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S£/ J:kS
operator's
manual
MODEL NO. 143.998003
SOLID STATE IGNITION
CAUTION:
Read RULES for
Safe OPERATION
and INSTRUCTIONS
Carefully
NGIN
• Operating
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
d_lb
California Proposition 65
WARNING:
the engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known to the State of Caliibrnia to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK
AND CO., CHICAGO,
IT, 60684 U.S.A.
and SEARS CANADA, INC., TORONTO,
ONTARIO,
CANADA
Printed in U.S.A.
5/1199
181-1202-11

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  • Page 1 S£/ J:kS operator's manual MODEL NO. 143.998003 SOLID STATE IGNITION NGIN CAUTION: • Operating Read RULES for Safe OPERATION • Maintenance and INSTRUCTIONS • Repair Parts Carefully WARNING: d_lb California Proposition 65 the engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of Caliibrnia to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
  • Page 2: Oil & Fuel Recommendations

    SPARK PLUG SPARK PLUG WIRE OIL FILL PLUG MODEL AND AND DIPSTICK D.O.M. DECAL COOLING FINS AIR INTAKE SCREEN LINKAGE OIL DRAIN PLUG ' Figure t 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 WITH THE EQUIPMENT ON WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATING.
  • Page 3: Rewind Starter

    BEFORE STARTING (Continued) STARTING (Continued) D. Wipe dipstick clean, insert it into oil rill hole and tighten _11=KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY I securely. FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT.] E. Remove oil fill plug and check oil level. If level is not up to _1 WARNING: TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY "FULL"...
  • Page 4: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE (Continued) ARNING: TEMPERATUREOF MUFFLER AND NEARBY I _WING AREASMAY EXCEED150OF (65°C).AVOIDTHESE AREAS. CHECK OIL LEVEL: Check oil level every five (5) operating hours or each time engine is used. See "2 CHECK OIL LEVEL" in "BEFORE STARTING" on Page 1.
  • Page 5 STORAGE ADJUSTMENTS (Continued) NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS OR1 (_ REMOTE CONTROL (seeFigure7): IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, WHERE FUEL| FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME, SPARK OR PILOT/ For satisfactoryengine performance, engine and remote equip UGHT AS ON A FURNACE, WATER HEATER, CLOTHES/ ment controlsmustbe adjusted properly.To check engine control adjustments,proceed as follows: DRYER OR OTHER GAS APPLIANCE.
  • Page 6: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING THE FOLLOWING MAY HELP AVOID A DELAY IN YOUR WORK OR SAVE THE EXPENSE OF A SERVICE CALL, ENGINE FALLSTO START OR STARTS WITH DIFFICULTY REMEDY CAUSE Controls not in start position. Move ENGINE CONTROL or equipment control to "HI"or START postien.
  • Page 7: Sears, Roebuck And Co

    SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Federal and California Emission Control Systems Limited Warranty Utility and Lawn and Garden Engines CALIFORNIA & US EPA EMISSION CONTROL R. GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE: Sears, Roebuck and CO. WARRANTY STATEMENT warrants to the original, end-use purchaser of the new engine or equipment and to each subsequent purchaser that each of its utifity and lawn and garden The U S Environmental Protection Agency (*EPA'), the California Air Resources equipment engines is:...
  • Page 8 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL:143.998003 245A Page 7 181-1202-11...
  • Page 9 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL:143.998003 Ref. Part Ref. Part Part Name Part Name 35385 33636 Cylinder (Incl. 2, 20 & 72) Resistor Spark Plug (RJ17LM) 27652 Dowel Pin 33369 Govemcr Gear Bracket 30599C 650836 Governor Rod (,Incl. 15A & 15B) Screw, 10-24 x 1/2"...
  • Page 10 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL:143.998003 Part Ref. Part Pad Name Part Name 35807 Pulse Pump 640153 Carburetor (Incl. 184) 35791 Pulse Pump Repair Kit 590746 Rewind Starter 650665 Screw, 1/4-15 x 3/4" (NOTE: This engine could have 34156A Fuel Tank (IncL 292 & 301) been built with 590704 starter.)
  • Page 11 REWIND STARTER NO. 590746 Rof. Part Part Name 590746 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) 590600 Washer 590679 Retainer 590601 Washer 590678 Brake Spring 590680 Starter Dog 590412 Dog Spring 590661 Pulley & Rewind SpringAss'y. "8 590747 Starter Housing Ass'y. 590535 Starter Rope ( 98"...
  • Page 12: Solid State Ignition

    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. All parts listed herein may be ordered from any SEARS, ROE- BUCK AND GO.

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