Oil & Fuel Recommendations; Before Starting - Sears 143.004012 Operator's Manual

6.0 horsepower 10 cubic inch (163 cc) displacement
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MODEL AND
O.O.M.
DECAL
STARTER
HANDLE
OIL FILL PLUG AND
DIPSTICK
CAP
SPARK PLUG WlRE
CLEANEF
CONTROL
LEVER
SPARK PLUG
,MUFFLER
CARBUERTOR
COOLING
FINS
OIL DRAIN PLUG
OIL DRAIN PLUG
BoI"rOM OF ENGINE
Figure 1
THIS SYMBOL
POINTS
OUT IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED
COULD
A
ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW
d
ALL INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MANUAL AND ANY PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIPMENT
ON WHICH THIS ENGINE
IS USED BEFORE ATTEMPTING
TO OPERATING,
THESE SYMBOLS MAY APPEAR ON THE ENGINE:
n,I
I'J-
oFF
FU,,
FAST
SLOW
STOP
CHOKE
PRIMER
NOTE: Engines which are certified to comply with California and U.S.
EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), are
certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and include the
following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM), and
Three-way Catalyst (TWC) (if so equipped).
OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
TO OPERATE
ENGINE, YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING:
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A CLEAN,
HIGH QUALITY,
DETERGENT
OIL.
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
CT_
Be sure original container is marked:
"_
A.P.I. service "SF-'SJ".
_1_
FOR SUMMER (ABOVE 32°F; 0oc) USE SAE 30 OIL.
4BL
Using multigrade oil will increase oil consumption.
FOR WINTER (BELOW 32°F; 0oc) USE SAE 5W30 OIL. (SAE
10W is an acceptable
substitute.)
DO NOT USE 10W40 OIL.
OIL SUMP CAPACITY:
21 ounces (1-1/4 U.S. pints)
.62 liter
(_A
FRESH,
CLEAN,
UNLEADED
REGULAR,
UNLEADED
PREMIUM,
OR
REFORMULATED
AUTOMOTIVE
GASOLINE
ONLY.
DO NOT USE
A
LEADED
GASOLINE.
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NOTE:
DO NOT USE GASOLINE CONTAINING
METHANOL
(_
(WOOD ALCOHOL).
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol or
grain alcohol ('Gasohol"), or up to 15% MTBE (Methyl Tertiary
Butyl Ether), may be used but requires special care when engine
is unused for extended periods.
See "STORAGE"
instructions of Page 5.
NOTE:
Use clean oil and fuel and store in approved, clean
covered containers. Use clean fill funnels.
Never use "stale" gasoline left over from last season or stored
for long periods.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
PROVIDED
WITH THE EQUIPMENT
Oi_
WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED.
THIS
ENGINE
IS EQUIPPED
WITH
A FEDERALLY
MANDATEE
MECHANISM
WHICH STOPS THE ENGINE.
DO NOT INTERFERE
WITH OR BYPASS THIS MECHANISM.
PARTS OF THE MECHANISI_
MAY BE SUBJECT
TO WEAR AND MUST BE CHECKED
ONCE /
YEAR BY AN AUTHORIZED
SEARS ROESUC K AN D CO. (OR SEAR...
CANADA, INC.) SERVICE CENTER. IN THE EVENT THE MECHANISIV
FAILS FOR ANY REASON, YOU MUST NOT USE TH E ENGINE UNTIL
CORRECTED
BY AN AUTHORIZED
SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO. (OF
SEARS CANADA,
INC.) SERVICE CENTER.
DISCONNISCT
SPARK
PLUG
WIRE
PROM SPARK
PLUG
AN[
A'I-rACH IT TO RETAINING
POST (see Figure 6 on Page 3).
INSTALL
ENGINE BRAKE CABLE AND STARTER ROPE:
BRAKE CABLE (see Figure 2):
Attach engine brake cable to brake mechanism as shown,
STARTER
ROPE:
A. Depress mower control bar (see Figure 3) against mowe=
handle and hold it in this position.
B. Pull at least 2 feet of starter rope out of starter and tie a slir
knot at starter to prevent starter rope from rewinding bacl.
into starter.
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