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operator's manual MODEL NO. 143.009009 SOLID STATE IGNITION ENGIN CAUTION: • Operating Read RULES for Safe OPERATION • Maintenance and INSTRUCTIONS Carefully • Repair Parts Propo,itio,, 6S WARNING: Caliror,,ia The e,,gine exhaust fro,,, this product contaius chemicals kno_n to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
OIL FILL PLUG AND DIPSTICK SPARK PLUG FUEL FILL CAP MUF_ ----FUELTANK LEVERS AND LINKAGE MODEL AND ---RECOIL STARTER D.O.M. DECAL _QRZt_CJ.a_m[ J_J'_ STARTER HANDLE AIR CLEANER Figure 1 PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND AN't_PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIPMENT ON WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO HIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD ENDANGER THE OPERATING.
BEFORE STARTING (Continued) STARTING NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE EXHAUST CONTAINS CAR- "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 FILL FUEL TAN K with gasoline as specified in the preceding...
STOPPING MAINTENANCE (Continued) (_) Move equipment control or any ignition stop switch on engine to TO REMOVE AND INSTALL FILTER(S) 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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Figure 7 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 NO RMAL 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 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 START postion.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Federal and California Emission Control Systems Limited Warranty Small Off-Road Engines CALIFORNIA & US EPA EMISSION CONTROL B. GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANW 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 small off-road engines The U S Environmental...
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.