Craftsman 143.004016 Operator's Manual

BEFORE STARTING (Continued)(_) FILL FUEL TAN K with gasoline as specified in the preceding"OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS" item 2.NEVER MIX OIL WITH GASOLINENever use "stale" gasoline left over from last season or stored for• long periods.,_ NEVER FILL FUELTANK INDOORS. NEVER FILL FUELTANKWHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING OR HOT. DO NOT SMOKE WHEN[ FILLING FUEL TANK.,_ NEVER FILL FUEL TANK COMPLETELY. FILL TANK TO 1/2' 1BELOW BOTTOM OF FILLER NECK TO PROVIDE SPACE Il FOR FUEL EXPANSION. WIPE ANY FUEL SPILLAGE FROMENGINE AND EQUIPMENT BEFORE START NG ENGINE•,_ANY LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (LPG) OR NATURAL GASFUEL SYSTEM MUST BE LEAKPROOF AND MEET ALLl APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS.(_ CHECK THE FOLLOWING:,_A. BE SURE EQUIPMENT IS IN NEUTRAL GEAR WITHICLUTCHES, BELTS, CHAINS AND SAFETY SWITCHES IDISENGAGED. (FOLLOW EQUIPMENT MANU- IFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.) THIS SHOULD PLACEANY SAFETY SWITCHES N SAFE STARTING POSITION.B. Be sure spark plug wire is attached to spark plug (see Figure1).STARTING,_ NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLYVENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE EXHAUST CONTAINSCARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS(CARBON MONOXIDE IS ALSO PRESENT IN ENGINEEXHAUST FROM LIQUID PETROLEUM (LPG) AND NATU RALGAS FUEL SYSTEMS).,_ KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWAYFROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT.,_i WARNING: TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBYAREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F (65°C). AVOID THESE AREAS.(_ Move ENGINE CONTROL (see Figure 1) to HI Position._) START ENGINE WITH PRIMER:1. Move equipment control to "FAST" or"START" if so equipped(see equipment manufacturer's instructions).2. The carburetor on your engine has been completely adjustedat the factory. When starting a cold engine, push primer buttonfirmly with your thumb 3 times, allowing primer bulb toreturn completely to original position between pushes (figure1). Below 55°F additional primes may be needed.NOTE: Do not use primer to restart a warm engine after a shortshutdown.3. Operate equipment control to release engine brake if soequipped (see equipment manufacturer's instructions).4. a) RECOIL STARTERS: Grasp starter handle (figure 2) andpull rope out slowly until you feel drag. Let rope rewind slowly.Pull rope with rapid, full arm stroke. Return rope slowly tooriginal position.NOTE: If engine fails to start after three pulls, repeat steps2-3 above.ENGINE SPEED: Engine speed is controlled by the ENGINECONTROL see Figure 1).ENGINE CONTROL should be in HI position for high grass conditionsand for most efficient bagging in heavy grass conditions, and in LOWposition for light grass, trimming and for fuel economy.Page 2STOPPINGO Move ENGINE CONTROL (see Figure 1) to STOP.(_) AFTER ENGINE IS STOPPED:_bA. DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUGAND A'I-rACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see Figure 3)._iB. NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORSOR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREASWHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAMESPARK OR PILOT LIGHT AS ON A FURNACE, WATEIHEATER, CLOTHES DRYER OR OTH ER GAS APPLIANCE,ROPEGUIDEFigure2frSPARKPLUGSPARK PLUGWIRERETAINING POSTFigure 3MAINTENANCE,_ WARNING: TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY]AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F (65°C). AVOID THESE AREAS. /Q@CHECK OIL LEVEL:Check oil level every five (5) operatinghours or eachtime engineis used. See "® CHECK OIL LEVEL"in "BEFORESTARTING" onPage 1.CHANGE OIL:Change oil after first two (2) operating hours and every 25operating hours thereafter, more often if operated in extremelydusty or dirty conditions. Change oil while engine is still warm fromrecent running._ILA. DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUGAND ATTACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see Figure 3).B. Position equipment so engine oil drain plug is lowest point onengine.C. Remove oil drain plug and oil fill plug to drain oil (see Figure1).D. Replace oil drain plug and tighten securely.E. Fill oil sump with recommended oil. See "OIL & FUELRECOMMI_NDATIONS" and "CHECK OIL LEVEL" on Page1.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. Removeoil fill plug and tip mower on its side. Drain oil into a suitablecontainer.181-1230-11