SEARS operator's manual MODE_L NO. 143.991004 SOLID STATE IGNITION ENGINE CAUTION: • Operating Read RULES for Safe OPERA:IION and INSTRUCTIONS • Maintenance • Repair Parts Carefully A WARNING: Tho o._ne California Proposition 65 xhaustreproductive from this product known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects oreother harm. contains chemicals Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND _O., CHICAGO, IL 60684 U.S.A. and SEARS CANADA, INC., TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANAD A Printed in U.S.A.
SCREEN OIL FILL PLUG AND DIPSTICK MODELAND D.O.M. DECAL LEVERS & LINKAGE SPARK PLUG WIRE SPARK PLUG' OIL D PLUG MUFFLER .: ,_IL Figure 1 PERSONAL SAFETYAND/OR PROPERYT OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READAND FOLLOWALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS S'MBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWEDCOULDENDANGERTHE ,_hb , THIS MANUAL AND ANY PROBID_ED.WJTI.i'_TH_. EqUIpMENT ON WHICH THIS ENGINEIS USEDBEFOREATTEMPTING TO OPERATEYJ)UR _CRAFTSMAN' E"NG1NE" " " .... " .... I,,osoo--O.
BEFORE STARTING (Continued) STARTING (Continued) TO ENSURE ADEQUATE OIL SUPPLY: G. DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG I I AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM SPARK PLUG. _'k H. Crank engine a few times with starter. ,1_ I NOTE NOT USE MOWER CU'I'I"ING BLADE OR OTHER- DO A'rrACHMENT ON POWER TAKE-OFF ENDANY OF CRANKSHAFT TO CRANK ENGINE. I. Re-check oil level per instructionsC, D, E and F.÷ B.
MAINTENANCE (_) (Continued) MAINTENANCE (ConUnued) AIR CLEANER: IMPORTANT: NEVER RUN ENGINE WITHOUT COMPLETE AIR CLEANER INSTALLED ON ENGINE. (_ SPARK This spark ignition system meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing EquipmentRegulations. This engine complies with all current Australian and New Zealand limitationsregardingelectromagneticinterference.Checkspark plug yeady or every 100 operating hours. A. TO SERVICE FILTER(S) (see Figure 3): 1.
ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENTS DO NOT MAKE UNNECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS. FACTORY SETTINGS ARE SATISFACTORY FOR MOST APPLICATIONS AND CONDITIONS. IF ADJUSTMENTS ARE NEEDED, PROCEED AS _LLOWS: CARBURETOR (_ (see Figure 6): (Continued) If additional control adjustments are necessary, contact your nearby Sears Roebuck and Co. (or Sears Canada, Inc.) Service Center. If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your nearest SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. (OR SEARS CANADA, INC.) SERVICE CENTER.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE FOLLOWING MAY HELP AVOID A DELAY IN YOUR WORK OR SAVE THE EXPENSE OF A SERVICE CALL. i 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" instructionsin 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 Utility Emission and Lawn Control Systems Limited and Garden Engines CALIFORNIA & US EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT The U. S. En_ronmental Protection Agency {'EPA"), the California Air Resources Board ('CAR B") and Sears, Roebuck and Co. am pleased to explain the Federal and Caltfomla Emission Control Systems Warranty on your new utility or lawn and garden equipment engine.
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CRAFTSMAN Ref. No. Part No. 276 40003 276 277 281 282 286 290 292 298 300 301 305 307 308 310 314 315 31588 650729 33013 650760 35962 30705 26460 28763 33583B 36246 35574 35499 35437 35576 650873 611113 321 332 323 324 325 4-CYCLE ENGI N E Part Name I Muffler Locking Plate Screw, 5/16-18 x 3-3/16" Starter Bubble Cover Screw, 8-32 x 3/8" Cup & Screen Fuel Line Fuel Line Clamp Screw, 10-32 x 35/64" Fuel Tank (loci.
CARBURETOR NO. 640091A Ref. No. 1 2 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 18 17 18 20 20A 25 27 28 29 30 31 36 37 4O 44 47 48 6O 2o L 2o 4s__ 27 Yx37 J,//" STARTER _'_36 / @ ELECTRIC //// 25 Pert No. Part Name 640091A 631776A 631970 *631184 "63t 183 640109 *650506 632580 632473 "631184 *631183 631881 632527 651025 630766 640027 64OO53 631887 *631024 632019 *631028 *631021 631022 640113 "632547 640128 27110A "630748 *631627 632760 Carburetor (Incl.
How to ORDER Repair Parts 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. SEARS All parts listed herein may be ordered from any SEARS, ROEBUCK 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 DistributionCenter for expedited handling.