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SEARS operator's manual MODEL NO. 143.004016 4.0 HORSEPOWER 10 INCH CUBIC (163 cc) DISPLACEMENT SOLID STATE IGNITION ENGIN CAUTION: • Operating Read RULES for Safe OPERATION • Maintenance and INSTRUCTIONS • Repair Parts Carefully WARNING: I 1_ California Proposition65 The engineexhaustfromthisproductcontainschemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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OIL FILL PLUG AND DIPSTICK RECOIL STARTER OIL DRAIN PLUG FUEL STARTER HANDLE MODELAND D.O.M. DECAL BOTTOM OF ENGINE SPARK PLUG WIRE COOLING FINS PRIMER QIL DRAIN PLUG SPARK PLUG CARBURETOR MUFFLER 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.
BEFORE STARTING (Continued) STOPPING (_) FILL FUEL TAN K with gasoline as specified in the preceding Move ENGINE CONTROL (see Figure 1) to STOP. "OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS" item 2. NEVER MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE (_) AFTER ENGINE IS STOPPED: Never use "stale"...
MAINTENANCE (Continued) MAINTENANCE (Continued) AIR CLEANER (see Figure4): SPARK PLUG (see Figure5): NEVER RUN ENGINE WITHOUT COMPLETE AIR CLEANER This spark ignitionsystem meets all requirements ofthe Canadian INSTALLED ON ENGINE. Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. This engine complies with all current Australian and New Zealand limitations Replace filter once a year or more often if used in extremely dusty regarding electromagnetic interference.
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GENERAL STORAGE Just as your automobile needs professional mechanical maintenance from time to time, so does your Craftsman engine. Replacement of the spark plug and air cleaner is made necessary by NORMAL use. NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS OR |...
TROUBLESHOOTING THE FOLLOWING MAY HELP AVOID A DELAY IN YOUR WORK 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.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Federal and California Emission Control Systems Limited Warranty Small Off-Road Engines CALIFORNIA & US EPA EMISSION CONTROL B. GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE: Sears, Roebuck and Co WARRANTY STATEMENT warrants to the original, end-use purchaser of the new engine or equipment to each subsequent purchaser that each of its small off-road...
The Model Number can be found on a decal on the blower S£ARS 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.