Craftsman 143016502 Owner’s Manual

SWARS

operator's

manual

MODEL NO. 143.016502

6.5 HORSEPOWER
12 CUBIC INCH (195 cc)

DISPLACEMENT

SOLID STATE IGNITION

CAUTION:

Read RULES for

Safe OPERATION

and INSTRUCTIONS

Carefully

A,

California 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

ENGIN

• Operating

• Maintenance

• Repair Parts

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MODEL AND

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SCREEN

STARTER HANDLE

OIL FILL AND DIPSTICK

FUEL FILL
CAP

COOLING

OIL FILL PLUG
AND DIPSTICK

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AIR CLEANER

SPARK PLUG WlRE

SPARK PLUG

Figure 1

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 AITEMPTING TO OPERATING.

=THESE SYMBOLS ST_OP

MAYAPPEAR ON FAUSTIb_q_"
THE ENG NE: SLOW OFF CHOKE FULL

LEVERS &
LINKAGE

MUFFLER

IGNITION KEY INSERT REMOVE

PRIMER

BoTroM OF ENGINE

TO RUN TO STOP PRIMER

IMPORTANT

NOTE: Engines which are certified to comply with California and U.S. EPA
emission regulations for SORE (Smafl Off Road Equipment), are certified to

operate on rag ular unleaded gasoline, and include the fonowing emission COntrol
systems: Engine Modification (EM), and Three-way Catalyst (TWC) (if so

equipped).

KEEP THIS MANUAL HANDY AT ALL TIMES FOR FUTURE REF-
ERENCE. READ IT CAREFULLY AND FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF
WITH THE OPERATING, MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY INSTRUC-

TIONS. THIS MANUAL ALSO CONTAINS A COMPLETE PARTS
LISTING.

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; O°C) 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 liters

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

LEADED PREMIUM, OR REFORMULATED AUTO-
MOTIVE GASOLINE ONLY. DO NOT USE LEADED _ DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG AND AT-

GASOLINE. _1 TACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see Figure 6 on Page 3).

NOTE: DO NOT USE GASOLINE CONTAINING METHANOL (WOOD

ALCOHOL). Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol or grain alcohol
("Gasohor'), 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 5.
NOTE: Use clean oil arid Iuel and store in epproved, c_ear_covered

containers. Use clean fill funnels.

Never use "stale" gasolineleft overfrom last seasonor stored for long

periods. Page 1

BEFORE STARTING

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_. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIPMENT ON

WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED.
THIS ENGINE IS EQUIPPED WITH A FEDERALLY MANDATED MECH*

ANISM 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 EVENT THE 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.

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EFORE STARTING (Continued)

NSTALL STARTER ROPE:
A. 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.

B. Slide rope stop (see Figure 2) onto starter rope and feed starter rope

through rope guide on mower handle (see Figure 3).

C,

Feed starter rope through starter handle (see Figure 4) 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.

C. With starter handle resting on rope guide (see Figure 3), 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.
E. Untie slip knot at starter.
F. Pull left hand knot into starter handle.

G. Position rope stop 2 to 3 inches from starter (see Figure 2) 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.

BEFORE STARTING (Continued)

@

FILL FUEL TANK withgasoline as specified inthe preceding

"OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS," item 2.

NEVER MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE.
Never use "stale" gasoline left over from last season or storedfor

long periods,

_ EVER FILL FUEL TAN K INDOORS. NEVER FILL FUEL TANK

WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING OR HOT. DO NOT SMOKE WHEN

FILLING FUEL TANK.

_ NEVER FILL FUEL TANK COMPLETELY. FILL TANK TO 1/2"

BELOW BOTTOM OF FILLER NECK TO PROVIDE SPACE
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.

,_THE ALUMINUM COMPONENTS OF YOUR NEW ENGINE HAVE I

BEEN TREATED WITH A PRESERVATIVE INTENDED TO MAINTAIN I

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 CONS DERED NORMAL.

(_) 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).

2TO3

ROPE STOP INCHES

STARTER

\

(_ CHECK THE FOLLOWING:

A. BE SURE EQUIPMENT IS IN NEUTRAL GEAR WITH

,_ CLUTCHES, BELTS, CHAINS AND SAFETY SWITCHES

DISENGAGED. (FOLLOW EQUIPMENT MANU-

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).

STARTER ROPE
HANDLE GUIDE

NO SLACK

PERMISSIBLE

MOWER
HANDLE

Figure 3

LEFT

STARTER
HANDLE

HANDED
KNOT

STARTER
ROPE

BRAKE MECHANISM

1/2 TO 1 INCH

Figure 4

Figure 2

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STARTING MAINTENANCE

_ WARNING TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY

,_L. 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).

,_KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY

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:

A. The carburetor on your engine has been completely adjusted

at the factory. For each initial start, push primer bulb firmly

with your thumb 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return com-
pletely to original position between pushes. Below 55°F, addi-

tional primes may be needed.

NOTE: DO NOT USE PRIMER TO RESTART A WARM

ENGINE AFTER A SHORT SHUTDOWN.

B. Grasp starter handle (see Figure 3) 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 rope guide (see Figure

3).

C. Repeat instructions B if necessary, until engine starts.

NOTE: If engine does not start, repeat instructions A, B and
C until it starts.

STOPPING

(_) See mower manufacturer's instructions.

(_) AFTER ENGINE IS STOPPED:

,_k.A. DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG

AND ATTACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see Figure 5).

,_B. 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 APPLI-

ANCE.

SPARK

PLUG

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

CHECK OIL LEVEL:

Check oilleveleveryfive(5) operatinghoursor eachtimeengine
is used. See"3CHECKOIL LEVEL"in "BEFORESTARTING" 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 dirtyconditions. Change oil while engine isstillwarm from

recent running.

A,,k A. DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG ]

4BL

AND AI-rACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see Figure 5).

B. PoeWon equipment so engine oil drain plug is lowest 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 REC-

OMMENDATIONS" 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 Figure 6):

,_ 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 A'R'EMPT 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 right (clockwise) to remove it and remove

paper filter from flange. Discard filter.

B. Clean cover and flange thoroughly.
C, Insert new paper filter into cover.

D. Line up tabs on cover with slots on flange.
E. Push cover firmly against flange and turn it to the left

(counterclockwise) until cover locks securely in place. Cover
should be in vertical position.

SLOT FLANGE RIGHT (CLOCKWISE)

1

TURN COVER TO THE

FILTER TO REMOVE
PAPER

RETAINING POST

TURN COVER TO THE LEFT k_,_ J

SPARK

PLUG WIRE

Figure 5 Page 3 181-1254-11

(COUNTERCLOCKWISE) TO
TIGHTEN

Figure 6