Maintenance - Craftsman 143.014502 Operator's Manual

STARTING
,_NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY
VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE EXHAUST CONTAINS
CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS
(CARBON MONOXIDE IS ALSO PRESENT IN ENGINE
EXHAUST FROM LIQUID PETROLEUM (LPG) AND NATU RAL
GAS FUEL SYSTEMS).
,_ KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY
FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT.
,_WARNING TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY
AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F (65°C). AVOID THESE AREAS.
I
(_) Move engine control (see Figure 1) to HI Position.
(_) START ENGINE:
A.
The carburetor on your engine has been completely adjusted
at the factory. When starting a cold engine, push red primer
bulb firmly with your thumb 3 times, allowing primer bulb
to return completely to original position between pushes.
Repeat the above for each starter operation as necessary.
NOTE: DO NOT USE PRIMER TO RESTART A WARM
ENGINE AFTER A SHORT SHUTDOWN.
B. Operate mower control to release engine brake.
C. Grasp starter handle (see Figure 4) and pull rope out, slowly,
until it pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowly. Then pull
rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Let rope rewind SLOWLY.
Do not let starter handle snap back against rope guide (see
Figure 4).
• D. Repeat instructions B and C if necessary, until engine starts.
NOTE: If engine does not start, repeat instructions A, B, C
and D until it starts,
ENGINE SPEED: Engine speed is controlled by the engine control
(see Figure 1). Engine control should be in HI position for high grass
conditions and for most efficient bagging in heavy grass conditions,
and in LOW position for light grass, trimming and for fuel economy.
STOPPING
(_See mower manufacturer's instructions.
(_ AFTER ENGINE IS STOPPED:
,_A. DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG
AND ATTACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see Figure 6).
,_B. NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS
OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS,
WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME,
SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT AS ON A FURNACE, WATER
HEATER, CLOTHES DRYER OR OTHER GAS APPLIANCE.
PLUG
SPARK PLUG
RETAINING POST WIRE
MAINTENANCE
,_ WARNING TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY 1 AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F (65°C). AVOID THESE AREAS.
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CHECK OIL LEVEL:
Check oilleveleveryfive(5) operatinghoursor eachtimeengine
is used.See "3CHECK OIL LEVEL"in "BEFORE STARTING"on
Page 2.
(_ CHANGE OIL:
Change oil after first two (2) operating hours and every 25
operating hours thereafter, more often if operated in extremely
dusty or dirty conditions. Change oil while engine is still warm
from recent runnin_a.
_. DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG
, AND ATTACH IT TO RETA N NG POST (see F gure 6).
B. Hosit_onequipment so engine oil drain plug is lowest point
on engine.
C. Remove oil drain plug and oil fill plug to drain oil (see Figure
1).
D. Replace oil drain plug and tighten securely.
E. Fill oil sump with recommended oil. See "OIL & FUEL
RECOMMENDATIONS" and "CHECK OIL LEVEL" on Page
1.
F. Replace oil fill plug and tighten securely.
G. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug.
H. Wipe up any spilled oil and/or gasoline.
NOTE: If it is difficult to reach the oil drain plug, drain fuel.
Remove oil fill plug and tip mower on its side. Drain oil
into a suitable container.
(_) AIR CLEANER (see Figure7):
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NEVER RUN ENGINE WITHOUT COMPLETE AIR CLEANER
INSTALLED ON ENGINE.
Replace filter once a year or more often if used in extremely dusty
or dirty conditions.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN OR OIL FILTER.
Replacement filters are available at any Sears Roebuck and Co.
(or Sears Canada, Inc.) Service Center• To install new filter.
proceed as follows:
A. Turn cover to the left (counterclockwise) and remove it and
filter from flange. Discard filter.
B. Clean cover and flange thoroughly•
C. Insert new filter into cover.
D. Position cover and filter against flange with tab on cover
inserted into lower left corner of slot in flange.
E. Push cover firmly against flange and turn it to the right
(clockwise) as far as it will go. Be sure retainers are locked
around flange.
FLANGE
FILTER _f
RETAINER
COVER
SLOT
TURN COVER TO THE RIGHT
(CLOCKWISE) TO TIGHTEN
TURN COVER TO
THELEFT(COUN-
TERCLOCKWISE)TO
REMOVE
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