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Craftsman 143.004014 Operator's Manual page 4

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

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MAINTENANCE
(Continued)
MAINTENANCE
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(_) AIR CLEANER
(see Figure4):
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
RETAINER
SLOT
.3OVER
TURN COVER
TO THE LEFT
(COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE)
TO REMOVE
TAB
TO THE RIGHT
(CLOCK'3NISE)
TO TIG HTEN
(_) SPARK
PLUG (see Figure5):
This spark ignition system meets all requirements of the Car_adian
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-19LM
or
equivalent.
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. Install spark plug, tighten securely.
ELECTRODES
.030 GAP
Figure 5
(_)
COOLING
SYSTEM
(see Figure 1):
IMPORTANT:
Frequently remove any grass clippings, dirt and
debris from cooling fins, air intake screen and levers and linkage
(see Figure 1). This will help ensure adequate cooling and correct
engine speed.
(_) CHECK ENGINE AND EQUIPMENTOFTEN
FOR LOOSE NUTS, I
BOLTS AND ATTACHMENTS,
AND KEEP THESE ITEMS
TIGHTENED.
Figure 4
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