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SEARS operator's manual MODE_L NO. 143.991004 SOLID STATE IGNITION ENGINE CAUTION: • Operating Read RULES for Safe OPERA:IION • Maintenance and INSTRUCTIONS • Repair Parts Carefully WARNING: Tho o._ne California Proposition 65 e xhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND _O., CHICAGO, IL 60684 U.S.A.
SCREEN OIL FILL PLUG AND DIPSTICK MODELAND D.O.M. DECAL LEVERS & LINKAGE SPARK PLUG WIRE SPARK PLUG' OIL D MUFFLER PLUG Figure 1 PERSONAL SAFETYAND/OR PROPERYT OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READAND FOLLOWALL INSTRUCTIONS IN ,_IL THIS S'MBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWEDCOULDENDANGERTHE ,_hb , THIS MANUAL AND ANY PROBID_ED.WJTI.i'_TH_.
BEFORE STARTING (Continued) STARTING (Continued) B. Press starter button or tum ignition switch key per equipment TO ENSURE ADEQUATE OIL SUPPLY: manufacturer's instructionsto crank engine until it fires. G. DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG I C. When engine starts move control to FAST and then to RUN AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM SPARK PLUG.
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MAINTENANCE (Continued) MAINTENANCE (ConUnued) AIR CLEANER: SPARK PLUG (see Figure 4): IMPORTANT: NEVER RUN ENGINE WITHOUT COMPLETE AIR CLEANER INSTALLED ON ENGINE. This spark ignition system meets all requirements of the A. TO SERVICE FILTER(S) (see Figure 3): Canadian Interference-Causing EquipmentRegulations. This engine complies with all current Australian and New Zealand 1.
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ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENTS (Continued) DO NOT MAKE UNNECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS. FACTORY If additional control adjustments are necessary, contact your SETTINGS ARE SATISFACTORY FOR MOST APPLICATIONS AND nearby Sears Roebuck and Co. (or Sears Canada, Inc.) Service Center. CONDITIONS. IF ADJUSTMENTS ARE NEEDED, PROCEED AS _LLOWS: ENGINE SPEED: CARBURETOR...
TROUBLESHOOTING THE FOLLOWING MAY HELP AVOID A DELAY IN YOUR WORK OR SAVE THE EXPENSE OF A SERVICE CALL. i 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.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Federal and California Emission Control Systems Limited Warranty Utility and Lawn and Garden Engines CALIFORNIA & US EPA EMISSION CONTROL B. GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE: Seam, Roebuck and CO. WARRANTY STATEMENT warrants to the original, end.use purchaser of the new engine ot equipment and to each subsequent purchaser that each of its utility and lawn and garden equipment The U.
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL:143.991004 Part Ref. Ref. Part Name Pad Name 35421 Cylinder (Incl. 2 & 20) 651007 Screw, Torx T-15, 10-24 x 15/16" 27652 Dowel Pin 35234 Ground Wire Washer 28277 *36451 Cylinder Head Gasket 35082 Governor Rod 36449...
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGI N E MODEL:143.991004 Ref. Part Ref. Part Part Name Part Name 40003 I Muffler 325A 27275 Wire Clip 34246 31588 Locking Plate 325B Wire Clip 650729 Screw, 5/16-18 x 3-3/16" 36210 Screen Plug 33013 Starter Bubble Cover 650949 Screw, 10-32x9/16"...
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CARBURETOR NO. 640091A Ref. Pert Part Name 640091A Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631776A Assembly Throttle Shaft & Lever 631970 Throttle Retum Spdng *631184 Dust Seal Washer "63t 183 Dust Seal ('l'hmttle) 640109 Throttle Shutter *650506 Shutter Screw 632580 Choke Shaft &...
SEARS (See Figure 1). Always mention the Model Number when requesting service or repair parts for your Craftsman Engine. All parts listed herein may be ordered from any SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. or SEARS CANADA, INC. retail or catalog store. If the...