Sears 143.006004 User Manual

SEARS

operator's

manual

MODEL NO. 143.006004

5.5 RESERVE POWER

11.5 CUBIC INCH (155 cc) DISPLACEMENT

SOLID STATE IGNITION

ENGIN

CAUTION:

Read RULES for

Safe OPERATION

and INSTRUCTIONS

Carefully

_ alifornia Proposition 65 WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals I

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

Printed in U.S.A. 2-1-00 181-1222-11

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MODELAND

D.O.M. DECAL

STARTER. HANDLE

OIL FILL PLUG AND

DIPSTICK

FILL CAP

TANK

COOLING FINS

OIL DRAIN

SPARK PLUG WIRE

CLEANER

CONTROL LEVER

CARBUERTOR

SPARK PLUG /

_MUFFLER

THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD

,_ Figure 1 ,_

THESE SYMBOLS MAY APPEAR ON THE ENGINE:

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 ATrEMPTING TO OPERATING.

4d E! FI E!

OFF FULL

FAST SLOW STOP CHOKE

NOTE: Engines which are certified to complywith 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: O A CLEAN, HIGH QUALITY, DETERGENT OIL.

Be sure original container is marked: A.PJ. service "SF-"SJ".

FOR SUMMER (ABOVE 32OF; 00C) USE SAE._)__,HIC_HAt., Using multigrade oil will increase oil consumption.

FOR WINTER (BELOW 32°F; 0°C) USESAE 5W30-'6iL-_A'F-....

10W is an acceptable substitute.) .............

DO NOT USE lOW40 OIL. OIL SUMP CAPACITY: 21 ounces (1-1/4 U.S. pints)

A FRESH, CLEAN, UNLEADED REGULAR,

.62 liter

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 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 periods. Page 1

r _ THIS ENGINE IS EQUIPPED WITH A FEDERALLY MANDATEE

KEEP THIS MANUAL HANDY AT ALL TIMES FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. READ IT CAREFULLY AND FAMILIARIZE

YOURSELF WITH THE OPERATING, MAINTENANCE AN r' SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. THIS MANUAL ALSO CONTAINS COMPLETE PARTS LISTING.

BEFORE STARTING

READ AI_I. INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIPMENT O1_

THIS ENGINE

"_MECHANISM WHICH STOPS THE ENGINE. DO NOT INTERFERE

_/!T H OR BYPASS THIS MECHANISM. PARTS OF THE MECHANISLV

MAY BE SUBJECT "_dOWEAR AND MUST BE CHECKED ONCE YEAR BY AN AUTHORIZED SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO. (OR SEARE

CANADA, INC.) SERVICE CENTER.IN THE EVENTTHE MECHANISrV FAILS FOR ANY REASON, YOU MUST NOT USE THE ENGINE UNTIL CORRECTED BY AN AUTHORIZED SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO. (OF

SEARS CANADA, INC.) SERVICE CENTER.

_, DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG AN[,

A'I-rACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see Figure 6 on Page 3).

(_) INSTALL ENGINE BRAKE CABLE AND STARTER ROPE:

BRAKE CABLE (see Figure 2): Attach engine brake cable to brake mechanism as shown.

STARTER ROPE: A. Depress mower control bar (see Figure 3) against mower

handle and hold it inthis position.

B, 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,

IMPORTANT

IS USED.

OIL DRAIN

BOTTOM OF ENGINI

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BEFORE STARTING (Continued)

Slide rope stop onto starter rope and feed starter rope

through rope guide on mower handle (see Figure 4).

Feed starter rope through starter handle (see Figure 5) 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.

With starter handle resting on rope guide (see Figure 4), 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.

F. Untie slip knot at starter.

G. Pull left hand knot into starter handle.

H. Position rope stop 2 to 3 inches from starter 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 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).

BEFORE STARTING (Continued)

FILL FU EL TAN Kwith 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 SMOKE WHEN FILLING FUEL TANK.

NEVER FILL FUEL TANK COMPLETELY. FILL TANK TO 1/

2" BELOW BOTTOM OF FILLER NECK TO PROVIDE SPACE

I 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

i APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS.

(_) CHECK THE FOLLOWING:

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

CLUTCHES, BELTS, CHAINS AND SAFETY SWITCHES I DISENGAGED. (FOLLOW EQUIPMENT MANU-

II FACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.) THIS SHOULD PLACE I i ANY SAFETY SWITCHES IN SAFE STARTING POSITION. I

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

Figure 1).

\ MOWER HANDLE

MOWER

CONTROL

STARTER

BRAKE MECHANISM

Figure 2

STARTER

HANDLE

STARTER HAN[

MOWER HANDLE

STARTER HANDLE

Page2

STARTER RG

Figure 3

Figure 4

Figure 5

NO SLACK PERMISSIBLE

LEFT

HANDED

KNOT

1/2 TO 1 INCH

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STARTING MAINTENANCE

_ 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 NATU RAL GAS FUEL SYSTEMS).

_lk KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY

FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT.

_ WARNING -- TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY I

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

_. Move engine control (see Figure 1) to HI Position.

START ENGINE WITH PRIMER:

1. Move equipment centre! to "FAST" or "START" ifso equipped (see equipment manufacturer's instructions).

2. The carburetor on your engine has been completely adjusted at the factory. When starting a cold engine, push primer button firmly with your thumb 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to original position between pushes

(figure 1). Below 55°F additional primes may be needed. NOTE: Do not use primer to restart a warm engine after a

short shutdown.

3. Operate equipment control to release engine brake if so

equipped (see equipment manufacturer's instructions).

a) RECOIL STARTERS: Grasp starter handle (figure 2) and

pull rope outslowly until you leel 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 steps 2-3 above.

STOPPING

(_See mower manufacturer's instructions,

(_) AFTER ENGINE IS STOPPED:

,_llbA. DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG I

_I=B. NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS I

AND ATTACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see Figure 6_)j

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 !

HEATER, CLOTHES DRYER OR OTHER GAS

APPLIANCE.

(,-[

SPARK

,PLUG

_IL WARNING -- TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARB

AREAS MAY EXCEED t50°F (65°C). AVOID THESE AREAl

CHECK OIL LEVEL:

Check oil level every five (5) operating hours or each tirr engine is used. See "3 CHECK OIL LEVEL" in "BEFOR STARTING" on Page 2.

(_ CHANGE OIL:

Change oil after first two (2) operating hours and every ,_ o_erating hours thereafter, more often if operated in extreme

dusty or dirty conditions. Change oil while engine is still war from recent runnin+q=

_hA. DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLU

AND ATTACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see Figure 6

B. Position equipment so engine oil drain plug is lowest poll

on engine.

C. Remove oi_drain p_ug and oil fill plug to drain oil (see Figu_

1). D. Replace oi! drain plug and tighten securely. E. Fill oil sump with recommended oil. See "OIL & FUE

RECOMMENDATIONS" and "CHECK OIL LEVEL" on Pag

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 fue

Remove oil flit plug and tip mower on its side. Drain c into a suitable container.

€_) AIR CLEANER (see Figure 7):

_ NEVER RUN ENGINE WITHOUT COMPLETE AIR CLEANEI

INSTALLED ON ENGINE. Replace filter once a year or more often if used in extremef

dusty or dirty conditions.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN OR OIL FILTER.

Replacement filters are available at any Sears Roebuck and C(

(or Sears Canada, Inc.) Service Center. To install new filte

proceed as follows: A. Turn cover to the left (counterclockwise) and remove it an

filter from flange, Discard fitter.

S. Clean cover and flange thoroughly. C. Insert new filter into cover.

D. Position cover and filter against flange with tab on cow

inserted into lower left corner of slot in flange.

E. Push cover firmly against flange and turn it to the rigl

(clockwise) as far as it will go. Be sure retainers are locke

around flange.

_FLANGE

RETAINER

POST

Figure 6

SPARK PLUG WIRE

Page

TURN COVER TO THE LEFT

(COUNTER- CLOCKWISE) TO REMOVE

FILTER

_SLOT

Figure 7 •

COVER

TURN COVER TO THE RIGHT

(CLOCKWISE) TO TIGHTEN

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