Craftsman 143004012 engine

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MODEL AND
O.O.M. DECAL
STARTER
HANDLE
OIL FILL PLUG AND
DIPSTICK CAP
SPARK PLUG WlRE CLEANEF
CONTROL
LEVER
SPARK PLUG
,MUFFLER
CARBUERTOR
COOLING FINS
OIL DRAIN PLUG
OIL DRAIN PLUG
BoI"rOM OF ENGINE
Figure 1
THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD A
ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW
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ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ANY PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIPMENT ON WHICH THIS ENGINE
IS USED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATING,
THESE SYMBOLS MAY APPEAR ON THE ENGINE:
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oFF FU,,
FAST SLOW STOP CHOKE PRIMER
NOTE: Engines which are certified tocomply with 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:
(_ A CLEAN, HIGH QUALITY, DETERGENT OIL.
IMPORTANT
KEEP THIS MANUAL HANDY AT ALL TIMES FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE. READ IT CAREFULLY AND FAMILIARIZE
YOURSELF WITH THE OPERATING, MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS. THIS MANUAL ALSO CONTAINS A COMPLETE
PARTS LISTING.
BEFORE STARTING
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Be sure original container is marked: "_
A.P.I. service "SF-'SJ". _1_
FOR SUMMER (ABOVE 32°F; 0oc) USE SAE 30 OIL.
4BL
Using multigrade oil will increase oil consumption.
FOR WINTER (BELOW 32°F; 0oc) USE SAE 5W30 OIL. (SAE
10W is an acceptable substitute.)
DO NOT USE 10W40 OIL.
OIL SUMP CAPACITY: 21 ounces (1-1/4 U.S. pints)
.62 liter
(_A FRESH, CLEAN, UNLEADED REGULAR,
UNLEADED PREMIUM, OR REFORMULATED
AUTOMOTIVE GASOLINE ONLY. DO NOT USE A
LEADED GASOLINE.
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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.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIPMENT Oi_
WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED.
THIS ENGINE IS EQUIPPED WITH A FEDERALLY MANDATEE
MECHANISM WHICH STOPS THE ENGINE. DO NOT INTERFERE
WITH OR BYPASS THIS MECHANISM. PARTS OF THE MECHANISI_
MAY BE SUBJECT TO WEAR AND MUST BE CHECKED ONCE /
YEAR BY AN AUTHORIZED SEARS ROESUC KAN D CO. (OR SEAR...
CANADA, INC.) SERVICE CENTER. IN THE EVENT THE MECHANISIV
FAILS FOR ANY REASON, YOU MUST NOT USE TH EENGINE UNTIL
CORRECTED BY AN AUTHORIZED SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO. (OF
SEARS CANADA, INC.) SERVICE CENTER.
DISCONNISCT SPARK PLUG WIRE PROM 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 mowe=
handle and hold it in this position.
B. Pull at least 2 feet of starter rope out of starter and tie a slir
knot at starter to prevent starter rope from rewinding bacl.
into starter.
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