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SEARS operator's manual MODEL NO. 143.994016 4.0 RESERVE POWER 10 CUBIC INCH (164cc) DISPLACEMENT ENGIN SOLID STATE IGNITION CAUTION: • Operating Read RULES for Safe OPERATION • Maintenance and INSTRUCTIONS • Repair Parts Carefully WARNING: California Proposition 65 The engine exhaust from this productcontains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive...
OIL FILL PLUG AND DIPSTICK STARTER, HANDLE MODEL ANO D.O.M.DECAL SPARK PLUG WIRE CLEANER CONTROL LEVER OIL DRAIN PLUG CARBUERTOR SPARK PLUG ,MUFFLER BOTTOM OF ENGINE Figure1 THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR...
BEFORE STARTING BEFORE STARTING (Continued) (Continued) C. Slide rope stop (see Figure 2) onto starter rope and feed FILL FUEL TANK with gasoline as specified in the preceding starer ropethroughropeguideon mowerhandle(see Figure "OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS," item 2. NEVER MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE Feed starter ropethroughstarterhandle(see Figure5) and Never use "stale"...
STARTING MAINTENANCE WARNING TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE EXHAUST CONTAINS AREAS MAY EXCEED 15(]PF (65°C). AVOID THESE AREAS. CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS (CARBON MONOXIDE IS ALSO PRESENT IN ENGINE CHECK...
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•MAINTENANCE (Continued) STORAGE (_ SPARK PLUG (see Figure8): IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, WHERE FUEL I This spark ignition system meets all requirements of the Canadian FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME, SPARK OR PILOT I NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS OR I Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE FOLLOWING MAY HELP AVOID A DELAY IN YOUR WORK OR SAVE THE EXPENSE OF A SERVICE CALL. ENGINE FALLS TO START OR STARTS WITH DIFFICULTY REMEDY CAUSE Move ENGINE CONTROL or equipmentcontrolto "HI' or Controls not in start position. START postion.
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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 ohginal, 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.
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL:143.994016 Ref. Part Ref. Part Name Part Name 37280 Valve Cover Gasket Cylinder (Incl. 2, 20 & 150) *36783 26727 Dowel Pin 36784 !Valve Cover 33734 Breather Element 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" 36557 Breather Ass'y. (Incl. 6 & 12A) 29752 Nut &...
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL:143.994016 Ref. Part Ref. Part Part Name Part Name 640156 Carburetor (Incl. 184) Replacement Engine 750817A, 590737 Rewind Starter order from 71-999 (NOTE: This engine could have Replacement Short Block 750806B, order from 71-999 been built with 590694 starter).
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REWIND STARTER NO. 590737 Ref. Part Part Name 590737 Rewind Starter 590740 Retainer 590616 Starter Dog 590617 Dog Spring ;590618A Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y 590687A Starter Housing Ass'y (40 degree grommet) 590535 Starter Rope (Length 98' x 9/64" dia.) 590701 Starter Handle 590760...
The Model Number can be found on a decal on the blower SEARS 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.