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SEARS operator's manual MODEL NO. 143.001302 SOLID STATE IGNITION ENGIN CAUTION: • Operating Read RULES for Safe OPERATION • Maintenance and INSTRUCTIONS Carefully • Repair Parts WARNING: California Proposition65 The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH iF NOT FOLLOWED COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERYT OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ANY PROBIDED WITHTHEEQUIPMENT ONWHICH THISENGINE IS USED BEFORE A TTEMPTING T OOPERATE Y OUR CRAFTSMAN ENGINE.
STOPPING BEFORE STARTING (Continued) Move equipment control or any ignition stop switch on engine to STOP or THE ALUMINUM COMPONENTS OF YOUR NEW ENGINE HAVE BEEN OFF (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). TREATED WITH A PRESERVATIVE INTENDED TO MAINTAIN THE AFTER ENGINE STOPPED: APPEARANCE...
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MAINTENANCE (Continued) MAINTENANCE (Continued) AIR CLEANER: ® SPARK PLUG (see Figure 4): IMPORTANT: NEVER RUN ENGINE WlTHOUTCOMPLETE AIR CLEANER INSTALLED ON ENGINE. This spark ignition system meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. This engine complies with A. TO SERVICE FILTER(S) (see Figure 3): all current Australian and New Zealand limitationsregarding electromagnetic 1.
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Just as your automobile needs professional mechanical maintenance from time clamp (do not remove cable clamp from control bracket or disconnect to time, so does your Craftsman engine. Replacement of the spark plug and air remote control cable from engine control lever).
TROUBLESHOOTING THE FOLLOWING MAY HELP AVOID A DELAY IN YOUR WORK OR SAVE THE EXPENSE OF A SERVICE CALL. ENGINE FALLS TO START OR STARTS WITH DIFFICULTY CAUSE REMEDY Controls not in start position. Move ENGINE CONTROL or equipment control to "HI" or START postion.
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SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Federal and California Emission Control Systems Limited Warranty Small Off-Road Engines CALIFORNIA & US EPA EMISSION CONTROL B. GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE: Sears, Roebuck and Co WARRANTY STATEMENT warrants to the original, end-use purchaser of the new engine or equipment and to each subsequent purchaser that each of its small off-road engines is:...
The Model Number can be found on a decal on the blower housing (See Figure 1). Always mention the Model Number SEARS when requesting service or repair parts for your Craftsman Engine. All parts listed herein may be ordered from any SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.