recommended oil. POUR SLOWLY. Wipe
dipstick clean each time oil level is checked.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT FILL ABOVE "FULL" MARK ON
DIPSTICK.
E. Install oil fill plug and dipstick, tighten securely.
See "MAINTENANCE" section for any future oil level and oil change
instructions (see Page 3).
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BEFORE STARTING (Continued) STOPPING
_THE ALUMINUM COMPONENTS OF YOUR NEW ENGINE HAVE BEEN
AHkTREATED WITH A PRESERVATIVE INTENDED TO MAINTAIN THE
APPEARANCE OF THE ENGINE. THE PRESERVATIVE WILL CURE
DURING THE INITIAL USE OF THE ENGINE, A SMALL AMOUNT OF
SMOKE MAY BE PRESENT DURING THE INITIAL USE OF THE
PRODUCT AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED NORMAL.
(_) FILL FUEL TAN K with gasoline as specified in the preceding
"OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS," item 2.
NEVER MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE
N v r " " '
e e use stale gasohne left over from last season or stored for
long periods.
all,NEVER FILL FUEL TANK INDOORS. NEVER FILL FUEL
TANK WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING OR HOT. DO NOT SMOKE
I WHEN FILLING FUEL TANK.
._NEVER FILL FUEL TANK COMPLETELY. FILL TANK TO 1/2"
BELOW BO'R'OM OF FILLER NECK TO PROVIDE SPACE
FOR FUEL EXPANSION. WIPE ANY FUEL SPILLAGE FROM
ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
_ILANY LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (LPG) OR NATURAL GAS
FUEL SYSTEM MUST BE LEAKPROOF AND MEET ALL
I APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS.
(_ CHECK THE FOLLOWING:
BE SURE EQUIPMENT IS IN NEUTRAL GEAR WITH
CLUTCHES, BELTS, CHAINS AND SAFETY SWITCHES
DISENGAGED. (FOLLOW EQUIPMENT MANUFAC-
TURER'S INSTRUCTIONS). THIS SHOULD PLACE ANY
SAFETY SWITCHES IN SAFE STARTING POSITION.
B.
Be sure spark plugwireis attachedto spark plug(see Figure
1).
C.
Be sure stop switch next to spark plug is not contacting spark
plug (see Figure 1).
D.
Be sure any ignition switch on engine or equipment is in ON.
RUN or START position.
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 NATURAL
GAS FUEL SYSTEMS).
_KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY
FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT.
_1 WARNING: TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY
AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F (65°C). AVOID THESE AREAS.
(_ ENGINE WITH PRIMER
(_ Move equipment control or any ignition stop switch on engine
to STOP or OFF (see equipment manufacturer's instructions).
(_ Push stop switch (if so equipped 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:
_A. DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG
_B.
A
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
UNAUTHORIZED STARTING OF ENGINE WHILE
EQUIPMENT IS NOT IN USE.
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 i
APPLIANCE.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY]
AREAS MAY EXCEED 150OF (65oc). AVOID THESE AREAS. 1
O CHECK OIL LEVEL:
Check oillevelevery five(5) operating hoursoreach time engine
is used. See "(_ 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.
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG
A.
AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM SPARK PLUG.
B. Positionequipment so engine oildrain plug is lowest pointon
engine.
C. Remove oil drain plug and oil fill plug to drain oil
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.
1) Move control lever to "FAST' or "START' (see equipment
manufacturer's instructions).
2) The carburetor on your engine has been completely adjusted
at the factory. When starting a cold engine, push red primer
bulb firmly with your thumb 5 times, allowing primer bulb
to return completely to original position between pushes.
Repeat the above for each starter operation as necessary.
NOTE: DO NOT USE PRIMER TO RESTART A WARM
ENGINE AFTER A SHORT SHUTDOWN.
3) a) RECOIL STARTERS: Grasp starter handle (figure 1) 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 step
2 above.
PRIMER
Figure 2
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MAINTENANCE (Continued)
MAINTENANCE (Continued)
_) AIR CLEANER:
IMPORTANT: NEVER RUN ENGINE WITHOUT COMPLETE
AIR CLEANER INSTALLED ON ENGINE.
A. TO SERVICE PAPER FILTER (see Figure 3):
DO NOT AI-rEMPT 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 nearby Sears
Roebuck and Co. (or Sears Canada, Inc.) Service Center.
B. TO REMOVE AND INSTALL FILTER:
1. Loosen two (2) cover screws (these need not be
removed completely).
2. Turn cover couoterelockwise and remove it and paper
filter from base. Discard paper filter.
3. Clean inside of base and cover thoroughly.
4. Insert new paper filter into cover and reassemble
cover to base as it was before removal. Tighten cover
screws securely.
TURN COVERTO
THE LEFT
(COUNTERCLOCK-
WISE) TO
REMOVE
®
SPARK PLUG (see Figure 4):
This sparkignitionsystem meets all requirementsof the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. This engine
complies with all current Australian and New Zealand limitiations
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 if electrodes are pitted, burned or
porcelain is cracked. For replacement use Champion
RCJ-8.
NOTE: A resistor spark plug must be used for
replacement.
D. Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set gap
at .030 if necessary.
E. Install spark plug, tighten securely.
ELECTRODES
.030
P0CELAIN
SLOT
TAB_
COVER __
Figure 3
RETAINER
TURN
COVERTO
THERIGHT
(CLOCK-
WISE)TO
TIGHTEN
Figure 4
(_) COOLING SYSTEM:
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.
_ CHECK ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT OFTEN FOR LOOSE
,_k NUTS, BOLTS AND A'I-I'ACHMENTS AND KEEP THESE
ITEMS TIGHTENED.
ADJUSTMENTS
DO NOT MAKE UNNECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS. FACTORY
SETTINGS ARE SATISFACTORY FOR MOST APPLICATIONS
AND CONDITIONS. IF ADJUSTMENTS ARE NEEDED,
PROCEED AS FOLLOWS:
@ ENGINE SPEED:
r-
_'_ NEVER TAMPER WITH ENGINE GOVERNOR WHICH IS
mIFACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED.
SEI-rlNG CAN BE DANGEROUS.
L VERSPEEDING ENGINE ABOVE FACTORY HIGH SPEED
FOR ANY MAJOR ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS, CONTACT
YOUR NEARBY SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO. (OR SEARS
CANADA, INC.) SERVICE CENTER.
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