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SEARS operator's manual MODEL NO. 143.003508 3.5 HORSEPOWER 10 INCH CUBIC (163 cc) DISPLACEMENT SOLID STATE IGNITION ENGIN CAUTION: • Operating Read RULES for Safe OPERATION • Maintenance and INSTRUCTIONS Carefully • Repair Parts California Proposition 65WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive...
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OIL FILL PLUGAND DIPSTICK RECOIL STARTER FUEL STARTER lllllllllt4 lilimll J HANDLE MODELAND D.O.M. DECAL BoI-rOM OF ENGINE SPARK PLUG WIRE QIL DRAINPLUG 31HECONTROL SPARK PLUG CARBURETOR MUFFLER Figure 1 THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS.
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 Figure 5): NEVER RUN ENGINE WITHOUT COMPLETE AIR CLEANER This spark ignition system meets all requirements of'theCanadian 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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GENERAL Just as your automobile needs professional mechanical maintenance STORAGE 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 FAILS 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 CALIFORNIA & US EPA EMISSION CONTROL B. GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE: Sears, Roebuck and Co. WARRANTY STATEMENT warrants to the original, end-use purchaser of the new engine or equ;pment to each subsequent purchaser that each of its small off-road engines is: The U.
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL:143.003508 Part Ref. Ref. Part Part Name Part Name 37280 Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 150) 31673 Valve Spring Cap 26727 Dowel Pin 151A 40017 Intake Valve Seal Breather Element *36783 Valve Cover Gasket 33734 36557 Valve Cover Breather Ass'y.
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL: 143.00350 Part Ref. Ref. Part Part Name Part Name 370A 36261 Lubrication Decal 36085 Spark Arrestor Kit (Incl. 417) 370B 35169 Control Decal (Optional) 370C 37318 650821 Primer Decal (3X) Screw, 10-32 x 1/2" (Optional) 370K...
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REWIND STARTER NO. 590732 Ref. Part Part Name 590732 Rewind Starter i 590599A Spdng Pin (IncL 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Reb_iner 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley Ass'y. (IncL 9 & 10) 590695 Starter Housing Ass'y, (40 degree grommet) 590535...
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 hereip ma_ be ordered from any SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.