Craftsman 143985016 Owner’s Manual
SEARS
operator's
manual
MODEL NO. 143.985016
6.5 RESERVE POWER
12 CUBIC INCH (185 cc)
DISPLACEMENT
SOLID STATE IGNITION
ENGIN
CAUTION:
Read RULES for
Safe OPERATION
and INSTRUCTIONS
Carefully
A California Proposition 65 WARNING: a_e 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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Printed in U.S.A. 7-1-98 181-1173-11
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MODELAND
D.O.M,DECAL
AIR INTAKE
SCREEN
STARTER
STARTER HANDLE,
qPSTICK
FUEL FILL
CAP
/
OIL FILL PLUG
AND DIPSTICK
-- AIR CLEANER
SPARKPLUG WIRE
LEVERS &
LINKAGE
SPARK PLUG CARBURETOR
MUFFLER
Figure 1
THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD ,_
ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY ANDIOR 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.
PRIMER
BOITOM OF ENGINE
THESE SYMBOLS MAY APPEAR ON THE ENGINE:
4d ITI88
FAST SLOW STOP CHOKE
ENGINES WHICH ARE CERTIRED TO COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIA AND
U.S. EPA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES: Ara certified to
operate on regular unleaded gasoline. Include the following emission control
system(s): EM, TWC (if so equipped): Do not include any user adjustable
features - therefore no other adjustments are needed.
OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
TO OPERAT.EENGINE, 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 320F; 0°C) USE SAE 30 OIL.
Using multigrade oil will increase oil consumption. _ READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIPMENT ON
FOR WINTER (BELOW 32°F; 0°C) USE SAE 5W30 OIL. (SAE 10W is an _ WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED.
acceptable substitute.)
DO NOT USE 10w40 OIL.
OIL SUMP CAPACITY: 21 ounces (1-1/4 U.S. pints)
(_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 t
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
.62 liters
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.
BEFORE STARTING
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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
CORREC3"ED BY AN AUTHORIZED SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO. (OR
SEARS CANADA, INC.) SERVICE CENTER.
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG AND AT-
TACH iT TO RETAINING POST (see Figure 6 on Page 3).
OFF FULL
IMPORTANT
perieds.-
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" EFORE STARTING (Continued)
'_(=) INSTALL STARTER ROPE:
A. Pull at least 2 feet of starter rope out of starter and tie a slip Imot st
starter to prevent starter rope from rewinding back into starter.
B. Slide rope stop(see Figure 2) onta 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.
D. 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, Po6itidn rope slop 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.
(_) 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 itis. 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)
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FILL FUEL TANK with gasoline as specified in the preceding
"OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS," item 2.
NEVER MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE.
Never use -=stale"gasoline leftover from last season or stored for
long pedods.
4_lk NEVER FILL FUELTANK INDOORS. NEVER FILL FUELTANK
WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING OR HOT. DO NOT SMOKE WHEN
RLLING 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
(_) CHECK THE FOLLOWING:
A. BE SURE EQUIPMENT IS IN NEUTRAL GEAR WITH
_lb CLUTCHES, BELTS, CHAINS AND SAFETY SWITCHES
DISENGAGED. (FOLLOW EQUIPMENT MANUFACTUR-
ER'SINSTRUCTIONS.) THIS SHOULD PLACE ANY SAFE-
TY SWITCHES IN SAFE STARTING POSITION.
B. Be sure spark plugwire is attached to spark plug(see Figure
1).
STARTER ROPE
HANDLE GUIDE
MOWER
CODES AND REGULATIONS.
NO SLACK
PERMISSIBLE
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2 TO 3 STARTER
INCHES
Figure 2
STARTER
HANDLE
Figure 3
LEFT
HANDED
KNOT
1/2TO 1 INCH
Figure 4
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STARTING
,_ NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY
VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE EXHAUST CONTAINS CAR-
SON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS (CAR-
BON MONOXIDE IS ALSO PRESENT IN ENGINE EXHAUST
FROM LIQUID PETROLEUM (LPG) AND NATURAL GAS FUEL
[ SYSTEMS),
o FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON ENGINE ANO 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.
MAINTENANCE
,_ WARNING TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND.NEARBY
AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F (65_). AVOID THESE AREAS. I
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CHECK OIL LEVEL:
Checkoilleveleveryfive (5) operatinghoursoreachtimeengine
isused.See"3 CHECKOIL 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 ordirtyconditions. Change oilwhile engine isstillwarm from
recent running.
(_ 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 5 times, allowing primer bulb to retum
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.
B.Graspstarterhandle(see Figure3) and pullropeout,slowly,
untilitpullsslightlyharder.Letroperewindslowly.Thenpull
ropewitharapidfull armstroke. LetroperewindSLOWLY.Do
notletstarter handlesnapbackagainstropeguide(seeFigure
3).
C. Repeat instructionsB if necessary,untilenginestarts.
NOTE: Ifenginedoesnotstart,repeatinstructionsA,Band
C untilitstarts.
STOPPING
(_See mower manufacturer's instructions.
(_) AFTER ENGINE IS STOPPED:
,_A. DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG
AND A'I-rACH 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.
fr
SPARK
PLUG
,_A. DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG
AND A'n'ACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see Figure 5).
B. Position equipment so engine oil drain plugis 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 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 Figure6):
NEVER RUN ENGINE WITHOUT COMPLETE AIR CLEANER
,_ NSTALLED ON ENGINE.
Replace filter once a year ormore often ifused inextremely 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 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
(countarclockwise) untilcover lockssecurely inplace. Cover
should be in vertical position.
SLOT
FLANGE
PAPER
TURN COVER TOTHE
RIGHT(CLOCKWISE)
TO REMOVE
TABS
RETAINING POST
SPARK
PLUG WIRE
Figure 5 Page 3 _ Figure 6 181-1173-11
(COUNTERCLOCKWISE) TO
TIGHTEN
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