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operator's
manual
MODEL NO. 143.995504
5.5 RESERVE POWER
11.5 CUBIC INCH (185 cc)
DISPLACEMENT
SOLID STATE IGNITION
CAUTION:
Read RULES for
Safe OPERATION
and INSTRUCTIONS
Carefully
ENGIN
• Operating
•Maintenance
•Repair Parts
California Proposition 65 WARNING: me 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
Printedin U.S.A. 2-1-99 181-1179-11
ISlI_IIIIII|IIIISll 1
MODELAND
D.O.M.DECAL
SPARK PLUG WIRE
RECOILSTARTEF
STARTER\
HANDLE
\
OIL FILL PLUG AND
DIPSTICK FILL CAP
3LEANER
CONTROL
LEVER
CARBUERTOR
COOLING FINS
OIL DRAIN PLUG
OIL DRAIN PLUG
So'FrOM OF ENGINI
SPARK PLUG ,MUFFLER
!
_lb 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 N TH S MANUAL AND ANY PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIPMENT ON WHICH
THIS ENGINE IS USED BEFORE A'n'EMPTING TO OPERATING.
THESE SYMBOLS MAY APPEAR ON THE ENGINE:
EI88
OFF FULL
FAST SLOW STOP CHOKE
ENGINES WNICH ARE C_-H Ht-I_:u TO COMPLY WrrH CALIFORNIA
AND US EPA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES: Are
certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline. Include the
following emission control system(s): EM, TWC (if so equipped) Do
not include any user ad ustab e features - therefore no other
adjustments are needed.
OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
TO OPERATE ENGINE, YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING:
(_ A CLEAN, HIGH QUALITY, DETERGENT OIL.
IMPORTANT
KEEP THIS MANUAL HANDY AT ALL TIMES FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE. READ IT CAREFULLY AND FAMIUARIZE YOURSELF
WITH THE OPERATING, MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS, THIS MANUAL ALSO CONTAINS A COMPLETE
PARTS LISTING.
BEFORE STARTING
_I_IEADALL INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIPMENT ON
_WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED.d
"I_HISENGINE IS EQUIPPED WITH A FEDERALLY MAN DATED
MECHANISM WHICH STOPS THE ENGINE. DO NOT INTERFERE
WITH OR BYPASS THIS MECHANISM. PARTS OFTHE 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 EVENT THE
MECHANISM FAILS FOR ANY REASON, YOU MUST NOT USE THE
ENGINE UNTIL CORRECTED BY AN AUTHORIZED SEARS
ROEBUCK AND CO. (OR SEARS CANADA, INC.) SERVICECENTER.
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG AND
ATTACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see Figure 6 on Page 3).
Be sure original container is marked:
A.P.I. service "SF"-"SJ".
FOR SUMMER (ABOVE 32°F; 0°C) USE SAE 30 OIL.
Using multigrade oil will increase oil consumption.
FOR WINTER (BELOW 32OF; 0°C) USE SAE 5W30 OIL. (SAE "
10W is an acceptable substitute.)
DO NOT USE 1OW4O OIL. °
OIL SUMP CAPACITY: 21 ounces (1-114 U.S. pints)
.62 liter
(_) A FRESH, CLEAN, UNLEADED REGULAR,
UNLEADED PREMIUM, OR REFORMULATED
AUTOMOTIVE GASOLINE ONLY. DO NOT USE _I_
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. Usa clean fill tunnels.
Never use "stale" gasoline left over from last season or stored for
long periods. Page f
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 (sea Figure 3) against mower
handle and hold it in this position.
E. Pull at least 2 feet of starter rope out of starter and tie a slipknot
at starter to.prevent starter rope from rewinding back into
starter.
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BEFORE STARTING (Continued)
C, Slide rope stop onto starter rope and feed starter rope
throughrope guideon mower handle(see Figure4).
D. Feed starterropethroughstarterhandle(see Figure5) and
tie a left handknot,leaving1/2 inchto 1 inchof starterrope
extendingbeyondlefthandknot.DO NOT PULLLEFTHAND
KNOT INTO STARTER HANDLEYET.
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. Positionropestop2to 3 inchesfrom starterand fasten it to
starter rope by grippingit with pliers and forcing staple
throughstarterropeuntilstapleis even withoutsideof'rope
stop.
(_) 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 (sea 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" MARK ON DIPSTICK.
F. Replace oil fill plug and tighten securely.
See =MAINTENANCE" section for any future oil level and oil •
change instructions (see Page 3).
STARTER
STARTER
HANDLE
BRAKE MECHANISM
BEFORE STARTING (Continued)
(_) FILL FUEL TAN K with gasoline as specified inthe preceding
"OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS," item 2.
NEVER MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE
Never use =stale" gasoline left over from lastseason orstored for
long periods.
i_ NEVER FILL FUELTANK INDOORS. NEVER FILL FUEL TANK
WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING OR HOT. DO NOT SMOKE WHEN
FILLING FUELTANK.
_IL NEVER FILL FUEL TANK COMPLETELY. FILL TANK TO 1/2"
BELOW BOTTOM OF FILLER NECK TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR
IFUEL EXPANSION.WIPEANY FUEL SPILLAGE FROM ENGINE
AND EQUIPMENT BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
,_ ANY UQUERED PETROLEUM (LPG) OR NATURAL GAS FUEL
SYSTEM MUST BE LEAKPROOFAND MEETALLAPPUCABLE
ICODES AND REGULATIONS.
_) CHECK THE FOLLOWING:
i_iA BE SURE EQUIPMENT IS IN NEUTRAL GEAR WITH I
CLUTCHES, BELTS, CHAINS AND SAFETY SWITCHES J
DISENGAGED. (FOLLOW EQUIPMENT MANU- I
FACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.) THIS SHOULD PLACE
ANY SAFETY SWITCHES NSAFE STARTING PosmoN.
B. Be sure spark plugwire is attached to spark plug (see Figure
1).
_ __ ._ MOWER HANDLE
Figure 3
STARTER HANDLE_ GUIDE
NO SLACK
PERMISSIBLE
MOWER HANDLE
Figure 4
STARTER
HANDLE
LEFT
HANDED
KNOT
STARTER
1/2 TO 1 INCH
Figure 2 Page 2 Figure 5 181-1179-11
STARTING
_k 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 NATURAL
GAS FUEL SYSTEMS).
_KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY
FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT.
_ARNING -- TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY
AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F (65°C). AVOID THESE AREAS.
(_ Move engine control (see Figure 1) to HI Position.
(_) START ENGINE:
A.
MAINTENANCE
_ARNING -- TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY
AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F (65°C). AVOID THESE AREAS.
CHECK OIL LEVEL:
Checkoillevelevery five(5)operatinghoursoreachtimeengine
isused.See"3 CHECK OILLEVEL"in"BEFORE STARTING"on
Page 2.
(_ CHANGE OIL:
The carburetor on your engine has been completely a_tjusted
at the factory. When starting a cold engine, push redprimer B.
bulb firmly with your thumb 5 tlmee, allowing primer bulb
to return completely to odginal position between p_shes. C.
Repeat the above for each starter operation as necessary.
NOTE: DO NOT USE PRIMER "IF,O RESTART A WARM D.
ENGINE AFTER A SHORT SHUTDOWN.
B. Operate mowercontrolto releaseengine brake.
C. Graspstarterhandle(seeFigure4) andpullropeout,slowly,
untilitpullsslightlyharder.Let roperewindslowly.Then pull
ropewitha rapidfull arm stroke.Let roperewindSLOWLY.
Donotlet starterhandlesnapbackagainstropeguide(sea
Figure4).
D. RepeatinstructionsBandC ifnecessary,untilenginestarts.
NOTE: If enginedoesnotstart,repeatinstructionsA, B, C
andD untilitstarts.
STOPPING
(_) See mower manufacturer's instructions.
(_) AFTER ENGINE IS STOPPED:
_IIA. DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG
AND ATTACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see Figure 6).
,_kB. 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 GASAPPLIANCE.
fF SPARK
PLUG
RETAINING
POST
Figure 6
®
A
SPARK PLUG
WIRE
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 running.
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG
AND ATTACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see Rgure 6).
Position equipment so engine oil drain plug is lowest point
on engine.
Remove oil drain plug and oil fill plug to drain oil (see Figure
1).
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 Figure 7):
NEVER RUN ENGINE WITHOUT COMPLETE AIR CLEANER
INSTALLED ON ENGINE. I
Replace filter once a year or more often if used in extremely dusty
or dirty conditions.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN OR OIL FILTER.
a.
C.
D,
Replacement filters are available at any Sears Roebuck and Co.
(or Sears Canada, Inc.) Service Center. To install new filter,
proceed as follows:
A. Tum cover to the left (counterclockwise) and remove it and
filter from flange. Discard filter.
Clean cover and flange thoroughly.
Insert new filter into cover.
E,
Position cover and filter against flange with tab on cover
inserted into lower left corner of slot in flange.
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.
Page
S_A_INELoT COVER' "_/
Figure 7
TURN COVER
TOTHELEFT
(COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE)TO
REMOVE
TURN COVER
TOTHE RIGHT
(CLOCKWISE)
TOTIGHTEN
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'MAINTENANCE (Continued)
(_ SPARK PLUG (see Figure8):
ThissparkignitionsystemmeetsallrequirementsoftheCanadian
Interferance-Causing Equipment Regulations. This engine
complieswithallcurrentAustralianand New Zealand limitations
regarding electromagneticinterference.
Check sparkplugyearlyor every 100 operatinghours.
Clean area aroundspark plug.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Removeand inspectspark plug.
STORAGE
_IL NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS OR Ih_
ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, WHERE FUE 4
FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME, SPARK OR PILO'I]
LIGHT AS ON A FURNACE, WATER HEATER, CLOTHES_
DRYER OR OTHER GAS APPLIANCE. |
IF ENGINE IS TO BE UNUSED FOR 30 DAYS OR MORE,
PREPARE AS FOLLOWS:
(_ DRAIN FUEL SYSTEM:
Replace spark plug if electrodes are pitted, burned or
porcelain is cracked. For replacement use Champion
RJ19LM.
NOTE: A resistor spark plug must be used for replacement.
Check electrodes gap with wire feeler gauge and set gap at
.030 if necessary. 0
Install spark plug, tighten securely.
ELECTRODES /
--_:LAIN
.030 GAP
Figure8
A. Removeallgasolinefromcarburetorandfueltankto prevent
gum depositsfrom forming on these parts and causing
possiblemalfunctionof engine.
DRAIN FUEL INTO APPROVED CONTAINER OUTDOORS,
AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME. BE SURE ENGINE IS COOL DO
NOT SMOKE.
B. Run engineuntilfuel tank isemptyand enginestopsdueto
lackof fuel.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer (such as STA-BIL) is an acceptable
alternative in minimizingthe formation of fuel gum
depositsdudng storage.Add stabilizerto gasolinein
fuel tank or storage container.Alwaysfollow mix ratio
found on stabilizer container. Run engineat least 10
minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to reach
carburetor.
_) CHANGE OIL:
COOLING SYSTEM:
IMPORTANT: Frequentlyremoveany grass clippings,dirtand
debrisfrom coolingfins, air intakescreenand leversandlinkage
(see Figure 1). This will help ensure adequate cooling and
correct enginespeed.
(_) CHECKENGINEAND EQUIPMENTOFTENFORLOOSENUTS,I
BOLTS AND ATTACHMENTS, AND KEEP THESE ITEMSJ
TIGHTENED. l
ADJUSTMENTS
DO NOT MAKE UNNECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS. FACTORY
SETTINGS ARE SATISFACTORY FOR MOST APPLICATIONS
AND 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
OVERSPEEDING ENGINE ABOVE FACTORY HIGH SPEED I
SE'I-RNG CAN BE DANGEROUS. CHANGING OE ENGINE-
GOVERNED SPEED WILL VOID ENGINE WARRANTY.
Changeoilifit hasnotbeenchangedinthe lastthree(3) months.
See "CHANGEOIL"instructionsin "MAINTENANCE"sectionon
Page 3.
(_) OIL CYLINDER BORE:
A. Removesparkplugandpourone(1)ounce(30ml) ofengine
oil intosparkplug hole.
B. Cover spark plug hole with a rag.
C. Crank engine over, slowly, several times.
_ AVOID SPRAY FROM SPARK PLUG HOLE WHEI_
CRANKING ENGINE OVER SLOWLY.
D. Replace spark plug.
(_) CLEAN ENGINE:
Remove any clippings, did, or chaff from extedor of engine.
GENERAL
Justasyourautomobileneedsprofessionalmechanicalmaintenance
fromtimetotime,sodoesyourCraftsmanengine.Replacementofthe
spark plug and air cleaner is made necessaryby NORMAL use.
ProfessionalAir-CooledEngineServiceis as closeas your nearest
Sears Roebuckand Co. (or Sears Canada, Inc.) ServiceCenter.
A yeady check-up or tune-up by Sears is a good idea to avoid
breakdownsordelay.,, doitattheendoftheseason,thenyou'reready
for the next.We even prepareit for storagefor 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. Move ENGINE CONTROL or equipment control to "HI" or
START postion. See "STARTING" instructions in this
manual.
Sparkplugwire disconnectedfromsparkplug.
Sparkplugfouled.
Spark plugpomelaincracked.
Insufficientfuel.
Wateror dirt infuel.
Impropercarburetoradjustment
Connect SPARK PLUG WIRE to SPARK PLUG.
RemoveSPARK PLUG and cleanit. See "SPARK
PLUG"instructionsin "MAINTENANCE"sectioninthis
manual.
Install new spark plug.
Fill FUEL TANK per "BEFORE STARTING" instructions.
DrainFUEL TANK and re-fillwithclean,freshgasoline.
See "BEFORE STARTING" instructionsin thismanual.
Adjustcarburetor(ifapplicable). See "ADJUSTMENTS"
sectioninthismanual.
ENGINE LACKS POWER
CAUSE
Dirtyair cleaner.
Impropercarburetoradjustment.
Lackof lubricaiton.
REMEDY
Replace or clean air cleaner per "AIR CLEANER"
instructions in "MAINTENANCE" section in this manual.
Adjustcarburetor(if applicable). See "ADJUSTMENTS"
sectioninthismanual.
Filloil sumpto properlevel. See "BEFORESTARTING"
instructionssectioninthismanual.
ENGINE MISSES UNDER LOAD
CAUSE
Spark plug fouled.
Spark plugpomelaincracked.
Impropersparkpluggap.
Impropercarburetoradjustment
REMEDY
RemoveSPARK PLUG andclean it. See "SPARK
PLUG"instructionsin "MAINTENANCE"sectionin this
manual
Installnew SPARK PLUG.
Regap SPARK PLUGelectrodes. See "SPARKPLUG"
instructionsin"MAINTENANCE"sectioninthismanual.
Adjustcarburetor (if applicable). See "ADJUSTMENTS"
sectioninthismanual.
Page 5 181-1179-11
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.
Federal and California Emission Control Systems Limited Warranty
Utility and Lawn and Garden Engines
CALIFORNIA & US EPA EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTYSTA'I1EMB4T
The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency "EPA*), the California Air Resources
Board ("CARB _)and Seam, Roebuck and CO. are pleased to explain the Federal and
COlifomla Emission COntrol Systems Warranty on your new utility or lawn and
garden equipment engine. In California, new 1995 and later utilityutiliand lawn and
garden equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State's
stdegent anti-stung 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 U.S.
EPA regulations for small non-road engines. Seam, Roebuck and Co. will warrant
the emissio_ control system on your utility or lawn and garden equipment engine for
the pednds of Ume listed below, provided there has been no abuse, neglect,
unapproved modification, or improper maintenance of your utility or lawn and garden
equipment engine.
Your emission contr_ system may include parts such as the carburetor, ignition
system and exhaust system. Also included may ha the compression release
system and other emission-related assemblies.
Where a warrantsbla condition exists, Sears, Roebuck and Co. will repair your utility
or lawn and garden equipment engine at no cost to you for diagnosis, gads and
labor,
MAN g FACTURER'S EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARRANTYCOVERAGE
Emission control systems on 1995 and later model year California utility and lawn
and garden eqalpmeof engines are warranted for two_ye_ears as haralnaRer nofad. In
other states, 1997 and later model year engines are also warranted for two years.
If, dudng such warranty pedod, any emlsaion-rstated p,ht on your engine is
defective in matadals or workmanship, the part will be repaired or raplaced by Sears,
Roebuck and Co.
OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILmES
AS the utility or lawn and garden equipment engine owner, you are responsible for
the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Owner's Manual, but
Sears, Roebuck and P-_, will,not deny warranty solely due to the lack of receipts or
for your fadure to provide written evidence of the performance of all scheduled
maintenance.
As the utility or lawn and garden equipment engine owner, you should, however, be
aware that Sears, Roebuck and Co. may deny you warranty coverage if your utility
or lawn and garden equipment or a part thereof has failed due to abuse, neglect,
improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
You are responsibla for presenting your utility or lawn and garden equipment engine
to a Sears, Roebuck and CO. Authorized Service Outlet as soon as a problem
exists. The warranty epa rs should be completed in areasonable 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 coofacting Sears, Roebuck and Co. at 1-800-473-
7247.
IMPORTANT NOTE
This warranty statement explains your dghts 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 is any conflict in terms between the ECS Warranty and the Seam,
Roebuck and Co. Warranty the ECS Warranty shall apply except m any
circumstances in which the Seats, Roebuck and Co. Warran may provide a longer
warranty pphod. Both the ECS Warranty and the Seam, RoetYDUCkand Co. warranty
desodbe imbenant hghts and obligations with respect to your new engine.
Warranty service can only be pertormed 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 bey any
charges for making service calls and/or for transporting the products tP 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.
ff 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 1995 and later model year
California utility and lawn and garden equipment engines (for other states, 1997 and
later mndai year engines):
A. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to 1995 and later model year
Cailtom=a utddy and lawn and garden equipment eng nes ( or o her sta as 1997 and
later model year engines. The ECS Warrant,/Peded shall begin on the date the
new engine or equipment is delivered to its onginai, end-use purchaser, and ,shall
continue for 24 consecutive months thereafter.
B. GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE: Sears, Roe_JCk and CO.
warrants to the original, end-use purchaser of the new engine or equipment and to
each sutpequeof purchaser that each of its utility and lawn and garden equipment
engines is_
1. Designed, built a_l equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations
adopted by the A=r Resources Board pursuant to its authority in Chapters 1
and 2, Part 5, Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code, and
2. Free from defacts in materials and workmanship which, at any time dudeg
the ECS Warran_ntyPedod, will cause a warranted emissions-related part to
fail to be identlsai in all matadai respects to the part as described in the
engine manufacturer's application for certification.
C. The ECS warranty onlypertainsto emisslans-raiateqpartson yourengine,as
follows:
1. Any warranted, ernissions-raiated gads which are not scheduled for
redlacement as requ=red maintenance in the Owner's Manual shall be
warranted for the ECS warranty Period. If any such part fails dudng the
ECS Warranty Period, it shall be repaired or replaced by Sears, Roebuck and
Co. according to Subeec',ion 4 below. Any such part repaired or raplaced
under the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for any remainder of the ECS
Warranty Period.
2. Any w'drrantad, err!issions-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 insthJctions o the effect of
"repair or replace as necessary', shall not reduce the ECS Warranty Period.
Any such part repaired or rap_aced under the ECS Warranty shall be
warranted for the remainder of the ECS Warranty Period.
3. Anywarranted,emiaslans*raiatedpartwhich is scheduledforrepfacementas
required maintenanceintheOwneYsManual,shallbewarrantedforthe period
of time pdorto the firstscheduledreplacementpointforthat part. ff the part
fails priortothe first scheduledreplacementthe partshallbe repairedor
replacedby Sears, Roebuckand CO.accordingto Subsection4 below. Any
suchemisslans-relatndpart repairedor replacedunderthe ECS Warranty,
shallbewarranted forthe remainderof the ECSWarrantyPehodpriorto the
firstscheduledrel_acemeofpointfor such emisaions-raiatedpart.
4. Repair or replacement of any warranted, emissions*related part under this
ECS Warranty shall de performed at no charge to the owner at a Sears,
Roebuck and CO. Authorized Service Outlet.
5. The owner shall nof de chargad for dlageostic labor which leads to the
determination that a part covered by the ECS warranty is in fact defective
provided that such diagnostic work is performed at aSears, 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 afailure
under warranty of an emisalon-raiated part covered by the ECS Warranty.
7. Throughout the ECS Warranty Peqod, Sears, Roebuck and CO. shall
maintain a supply of warranted emission-related parts sufficient to meet the
expected demand for such emission-related pads.
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 Seam, Roebuck and Co, ECS Warranty obligations.
9. Unapproved add-on or modified pads may not be used to modify or repair a
Seats, Roebuck and Co. engine. Such use voids this EC$ Warranty and
shall de sufficient grounds for disallowing an ECS Warranty claim. Sears,
Roebuck and Co, shall not be liable hereunder for failures of any warranted
pads of a Seam, 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
_l Carburetorgaskets
Intake pipe
2. Air Cleaner Assembly
a) Air ifltar elament
3. ignition System, including:
a) Spark picg
bI nitlan module
c1 _lywhaal assembly
4. Catalytls Muffler if so equipped_
aMuffler gasket (if so equ=pped)
b Exhaust rnanifofd (if so equipped)
5. Crankcase Breather Assembly and its Components
a) Breather connection tube
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. 7.22.97 EPA_ARB
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL:143.995504
_--370K
130
416
2O4
4OO
.!
135
120 119
370B_.<_>
370C 262f,_
110 285
10,3
125
lOl
126
.-J I'1T
174
298
7
_310
46
178
238
"305
"306
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL:143.995504
Ref. Part
No. No.
1 37266
2 26727
6 33734
736557
12 36775
12A _36558
12B 36694
14 28277
15 30589
16 34839A
17 31335
18 651018
19 36281
20 32600
30 36793
40 40004
40 40005
41 36070
41 36071
42
42
43
45
46
48
50
52
69
70
72
75
8O
81
82
83
86
89
90
92
93
100
101
103
110
119
120
125
126
130
135
150
151
151A
169
172
174
178
40006
40007
20381
36777
32610A
27241
36778
29914
*35261
34311E
36083
27897
30574A
30590A
30591
30588A
650488
611004
611112
650815
650816
34443B
610118
651007
37047
*36787
36825
37288
37289
6021A
35395
31672
31673
40017
*36783
36784
30200
29752
Flywheel Key
Flywheel
Bellevine Washer
Flywheel Nut
Solid State Ignition
Spark Plug Cover
Ref. Pad
Part Name No. No.
Cylinder (Incl. 2, 20 &150) 182 6201
Dowel Pin 184 *26756
Breather Element 185 36785
Breather Ass'y. (Incl. 6 & 12A) 186 34337
Breather Tube 189 650839
Breather Cover & Tube (Incl. 12B) 191 36559A
Breather Tube Elbow 195 610973
Washer 200 35727
Governor Rod (Incl. 14) 202 36482
Governor Lever ', 203 31342
Governor Lever Clamp 204 651029
Screw, Torx T-15, 8-32 x 19/64" 205 651019
Extension Spring g207 34336
Oil Seal 209 30200
ICrankshaft 215 32410
Piston, Pin & Ring Set (Std.) 223 650451
Piston, Pin & Ring Set (.010" OS) 224 *36786
Piston & Pin Ass'y._(Btd.) (Incl. 43) 238 650932
Piston &Pin Ass'y. (.010" OS) (Incl. 239 *34338
43) 241 35797
Ring Set (Std.) 245 35066
Ring Set (.010" OS) 250 35065
Piston Pin Retaining Ring 260 36980
Connecting Rod Ass'y. (Incl. 46) 261 30200
Connecting Rod Bolt 262 650831
Valve Lifter 275 36790A
Camshaft (MCR) 277 650988
Oil Pump Ass'y. 285 35000A
Mounting Flange Gasket 287 650926
Mounting Flange (Incl. 72 thru 83, 2.90 29774
306) 292 26460
Oil Drain Plug 298 28763
Oil'Seal 300 36916
Governor Shaft 301 36246
Washer 305 35647
Governor Gear Ass'y. (IncL 81) 306 *36996
Governor Spool 307 35499
Screw, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" 309 650562
310 35648
313 34080
325 37152
370A 36261
370B 35167
370C 37199
370K 36695
Screw, Torx T-15, 10-24 x 15/16"
Ground Wire
Cylinder Head Gasket
Cylinder Head
Exhaust Valve (Std.) (Incl. 151)
Intake Valve (Std.) (Incl. 151)
Screw, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"
Resistor Spark Plug (RJ19LM)
Valve Spring
Valve Spring Cap
Intake Valve Seal
Valve Cover Gasket
Valve Cover
Screw, 10-24 x 9/16 •
Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-28
Pad Name
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
Control Bracket (Incl. 202 thru 205)
Compression Spring
Compression Spdng
Screw, Torx T-10, 5-40 x 7/16"
Screw, Torx 1"-10, 6-32 x 41/64"
Throttle Link
Screw, 10-24 x 9/16 •
Control Knob
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 Clamp
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
Spdng Clip
Lubrication Decal
Control Decal
Pdmer Decal
Starter Decal
*Indicates Parts Included in
Gasket Set, Ref. No. 400.
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL:143.995504
Ref. Pa_
No. No.
380 640174
390 590737
400 36792B
416 36085
417 650821
Ref.
Part Name No.
Carburetor (Incl. 184)
Rewind Starter
I (NOTE: This engine could have
been built with 590694 starter).
Gasket Set (Incl. Items Marked *)
Spark Arrestor Kit (Incl. 416)
(Optional)
Screw, 10-32 x 1/2" (Optional)
900
900
Part
No.
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Part Name
Replacement Engine 750821A, order
from 71-999
Replacement Short Block 750795B,
order from 71-999
Operator's Manual
*Indicates Parts Included in
Gasket Set, Ref. No. 400.
RPM High3000 to 3300
RPM Low2450 to 2750
CARBURETOR NO. 640174
1
2
4
5
6
7
16
17
18
Ref. Pert
No. No. Pert Name
640174
631615
631767
*631184
*631183
640070
*650508
631807
651025
630786
640018
640053
631867
*631024
632019
*631028
*631021
631022
36045A
640080
632766
*632547
640175
27110A
"630748
*631027
*631027
632760
Carburetor (incl. 184 of Engine Parts List)
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 Spdng
Idle Restrictor Screw
Idle Restrictor Screw Cap
Float Bowl
Float Shaft
Float
Float Bowl "O" Ring
Inlet Needle, Seat, & Clip (Incl. 31)
Spring Clip
Primer Bulb/Retainer Ring
Main Nozzle Tube
Carburetor Tube
"(3" Ring, Main Nozzle Tube
High Speed Bowl Nut
Bowl Nut Washer
Welch Plug, Idle Mixture Well
Welch Plug, Atmospheric Vent
Welch Plug
Repair kit (Incl. Items Marked *)
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REWIND STARTER NO. 590737
\
!
13
!1
12 •
m11--7
Ref. Part
No. No. Pert Name
590737
3 590740
6590616
7 590617
8 590618A
11 590687A
12 590535
13 590701
14 590760
RewindStarter
Retainer
StarterDog
Dog Spring
Pulley& RewindSpringAss'y
StarterHousingAss'y(40 degree
grommet)
StarterRope (Length98" x 9/64"
dia.)
StarterHandle
SpringClip
STARTER NO. 590694
/
13
12
11
.4
Bm 5
O __ 2
Ref. Part
No. No, Part Name
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
11
12
13
590694
590599A
590600
59O696
590601
59(}697
590698
590699
590700
590695
590535
590701
RecoilStarter
SpringPin (Incl.4)
Washer
Retainer
Washer
Brake Spring
StarterDog
Dog Spring
Pulley & Rewind SpdngAss'y:
StarterHousingAss'y.(40 degree
grommet)
Starter Rope ( 98" x 9/64" dia.)
StarterHandle
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operator's
manual
MODEL NO. 143.99550_I
5.5 RESERVE POWER
11.5 CUBIC INCH (185 cc)
DISPLACEMENT
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, TheMODEL NUMBER
4. The NAME OF ITEM - ENGINE
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