Craftsman 143.006716 Operator's Manual page 4

6.75 horsepower 11.90 cubic inch (195 cc) displacement solid state ignition
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STARTING
MAINTENANCE
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 NATURAL
GAS FUEL SYSTEMS).
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KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING
AWAY
FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT.
_i
WARNING -- TEMPERATURE
OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY
AR_EAS MAY EXCEED 150°F (65°C). AVOID THESE AREAS, JJ
(_) Move engine control (see Figure 1) to Hi Position.
(_) START
ENGINE
WITH PRIMER:
1. Move equipment control to "FAST" or "START" if so equipped
(see equipment
manufacturer's
instructions).
2. The carburetor on your engine has been completely adjusted
at the factory.
When starting a cold engine, push primer
button firmly with your thumb 3 times, allowing primer bulb
to return completely to original position between pushes
(figure 1). Below 55°F additional primes may be needed.
NOTE: Do not use primer to restart a warm engine after a
short shutdown•
3. Operate
equipment control to release engine brake if so
equipped (see equipment manufacturer's
instructions).
4.
a) RECOIL STARTERS:
Grasp starter handle (figure 2) and
pull rope out slowly until you feel drag. Let rope rewind slow!y.
Pull rope with rapid, full arm stroke.
Return rope slowly to
original position.
NOTE: If engine fails to start after three pulls, repeat steps
2-3 above.
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.
(,-r
SPARK
PLUG
/
/
/
RETA
POST
Figure 6
SPARK PLUG
WIRE
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ARNING --TEMPERATURE
OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY
AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F (65°C). AVOID THESE AREAS.
O
CHECK
OIL LEVEL:
Check oil level every five (5) operating
hours or each time
engine is used. See "3 CHECK
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 running.
_iA.
DISCONNECT
SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG
AND ATTACH IT TO RETAINING
POST (see Fi_gure 6).
B.
Position equipment 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 Figure 7):
,_
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 right (clockwise)
and remove it and
remove paper filter from flange. Discard filter.
B.
Clean cover and flange thoroughly.
C.
Insert new paper filter into cover.
D.
Line up tabs on cover with slots on flange.
E,
Push cover firmly against
flange and turn it to the left
(counterclockwise)
until cover
locks securely
in place.
Cover should be in vertical position.
SLOT
FLANGE
PAPER
/
FILTER
/_/
OVER
TURN COVER TO THE LEFT_cAoB#N_ER-_,,_
)
CLOCKWISE)
TO TIGHTEN;
CLOCKWISE
TO REMOVE
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