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SEARS operator's manual MODEL NO. 143.999011 SOLID STATE IGNITION [ y, -!:-,_y: _,q_'_l'_ ___j._c=..__ ENGIN Li3 ..OCT2 o "°L ..CAUT!ON:_ • Operating Read RULES.fo_ Safe OPERATION • Maintenance and INSTRUCTIONS Carefully • Repair Parts WARNING: California Proposition The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive...
OIL FILL PLUG AND DIPSTICK SPARK PLUG WIRE FUEL FILL CAP LEVERS AND LINKAGE ]REEN MODEL AND D.O.M. DECAL STARTER HANDLE AIR CLEANER PLUG 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.
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BEFORE STARTING (Continued) STARTING NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE EXHAUST CONTAINS CAR- FILL FUEL TANK with gasoline as specified in the preced- ing "OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS item 2. BON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS (CAR- BON MONOXIDE IS ALSO PRESENT IN ENGINE EXHAUST NEVER MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE...
STOPPING MAINTENANCE (Continued) Move equipment control or any ignition stop switch on engine TO REMOVE AND INSTALL FILTER(S) to STOP or OFF (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Remove wing nut and cover. Push stop switch (see Figure 1) located next to spark plug on Slide foam filter off paper filter.
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Just as your automobile needs professional mechanical mainte- nance from time to time, so does your Craftsman engine. Replace- ment of the spark plug and air cleaner is made necessary NORMAL use. Professional Air-Cooled Engine Service is as close as your nearest Sears Roebuck and Co.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE FOLLOWING MAY HELP AVOID A DELAY IN YOUR WORK OR SAVE THE EXPENSE OF A SERVICE CALL, ENGINE FAILS TO START OR STARTS WITH DIFFICULTY CAUSE REMEDY Controls not in start position. Move ENGINE CONTROL or equipment control to "HI" or i START postion, See "STARTING"...
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SEARS. ROEBUCK AND CO. Federal and California Emission Control Systems Limited Warranty Utility and Lawn and Garden 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 and to each subsequent purchaser that each of its utility and lawn and garden equipment The U S.
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL:143.999011 Ref. Part Ref. Part Name Pad Name 35385 Cylinder (Incl. 2, 20, 72 & 72A) 34036 Intake Valve (1/32" OS) (Incl. 151) 27652 Dowel Pin 650691 Washer Oil Drain Extension (Purchase 650690 Belleville Washer Locally) 650694A Screw, 5/16-18 x 2"...
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL:143.999011 Ref. Ref. Pad Name Pad Name 35554 Oil Fill Tube 590746 Rewind Starter 35499 "O" Ring (Note: This engine could have been 35540 Fill Tube Clip built with 590704 starter.) 36205 Dipstick 36450B Gasket Set (Incl. Items Marke d *) 35941 Spark Arrestor Kit (Incl.
The Model Number will be found on a decal on the blower housing (See Figure 1). Always mention the Model Number SEARS when requesting service or repair parts for your Craftsman Engine. All parts listed herein may be ordered from any SEARS, ROE- BUCK AND CO.