Craftsman 143.004016 Operator's Manual page 2

4.0 horsepower 10 inch cubic (163 cc) displacement solid state ignition engine
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MODELAND
D.O.M. DECAL
I
SPARK PLUG WIRE
STARTER
HANDLE
OIL FILL PLUG AND DIPSTICK
RECOIL STARTER
SPARK PLUG
MUFFLER
CAP
FUEL
OIL DRAIN PLUG
BOTTOM OF ENGINE
A,R
COOLING FINS
PRIMER
QIL DRAIN PLUG
CARBURETOR
3L
!I_
I
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.
READ AND
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MANUAL AND ANY PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIPMENT
ON WHICH
THIS ENGINE IS USED BEFORE A'I'FEMPTING TO OPERATING.
THESE SYMBOLS MAY APPEAR ON THE ENGINE:
FAST
SLOW
STOP
CHOKE
PRIMER
NOTE: Engineswhichare certified to comply withCalifornia and U.S.
EPA emission regulations for SORE (SmallOff RoadEquipment), a re
certifiedto operate on regularunleaded gasoline, and includethe
following emissioncontrolsystems:Engine Modification(EM), and
Three-way Catalyst (TWC) (if so equipped).
OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
TO OPERATE ENGINE, YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING:
(_
A CLEAN,
HIGH QUALITY,
DETERGENT
OIL.
Be sure original conlainer is marked:
A.P.I. service =SF"-"SJ".
FOR SUMMER (ABOVE 32°F;O°C) USE SAE 30 OIL.
Using multigrade oil will increase oil consumption.
FOR WINTER (BELOW 32°F;0°C) USE SAE 5W30 OIL.
(SAE 10W is an acceptable substitute.)
DO NOT USE SAE 10W40 OIL.
OIL SUMP CAPACITY:
21 ounces (1-1/4 U.S. pints)
.62 liter
(_)A
FRESH,
CLEAN,
UNLEADED
REGULAR,
UNLEADED
PREMIUM,
OR
REFORMULATED
AUTOMOTIVE
GASOLINE
ONLY.
DO
NOT
USE
LEADED
GASOLINE.
NOTE: DO NOT USE GASOLINE
CONTAINING
METHANOL
(WOOD ALCOHOL).
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol or
grain alcohol ("Gasohol"), or up to 15% MTBE (Methyl Tertiary
Butyl Ether), may be used but requires special care when engine
is unused for extended periods.
See "STORAGE" instructions of Page 4.
NOTE: Use clean oil and fuel and store in approved,
clean
covered containers. Use clean fill funnels.
Never use "stale" gasoline left over from last season or stored for
long periods,
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IMPORTANT
KEEP THIS MANUAL HANDY AT ALL TIMES FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE. READ IT CAREFULLY AND FAMILIARIZE
YOURSELF WITH THE OPERATING, MAINTENANCE AND
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. THIS MANUAL ALSO CONTAINS A
COMPLETE PARTS LISTING.
BEFORE
STARTING
(_
READALL INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIPMENT
ON WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED.
(_
CHECK
OIL LEVEL:
IMPORTANT:
NEVER RUN ENGINE UNLESS OIL LEVEL IS
BETWEEN
"FULL"
AND "ADD"
MARKS ON
DIPSTICK.
CHECK OIL LEVEL OFTEN DURING ENGINE BREAK-IN.
NEVER RU N ENGINE UNLESS OIL FILL PLUG IS TIGHTENED
SECURELY
INTO OIL FILL HOLE.
A. POSITION EQUIPMENT SO ENGINE IS LEVEL.
B. Clean area around oil fillplu9
(see Figure 1).
C. Remove oil fill plug and dipsucK.
D. Wipe dipstick clean insert it into oil fill hole and tighten
securely.
E. Remove oil fill, plug ,.andcheck oil level. If level js not up,
to "FULL" marKon dipsticK, add recommenaea oil, until
it is. POUR SLOWLY. Wipe dipstick clean each time oil
level is checked. DO NOT FILL ABOVE "FULL" MARK
ON DIPSTICK.
F. Replace oil fill plug and tighten securely.
See "MAINTENANCE"
section for any future oil level and oil change
instructions (see Page 2).
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