Sears 143.006004 Operator's Manual page 4

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 NATU RAL
GAS FUEL SYSTEMS).
_lk KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY
FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT.
_ WARNING -- TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY I
AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F (65°C). AVOID THESE AREAS. i
_. Move engine control (see Figure 1) to HI Position.
START ENGINE WITH PRIMER:
1. Move equipment centre! 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 leel drag. Let rope rewind slowly.
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:
,_llbA. DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG I
AND ATTACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see Figure 6_)j
_I=B. NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS I
OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, I
WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME, I
SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT AS ON A FURNACE, WATER !
HEATER, CLOTHES DRYER OR OTHER GAS
APPLIANCE.
(,-[
SPARK
,PLUG
/
/
POST
Figure 6
SPARK PLUG
WIRE
Page
_IL WARNING -- TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARB
AREAS MAY EXCEED t50°F (65°C). AVOID THESE AREAl
CHECK OIL LEVEL:
Check oil level every five (5) operating hours or each tirr
engine is used. See "3 CHECK OIL LEVEL" in "BEFOR
STARTING" on Page 2.
(_ CHANGE OIL:
Change oil after first two (2) operating hours and every ,_
o_erating hours thereafter, more often if operated in extreme
dusty or dirty conditions. Change oil while engine is still war
from recent runnin+q=
_hA. DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLU
AND ATTACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see Figure 6
B. Position equipment so engine oil drain plug is lowest poll
on engine.
C. Remove oi_drain p_ug and oil fill plug to drain oil (see Figu_
1).
D. Replace oi! drain plug and tighten securely.
E. Fill oil sump with recommended oil. See "OIL & FUE
RECOMMENDATIONS" and "CHECK OIL LEVEL" on Pag
!.
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 fue
Remove oil flit plug and tip mower on its side. Drain c
into a suitable container.
€_) AIR CLEANER (see Figure 7):
_ NEVER RUN ENGINE WITHOUT COMPLETE AIR CLEANEI
INSTALLED ON ENGINE.
Replace filter once a year or more often if used in extremef
dusty or dirty conditions.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN OR OIL FILTER.
Replacement filters are available at any Sears Roebuck and C(
(or Sears Canada, Inc.) Service Center. To install new filte
proceed as follows:
A. Turn cover to the left (counterclockwise) and remove it an
filter from flange, Discard fitter.
S. Clean cover and flange thoroughly.
C. Insert new filter into cover.
D. Position cover and filter against flange with tab on cow
inserted into lower left corner of slot in flange.
E. Push cover firmly against flange and turn it to the rigl
(clockwise) as far as it will go. Be sure retainers are locke
around flange.
TURN COVER
TO THE LEFT
(COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE)
TO REMOVE
_FLANGE
FILTER
_SLOT
COVER
RETAINER
TURN COVER
TO THE RIGHT
(CLOCKWISE)
TO TIGHTEN
Figure 7 •
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