Craftsman 143.004014 Operator's Manual

[ IIHIIIIII t IIIIlllHIIIIMODELANDD,O,M, DECALSTARTERHANDLEOIL FILL PLUG AND DIPSTICKRECOIL STARTERFUEL3APOIL DRAIN PLUGSPARK PLUG WIRESPARKPLU_JFFLERAIR31NECONTROLCARBURETORBOl-rGM OF ENGINEjqlL DRAINPLUG,I 1Figure 1THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD AkENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ ANDFOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ANY PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIPMENT ON WHICHTHIS ENGINE IS USED BEFORE A'n'EMPTING TO OPERATING.THESE SYMBOLS MAY APPEAR ON THE ENGINE:FAST SLOW STOP CHOKE PRIMERNOTE: Engines whichare certifiedtocomplywithCaliforniaand U.S.EPAemissionregulationsfor SORE (Small Off Road Equipment),arecertified to operate on regular unleadedgasoline, and includethefollowing emissioncontrolsystems: Engine Modification(EM), andThree-way Catalyst(TWC) (if so equipped).OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONSTO OPERATE ENGINE, YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING:(3) A CLEAN, HIGH QUALITY, DETERGENT OIL.Be sure original container is marked:A.P.L service "SF"-"SJ".FOR SUMMER (ABOVE 32°F;O°C) USE SAE 30 OIL.Using muttigrade oil will increase oil consumption.FOR WINTER (BELOW 32°F;0°C) USE SAE 5W30 OIL.(SAE 10W is an acceptable substitute.)DO NOT USE SAE 1OW4O OIL.OIL SUMP CAPACITY: 21 ounces (1-1/4 U.S, pints).62 liter(_A FRESH, CLEAN, UNLEADED REGULAR,UNLEADED PREMIUM, OR REFORMULATEDAUTOMOTIVE GASOLINE ONLY. DO NOT USELEADED GASOLINE.NOTE: DO NOT USE GASOLINE CONTAINING METHANOL(WOOD ALCOHOL). Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol orgrain alcohol ("Gasohol"), or up to 15% MTBE (Methyl TertiaryButyl Ether), may be used but requires special care when engineis unused for extended periods.See "STORAGE" instructions of Page 4.NOTE: Use clean oil and fuel and store in approved, cleancovered containers. Use clean fill funnels.Never use "stale" gasoline left over from last season or stored forlong periods. Page 1IMPORTANTKEEP THIS MANUAL HANDY AT ALL TIMES FOR FUTUREREFERENCE. READ IT CAREFULLY AND FAMILIARIZEYOURSELF WITH THE OPERATING, MAINTENANCE ANDSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. THIS MANUAL ALSO CONTAINS ACOMPLETE PARTS LISTING.BEFORE STARTING(_) READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITHTHE EQUIPMENTON WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED.(_ CHECK OIL LEVEL:IMPORTANT: NEVER RUN ENGINE UNLESS OIL LEVEL ISBETWEEN "FULL" AND "ADD" MARKS ONDIPSTICK.CHECK OIL LEVEL OFTEN DURING ENGINE BREAK-IN.NEVER RUN ENGINE UNLESS OIL FILL PLUG IS TIGHTENEDSECURELY INTO OIL FILL HOLE.A. POSITION EQUIPMENT SO ENGINE IS LEVEL.B. Clean area around oil fill plug (,see Figure 1).C. Remove oil fill plug and dipsticK.D. Wipe d!pstick clean, insert it into oil fill hole and tightensecurely.E. Remove oil fill plug and check oil level. If level is not upto "FULL" marl_ on dipstick, add recommended oil, untilitis. POUR SLOWLY. WiDe dipstick clean eachtime oillevel is checked. DO NOT FILL ABOVE FULL MARKON DIPSTICK.F. Replace oil fill plug and tighten securely.See "MAINTENANCE" section for any future oil level and oil changeinstructions (see Page 2).181-1229-11