Oil & Fuel Recommendations; Before Starting; Check Oil Level - Craftsman 143.991004 Operator's Manual

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OIL FILL PLUG AND DIPSTICK
SCREEN
MODELAND
D.O.M. DECAL
LEVERS & LINKAGE
SPARK PLUG WIRE
SPARK PLUG'
MUFFLER
OIL D
PLUG
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Figure 1
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THIS S'MBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWEDCOULDENDANGERTHE ,_hb
PERSONAL SAFETYAND/OR PROPERYT OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READAND FOLLOWALL INSTRUCTIONS IN
, THIS MANUAL AND ANY PROBID_ED.WJTI.i'_TH_.
EqUIpMENT ON WHICH THIS ENGINEIS USEDBEFOREATTEMPTING
TO OPERATEYJ)UR _CRAFTSMAN' E"NG1NE"
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ENGINES WHICH ARE CERTIRED TO COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIA AND
U.S, EPA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES: Are certified to
operate on regular unleaded gasoline. Include the following emission control
system(s): EM, TWC (if so equipped); Do not include any user adjustable
features - therefore no other adjustments are needed
OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
TO OPERATE ENGINE, YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING:
(_ A CLEAN, HIGH QUALITY, DETERGENT
OIL.
Be sure original container is marked:
A.P.I. service "SF'=-'SJ".
FOR SUMMER (ABOVE 32°F;0°C) USE SAE 30 OIL
Using muitigrade oil will increase oil consumption.,
FOR WINTER (BELOW 32°F;0=C) USE SAE 5W30 OIL.
(SAE lOW is an acceptable substitute.)
DO NOT USE SAE 10W40 OIL
OIL SUMP CAPACITY: 32 ounces (2 pints).
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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 ("Gasohoi'), or up to 15% M'I'BE (Methyl Tertiary
Butyl Ether), may be used butrequiresspecial care when engine
is unused for extended periods.
Sea "STORAGE" instructionco Page 4.
NOTE: Use clean oil and fuel and store in approved, clean
covered containers. Use clean till funnels.
Never use "stale"gasoline leftover from last season or storedfor
long periods.
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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
_JJ READALL INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIPMENT
ON WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED.
(_) CHECK OIL LEVEL:
CAUTION: NEVER RUN ENGINE UNLESS OIL LEVEL IS
BE'PNEEN "FULL" AND "ADD" MARKS ON DIPSTICK.
CHECK OIL LEVEL OFTEN DURING ENGINE BREAK-IN,
NEVER RUN ENGINE UNLESS OIL RLL PLUG IS TIGHTENED
SECURELY INTO OIL FILL HOLE.
A. POSITION EQUIPMENT SO ENGINE IS LEVEL.
B. Clean area around oiltill plug (see Figure 1).
C. Remove oil fillplug and dipstick.
D. Wipe dipstick clean, insert it into oil fill hole and tighten
securely.
E. Remove oil till plug and check oil level. If level is not up to
"FULL" mark on dipstick, add recommended oil, until it is.
POUR SLOWLY. Wipe dipstickclean each time oil level is
checked.
DO NOT FILL ABOVE "FULL" MARK ON DIPSTICK.
F. Replace oil tillplug and tighten securely.
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