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1. 34185B Muffler 34258A Fuel Tank Bracket 31588 Locking Plate 30063 Screw Torx T 30 1 4 20 x 1 2 650729 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 3 16 35274 Oil Instruction Decal 33013 Starter Bubble Cover 35703 Throttle Deca 650760 Screw 8 32 x 3 8 640260A Carburetor Incl 184 amp 212A 35985B Starter Cup 590746 Rewind Starter 29752 Nut amp Lock Washer 1 4 28 Note This engine could have been 30962 Fuel Line built with 590704 starter 26460 Fuel Line Clamp 36450B Gasket Set Incl Items Marked 650665 Screw 1 4 15 x 3 4 34479A Spark Arrestor Kit Incl 417 34186A Fuel Tank Incl 292 amp 301 650696 Screw 5 16 18 x 2 3 4 36246 Fuel Cap Replacement Engine 756332A Order 35554 Oil Fill Tube from 71 999 35499 O Ring Replacement Short Block 756331B 35540 Fill Tube Clip order From 71 999 36205 Dipstick 181 1218 11 Operators Manuals 35941 Dipstick Incl 312 29673 O Ring Indicates Parts Included in 29443 Wire Clip Gasket Set Ref No 400 35392 Starter Plug 35880 Spacer RPM High 3450 to 3750 34259 Fuel Tank Bracket RPM Low 1700 CARBURETOR NO 640260A fee her panname O BANOBOA 184 Throttle Shaft 4 Lever Assembly Throttle Link Bushing Throttle Return Spring Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal Throttle Throttie Shutter Shutter Screw 4 40 X 1 4 Choke Shaft amp Lever Assembly Choke Return Spring Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal Choke Choke Shutter Choke Positioning Spring Fuel2. Page 8 MODEL 143 009009 Exhaust Valve Std Inci 151 intake Valve Std Incl 151 intake Valve 1 32 OS Incl 151 Washer Belleville Washer Screw 5 16 18 x 2 Screw 1 4 20 x 9 16 Screw 5 16 18 x 5 8 Resistor Spark Plug RJ17LM Governor Gear Bracket Screw 10 24 x 1 2 Valve Spring Cap Valve Spring Cap Valve Spring Valve Spring Keeper Valve Cover Gasket Breather Body Breather Element Valve Cover Breather Tube Screw 10 24 x 1 2 Nut amp Lock Washer 1 4 28 Screw 1 4 28 x 1 Carburetor To intake Pipe Gasket intake Pipe Governor Link Control Bracket Incl 203 amp 204 Compression Spring Screw Torx T 10 5 40 x 7 16 Terminal Throttle Link Screw 10 32 x 1 2 Bushing Control Knob Screw Torx T 30 5 16 18 x 1 1 8 Intake Pipe Gasket Screw 10 32 x 1 2 Air Cleaner Gasket Air Cleaner Body Air Cleaner Bracket Air Cleaner Filter Air Cleaner Filter Air Cleaner Cover Wing Nut 1 4 20 Blower Housing Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 Screw Torx T 40 5 16 24 x 21 32 Screw 1 4 20 x 5 8 Cylinder Head Cover indicates Parts Included in Gasket Set Ref No 400 181 1218 11 Exhaust Valve ane OS Incl 151 CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL 143 009009 Ref Part Ref Part No No Part Name No No Part Name
3. BUCK AND CO or SEARS CANADA INC retail or catalog store if the parts you need are not stocked locally your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for expedited handling WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS SHOWN IN THIS LIST 1 The PART NUMBER 2 The PART DESCRIPTION 3 The MODEL NUMBER 4 The NAME OF ITEM ENGINE Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider that Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians professional technicians specifically trained on Sears products having the parts tools and equipment to insure that we meet our pledge to you we service what we sell Sold by SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO CHICAGO IL 60684 U S A and SEARS CANADA INC TORONTO ONTARIO CANADA 181 1218 11
4. Fitting Throttle Crack Screw Idie Speed Screw Tension Spring Idle Restrictor Screw idle Restrictor Screw Cap Float Bow Float Shaft Float Float Bowl O Ring Inlet Needle Seat amp Clip incl 31 Spring Clip Main Nozzle Tube Main Nozzle Tube O Ring High Speed Bowl Nut Bowl Nut Washer Welch Plug Idle Mixture Well Weich Plug Atmospheric Vent Repair kit Incl Items Marked Page 9 181 1218 11 REWIND STARTER NO 590746 590746 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin Incl 4 590600 Washer 590679 Retainer 590601 Washer 590678 Brake Spring 590680 Starter Dog 590412 Dog Spring 590681 Pulley amp Rewind Spring Ass y 590747 Starter Housing Ass y 590535 Starter Rope 98 X 9 64 dia 590701 Starter Handle Recoil Starter Spring Pin Incl 4 Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley 4 Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y Starter Rope 98 x 9 64 dia Starter Handle Page 10 181 1218 11 SEARS operator s manual MODEL NO 143 009009 SOLID STATE IGNITION CAUTION Read RULES for Safe OPERATION and INSTRUCTIONS Carefully How to ORDER Repair Parts The Model Number will 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 ROE
5. G electrodes See SPARK PLUG instructions in MAINTENANCE section in this manual Improper carburetor adjustment Adjust carburetor if applicable See ADJUSTMENTS section in this manual Page 5 181 1218 11 SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Federal and California Emission Control Systems Limited Warranty Small Off Road Engines CALIFORNIA amp US EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT The U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA the California Air Resources Board CARB and Sears Roebuck and Co are pleased to explain the Federal and California Emission Control Systems Warranty on your new small off road engine In California new 1995 and later small off road engines must be designed built and equipped to meet the State s stringent anti smog standards In other states new 1997 and later model year engines must be designed built and equipped at the time of sale to meet the US EPA regulations for smalt non road engines Sears Roebuck and Co will warrant the emission control system on your small off road engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse neglect unapproved modification or improper maintenance of your smali off road engine Your emission contro system may include parts such as the carburetor ignition system and exhaust system Also included may be the compression release system and other emission related assemblies Where a warrantable condition exists Sears Roebuck
6. GINE ABOVE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to reach DANGEROUS carburetor CHANGING OF ENGINE SOVERNED SPEED WILL VOID 2 CHANGE OIL ENGINE WARRANTY Change oil if it has not been changed in the last three 3 months See CHANGE OIL instructions in MAINTENANCE section 3 OIL CYLINDER BORE A Remove spark plug and pour one 1 ounce 30 mil of clean engine oil into spark plug hole B Cover spark plug hole with a rag C Crank C Crank engine over slowly several times A Avoip sp AVOID SPRAY FROM SPARK PLUG HOLE WHEN D CARBURETOR CRANKING ENGINE OVER SLOWLY install spark plug Do not connect spark plug wire BOWL DRAN 7 CLEAN ENGINE Remove any clippings dirt or chaff from exterior of engine Elgars g GENERAL Just as your automobile needs professional mechanica mainte nance from time to time so does your Craftsman engine Replace ment of the spark plug and air cleaner is made necessary by NORMAL use Professional Air Cooled Engine Service is as close as your nearest Sears Roebuck and Co or Sears Canada Inc Service Center A yearly check up or tune up by Sears is a good idea to avoid breakdowns or delay do it at the end of the season then you re ready for the next We even prepare it for storage for you Page 4 181 1218 11 TROUBLESHOOTING THE FOLLOWING MAY HELP AVOID A DELAY IN YOUR WORK OR SAVE THE EXPENSE OF A SER
7. KEEP THESE FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT AS ON A FURNACE WATER HEATER CLOTHES DRYER OR OTHER GAS APPLIANCE ADJUSTMENTS IF ENGINE IS TO BE UNUSED FOR 30 DAYS FOR MORE PRE DO NOT MAKE UNNECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS FACTORY PARE AS FOLLOWS SETTINGS ARE SATISFACTORY FOR MOST APPLICATIONS AND CONDITIONS IF ADJUSTMENTS ARE NEEDED PRO 3 A ROTO C DRAIN FUEL SYSTEM Remove al gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing possible O CARBURETOR see Figure 7 malfunction of engine If you think your carburetor needs adjusting see your nearest DRAIN FUEL INTO APPROVED CONTAINER OUTDOORS SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO OR SEARS CANADA INC A ar FROM OPEN FLAME BE SURE ENGINE IS COOL DO SERVICE CENTER Engine performance should not be af NOT SMOKE fected at altitudes up to 7 000 feet For operation at higher RRES IREE ee er ANETTE elevations contact your nearest SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO See until fuel tank is empty and engine stops due to lack OR SEARS CANADA INC SERVICE CENTER l NOTE Fuel stabilizer such as STA BIL is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum ENGINE SPEED deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in NEVER TAMPER WITH ENGINE GOVERNOR WHICH IS FAC fuel tank or storage container Always follow mix ratio TORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED OVERSPEEDING found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 EN
8. LEVEL on Page 1 E Replace oil fill plug and tighten securely F Wipe up any spilled oil 3 AIR CLEANER see Figure 4 NEVER RUN ENGINE WITHOUT COMPLETE AIR CLEANER INSTALLED ON ENGINE A TO SERVICE FILTER S see Figure 4 1 FOAM FILTER Clean and re oil every three 3 months or every 25 operating hours Clean and re oil daily if used in extremely dusty conditions a Washin water and detergent solution and squeeze don t twist until all dirt is removed b Rinse thoroughly in clear water c Wrap in a clean cloth and squeeze don t twist until completely dry d Saturate with engine oil and squeeze don t twist to distribute oil and remove excess oil 2 PAPER FILTER DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN OR OIL FILTER Replace once a year or every 100 operating hours more often if used in extremely dusty conditions Replacement filters are available at any Sears Roe buck and Co or Sears Canada Inc Service Center Page 3 MAINTENANCE continued B TOREMOVE AND INSTALL FILTER S t Remove wing nut and cover 2 Slide foam filter off paper filter 3 Inspect filters for discoloration or dirt accumulation either ts present service per preceding TO SERVIC FILTER S instructions Clean inside of base and cover thoroughly Install new paper filter on base Slide foam filter over paper filter Install cover and wing nut Tighten wing nut securely NOU e PAPER FILTER COVER WING NUT F
9. OAM FILTER Figure 4 SPARK PLUG see Figure 5 NOTE This spark ignition system meets all requirements of the Canadiai Interference Causing Equipment Regulations NOTE This engine complies with all current Australian and New Zealand limi tations regarding electromagnetic interference NOTE This engine complies with the European standard for safety of garder equipment and powered lawnmowers EN836 Revision March 1997 and appli cable sections of the EU Machinery Safety Directives Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours A Clean area around spark plug B Remove and inspect spark plug C Replace spark plugif electrodes are pitted burned or porcetair is cracked For replacement use Champion RJ17LM NOTE A resistor spark plug must be used for replacement D Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set gap at 03 if necessary E Install spark plug tighten securely ELECTRODES PORCELAIN 030 GAP Figure 5 COOLINGSYSTEM IMPORTANT Frequently remove any grass clippings dirt anc debris from cooling fins air intake screen and levers and linkage see Figure 6 This will help ensure adequate cooling and correc engine speed AIR INTAKE SCREEN LEVERS AND LINKAGE rigures 181 1218 11 MAINTENANCE Continued STORAGE CHECK ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT OFTEN FOR LOOSE NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED POORLY VENTILATED AREAS WHERE FUEL A MEUS hrc abe ATTACHMENTS AND
10. SEARS operator s manual MODEL NO 143 009009 SOLID STATE IGNITION ENGINE CAUTION Read RULES for Operating Safe OPERATION RN and INSTRUCTIONS Carefully Repair Parts Sold by SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO CHICAGO IL 60684 U S A and SEARS CANADA INC TORONTO ONTARIO CANADA Printed in U S A 12 1 99 181 1218 11 OIL FILL PLUG AND DIPSTICK N SPARK PLUG SPARK PLUG WIRE FUEL FILL CAP Ly FUEL TANK l LEVERS AND LINKAGE AIR INTAKE SCREEN MODEL AND D O M DECAL MECAILANI ENGINE INFOPMATIQN RECOIL STARTER CARBURETOR AIR CLEANER The 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 ANYPROVIDED WITH THE EQUIPMENT ON WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATING THESE SYMBOLS MAY i bl E APPEAR ON THE ENGINE Lap A 8 STOP CHOKE NOTE Engines which are certified to comply with California and U S EPA IMPORTANT D lati f RE pe a regulations for SO Small Off Road Equipment are certified to KEEP THIS MANUAL HANDY AT ALL TIMES FOR FUTURE perate on regular unleaded gasoline andinclude the following emission control systems Engine Modification EM and Three way Catalyst TWC if so REFERENCE READIT CAREFULLY AND FAMILIARIZE YOUR equioped i y y f SELF WITH
11. THE OPERATING MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY OIL amp FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS E e E E A eee TO OPERATE ENGINE YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING BEFORE STARTING iginal cantai READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIP A P I service SF SJ MENT ON WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED FOR SUMMER ABOVE 32 F 0 C USE SAE 30 OIL CHECK OIL LEVEL Using multigrade oil will increase oil consumption e 1 FOR WINTER BELOW 32 F 0 C USE SAE 5W30 OIL ce NEVEN RUN ENGINE UNLESS OI TEVEENS E E BETWEEN FULL AND ADD MARKS ON DIPSTICK Is an acceptabie substitute co NOT USE SRE aro a OIL SUMP CAPACITY 24 1 1 2 pi INE UNLESS OIL FILL z S C C ei 1 1 2 pints ENED SECURELY INTO OIL FILL HOLE O A FRESH CLEAN UNLEADED REGULAR UN A POSITION EQUIPMENT SO ENGINE IS LEVEL O Be sure original container is marked i see Figure 1 LEADED PREMIUM OR REFORMULATEDAUTO e anavecntiohnoantepnce Mgure 1 MOTIVE GASOLINE ONLY DO NOT USE LEADED D PEN 9 a A petite Wipe dipstick clean insert it into oil fili hole and tighten GASOLINE ae NOTE DO NOT USE GASOLINE CONTAINING METHANOL E Remove oil fill plug and check oil level If level is not up to WOOD ALCOHOL Gasoline containing up to 10 ethanol or grain alcohol Gasohol or up to 15 MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyt Ether may be used but requires special care when engine FULL mark on dipstick add recommended oil until it is POUR SLOWLY is unused for extended periods
12. VICE CALL ENGINE FAILS 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 ciean it See SPARK PLUG instructions in MAINTENANCE section in this manual Spark plug porcelain cracked install new spark plug Insufficient fuel gt Fill FUEL TANK per BEFORE STARTING instructions Water or dirt in fuel Drain FUEL TANK and re fill with clean fresh gasoline See BEFORE STARTING instructions in this manuai Improper carburetor adjustment Adjust carburetor if applicable See ADJUSTMENTS section in this manual ENGINE LACKS POWER CAUSE REMEDY Dirty air cleaner Replace or clean air cleaner per AIR CLEANER instructions in MAINTENANCE section in this manual Improper carburetor adjustment Adjust carburetor if applicable See ADJUSTMENTS section in this manual Lack of lubricaiton Fil oil sump to proper level See BEFORE STARTING instructions section in this manual ENGINE MISSES UNDER LOAD CAUSE REMEDY Spark plug fouled Remove SPARK PLUG and clean it See SPARK PLUG instructions in MAINTENANCE section in this manual Spark plug porcelain cracked Install new SPARK PLUG Improper spark plug gap Regap SPARK PLU
13. Wipe dipstick clean each time oil level is checked See STORAGE instruction on Page 4 DO NOT FILL ABOVE FULL MARK ON DIPSTICK NOTE Use clean oil and fuel and store in approved clean F Replace oil fitl plug and tighten securely covered containers Use clean fill funnels See MAINTENANCE section for any future oil level and oil Never use stale gasoline left over from last season or stored for change instructions see Page 3 long periods Page 1 181 1218 11 BEFORE STARTING continued FILL FUEL TANK with gasoline as specified in the preceding OIL amp FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS item 2 NEVER MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE Never use stale gasoline left over from last season or stored for tong 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 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 A CHECK THE FOLLOWING A BE SURE EQUIPMENT IS IN NEUTRAL GEAR WITH CLUTCHES BELTS CHAINS AND SAFETY SWITCHES DISENGAGED FOLLOW EQUIPMENT MANUFACTUR ER S INSTRUCTIONS THIS SHOULD PLACE ANY SAFETY SWITCHES IN SAFE STARTING POSITION B Be sure sp
14. amp 72A Dowel Pin Oil Drain Extension Purchase Locally Extension Cap Governor Rod Incl 15A amp 15B Governor Yoke Screw 6 40 x 5 16 Governor Lever Incl 212A Governor Lever Clamp Screw Torx T 15 8 32 x 3 8 Speed Control Spring Oil Seal Blower Housing Baffle Screw 1 4 20 x 5 8 Lock Nut 8 32 Crankshaft Screw 10 32 x 3 4 Lock Washer Lock Nut 10 32 Retaining Ring Piston Pin amp Ring Set Std Piston Pin 4 Ring Set 010 OS Piston amp Pin Ass y Std Incl 43 Piston Pin Ass y 010 OS Inc 43 Ring Set Std Ring Set 010 OS Piston Pin Retaining Ring Connecting Rod Ass y Incl 47 amp 49 Connecting Rod Bolt Valve Lifter Oil Dipper Camshaft MCR Blower Housing Extension Screw 10 24 x 1 2 Cylinder Cover Gasket Cylinder Cover Incl 71 75 8 80 Crankshaft Bushing Oil Drain Oil Drain Oil Seal Governor Shaft Washer Governor Gear Ass y Incl 81 Governor Spoo Retaining Ring Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 16 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 11 16 Flywheel Key Flywheel Lock Washer Flywheel Nut Solid State Ignition Spark Plug Cover Solid State Mounting Stud Screw Torx T 15 10 24 x 15 16 Ground Wire Cylinder Head Gasket Cylinder Head Ref Part Ref Part No No Part Name No No 650378 27915A 28820 27272A 37104 33267 33268 35881 33269A 37444 36250 650788 29747B 650802 33272B
15. and Co will repair your smali off road engine at no cost to ycu for diagnosis parts and labor MANUFACTURER S EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE Emission control systems on 1995 and later modei year California small off read engines are warranted for two years as hereinafter noted in other states 1997 and tater model year engines are also warranted for two years If during such warranty period any emission related part on your engine is defective in materials of workmanship the part will be repaired or replaced by Sears Roebuck and Co OWNER S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the small off road engine owner you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed if your Owner s Manual but Sears Roebuck and Co will not deny warranty solely due to the lack of receipts or for your failure to provide written evidence of the performance of all scheduled maintenance As the smaili off road engine owner you should however be aware that Sears Roebuck and Co may deny you warranty coverage if your small oft toad engine or a part thereof has failed due to abuse neglect improper maintenance or unapproved modifications You are responsible for presenting your small off road engine to a Sears Roebuck and Co Authorized Service Outlet as soon as a problem exisis The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days Warranty service can be arranged by contacting eithe
16. ark plug wire is attached to spark plug see Figure 1 gt C Be sure stop switch see Figure 1 next to spark plug is not contacting spark plug D Be sure any ignition switch on engine or equipment is in ON RUN or START position 7 STARTER HANDLE 1 RECOIL 2 ELECTRIC Figure 2 CHOKE LEVER FULL CHOKE POSITION NO CHOKE POSITION Figure 3 Page 2 STARTING 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 A WARNING TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS MAY EXCEED 150 F 65 C AVOID THESE AREAS O RECOIL STARTER see Figures 2 and 3 A Move CHOKE LEVER to FULL CHOKE POSITION NOTE IF RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE AFTER A SHORT SHUTDOWN MOVE CHOKE LEVER TO NO CHOKE POSITION 8 Move EQUIPMENT CONTROL to START see equipment manufacturer s instructions C 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 fuli arm stroke Let rope rewind SLOWLY Do not let starter handle snap back against starter D Repeat instruction C until engine fires When engine starts move CHOKE LEVER to 1 2 CHOKE un
17. d next to spark plug on engine against spark plug and hold it in this position until engine is completely stopped AFTER ENGINE IS STOPPED A DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM SPARK PLUG B TURN IGNITION SWITCH KEY IF SO EQUIPPED us A OFF POSITION AND REMOVE KEY FROM SWITCH THIS WILL REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF UNAUTHO RIZED STARTING OF ENGINE WHILE EQUIPMENT 1S NOT IN USE A 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 APPLU ANCE MAINTENANCE WARNING TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS MAY EXCEED 150 F 65 C AVOID THESE AREAS CHECK OIL LEVEL Check oil level every five 5 operating hours or each time engine is used See 2 CHECK OIL LEVEL in BEFORE STARTING on Page 1 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 dirty conditions Change oil while engine is still warm from recent running A Position equipment so engine oil drain plug is lowest point on engine see Figure 1 B Remove oil drain plug and oil fill plug to drain oil C Replace oil drain plug and tighten securely D Fill oil sump with recommended oil See OIL 4 FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS and CHECK OIL
18. e warranted for the remainder of the ECS Warranty Period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for such emissions related part 4 Repair or replacement of any warranted emissions related part under this ECS Warranty shall be performed at no charge to the owner at a Sears Roebuck and Co Authorized Service Outlet 5 The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a part covered by the ECS Warranty is in fact defective provided that such diagnostic work is performed at a Sears Roebuck and Co Authorized Service Outlet 6 Sears Roebuck and Co shal be liable for damages to other original engine components or approved modifications proximately caused by a failure under warranty of an emission related part covered by the ECS Warranty 7 Throughout the ECS Warranty Period Sears Roebuck and Co shall maintain a supply of warranted emission related parts sufficient to meet the expected demand for such emission related parts 8 Any Sears Roebuck and Co authorized and approved emission related replacement part may be used in the performance of any ECS Warranty maintenance or repair and will be provided without charge to the owner Such use shall not reduce Sears Roebuck and Co ECS Warranty obligations 9 Unapproved add on or modified parts may not be used to modify or repair a Sears Roebuck and Co engine Such use voids this ECS Warranty and shal be sufficient grounds for disallowin
19. facturer s application for certification C The ECS Warranty only pertains lo emissions related parts cn your engine as follows 1 Any warranted emissions retated parts which are not scheduled for replacement as reguired maintenance in the Owner s Manual shall be warranted for the ECS Warranty Period If any such part fails during the ECS Warranty Penod it shall be repaired or replaced by Sears Roebuck and Co according to Subsection 4 below Any such part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shali be warranted for any remainder of the ECS Warranty Period 2 Any warranted emissions related part which 1s scheduled only for regular inspection as specified in the Owners Manual shall be warranted for the ECS Warranty Period A statement in such written instructions to the effect of repair or replace as necessary shall not reduce the ECS Warranty Period Any such part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS Warranty Period 3 Any warranted emissions related part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the Owner s Manuai shal be warranted for the period of time prior to the first scheduled replace ment point for that part If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement the part shall be repaired or replaced by Sears Roebuck and Co according to Subsection 4 below Any such emissions related part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shail b
20. g an ECS Warranty claim Sears Roebuck and Co shall not be liable hereunder for failures of any warranted parts of a Sears Roebuck and Co engine caused by the use of such an unapproved add on or modified part EMISSION RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING Carburetor Assembly and its Internal Components a Fuel filter b Carburetor gaskets c Intake pipe 2 Air Cleaner Assembly a Air filter element 3 Ignition System including a Spark plug b Ignition module c Flywheel assembly 4 Catalytic Muffler if so equipped a Muffler gasket if so equipped b Exhaust manifold if so equipped Crankcase Breather Assembly and its Components a Breather connection tube a Sears Roebuck and Co Horman Estates IL 60179 U S A 10 2299 EPA CARY 181 1218 11 CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL 143 009009 N ze 125 ag 2 So p eu Page 7 181 1218 11 CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE 30969 30699C 30700 650494 37255A 29916 651028 34663 35319 36460 650561 30322 36283A 29826 29918 29216 29642 40011 40012 40009 40010 40013 40014 27888 36897 651033 34034 36896 35375 33273A 650128 35262A 35376 35377 27642 28534 35319 31845 30590A 35378 30588A 29193 650833 650832 32589 611090 650880 650881 35135 610118 651024 651007 35187 36448 36449 Cylinder Incl 2 20 72
21. he transportation of any engine or any part s thereof submitted for inspection and or warranty work If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact Sears Roebuck and Co at 1 800 473 7247 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMWARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty ECS Warranty for 1995 and later model year California small off road engines for other states 1997 and later model year engines A APPLICABILITY This warranty shall apply to 1995 and later mode year California small off road engines for other states 1997 and later model year engines The ECS Warranty Period shall begin on the date the new engine or equipment is delivered to its original end use purchaser and shall continue for 24 consecutive months thereafter 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 smali off road engines is 1 Designed built and equipped so as to conform with ali applicable regulations adopted by the Air Resources Board pursuant to its authority in Chapters 1 and 2 Part 5 Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code and 2 Free from defects in materials and workmanship which at any time during the ECS Warranty Period will cause a warranted emissions related part to fail to be identical in all material respects to the part as described in the engine manu
22. r a Sears Roebuck and Co Authorized Service Outlet or by contacting Sears Roebuck and Co at 1 800 473 7247 IMPORTANT NOTE This warranty statement explains your rights and obligations under the Emission Control Systern Warranty ECS Warranty which is provided to you by Sears Roebuck and Co pursuant to California law See also the Sears Roebuck and Co Limited Warranties for Sears Roebuck and Co which is enclosed therewith on a separate sheet and also is provided to you by Sears Roebuck and Co The ECS Warranty applies only to the emission control system of your new engine To the extent that there is any conflict in terms between the ECS Warranty and the Sears Roebuck and Co Warranty the ECS Warranty shall apply except in any circumstances in which the Sears Roebuck and Co Warranty may provide a longer warranty period Both the ECS Warranty and the Sears Roebuck and Co Warranty describe important rights and obligations with respect to your new engine Warranty service can only be performed by a Sears Roebuck and Co Authorized Service Outlet At the time of requesting warranty service evidence must be presented of the date of sale to the original purchaser The purchaser shall pay any charges for making service calls and or for transporting the products to and from the place where the inspection and or warranty work is performed The purchaser shall be responsible for any damage or loss incurred in connection with t
23. til engine runs smoothly and then to NO CHOKE POSITION if engine faiters move CHOKE LEVER to 1 2 CHOKE until engine runs smoothly and then to NO CHOKE POSITION NOTE If engine fires but does not continue to run move CHOKE LEVER to NO CHOKE POSITION and repeat instruction C until engine starts If engine again fires but does not continue to run move CHOKE LEVER to FULL CHOKE POSITION and repeat instruction C and D until engine starts ELECTRIC STARTER see Figures 2 and 3 A Move CHOKE LEVER to FULL CHOKE POSITION NOTE IF RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE AFTER A SHORT SHUTDOWN MOVE CHOKE LEVER TO NO CHOKE POSITION B Move EQUIPMENT CONTROL to START see equipment manufacturer s instructions C Push starter button or turn ignition switch key see equipment manufacturer s instructions to crank engine D Crank engine until it fires When it starts release starter button or ignition switch key and move choke lever to 1 2 CHOKE until engine runs smoothly and then to NO CHOKE POSITION If engine falters move CHOKE LEVER to 1 2 CHOKE until engine runs smoothly and then to NO CHOKE POSITION NOTE If engine fires but does not continue to run move CHOKE LEVER to NO CHOKE POSITION and repeat instructions C and D until engine starts 181 1218 11 STOPPING Move equipment control or any ignition stop switch on engine to STOP or OFF see equipment manufacturer s instructions Push stop switch see Figure 1 locate
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