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MODEL NO. 143.014502

SOLID STATE IGNITION

CAUTION:

Read RULES for

Safe OPERATION

and INSTRUCTIONS

Carefully

ENGIN

•Operating

•Maintenance

•Repair Parts

Printed in U.S.A.

California Proposition 65 WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals

known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., CHICAGO, IL 60684 U.S.A.

and SEARS CANADA, INC., TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA

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MODEL AND

D.D.M. DECAL

RECOIL STARTER

STARTER\

HANDLE

OIL FILL PLUG AND

DIPSTICK

SPARK PLUG WIRE \lINE

CONTROL

LEVER

COOLING FINS SPARK PLUG ,MUFFLER

CARBUERTOR

OIL DRAIN PLUG

BOTrOM OF ENGINE

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. READ AND

FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ANY PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIPMENT ON WHICH

THIS ENGINE IS USED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATING.

THESE SYMBOLS MAY APPEAR ON THE ENGINE:

,-=.,, O

FAST SLOW STOP

I11 I,'-L

OFFI" FULL

CHOKE PRIMER

NOTE: Engines which are certified to comply with California and U.S.

EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), are

certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and include the

following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM), and

Three-way Catalyst (TWC) (if so equipped).

OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS

TO OPERATE ENGINE, YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING:

(_ A CLEAN, HIGH QUALITY, DETERGENT OIL.

Be sure original container is marked:

A,P.I. service "SF"- "SJ".

FOR SUMMER (ABOVE 32oF;O°C) USE SAE 30 OIL.

Using multigrade 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 10W40 OIL.

OIL BUMP CAPACITY: 21 ounces (1-1/4 U.S. pints)

.62 liter

(_)A FRESH, CLEAN, UNLEADED REGULAR, UNLEADED

PREMIUM, OR REFORMULATED AUTOMOTIVE GASOLINE

ONLY. DO NOT USE LEADED GASOLINE.

NOTE: DO NOT USE GASOLINE CONTAINING METHANOL (WOOD

ALCOHOL). Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol or grain alcohol

('Gasohol"), or up to 15% MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether), may be

used but requires special care when engine is unused for extended

periods.

See "STORAGE" instructions of Page 5,

NOTE: Use clean oil and fuel and store in approved, clean covered

containers. Use clean fill funnels.

Never use 'stale" gasoline left over from last season or stored for long

periods.

Page !

IMPORTANT

KEEP THIS MANUAL HANDY AT ALL TIMES FOR FUTURE

REFERENCE. READ IT CAREFULLY AND FAMILIARIZE

YOURSELF WITH THE OPERATING, MAINTENANCE AND

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. THIS MANUAL ALSO CONTAINS A

COMPLETE PARTS LISTING.

BEFORE STARTING

1_ READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIPMENT ON

,_WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED.

THIS ENGINE IS EQUIPPED WITH A FEDERALLY MANDATED

MECHANISM WHICH STOPS THE ENGINE. DO NOT INTERFERE

WITH OR BYPASS THIS MECHANISM. PARTS OF THE MECHANISM

MAY BE SUBJECT TO WEAR AND MUST BE CHECKED ONCE A YEAR

BY AN AUTHORIZED SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO, (OR SEARS

CANADA, INC.) SERVICE CENTER. IN THE EVENTTHE MECHANISM

FAILS FOR ANY REASON, YOU MUST NOT USE THE ENGINE UNTIL

CORRECTED BY AN AUTHORIZED SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO. (OR

SEARS CANADA, INC.) SERVICE CENTER.

_/_ISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG AND

1-rACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see Figure 6 on Page 3).

(_) INSTALL ENGINE BRAKE CABLE AND STARTER ROPE:

BRAKE CABLE (see Figure 2):

Attach engine brake cable to brake mechanism as shown.

STARTER ROPE:

A. Depress mower control bar (see Figure 3) against mower

handle and hold it in this position.

B. Pull at least 2 feet of starter rope out of starter and tie aslip

knot at starter to prevent starter rope from rewinding back into

starter.

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BEFORE STARTING (Continued)

C. Slide rope stop (see Figure 2) onto starter rope and feed

starter rope through rope guide on mower handle (see

Figure 4).

D. Feed starter rope through starter handle (see Figure 5) and

tie a left hand knot, leaving 1/2 inch to 1inch of starter rope

extending beyond left hand knot. DO NOT PULL LEFT HAND

KNOT INTO STARTER HANDLE YET.

E. With starter handle resting on rope guide (see Figure 4),

check starter rope for slack. If there is any slack, pull more

starter rope through starter handle and relocate left hand

knot to eliminate slack.

F. Untie slip knot at starter.

G. Pull left hand knot into starter handle.

H. Position rope stop 2 to 3 inches from starter (see Figure 2)

and fasten it to starter rope by gripping it with pliers and

forcing staple through starter rope until staple is even with

outside of rope stop.

I

_, THE ALUMINUM COMPONENTS OF YOUR NEW ENGINE HAVE

BEENTREATED WITH A PRESERVATIVE INTENDED TO MAINTAIN

THE APPEARANCE OF THE ENGINE. THE PRESERVATIVE WILL

CURE DURING THE INITIAL USE OF THE ENGINE. A SMALL

AMOUNT OF SMOKE MAY BE PRESENT DURING THE INITIAL USE

OF THE PRODUCT AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED NORMAL.

(_ CHECK OIL LEVEL:

IMPORTANT: NEVER RUN ENGINE UNLESS OIL LEVEL IS

BETWEEN "FULL" AND "ADD" MARKS ON

DIPSTICK.

CHECK OIL LEVEL OFTEN DURING ENGINE BREAK-IN.

NEVER RUN ENGINE UNLESS OIL FILL PLUG IS TIGHTENED

SECURELY 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 dipstick clean, insert it into oil fill hole and tighten

securely.

E. Remove oil fill plug and check oil level. If level is not up to

"FULL" mark on dipstick, add recommended oil, until it is.

POUR SLOWLY. Wipe dipstick clean each time oil level is

checked. DO NOT FILLABOVE "FULL" MAR KON DIPSTICK.

F. Replace oil fill plug and tighten securely. See

"MAINTENANCE" section for any future oil level and oil

change instructions (see Page 3).

ROPE STOP

2 TO 3STARTER

INCHES

STARTER

ROPE

Figure 2 Page 2

BEFORE STARTING (Continued)

(_) FILL FUEL TAN K with gasoline as specified in the preceding

"OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS," item 2.

NEVER MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE

Never use "stale" gasoline left over from last season or stored for

long periods.

,_ NEVER FILL FUEL TANK INDOORS. NEVER FILL FUEL TANK

WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING OR HOT. DO NOT SMOKE WHEN

!FILLING FUELTANK.

p

_1_ NEVER FILL FUEL TANK COMPLETELY, FILL TANK TO 1/2"

BELOW BOTTOM OF FILLER NECK TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR

FUEL EXPANSION. WIPE ANY FUEL SPILLAGE FROM ENGINEAND EQUIPMENT BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.

,_ANY LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (LPG)OR NATURAL GAS FUEL

SYSTEM MUST BE LEAKPROOF AND MEETALL APPLICABLE

LCODES AND REGULATIONS.

(_ CHECK THE FOLLOWING:

_LA. BE SURE EQUIPMENT IS IN NEUTRAL GEAR WITH I

CLUTCHES, BELTS, CHAINS AND SAFETY SWITCHES I

DISENGAGED. (FOLLOW EQUIPMENT MANU-/

FACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.) THIS SHOULD PLACE

ANY SAFETY SW TCHES NSAFE START NG POSIT ON.

B. Be sure spark plug wire is attached to spark plug (see Figure

1).

MOWER _ \

CONTROL BAR

MOWER_

HANDLE '_"_

Figure 3

HANDLE ROPE GUIDE

STARTER ROPE

NO SLACK

PERMISSIBLE

MOWER /

HANDLE

Figure 4

STARTER

HANDLE

LEFT HAND

KNOT

I

1/2 TO 1 INCH

Figure 5181-1248-11

STARTING

,_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) AND NATU RAL

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.

I

(_) Move engine control (see Figure 1) to HI Position.

(_) START ENGINE:

A. The carburetor on your engine has been completely adjusted

at the factory. When starting a cold engine, push red primer

bulb firmly with your thumb 3 times, allowing primer bulb

to return completely to original position between pushes.

Repeat the above for each starter operation as necessary.

NOTE: DO NOT USE PRIMER TO RESTART A WARM

ENGINE AFTER A SHORT SHUTDOWN.

B. Operate mower control to release engine brake.

C. Grasp starter handle (see Figure 4) and pull rope out, slowly,

untilitpulls slightlyharder. Let rope rewind slowly. Then pull

rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Let rope rewind SLOWLY.

Do not let starter handle snap back against rope guide (see

Figure 4).

•D. Repeat instructions B and C if necessary, untilengine starts.

NOTE: If engine does not start, repeat instructions A, B, C

and D until it starts,

ENGINE SPEED: Engine speed is controlled by the engine control

(see Figure 1). Engine control should be in HI position for high grass

conditions and for most efficient bagging in heavy grass conditions,

and in LOW position for light grass, trimming and for fuel economy.

STOPPING

(_See mower manufacturer's instructions.

(_ AFTER ENGINE IS STOPPED:

,_A. DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG

AND ATTACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see Figure 6).

,_B. 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.

PLUG

SPARK PLUG

RETAINING POST WIRE

MAINTENANCE

,_ WARNING TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY 1AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F (65°C). AVOID THESE AREAS.

t

(i)CHECK OIL LEVEL:

Checkoilleveleveryfive(5)operatinghoursoreachtimeengine

is used.See "3CHECKOIL LEVEL"in"BEFORE STARTING"on

Page 2.

(_ CHANGE OIL:

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 runnin_a.

_. DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG

, AND ATTACH IT TO RETA N NG POST (see F gure 6).

B. Hosit_onequipment so engine oil drain plug is lowest point

on engine.

C. Remove oil drain plug and oil fill plug to drain oil (see Figure

1).

D. Replace oil drain plug and tighten securely.

E. 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 Figure7): ]

NEVER RUN ENGINE WITHOUT COMPLETE AIR CLEANER

INSTALLED ON ENGINE.

Replace filter once ayear or more often if used in extremely dusty

or dirty conditions.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN OR OIL FILTER.

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.

B. Clean cover and flange thoroughly•

C. Insert new filter into cover.

D. Position cover and filter against flange with tab on cover

inserted into lower left corner of slot in flange.

E. Push cover firmly against flange and turn it to the right

(clockwise) as far as it will go. Be sure retainers are locked

around flange.

FLANGE

FILTER _f

RETAINER

COVER

SLOT

TURN COVER TO THE RIGHT

(CLOCKWISE) TO TIGHTEN

TURN COVER TO

THELEFT(COUN-

TERCLOCKWISE)TO

REMOVE

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MAINTENANCE (Continued)

(_ SPARK PLUG (see Figure8):

This sparkignition system meets all requirements of the Canadian

Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. This engine

complies with all current Australian and New Zealand limitations

regarding electromagnetic interference. Check spark plug yearly

or every 100 operating hours.

A.

B.

C.

D,

E.

Clean area around spark plug.

Remove and inspect spark plug.

Replace spark plug if electrodes are pitted, burned or

porcelain is cracked. For replacement use Champion

RJ19LM.

NOTE: Aresistor spark plug must be used for replacement.

Check electrodes gap with wire feeler gauge and set gap at

.030 if necessary.

Install spark plug, tighten securely.

ELECTRODES\

PORCELAIN

.030 GAP

Figure 8

(_) COOLING SYSTEM:

IMPORTANT: Frequently remove any grass clippings, dirt and

debris from cooling fins, air intake screen and levers and linkage

(see Figure 1). This will help ensure adequate cooling and

correct engine speed.

(_) CHECK ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT OFTEN FOR LOOSE NUTS,

,_BOLTS AND ATTACHMENTS, AND KEEP THESE ITEMS

TIGHTENED.

I

ADJUSTMENTS

DO NOT MAKE UNNECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS. FACTORY

SETTINGS ARE SATISFACTORY FOR MOST APPLICATIONS AN D

CONDITIONS. IF ADJUSTMENTS ARE NEEDED, PROCEED AS

FOLLOWS:

CARBURETOR

If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your nearest

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. (OR SEARS CANADA, INC.)

SERVICE CENTER. Engine performance should not be affected

at altitudes up to 7,000 feet. For operation at higher elevations,

contact your nearest SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. (OR SEARS

CANADA, iNC.) SERVICE CENTER.

ENGINE SPEED

_NEVER TAMPER WITH ENGINE GOVERNOR WHICH IS I

FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED. I

I

OVERSPEEDING ENGINE ABOVE FACTORY HIGH SPEED

SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS.

JCHANG NG OF ENGINE-GOVERNED SPEED WILL VOID

lENGINE WARRANTY" I

STORAGE

,_ NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS 0RIN_

ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, WHERE FUEL I

FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME, SPARK OR PILOT I

LIGHT AS ON A FURNACE, WATER HEATER, CLOTHES I

DRYER OR OTHER GAS APPLIANCE.

IF ENGINE IS TO BE UNUSED FOR 30 DAYS OR MORE,

PREPARE AS FOLLOWS:

(_ DRAIN FUEL SYSTEM:

A. Remove allgasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent

gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing

possible malfunction of engine.

,_ DRAIN FUEL INTO APPROVED CONTAINER OUTDOORS,

AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME. BE SURE ENGINE IS COOL.

IDO NOT SMOKE.

a. Run engine untilfuel tank is empty and engine stops due to

lack of fuel.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer (such as ULTRA-FRESH TM) is an

acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel

gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in

fuel tank or storage container. Always follow mix ratio found

on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after

adding stabilizer to allow it to reach carburetor.

_) CHANGE OIL:

Changeoilifithas notbeenchangedinthe lastthree(3)months.

See "CHANGEOIL" instructionsin"MAINTENANCE"section on

Page 3,

OIL CYLINDER BORE:

A. Remove spark plug and pour one (1) ounce (30 mi) of engine

oil into spark plug hole.

B. Cover spark plug hole with a rag.

C. Crank engine over, slowly, several times.

I

_k. AVOID SPRAY FROM SPARK PLUG HOLE WHEN

CRANKING ENGINE OVER SLOWLY.

D. Replace spark plug.

(_) CLEAN ENGINE:

Removeany cJippings,dirt, or chafffromexteriorof engine.

GENERAL

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.

Professional Air-Cooled Engine Service is as close as your nearest

Sears Roebuck and Co. (or Sears Canada, Inc.) Service Center.

A yearly check-up or tune-up by Sears is a good idea to avoid

breakdowns or delay.., do itat the end of the season, then you're ready

for the next. We even prepare it for storage for you.

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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.

Spark plug wiredisconnected from sparkplug.

Spark plug fouled.

Spark plug porcelain cracked.

Insufficient fuel,

Water or dirt in fuel.

Improper carburetor adjustment

Move ENGINE CONTROL or equipment control to "HI" or

START postion, See "STARTING" instructions in this

manual.

Connect SPARK PLUG WIRE to SPARK PLUG.

Remove SPARK PLUG and clean it. See "SPARK

PLUG" instructions in "MAINTENANCE" section in this

manual.

Install new spark plug.

Fill FUEL TANK per "BEFORE STARTING" instructions.

Drain FUEL TANK and re-fill with clean, fresh gasoline.

See "BEFORE STARTING" instructions in this manual.

Adjust carburetor (if applicable). See "ADJUSTMENTS"

section in this manual.

ENGINE LACKS POWER

CAUSE

Dirty air cleaner.

Improper carburetor adjustment.

Lack of lubricaiton.

REMEDY

Replace or clean air cleaner per "AIR CLEANER"

instructions in "MAINTENANCE" section in this manual,

Adjust carburetor (if applicable). See "ADJUSTMENTS"

section in this manual.

Fill oil sump to proper level, See "BEFORE STARTING"

instructions section in this manual.

ENGINE MISSES UNDER LOAD

CAUSE

Spark plug fouled.

Spark plug porcelain cracked.

Improper spark plug gap.

Improper carburetor adjustment

REMEDY

Remove SPARK PLUG and clean it. See "SPARK

PLUG" instructions in "MAINTENANCE" section in this

manual.

Install new SPARK PLUG.

Regap SPARK PLUG electrodes. See "SPARK PLUG"

instructions in "MAINTENANCE" section in this manual.

Adjust carburetor (if applicable). See "ADJUSTMENTS"

section in this manual,

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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

WARRANTYSTATEMENT

The U, S Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA"), the California Air

Resources Board ("CARB") and Sears, Roebuck and Co are pleased to explain

the Federal and California Emission Control Systems Warranty on your new

small off-road engine. In California, new 1995 and later small off-road engines

must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog

standards. In other states, new 1997 and later model year engines must be

designed, built and equipped, at the time of sale, to meet the US EPA

regulations for small non-road engines. Sears, Roebuck and Co will warrant the

emission control system on your small off-road engine for the periods of time

listed below, provided there has been no abuse, neglect, unapproved

modification, or improper maintenance of your small off-road engine.

Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor, ignition

system and exhaust system AIso included may be the compression release

system and other emission-related assemblies.

Where a warrantable condition exists, Sears, Roebuck and Co, will repair your

small off-road engine at no cost to you for diagnosis, parts and labor

MANUFACTURER'S EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

WARRANTY COVERAGE

Emission control systems on 1995 and later model year California small off-road

engines are warranted for two years as hereinafter noted In other states, 1997

and later model year engines are also warranted for two years, if, during such

warranty period, any emission-related part on your eng4ne is defective in

materials or workmanship, the part will be repaired or replaced by Sears,

Roebuck and Co.

OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES

As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of

the required maintenance listed in your Owner's Manual, but Sears, Roebuck and

Co. will not deny warranty solely due to the lack of receipts o o you a u e o

provide written evidence of the performance of all scheduled maintenance.

As the small off-road engine owner, you should, however, be aware that Sears,

Roebuck and Co. may deny you warranty coverage if your small off-road

engine or a part thereof has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance

or unapproved modifications.

You are responsible for presenting your small off-road engine to a Sears,

Roebuck and Co. Authorized Service Outlet as soon as a problem exists The

warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to

exceed 30 days.

Warranty service can be arranged by contacting either a Sears, Roebuck and

Co. Authorized Service Outlet, or by contacting Sears, Roebuck and Co. at

1-800-473-7247,

IMPORTANTNOTE

This warranty statement explains your rights and obligations under the Emission

Control System Warranty ("ECS Warranty") which is provided to you by Sears,

Roebuck and Co. pursuant to California law. See also the Sears, Roebuck and

CO, Limited Warranties for Sears, Roebuck and CO which is enclosed therewith

on a separate sheet and also is provided to you by Sears, Roebuck and Co.

The ECS Warranty applies only to the emission control system of your new

engine. To the extent that there rs any conflict in terms between the ECS

Warranty and the Sears, Roebuck and Co, Warranty, the ECS Warranty shall

apply except in any circumstances in which the Sears, Roebuck and Co

Warranty may provide a longer warranty period Both the ECS Warranty and

the Sears, Roebuck and Co. Warranty describe important rights and obligations

with respect to your new engine.

Warranty service can only be performed by a Sears, Roebuck and Co

Authorized Service Outlet. At the time of requesting warranty service, evidence

must be presented of the date of sale to the original purchaser The purchaser

shall pay any charges for making service calls and/or for transporting the

products to and from the place where the inspection and/or warranty work is

performed. The purchaser shall be responsible for any damage or loss incurred

in connection with the transportation of any engine or any part(s) thereof

submitted for inspection and/or warranty work.

If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities,

you should contact Sears, Roebuck and Co at 1-800-473 7247.

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY

Emission Control System Warranty ("ECS Warranty") for !995 and later model

year California small off-road engines (for other states, 1997 and later model

year engines):

A APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to 1995 and later mode! year

California small off-road engines (for other states, 1997 and later model year

engines). The ECS Warranty Period shall begin on the date the new engine or

equipment is delivered to its original, end use purchaser, and shall continue for

24 consecutive months thereafter

B. GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE: Sears, Roebuck and Co.

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:

1 Designed, built and equipped so as to conform with all applicable

regulations adopted b the Air Resources Board pursuant to i s au he y

_nChap ers and 2, _art 5, Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code,

2 Free from defects in materials and workmanship which, at any time

during the ECS Warranty Period, will cause a warranted emissions-related

part to fail to be identical in all material respects to the part as described

in the engine manufacturer's application for certification.

C. The ECS Warranty only pertains to emissions-related parts on your engine,

as follows:

2.

Any warranted, emissions-related parts which are not scheduled for

replacement as required maintenance in the Owner's Manual shall be

warranted for the ECS Warranty Period. If any such part fails during the

ECS Warranty Period, it shall be repaired or replaced by Sears Roebuck

and Co. according to Subsection 4 below. Any such part repaired or

replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for any remainder of

the ECS Warranty Period

Any warranted, emissions-related part which is scheduled only for regular

inspection as specified in the Owner's Manual shall be warranted for the

ECS Warranty Period. A statement in such written instructions to the

effect of "repair or replace as necessary", shall not reduce the ECS

Warranty Period. Any such part repaired or replaced under the ECS

Warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS Warranty

Period.

3. Any warranted, emissions-related part which is scheduled for replacement

as required maintenance in the Owner's Manual, shall be warranted for the

period of time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for that part

If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement, the part shall be

repaired or replaced by Sears, Roebuck and CO. according to Subsection

4 below Any such emissions-related part repaired or replaced under the

ECS Warranty, shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS Warranty

Period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for such emiss=ons-

related part.

4. Repair or replacement of any warranted, emissions-related part under this

ECS Warranty shall be performed at no charge to the owner at a Sears,

Roebuck and Co Authorized Service Outlet

5. The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the

determination that apart covered by the ECS Warranty is in fact

defective, provided that such diagnostic work is performed at a Sears,

Roebuck and CO Authorized Service Outlet.

6. Sears, Roebuck and Co. shall be liable for damages to other original

engine components or approved modifications proximately caused by a

failure under warranty of an emission-related part covered by the ECS

Warranty

7 Throughout the ECS Warranty Period, Sears, Roebuck and Co. shall

maintain a supply of warranted emission-related parts sufficient to meet

the expected demand for such emission-related parts

8. Any Sears, Roebuck and Co authorized and approved emission-related

replacement part may be used in the performance of any ECS Warranty

maintenance or repair and will be provided without charge to the owner.

Such use shall not reduce Sears, Roebuck and Co. ECS Warranty

obligations

g. Unapproved add-on or modified parts may not be used to modify or

repair a Sears, Roebuck and Co. engine Such use voids this ECS

Warranty and shall be sufficient grounds for disallowing an ECS Warranty

claim Sears, Roebuck and Co shall not be liable hereunder for failures

of any warranted parts of a Sears, Roebuck and Co engine caused by

the use of such an unapproved add-on or modified part

EMISSION-RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

1. Carburetor Assembly and its Internal Components

a) Fuel filter

b) Carburetor gaskets

c) Intake ptpe

2. Air Cleaner Assembly

a) Air filter element

3. Ignition System, including:

a) Spark plug

b) Ignition module

c) Flywhee! assembly

4 Catalytic Muffler (if so equipped)

a) Muffler gasket (if so equipped)

b) Exhaust manifold (if so equipped)

5 Crankcase Breather Assembly and its Components

a) Breather connection tube

10/22_9 EPA/CARB

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Page 6181-1248-11

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL:143.014502

O-- 370K

400

135

130

120

416

182185

?

178

900

_261

126

119

125

370R370C

I

12--

101

3O

7

46

298

,300

195

241

<. 245

/_ 250

238

Page 7 181-124_8-11

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL:143.014502

Ref.

No.

1

2

6

7

12

12A

12B

14

15

16

17

18

19

2O

3O

4O

4O

4O

41

41

41

42

42

42

43

45

46

48

50

52

69

70

72

75

80

81

82

83

86

89

9O

92

93

100

101

103

104

110

119

120

125

126

130

135

150

151

151A

Part

No.

37280

26727

33734

36557

36775

36558

36694

28277

30589

34839A

31335

651018

36281

32600

36793

35544A

35545A

35546

35541

35542

35543

35547A

35548A

35549

20381

36777

32610A

27241

37575

29914

*37130

34311E

36083

27897

30574A

30590A

30591

30588A

650488

611004

611112

650815

650816

34443C

610118

651007

37480

37047

*37028

36825

37288

37289

6021A

37598

31672

31673

40017

Ref. Part

Pad Name No. No.

Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 150) 169

Dowel Pin 172

Breather Element 174

Breather Ass'y. (Incl. 6 & 12A) 178

Breather Tube 182

Breather Cover & Tube (Incl. 12B) 184

Breather Tube Elbow 185

Washer 186

Governor Rod (Incl. 14) 189

Governor Lever 191

Governor Lever Clamp 195

Screw, Torx T-15, 8-32 x 19/64" 207

Extension Spring 216

Oil Seal 223

Crankshaft 224

Piston, Pin & Ring Set (Std.) 236

Piston, Pin & Ring Set (.010" OS) 239

Piston, Pin & Ring Set (.020" GS) 241

Piston & Pin Ass'y. (Std.) (Incl, 43) 245

Piston & Pin Ass'y. (.010" OS) (Incl. 250

43) 260

Piston & Pin Ass'y. (.020" OS) (Incl. 261

43) 262

Ring Set (Std.) 275

Ring Set (.010" OS) 277

Ring Set (.020 OS) 285

Piston Pin Retaining Ring 287

Connecting Rod Ass'y. (Incl. 46) 290

Connecting Rod Bolt 292

Valve Lifter 298

Camshaft (NCR) 300

Oil Pump Ass'y. 301

Mounting Flange Gasket 305

Mounting Flange (Incl. 72 thru 83, 306

306) 307

Oil Drain Plug 309

Oil Seal 310

Governor Shaft 313

Washer 370A

Governor Gear Ass'y. (Incl. 81) 370C

Governor Spoof 370K

Screw, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" 370R

Flywheel Key 380

Flywheel 390

Belleville Washer

Flywheel Nut

Solid State Ignition 400

Spark Plug Cover 416

Screw, Torx T-15, 10-24 x 15/16"

Cam Bushing 417

Ground Wire 900

Cylinder Head Gasket

Cylinder Head 900

Exhaust Valve (Std.) (Incl. 151)

Intake Valve (Std.) (Incl. 151 )

Screw, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"

Resistor Spark Plug (RJ19LM4)

Valve Spring

Valve Spring Cap

Intake Valve Seal

*36783

36784

30200

29752

6201

*26756

36785

32653

650839

36559A

610973

34336

33086

650451

*36786

650932

*34338

35797

35066

35065

36980

30200

650831

36790A

650988

35000A

650926

29774

26460

28763

36916

36246

35647

*36996

35499

650562

35648

34080

36261

37318

36695

37317

640262

590737

37029A

36085

650821

Part Name

Valve Cover Gasket

Valve Cover

Screw, 10-24 x 9/16"

Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-28

Screw, 1/4-28 x 7/8"

Carburetor To Intake Pipe Gasket

Intake Pipe

Governor Link

Screw, 1/4-20 x 3/8"

S.E. Brake Bracket (Incl. 195)

Terminal

Throttle Link

R.P.M Adjusting Lever

Screw, 1/4-20 x 1"

Intake Pipe Gasket

Screw, 10-32 x 49/64"

Air Cleaner Gasket

Air Cleaner Collar

Air Cleaner Filter

Air Cleaner Cover

Blower Housing

Screw, 10-24 x 9/16"

Screw, 1/4-20 x 1/2"

Muffler

Screw, 1/4-20 x 2-5/16"

Starter Cup

Screw, 8-32 x 21/64"

Fuel Line

Fuel Line Clam#

Screw, 10-32 x 35/64"

Fuel Tank (Incl. 292 & 301)

Fuel Cap

Oil Fill Tube

"O"-Ring

"O"-Ring

Screw, 10-32 x 1/2"

Dipstick

Spacer

Lubrication Decal

Primer Decal

Starter Decal

Warning Decal

Carburetor (Incl. 184)

Rewind Starter

(NOTE: This engine could have

been built with 590694 starter).

Gasket Set (Incl. Items Marked *)

! Spark Arrestor Kit (Incl. 417)

(Optional)

Screw, 10-32 x 1/2" (Optional)

Replacement Engine 750830C,

order from 71-999

Replacement Short Block 750806B,

order from 71-999

*Indicates Parts Included in

Gasket Set, Ref. No. 400.

RPM High 2900 to 3200

Page 8 181-1248-11

CARBURETOR NO. 640262

\20A

Ref. _Ref.

No. No. Part Name

640262

1 631615

2 631767

4 *631184

5 !'631183

6 640070

7 *650506

16 631807

17 651025

18 630766

20 640018

20/ 640200

25 631867

27 *631024

28 632019

29 *631028

30 *631021

31 631022

35 640259

38 640080

36_ 632766

37 *632547

40 640175

44 "27110A

47 *630748

48 *631027

60 632760B

Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts Lie:

Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly

Throttle Return Spring

Dust Seal Washer

Dust Seal (Throttle)

Throttle Shutter

Shutter Screw

Fuel Fitting

Throttle Crack Screw/Idle Speed Screw

Tension Spring

Idle Restrictor Screw

Idle Restrictor Scrwe Cap (Black)

Float Bowl

Float Shaft

Float

Float Bowl "O" Ring

Inlet Needle, Seat, & Clip (Incl. 31)

SpringClip

Primer Bulb/Retainer Ring

Main Nozzle Tube

Carburetor Tube

"O" Ring, Main Nozzle Tube

High Speed Bowl Nut

Bowl Nut Washer

!Welch Plug, Idle Mixture Well

Welch Plug, Atmospheric Vent

Repair kit (Incl. Items Marked *)

_EWIND STARTER NO. 590737

12

/

13 _ --8

!i 11--7

Ref. Part

No. No. Part Name

3

6

7

8

11

12

13

14

590737

59O74O

59O616

590617

590618A

590687A

590535

590701

590760

Rewind Starter

Retainer

Starter Dog

Dog Spring

Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y

Starter Housing Ass'y (40 degree

grommet)

Starter Rope (Length 98" x 9/64"

clia.)

Starter Handle

Spring Clip

Page 9181-1248-11

STARTER NO. 590694

12

/

13

\

=;--7

O 4

Bb 5

11

Ref. PaN

No. No. PaN Name

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

11

12

13

590694

590599A

590600

590696

590601

590697

590698

590699

590700

590695

590535

590701

Recoil Starter

Spring Pin (Incl. 4)

Washer

Retainer

Washer

Brake Spring

Starter Dog

Dog Spring

Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y,

Starter Housing Ass'y. (40 degree

grommet)

Starter Rope ( 98" x 9/64" dia.)

Starter Handle

Page 10 181-1248-11

SEARS

operator's

manual

MODEL NO. 143.014502

SOLID STATE IGNITION

CAUTION:

Read RULES for

Safe OPERATION

and INSTRUCTIONS

Carefully

How to ORDER Repair Parts

The Model Number can be found on a decal on the blower

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. or SEARS CANADA, INC. retail or catalog

store. If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order

will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts

Distribution Center for expedited handling.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE

FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS SHOWN IN THIS LIST.

1. The PART NUMBER

2. The PART DESCRIPTION

3. The MODEL NUMBER

4. The NAME OF ITEM - ENGINE

"Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider that Sears has

service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians.., professional

technicians specifically trained on Sears products, having the parts, tools and

equipment to insure that we meet our pledge to you ... we service what we sell."

Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., CHICAGO, IL 60684 U.S.A.

and SEARS CANADA, INC., TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA

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