Craftsman 143026501 Owner’s Manual

operator's

manual

MODEL NO. 143.026501

5.0 HORSEPOWER

6.5 CUBIC INCH(195 cc)
DISPLACEMENT

SOLID STATE IGNITION

ENGIN

CAUTION:

Read RULES for

Safe OPERATION

and INSTRUCTIONS

Carefully

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Printed in U.S.A. 12-1-00 181-1256-11

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

• Operating

• Maintenance

• Repair Parts

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MUFFLER

PRIMER

CHOKE

OIL FILL PLUG AND DIPSTICK

CONTROL
LEVER

FUEL FILL CAP

STARTERHANDLE

RECOIL STARTER

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MODEL AND

D,O.M. DECAL

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 ATTEMPTING TO OPERATING.

IMAY APPEAR ON _ K "_ OFF FULL

THESESYMBOLS

THE ENGINE: FAST SLOW

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.

Besure originalcontainerismarked:A.P.I. service"SF" -"SJ".
FOR SUMMER (ABOVE 32°F; O°C)USE SAE 30 OIL.
(SAE lOW30 is an acceptablesubstitute.)

Use SAE30 oil in hightemperature, high load application. Using
multigrade oil may increase oil consumption.

FOR WINTER (BELOW 32°F;0°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 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 containingupto 10% ethanolor

grainalcohol("Gasohol"),or up to 15% MTBE (MethylTertiary

ButylEther),maybeusedbutrequiresspecialcarewhenengine
isunusedfor extendedperiods.

BEFORE STARTING

(_READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THE

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IGNITIONKEY INSERT REMOVE

See "STORAGE" instructions on 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.

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.

EQUIPMENT ON WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED.

CHECK OIL LEVEL:

IMPORTANT: NEVER RUN ENGINE UNLESS OIL LEVEL IS

CHECK 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 ctean, insert it into oil level and tighten

securely.

TO RUN TO STOP PRIMER

IMPORTANT

BETWEEN "FULL" AND "ADD" MARKS ON
DIPSTICK.

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BEFORE STARTING (Continued)

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 oi!
change instructions (see Page 2).

' THE ALUMINUM COMPONENTS OFYOUR NEW ENGINE HAVE BEEN

TREATED WITH A PRESERVATIVE INTENDED TO MAINTAIN
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

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

,_ NEVER FILL FUEL TANK INDOORS. NEVER FILL FUEL

TANK WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING OR HOT. DO NOT

I SMOKE WHEN FILL 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

j ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.

ANY LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (LPG) OR NATURAL GAS

_i, FUEL SYSTEM MUST BE LEAKPROOF AND MEET ALL

APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS.

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(_ CHECK THE FOLLOWING:

IA. BE SURE EQUIPMENT IS IN NEUTRAL GEAR WITI_I

,_ CLUTCHES, BELTS, CHAINS AND SAFETY

DISENGAGED. (FOLLOW EQUIPMENT MANU,_I
FACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.) THIS SHOULD PLACE]

ANY SAFETY SWITCHES IN SAFE STARTING POSITION_ I

B, Be sure SPARK PLUG WIRE is attached to SPARK PLUG

(see Figure 1),

C. Insert ignition key into ignition keyslot in carburetor cover

(see Figures 2 and 3).
NOTE: If engine isused for anything except snow removal,

the CARBURETOR COVER (see Fig ure 1) must be removed,
and an approved air cleaner installed. See your nearby
Sears Roebuck and co. (or Sears Canada, Inc.) Service

Center.

SWlTCHES_ I

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STARTING (Continued)

D. 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.
NOTE: If RECOIL STARTER is frozen and won't crank

engine, proceed as follows:

1. Pull as much rope out of starter as possible.

2. Release STARTER HANDLE and let it snap back
against starter.

NOTE: The preceding should be done only when necessary
to free a frozen starter.

E. If engine fails to start after 3 pulls, repeat preceding

instructions C - E, until engine starts.

F. When engine starts, move CHOKE gradually "OFF".
G. If engine falters, move CHOKE immediately to "FULL" and

then gradually to "OFF".

PRIMER
PRIMER

VENT HOLE-

HANDLE

CONTROL LEVER

ENGINEWILL NOT STARTUNLESS

IGNITIONKEYIS INSERTEDINT0
IGNITIONKEYGLOTIN CARBURETOR

COVER

DO NOTTURN IGNITIONKEY.

IGNITION KEY

Figure 2

;TARTING

k 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).

_IL KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY

FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT.

_ NEVER LEAVE EQUIPMENT UNAI-rENDED WHEN ENGINEIS OPERATING.

WARNING - TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY

_k AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F AVOID THESE AREAS.

(_) RECOIL STARTER (see Figure 1):

A. Move engine CONTROL LEVER (see Figure 2) to "FAST". ,_
B. Move engine CHOKE (see Figure 2) to "FULL".

NOTE: IF RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE AFTER A A
SHORT SHUTDOWN:

1. MOVE CHOKE TO "OFF" INSTEAD OF "FULL". [

2. DO NOT USE PRIMER.

C. Push PRIMER three (3) times (see Figure 2). Always cover

vent hole when pushing primer. Page 2

(65°C).

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ELECTRIC STARTER- 120 VOLT A.C. (see Figure 3):

WARNING - THIS STARTER IS EQUIPPED WITH A THREE-WIRE

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POWER CORD AND PLUG AND IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE ON 120
VOLT AC HOUSEHOLD CURRENT. IT MUST BE PROPERLY
GROUNDED ATALLTIMES TO AVOIDTHE POSSIBILITY OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK WHICH MAY BE INJURIOUS TO THE OPERATOR. FOLLOW
ALL INSTRUCTION CAREFULLY AS SET FORTH BELOW.

DETERMINE THAT YOUR HOUSE WIRING IS A THREE-WIRE
GROUNDED SYSTEM. ASK A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN IF YOUR
ARE NOT SURE. IF YOUR HOUSE WIRING SYSTEM IS NOT A THREE-

WIRE GROUNDED SYSTEM, DO NOT USE THIS ELECTRIC STARTER
UNDER ANY CONDITION. IF YOUR SYSTEM IS GROUNDED AND A

THREE-HOLE RECEPTACLE IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE POINT
YOUR STARTER WILL NORMALLY BE USED, ONE SHOULD BE

INSTALLED BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN.

WHEN CONNECTING 120 VOLT AC "POWER CORD", ALWAYS

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CONNECT CORD TO "SWITCH BOX" ON ENGINE FIRST, AND THEN
PLUG THE OTHER END INTO THREE-HOLE GROUNDED
RECEPTACLE.

WHEN DISCONNECTING "POWER CORD", ALWAYS UNPLUG THE
END IN THE TREE-HOLE GROUNDED RECEPTACLE FIRST.

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STARTING (Continued)

STOPPING (Continued)

ELECTRIC STARTER (Continued- see Figure 3):

NOTE: THIS ELECTRIC STARTER IS THERMALLY PROTECTED. IF

OVERHEATED IT WILL STOP AUTOMATICALLY, AND CAN BE

RESTARTED ONLY WHEN IT HAS COOLED TO A SAFE

TEMPERATURE, (AWAITOFABOUT5TO 10MINUTESIS REQUIRED.)

NOTE: DO NOT USE PRIMER WHEN USING 120 VOLT ELECTRIC

STARTER.
A. Move engine CONTROL LEVER (see Figure 3) to "FAST".

B. Move engine CHOKE (see Figure 3) to "OFF".

C. Connect POWER CORD to SWITCHBOX (see Figure 3).
D. Plug other end of POWER CORD into a three-hole,

GROUNDED 120V, AC receptacle. (See "WARNING" at
beginning of these instructions.)

E. Push STARTER BUTTON (see Figure 3) to crank engine.

F. Move engine CHOKE to "FULL" while cranking engine.

G. When engine starts, release STARTER BUTI'ON and move

CHOKE gradually to "OFF".

H. If engine falters, move CHOKE immediately to "FULL", and

then gradually to "OFF".

I. Disconnect POWER CORD from receptacle first, and then

from SWlTCHBOX.

If, after following the preceding instructions, your engine

fails to start, have itchecked by your nearby Sears Roebuck

and Co. , of Sears Canada, Inc.) Service Center.

ELECTRIC STARTER:

1. Connect power cord to switchbox, then to 120 Volt AC

receptacle.

2. With engine running, push starter button and spin

starter for several seconds.

NOTE: The unusual sound made by spinning starter

will not harm engine or starter.

3. Disconnect power cord from receptacle first, and then

from switchbox.

_) STOP ENGINE (seeFigure3):

A. Move control lever to "STOP" OR "OFF".
B. Remove ignition key (see Figure 2 or 3) from carburetor

cover.

DO NOT TURN IGNITION KEY.

(_) AFTER ENGINE IS STOPPED (see Figure3):

A. To help avoid possiblefreeze-up ofengine controls,proceed

as follows:

1. Wipe all snow and moisture from engine in vicinity of
control lever and choke.

2, Move equipment control (see equipment manufacturer's

instructions) or engine control lever back and forth
several times and leave in the "STOP" or "OFF" position.

3. Move engine choke back and forth several times and
leave in the "FULL" position.

PRIMER

CC STARTER CORD
LEVER BUTTON

ENGINEWILL NOTSTART UNLESS

IGNITIONKEYIS INSERTEDINT0
IGNITIONKEYSLOTINCARBURETOR

COVER.

no N0T TURN IGNITION KEY.

IGNITION KEY

Figure 3

POWER

STOPPING

(_ BEFORE STOPPING (see Figure 3):

A. Run engine for afew minutes to help dry off any moisture on

engine.

B. To help avoid possible freeze-up of starter, proceed as

follows:

RECOIL STARTER:
With engine running, pullstarter rope with a rapid continuous

full arm stroke three (3) or four (4) times.
NOTE: The unusual sound made by pulling starter rope will

not harm engine or starter.

,_B, DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUC

_h L;. REMOVE IGNITION KFy PROM CARBURETOR COVER_

AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM SPARK PLUG.

THIS WILL REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OI9

UNAUTHORIZED STARTING OF ENGINE WHILE
EQUIPMENT IS NOT IN USE.

NI=V_- H _TOHk I::NUlNI:: WI I H I-UI::L iN I ANK. INUUOH_

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,

MAINTENANCE

_k WARNING - TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY_

AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F f65°C). AVOID THESE AREAS/

(_ ENGINE OIL LEVEL:

Check oillevelevery five (5)operatinghoursor each timeengine

is used. See "2 CHECK OIL LEVEL" on Page 1.

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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. Clean area around oil drain plug.
B. Position equipment so engine oil drain plug is lowest point on

engine (see Figure 1).

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.

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