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SEARS operator's manual MODEL NO. 143.004014 4.0 HORSEPOWER INCH CUBIC (163 cc) DISPLACEMENT SOLID STATE IGNITION ENGIN CAUTION: • Operating Read RULES for Safe OPERATION • Maintenance and INSTRUCTIONS Carefully • Repair Parts WARNING: California Proposition The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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OIL FILL PLUG AND DIPSTICK RECOIL STARTER FUEL OIL DRAIN PLUG STARTER IIHIII I II t IIIIlllHIIII HANDLE MODELAND D,O,M, DECAL BOl-rGM OF ENGINE SPARK PLUG WIRE jqlL DRAINPLUG ,I 1 31NECONTROL SPARKPLU_ CARBURETOR JFFLER Figure 1 THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL...
STOPPING BEFORE STARTING (Continued) FILL FUEL TANK with gasoline as specified in the preceding (_) Move ENGINE CONTROL (see Figure 1) to STOP. =OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS" item 2. NEVER MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE AFTER ENGINE IS STOPPED: Never use =stale" gasoline left over from last season or stored for long periods.
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MAINTENANCE (Continued) MAINTENANCE (Continued) (_) AIR CLEANER (see Figure4): (_) SPARK PLUG (see Figure5): NEVER RUN ENGINE WITHOUT COMPLETE AIR CLEANER This spark ignition system meets all requirements of the Car_adian INSTALLED ON ENGINE. Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. This engine complies with all current Australian and New Zealand limitations Replace filter once a year or more often if used in extremely dusty regarding electromagnetic interference.
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STORAGE Just as your automobile needs professional mechanical maintenance from time to time, so does your Craftsman engine. Replacement of the spark plug and air cleaner is made necessary by NORMAL use. NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS OR...
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 B. GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE: Sears, Roebuck and Co. CALIFORNIA & US EPA EMISSION CONTROL 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 U.
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL: 143.004014 Ref. Part Ref. Part Part Name Part Name 40017 Intake Valve Seal 37280 Cylinder (Incl. 2, 20 & 150) 151A Valve Cover Gasket *36783 Dowel Pin 26727 Valve Cover 36784 Breather Element 13734 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16"...
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL:143.004014 Ref. Part Ref. Part Part Name Part Name 37269 4.0 H.P. Craftsman Decal 36085 Spark Arrestor Kit (Incl. 417) 370A 36261 Lubrication Decal (Optional) 370B 35169 Control Decal 650821 Screw, 10-32 x 1/2" (Optional) 370C 37318...
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REWIND STARTER NO. 590732 Ref, Part Part Name 590732 Rewind Starter 590599A Spring Pin (IncL 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 1590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley Ass'y. (Incl. 9 & 10) 590695 Starter Housing Ass'y. (40 degree grommet) 590535 Starter Rope (Length 96"...
The Model Number can be found on a decal on the blower SEARS housing (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.