Craftsman 143994024 4-cycle engine

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ADJUSTMENTS
DO NOT MAKEUNNECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS. FACTORY SET-
TINGS ARE SATISFACTORY FOR MOST APPLICATIONS AND
CONDITIONS. IF ADJUSTMENTS ARE NEEDED, PROCEED AS
FOLLOWS:
(_ CARBURETOR
Ifyou think your carburetor needs adjusting,see your nearest
SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO. (OR SEARS CANADA, INC.)
SERVICE CENTER. Engineperforrda_ceshouldnotbe affected
at altitudesupto 7,000 feet. For operationat higher elevations,
contactyour nearest SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. (OR SEARS
CANADA, INC.) SERVICE CENTER.
(_) ENGINE SPEED
Z_. NEVER TAMPER WITH ENGINE GOVERNOR WHICH ISFAC-
TORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING
ENGINE ABOVE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE
DANGEROUS.
CHANGING OF ENGINE-GOVERNED SPEED WILL VOID EN-
GINE WARRANTY.
STORAGE
_L NEVERSTORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANKINDOORS ORIN
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.
IF ENGINE ISTO BE UNUSED FOR 30 DAYS OR MORE,PREPARE
AS FOLLOWS:
C) DRAIN FUEL SYSTEM:
A.Removeallgasolinefromcarburetorandfueltanktoprevent
gumdepositsfromformingonthesepalls andcausingpossi-
ble malfunctionof engine.
!_ DRAIN FUEL INTO APPROVED CONTAINER OUTDOORS,
O E.FLAMEBBSUREE.GI.B.SCOOL
B. Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine stopsdue to
lack of fuel.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer (such as STA-BIL) is an acceptable
alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gt_m
deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline
infuel tankorstoragecontainer.Alwaysfollow mix
ratio found on stabilizercontainer. Run engine at
least 10 minutesafteradding stabilizerto allowitto
reach carburetor.
STORAGE (Continued)
(_ CHANGE OIL:
Changeoilifithasnotbeenchangedinthelastthree(3)months,
See"CHANGEOIL"instructions_n"MAINTENANCE"section.
(_) OIL CYLINDER BORE:
A. Remove sparkplug.Squid one (1) oz. (30 ml) ofclean engine
oil intospark piog hole,
B. Cover spark plughole with a rag.
C. Crank engine over, slowly, several times.
AVOID SPRAY FROM SPARK PLUG HOLE WHEN CRANK-
_k ING ENGINE OVER SLOWLY.
D. Installsparkplug.Donot connectsparkplug wire.
(_) CLEAN ENGINE:
Removeanyclippings,dill, or chafffrom exteriorof engine.
GENERAL
Just as your automobile needs professional mechanical mainte-
nance from time to time, so does your Craftsman engine. Replace-
mentofthesparkplugand aircleaner ismade necessarybyNORMAL
use. ProfessionalAir-Cooled Engine Service is as close as your
nearest Sears Roebuck and Co. (or Sears Canada, Inc.) Service
Center.
A yeady check-up or tune-up by Sears is a good idea to avoid
breakdownsordelay.., doitattheend oftheseason,thenyou'reready
for the next.We even prepareit for storage for you.
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