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Craftsman 143.004014 Operator's Manual page 2

4.0 horsepower 10 inch cubic (163 cc) displacement solid state ignition

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MODELAND
D,O,M, DECAL
STARTER
HANDLE
OIL FILL PLUG AND DIPSTICK
RECOIL STARTER
FUEL
3AP
OIL DRAIN PLUG
SPARK PLUG WIRE
SPARKPLU_
JFFLER
AIR
31NECONTROL
CARBURETOR
BOl-rGM OF ENGINE
jqlL DRAINPLUG
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Figure 1
THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD
Ak
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'n'EMPTING
TO OPERATING.
THESE SYMBOLS MAY APPEAR ON THE ENGINE:
FAST
SLOW
STOP
CHOKE
PRIMER
NOTE: Engines whichare certified tocomplywithCaliforniaand U.S.
EPAemissionregulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), a re
certified to operate on regular unleadedgasoline, 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:
(3) A CLEAN,
HIGH QUALITY,
DETERGENT
OIL.
Be sure original container is marked:
A.P.L service "SF"-"SJ".
FOR SUMMER (ABOVE 32°F;O°C) USE SAE 30 OIL.
Using muttigrade 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 1OW4O 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.
Page 1
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
(_)
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITHTHE 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 RUN ENGINE UNLESS OIL FILL PLUG IS TIGHTENED
SECURELY
INTO OIL FILL HOLE.
A. POSITION EQUIPMENT SO ENGINE IS LEVEL.
B. Clean area around oil fill plug (,see Figure 1).
C. Remove oil fill plug and dipsticK.
D. Wipe d!pstick clean, insert it into oil fill hole and tighten
securely.
E. Remove oil fill plug and check oil level. If level is not up
to "FULL" marl_ on dipstick, add recommended oil, until
itis. POUR SLOWLY. WiDe dipstick clean eachtime 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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