SEARS operator's manual MODEL NO. 143.001302 SOLID STATE IGNITION ENGIN CAUTION: • Operating Read RULES for Safe OPERATION and INSTRUCTIONS • Maintenance • Repair Parts Carefully ] _ WARNING: engineor exhaust from this product to cause cancer, birthThe defects other reproductive harm. Californiato the Proposition65 known State of California Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK and SEARS CANADA, Printed in U.S.A. AND CO., CHICAGO, INC., TORONTO, contains IL 60684 ONTARIO, chemicals U.S.A.
OIL FILL PLUG AND DIPSTICK \ 'g,,_ |illlliPiilmlllllHrfl ] MODELAND D,O.M. DECAL SPARK PLUG WIRE -- SPARK PLUG_ LEVERS & LINKAGE OIL DRAIN PLUG CARBURETOR Figure 1 THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH iF NOT FOLLOWED COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERYT OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ANY PROBIDED WITHTHEEQUIPMENT ONWHICHTHISENGINEIS USEDBEFORE ATTEMPTING TOOPERATE YOURCRAFTSMAN ENGINE.
BEFORE STARTING STOPPING (Continued) r A'_ THE ALUMINUM COMPONENTS OF YOUR NEW ENGINE HAVE BEEN TREATED 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. _) Move equipment control or any ignition stop switch on engine to STOP or (_ OFF (see equipment manufacturer's instructions).
MAINTENANCE (_) MAINTENANCE (Continued) AIR CLEANER: IMPORTANT: NEVER RUN ENGINE WlTHOUTCOMPLETE INSTALLED ON ENGINE. A. TO SERVICE FILTER(S) ® AIR CLEANER SPARK PLUG (Continued) (see Figure 4): This spark ignition system meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. This engine complies with all current Australian and New Zealand limitationsregarding electromagnetic interference. Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. (see Figure 3): 1.
STORAGE ADJUSTMENTS DO NOT MAKE UNNECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS. ARE SATISFACTORY FOR MOST APPLICATIONS ADJUSTMENTS (_) FACTORY SETTINGS AND CONDITIONS. IF NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS OR I1_ ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, WHERE FUEL FUME_ I_ ARE NEEDED, PROCEED AS FOLLOWS: MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME, SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT AS ON/_ FURNACE, WATER HEATER, CLOTHES DRYER OR OTHER GAS_ APPLIANCE. CARBURETOR: If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your nearest SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE FOLLOWING MAY HELP AVOID A DELAY IN YOUR WORK OR SAVE THE EXPENSE OF A SERVICE CALL. ENGINE FALLS TO START OR STARTS WITH DIFFICULTY CAUSE REMEDY Controls not in start position. Move ENGINE CONTROL or equipment control to "HI" or START postion. See "STARTING" instructions in this manual. Spark plug wire disconnected from spark plug. Connect SPARK PLUG WIRE to SPARK PLUG. Spark plug fouled. Remove SPARK PLUG and clean it.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Federal and California Emission Control Systems Limited Warranty Small Off-Road Engines CALIFORNIA & US EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT B. GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE: Sears, Roebuck and Co warrants to the original, end-use purchaser of the new engine or equipment and to each subsequent purchaser that each of its small off-road engines is: The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA"), the California Air Resources Board CCARB") and Sears, Roebuck and Co.
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How to ORDER Repair Parts SEARS operator's manual MODEL The Model Number can be found on a decal on the blower housing (See Figure 1). Always mention the Model Number when requesting service or repair parts for your Craftsman Engine. All parts listed herein may be ordered from any SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. or SEARS CANADA, INC. retail or catalog store.
