Maintenance - Craftsman 143.006716 Operator's Manual

6.75 horsepower 11.90 cubic inch (195 cc) displacement solid state ignition
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MAINTENANCE
(Continued)
(_
SPARK
PLUG (see Figure 8):
This spark ignition system meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing
Equipment
Regulations.
This engine
complies with all current Australian and New Zealand limitations
regarding electromagnetic interference.
Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours.
A.
Clean area around spark plug.
B.
Remove and inspect spark plug.
C.
Replace spark plug if electrodes are pitted, burned or
porcelain
is cracked.
For replacement
use Champion
RJ!9LM.
NOTE: A resistor spark plug must be used for replacement.
D.
Check electrodes gap with wire feeler gauge and set gap at
.030 if necessary.
E.
Instal! spark plug, tighten securely.
ELECTRODE_
.030 GAP
PORCELAIN
Figure 8
(_ COOLING
SYSTEM:
IMPORTANT:
Frequently remove any grass clippings, dirt and
debris from cooling fins, air intake screen and levers and linkage
(see Figure t).
This will help ensure adequate cooling and
correct engine speed.
6_
CHECK
ENGINE
AND EQUIPMENT
OFTEN
FOR LOOSE I
NUTS, BOLTS AND AI"I"ACHMENTS,
AND
KEEP THESE
_L
ITEMS TIGHTENED.
ADJUSTMENTS
DO NOT MAKE UNNECESSARY
ADJUSTMENTS.
FACTORY
SET'tINGS
ARE SATISFACTORY
FOR MOST APPLICATIONS
AND CONDITIONS.
IF ADJUSTMENTS
ARE NEEDED,
PROCEED
AS FOLLOWS:
(_ CARBURETOR
If you think your carburetor needs adjusting,
see your nearest
SEARS, ROEBUCK
AND CO. (OR SEARS CANADA,
INC.)
SERVICE CENTER. Engine performance should not be affected
at altitudes up to 7,000 feet. For operation at higher elevations,
contact your nearest SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. (OR SEARS
CANADA,
iNC.) SERVICE CENTER.
(_ ENGINE
SPEED
NEVER
TAMPER
WITH ENGINE
GOVERNOR
WHICH
IS
FACTORY
SET
FOR
PROPER
ENGINE
SPEED.
OVERSPEEDING
ENGINE ABOVE FACTORY HIGH SPEED
SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS.
CHANGING
OF ENGINE-GOVERNED
SPEED
WILL
VOID
ENGINE WARRANTY.
STORAGE
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.
IF ENGINE IS TO BE UNUSED
FOR 30 DAYS OR MORE,
PREPARE AS FOLLOWS:
Q
L
DRAIN
FUEL SYSTEM:
A.
Remove
all gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to
prevent gum deposits from forming
on these parts and
causing possible malfunction
of engine.
7
DRAIN FUEL INTO APPROVED
CONTAINER
OUTDOORS,
AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME.
BE SURE ENGINE IS COOL.
L
DO NOT SMOKE.
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B.
Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine stops due
to lack of fuel.
NOTE:
If "Gasohol"
has been used,
complete
above
instructions
and then put 1/2 pint of unleaded
gasoline
into
fuel
tank
and
repeat
above
instructions.
NOTE:
Gasoline
preservative
and stabilizer (such as
"Tecumseh
Gasoline
Preservative"),
is an
acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation
of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer
to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always
follow mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run
engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to
allow it to reach carburetor.
(_)
CHANGE
OIL:
Change oil if it has not been changed in the last three (3)
months. See =CHANGEOIL" instructions in "MAINTENANCE"
section on Page 3.
OIL CYLINDER
BORE:
A.
Remove spark plug and pour one (1) ounce (30 ml) of
engine oil into spark plug hole.
B.
Cover spark plug hole with a rag.
C.
Crank engine over, slowly, several times.
AVOID
SPRAY
FROM
SPARK
PLUG
HOLE
WHEN 7
CRANKING
ENGINE OVER SLOWLY.
D,
Replace spark plug.
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CLEAN
ENGINE:
Remove any clippings, dirt, or chaff from exterior of engine.
GENERAL
Just as your automobile needs professional mechanical maintenance
from time to time, so does your Craftsman engine. Replacement
of
the spark plug and air cleaner is made necessary by NORMAL use.
Professional Air-Cooled
Engine Service is as close as your nearest
Sears Roebuck and Co. (or Sears Canada, Inc.) Service Center.
A yearly check-up or tune-up by Sears is a good idea to avoid
breakdowns
or delay..,
do it at the end of the season, then you're
ready for the next. We even prepare it for storage for you.
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