Maintenance - Sears 143.004012 Operator's Manual

STARTING MAINTENANCE
_iL 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) ANO NATURAL
GAS FUEL SYSTEMS).
_KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY
FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT.
WARNING -- TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY
AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F (65°C). AVOID THESE AREAS.
(_) Move engine control (see Figure 1) to HI Position.
(_ START ENGINE WITH PRIMER:
i_lL WARNING -- TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY
AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F (65eC). AVOID THESE AREAS.
(_) CHECK OIL LEVEL:
Check oil level every five (5) operating hours or each time
engine is used. See "3 CHECK OIL LEVEL" in "BEFORE
STARTING" on Page 2.
(_ CHANGE OIL:
1. Move equipment control to "FAST' or "START" if so equipped ,A_"
(see equipment manufacturer's instructions). B.
2. The carburetor on your engine has been completely edjusted
at the factory. When starting a cold engine, push primer C.
button firmly with your thumb 3 times, allowing primer bulb
to return completely to original position between pushes D.
(figure 1). Below 55°F additional primes may be needed. E.
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).
a) RECOIL STARTERS: Grasp starter handle (figure 2) and
pull rope out slowly until you feel 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.
4.
STOPPING
(_) See mower manufacturer's instructions.
AFTER ENGINE IS STOPPED:
POST
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG
AND ATTACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see Figure 6).
NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS
OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS
WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME
SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT AS ON A FURNACE, WATER
HEATER, CLOTHES DRYER OR OTHER GAS
APPLIANCE.
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SPARK
B.
SPARK PLUG
WIRE
Figure 6
Change oil after first two (2) operating hours and every 25
operating hours thereafter, more often if operated in extremely
dusty or dirty conditions. Change oil while engine is still warm
from recent running.
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG
AND ATTACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see Figure 6).
Position equipment so engine oil drain plug is lowest point
on engine.
Remove oil drain plug and oil fillplug to drain oil (see Figure
1).
Replace oil drain plug and tighten securely.
Fill oil sump with recommended oil. See "OIL & FUEL
RECOMMENDATIONS" and "CHECK OIL LEVEL" on Page
1.
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 fuel.
Remove oil fill plug and tip mower on its side. Drain oil
into a suitable container.
(_ AIR CLEANER (see Figure 7):
r
,_ NEVER RUN ENGINE WITHOUT COMPLETE AIR CLEANER
INSTALLED ON ENGINE.
Replace filter once a year or more often if used in extremely
dusty or dirty conditions.
DO NOT ATrEMPT TO CLEAN OR OIL FILTER.
B.
C.
D.
Replacement filters are available at any Sears Roebuck and Co.
(or Sears Canada, Inc.) Service Center. To install new filter,
proceed as follows:
A. Turn cover to the left (counterclockwise) and remove it and
filter from flange. Discard filter.
Clean cover and flange thoroughly.
Insert new filter into cover.
E.
Position cover and filter against flange with tab on cover
inserted into lower left comer of slot in flange.
Push cover firmly against flange and turn it to the righl
(clockwise) as far as it will go. Be sure retainers are locked
around flange.
TURN COVER
TO THE LEFT
(COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE)
TO REMOVE
. FLANGE
FILTER
LOT
COVER
RETAINER
TURN COVER
TO THE RIGHT
(CLOCKWISE)
TO TIGHTEN
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