Oil & Fuel Recommendations; Before Starting - Sears 143.999 Operator's Manual

FUEL FILL CAP _ SPARK PLUG STOP SWITCH
FUEL TANK
_/IRE
LEVERS AND LINKAGE
COOLING FINS
.AIR CLEANER
MODEL AND
D.O.M. DECAL
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OIL FILL
DIPSTICK
CARBURETOR
OIL FILL PLUG AND
DIPSTICK
OIL DRAIN PLUG
STARTER HANDLE
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 ANY PROVIDED wrrH THE EQUIPMENT ON WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
OPERATING.
THESE SYMBOLS MAY APPEAR ON THE ENGINE:
4d ITl R FI
OFF FULL
FAST SLOW STOP CliO K._,_._E
ENGINES WHICH ARE CERTIFIED TO COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIA AND
US EPA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES: Are cedified to
operate on regular unleaded gasoline. Include the following emission control
system(s): EM, TWC (if so equipped); Do not include any user adjustable
features - therefore no other adjustments are needed.
OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
TO OPERATE ENGINE, YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING:
(_ A CLEAN, HIGH QUALITY, DETERGENT OIL.
Be sure original container is marked:
A.P.L service "SF" - "SJ'.
FOR SUMMER (ABOVE 320F;0°C) USE SAE 30 OIL.
Using multigrade oil will increase oil consumption.
FOR WINTER (BELOW 32°F; 0°C) USE SAE 5W30 OIL.
(SAE 10W is an acceptable substitute.)
DO NOT USE SAE lOW40 OIL.
OIL SUMP CAPACITY: 24 ounces (1-1/2 pints)
.71 liter
(_) A FRESH, CLEAN, UNLEADED REGULAR,
UNLEADED PREMIUM, OR REFORMULATED
AUTOMOTIVE GASOLINE ONLY. DO NOT USE
LEADED GASOLINE.
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.
Sea "STORAGE" instruction on Page 4.
NOTE: Use clean oil and fuel and store in approved, clean
covered containers. Usa clean fill funnels.
Never use "stale" gasolineleftover fromlastseason orstoredfor
long periods.
IMPORTANT
KEEP THIS MANUAL HANDY AT ALL TIMES FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE. READ ITCAREFULLYAND FAMILIARIZE YOURo
SELF WITH THE OPERATING, MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS. THIS MANUAL ALSO CONTAINS A COM-
PLETE PARTS LISTING,
BEFORE STARTING
1_ READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIP-
MENT ON WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED.
(_ CHECK OIL LEVEL:
CAUTION: NEVER RUN ENGINE UNLESS OIL LEVEL IS
BETWEEN "FULL" AND "ADD" MARKS ON DIPSTICK.
CHECK OIL LEVEL OFTEN DURING ENGINE BREAK-IN.
NEVER RUN ENGINE UNLESS OIL FILL PLUG IS TIGHT-
ENED SECURELY INTO OIL FILL HOLE.
A. POSITION EQUIPMENT SO ENGINE IS LEVEL.
B. Clean area around oil fill plug (see Figure 1).
C. Remove oil fill plug and dipstick.
D. Wipe dipstick clean, insert it into oil fill hole and tighten
securely.
E. Remove oil fill plug and check oil level. If level is not up to
"FULL" mark on dipstick, add recommended oil, until it is.
POUR SLOWLY.
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