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MODEL NO. 143.995504
5.5 RESERVE POWER

11.5 CUBIC INCH (185 cc)
DISPLACEMENT
SOLID STATE IGNITION

ENGIN
CAUTION:
• Operating

Read RULES for
Safe
and

OPERATION

• Maintenance

INSTRUCTIONS
• Repair Parts

Carefully

WARNING:

California Proposition 65
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
and SEARS CANADA,
INC., TORONTO,
ONTARIO,
Printedin U.S.A.

60684 U.S.A.
CANADA
2-1-99

181-1179-11

RECOILSTARTEF

OIL FILL PLUG AND
DIPSTICK

FILL CAP

STARTER\
HANDLE
ISlI_IIIIII|IIIISll

MODELAND
D.O.M.DECAL

COOLING FINS
OIL DRAIN PLUG

SPARK PLUG WIRE

3LEANER

CONTROL
LEVER

OIL DRAIN PLUG

So'FrOM

OF ENGINI

CARBUERTOR
SPARK PLUG
,MUFFLER
!

_lb

THESE

THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD
ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY
Figure 1 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.
SYMBOLS
MAY APPEAR ON THE ENGINE:

EI88
OFF

FAST

SLOW

STOP

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.

FULL

CHOKE

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.

OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
TO OPERATE ENGINE, YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING:

A CLEAN,

HIGH

QUALITY,

DETERGENT

BEFORE

OIL.

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,
UNLEADED

USE

_I_

METHANOL

NOT

I_IEADALL INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIPMENT ON

WHICH
d
THIS ENGINE IS USED.
"I_HISENGINE IS EQUIPPED WITH A FEDERALLY MAN DATED
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 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.) SERVICE CENTER.

CLEAN,
UNLEADED
REGULAR,
PREMIUM,
OR
REFORMULATED

AUTOMOTIVE
GASOLINE
ONLY.
DO
LEADED
GASOLINE.
NOTE: DO NOT USE GASOLINE CONTAINING

STARTING

(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

DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG AND
ATTACH 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 (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 slip knot
at starter to.prevent starter rope from rewinding back into
starter.
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BEFORE

STARTING

BEFORE

(Continued)

Slide rope stop onto starter rope and feed starter rope
through rope guide on mower handle (see Figure4).
D. Feed starterropethroughstarterhandle (see Figure5) and
tie a left handknot,leaving1/2 inchto 1 inchof starter rope
extendingbeyondlefthandknot.DO NOT PULLLEFTHAND
KNOT INTO STARTER HANDLEYET.

(_)

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.

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.

WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING OR HOT. DO NOT SMOKE WHEN
NEVER FILL FUELTANK INDOORS. NEVER FILL FUEL TANK
FILLING FUELTANK.

Untie slip knot at starter.

_IL

NEVER
FUELOF
TANK
COMPLETELY.
FILL TANK
TO FOR
1/2"
BELOW FILL
BOTTOM
FILLER
NECK TO PROVIDE
SPACE

Pull left hand knot into starter handle.

Positionropestop 2 to 3 inchesfrom starterand fasten it to
starter rope by gripping it with pliers and forcing staple
,_
throughstarter ropeuntilstaple is even withoutsideof'rope
stop.
I

FUEL EQUIPMENT
EXPANSION.WIPEANY
FUEL SPILLAGE
FROM ENGINE
AND
BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE.

(_) CHECK

ANY
UQUERED
PETROLEUM
(LPG) OR
NATURAL GAS FUEL
SYSTEM
MUST BE
LEAKPROOFAND
MEETALLAPPUCABLE
CODES AND REGULATIONS.

OIL LEVEL:

IMPORTANT:

NEVER RUN ENGINE UNLESS OIL LEVEL IS
BETWEEN "FULL" AND "ADD" MARKS ON
DIPSTICK.

CHECK

i_iA

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).

THE

FOLLOWING:

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 N SAFE STARTING PosmoN.
Be sure spark plug wire is attached to spark plug (see Figure
1).

MOWER HANDLE

Figure 3
GUIDE

STARTER HANDLE_
STARTER

NO SLACK
PERMISSIBLE

STARTER
HANDLE

MOWER HANDLE
Figure 4
LEFT
HANDED
KNOT
STARTER
HANDLE

BRAKE MECHANISM
STARTER
1/2 TO 1 INCH
Figure 2

Page 2

Figure 5

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MAINTENANCE

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.
(_

ARNING
-- EXCEED
TEMPERATURE
OF MUFFLER
AND NEARBY
AREAS
MAY
150°F (65°C).
AVOID THESE
AREAS.

CHECK

Check oillevelevery five(5) operatinghoursor eachtimeengine
isused.See "3 CHECK OIL LEVEL"in"BEFORE STARTING"on
Page 2.
(_

ENGINE:

The carburetor on your engine has been completely a_tjusted
at the factory. When starting a cold engine, push redprimer
bulb firmly with your thumb 5 tlmee, allowing primer bulb
to return completely to odginal position between p_shes.
Repeat the above for each starter operation as necessary.
NOTE: DO NOT USE PRIMER "IF,
O RESTART
ENGINE AFTER A SHORT SHUTDOWN.

D.
E.

Operate mower controlto release engine brake.

Graspstarterhandle(see Figure4) and pullropeout,slowly,
untilitpullsslightlyharder.Let roperewindslowly.Then pull
ropewitha rapidfull arm stroke.Let roperewindSLOWLY.
Do not let starterhandlesnap backagainstropeguide (sea
Figure4).

RepeatinstructionsBand C ifnecessary,untilenginestarts.

® AIR

STOPPING

_IIA.

DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG
AND ATTACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see Figure 6).

,_kB.

NEVER
ENGINE
WITH FUEL
IN TANK INDOORS
OR IN STORE
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.

SPARK
PLUG

NEVER RUN ENGINE WITHOUT COMPLETE
INSTALLED ON ENGINE.

AIR CLEANER

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.

C.
D,

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.
TURN COVER
TOTHELEFT
(COUNTERCLOCKWISE)TO
REMOVE

SPARK PLUG
WIRE

RETAINING
POST

(see Figure 7):

Replacement filters are available at any Sears Roebuck and Co.
(or Sears Canada, Inc.) Service Center. To install new filter,
proceed as follows:

IS STOPPED:

CLEANER

Replace filter once a year or more often if used in extremely dusty
or dirty conditions.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN OR OIL FILTER.

See mower manufacturer's instructions.

ENGINE

Replace oil drain plug and tighten securely.
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,

(_) AFTER

OIL:

1).

A WARM

NOTE: If enginedoes not start,repeat instructionsA, B, C
and D until itstarts.

(_)

CHANGE

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).
B. Position equipment so engine oil drain plug is lowest point
on engine.
C. Remove oil drain plug and oil fill plug to drain oil (see Figure

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

(_) START

OIL LEVEL:

TURN COVER
TOTHE RIGHT
(CLOCKWISE)
TOTIGHTEN

S_A_INELo
T COVER' "_/

Figure 6
Page

Figure 7

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'MAINTENANCE
(_

SPARK

STORAGE

(Continued)

_IL

PLUG (see Figure8):

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.
|

Thissparkignitionsystemmeetsall requirementsoftheCanadian
Interferance-Causing Equipment Regulations. This engine
complieswithall currentAustralianand New Zealand limitations
regarding electromagneticinterference.

IF ENGINE IS TO BE UNUSED
PREPARE AS FOLLOWS:

Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operatinghours.

FOR 30 DAYS OR MORE,

Clean area aroundspark plug.

Remove and inspectspark plug.

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

DRAIN FUEL INTO APPROVED CONTAINER OUTDOORS,
AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME. BE SURE ENGINE IS COOL DO
NOT SMOKE.

Install spark plug, tighten securely.

ELECTRODES

DRAIN

--_:LAIN
.030 GAP

Figure8

IMPORTANT: Frequentlyremove any grass clippings,dirtand
debrisfrom coolingfins, air intakescreenand leversand linkage
(see Figure 1). This will help ensure adequate cooling and
correct engine speed.

(_) OIL CYLINDER

BOLTS AND ATTACHMENTS, AND KEEP THESE ITEMSJ
TIGHTENED.
l

BORE:

Removesparkplugand pourone (1) ounce(30 ml) ofengine
oil intospark plug hole.

Cover spark plug hole with a rag.

Crank engine over, slowly, several times.
CRANKING
ENGINE
OVER
SLOWLY.
AVOID SPRAY
FROM
SPARK
PLUG

ADJUSTMENTS

HOLE

WHEI_

Replace spark plug.

FACTORY

(_) CLEAN

SETTINGS ARE SATISFACTORY FOR MOST APPLICATIONS
AND CONDITIONS. IF ADJUSTMENTS ARE NEEDED,
PROCEED AS FOLLOWS:

GENERAL

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.

SPEED

NEVER TAMPER WITH ENGINE GOVERNOR
FACTORY
SET
FOR
PROPER
ENGINE

ENGINE:

Remove any clippings, did, or chaff from extedor of engine.

CARBURETOR

_) ENGINE

OIL:

Changeoilifit hasnot beenchangedinthe lastthree(3) months.
See "CHANGE OIL"instructionsin "MAINTENANCE" sectionon
Page 3.

(_) CHECK ENGINEAND EQUIPMENTOFTEN FOR LOOSENUTS,I

ADJUSTMENTS.

Removeallgasolinefromcarburetorand fueltankto prevent
gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing
possiblemalfunctionof engine.

CHANGE

SYSTEM:

DO NOT MAKE UNNECESSARY

SYSTEM:

Run engine untilfuel tank isemptyand enginestopsdue to
lackof fuel.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer (such as STA-BIL) is an acceptable
alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum
depositsdudng storage. Add stabilizerto gasolinein
fuel tank or storage container.Alwaysfollow mix ratio
found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10
minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to reach
carburetor.

COOLING

FUEL

WHICH IS I
SPEED. I

Justas yourautomobileneedsprofessionalmechanicalmaintenance
from timetotime,sodoesyourCraftsmanengine.Replacementofthe
spark plug and air cleaner is made necessary by NORMAL use.
ProfessionalAir-CooledEngine Service is as close as your nearest
Sears Roebuckand Co. (or Sears Canada, Inc.) Service Center.
A yeady check-up or tune-up by Sears is a good idea to avoid
breakdownsordelay.,, do itat theendoftheseason,thenyou'reready
for the next. We even prepare it for storagefor you.

OVERSPEEDING ENGINE ABOVE FACTORY HIGH SPEED I
SE'I-RNG CAN BE DANGEROUS.
CHANGING OE ENGINEGOVERNED

SPEED WILL VOID ENGINE WARRANTY.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

THE FOLLOWING
MAY HELP AVOID A DELAY IN YOUR WORK
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.

Spark plugwire disconnectedfrom spark plug.

Connect SPARK PLUG WIRE to SPARK PLUG.

Spark plug fouled.

Remove SPARK PLUG and clean it. See "SPARK
PLUG"instructionsin "MAINTENANCE"sectionin this
manual.

Spark plugpomelaincracked.

Install new spark plug.

Insufficientfuel.

Fill FUEL TANK per "BEFORE STARTING" instructions.

Water or dirt in fuel.

Drain FUEL TANK and re-fillwith clean,fresh gasoline.
See "BEFORE STARTING" instructions
in this manual.

Impropercarburetoradjustment

Adjustcarburetor(ifapplicable). See "ADJUSTMENTS"
sectionin this manual.

ENGINE LACKS POWER

CAUSE

REMEDY

Dirtyair cleaner.

Replace or clean air cleaner per "AIR CLEANER"
instructions in "MAINTENANCE" section in this manual.

Impropercarburetoradjustment.

Adjustcarburetor(if applicable). See "ADJUSTMENTS"
sectionin this manual.

Lackof lubricaiton.

Fill oil sumpto properlevel. See "BEFORESTARTING"
instructionssectionin this manual.

ENGINE MISSES UNDER LOAD
CAUSE

REMEDY

Spark plug fouled.

Remove SPARK PLUG and clean it. See "SPARK
PLUG"instructionsin "MAINTENANCE"sectionin this
manual

Spark plugpomelaincracked.

Installnew SPARK PLUG.

Improperspark plug gap.

Regap SPARK PLUG electrodes. See "SPARK PLUG"
instructionsin "MAINTENANCE"sectionin this manual.

Impropercarburetoradjustment

Adjustcarburetor (if applicable). See "ADJUSTMENTS"
sectionin this manual.

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SEARS,

Federal

and California

ROEBUCK

Emission

AND CO.

Control

Systems

Utility and Lawn and Garden
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 utilityutili
and 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.

Free from defacts in materials and workmanship which, at any time dudeg
the ECS Warran_nty
Pedod, 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.

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.

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. Any warranted,emiaslans*raiated
part which is scheduledforrepfacementas
required maintenancein theOwneYsManual,shallbe warrantedforthe period
of time pdorto the first scheduledreplacementpointforthat part. ff the part
fails prior tothe first scheduledreplacement the part shallbe repairedor
replacedby Sears, Roebuckand CO.accordingto Subsection4 below. Any
suchemisslans-relatnd
part repairedor replacedunderthe ECS Warranty,
shall be warranted forthe remainderof the ECSWarrantyPehodpriorto the
first scheduledrel_acemeofpointfor such emisaions-raiated
part.

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.

4.
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.

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 a Sears, Roebuck and
Co. Authorized Service Outlet.

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 a reasonable amount of time, •
not to exceed 30 days.

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 emisalon-raiated part covered by the ECS Warranty.

Warranty service can be arranged by contacting either a Sears Roebuck and Co.
Authorized Service Outlet, or by coofacting Sears, Roebuck and Co. at 1-800-4737247.

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.

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

Engines

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

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,

WARRANTY

Warranty

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_

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.

OWNER'S

Limited

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

you
3. ignition System, including:
a) Spark picg
b I nitlan module
c1 _lywhaal assembly

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.

4. Catalytls Muffler if so equipped_
a Muffler gasket (if so equ=pped)
b Exhaust rnanifofd (if so equipped)
5. Crankcase Breather Assembly and its Components
a) Breather connection tube

7.22.97 EPA_ARB

Sears, Roebuck

and Co., Hoffman
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Estates, IL

60179

U.S.A.
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CRAFTSMAN

4-CYCLE ENGINE

MODEL:143.995504
_--370K

298

370C

262f,_

4OO
110

285

135
10,3
130
126

lOl

416
120
119
125

370B_.<_>

_310

.-J I

'1T

2O4
174

46
"305

"306

178

238
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CRAFTSMAN
Ref.
No.

Part
No.

1
2
6
7
12
12A
12B
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
30
40
40
41
41

37266
26727
33734
36557
36775
_36558
36694
28277
30589
34839A
31335
651018
36281
32600
36793
40004
40005
36070
36071

42
42
43
45
46
48
50
52
69
70

40006
40007
20381
36777
32610A
27241
36778
29914
*35261
34311E

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

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

4-CYCLE ENGINE

MODEL:143.995504
Ref.
No.

Part Name
Cylinder (Incl. 2, 20 & 150)
Dowel Pin
Breather Element
Breather Ass'y. (Incl. 6 & 12A)
Breather Tube
Breather Cover & Tube (Incl. 12B)
Breather Tube Elbow
Washer

Pad
No.

182
184
185
186
189
191
195
200

6201
*26756
36785
34337
650839
36559A
610973
35727

Governor Rod (Incl. 14)
Governor Lever
',
Governor Lever Clamp
Screw, Torx T-15, 8-32 x 19/64"
Extension Spring
g
Oil Seal
I Crankshaft

202
203
204
205
207
209
215

36482
31342
651029
651019
34336
30200
32410

Piston, Pin & Ring Set (Std.)
Piston, Pin & Ring Set (.010" OS)
Piston & Pin Ass'y._(Btd.) (Incl. 43)
Piston & Pin Ass'y. (.010" OS) (Incl.
43)
Ring Set (Std.)
Ring Set (.010" OS)
Piston Pin Retaining Ring
Connecting Rod Ass'y. (Incl. 46)
Connecting Rod Bolt
Valve Lifter
Camshaft (MCR)
Oil Pump Ass'y.
Mounting Flange Gasket
Mounting Flange (Incl. 72 thru 83,
306)
Oil Drain Plug
Oil'Seal
Governor Shaft
Washer

223
224
238
239
241
245
250
260
261
262
275
277
285
287
2.90
292
298
300
301
305

650451
*36786
650932
*34338
35797
35066
35065
36980
30200
650831
36790A
650988
35000A
650926
29774
26460
28763
36916
36246
35647

Governor Gear Ass'y. (IncL 81)
Governor Spool
Screw, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4"
Flywheel Key
Flywheel
Bellevine Washer
Flywheel Nut
Solid State Ignition
Spark Plug Cover
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

306
307
309
310
313
325
370A
370B
370C
370K

*36996
35499
650562
35648
34080
37152
36261
35167
37199
36695

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
Ref.
No.
380
390

Pa_
No.
640174
590737

400
416

36792B
36085

417

650821

4-CYCLE ENGINE
Part Name

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)

MODEL:143.995504
Ref.
No.

Part
No.

Part Name

900

Replacement Engine 750821A, order
from 71-999

900

Replacement Short Block 750795B,
order from 71-999
Operator's Manual

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*Indicates Parts Included in
Gasket Set, Ref. No. 400.

RPM High 3000 to 3300
RPM Low 2450 to 2750

CARBURETOR NO. 640174
Ref.
No.
1
2
4
5
6
7
16
17
18

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Pert
No.
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

Pert Name
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

Ref.
No.

!1
12

•

Part
No.

3
6
7
8
11

590737
590740
590616
590617
590618A
590687A

590535

13
14

590701
590760

STARTER

Pert Name

RewindStarter
Retainer
Starter Dog
Dog Spring
Pulley& RewindSpringAss'y
Starter HousingAss'y(40 degree
grommet)
Starter Rope (Length98" x 9/64"
dia.)
Starter Handle
SpringClip

11--7

NO. 590694

Ref.
No.

/
13

Part
No,

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
11

590694
590599A
590600
59O696
590601
59(}697
590698
590699
590700
590695

12
13

590535
590701

Part Name

Recoil Starter
SpringPin (Incl.4)
Washer
Retainer
Washer
Brake Spring
Starter Dog
Dog Spring
Pulley & Rewind SpdngAss'y:
Starter HousingAss'y.(40 degree
grommet)
Starter Rope ( 98" x 9/64" dia.)
Starter Handle

Bm
O

5
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How to ORDER

SEARS
operator's
manual

MODEL
5.5

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

The PART DESCRIPTION

TheMODEL NUMBER

The NAME OF ITEM - ENGINE

NO. 143.99550_I

RESERVE

POWER

11.5 CUBIC INCH (185 cc)
DISPLACEMENT
SOLID

STATE iGNITION

CAUTION:
Read RULES for
Safe OPERATION

and INSTRUCTIONS
Carefully

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