Sears 143.999 - Manual (Page 3)

BEFORE STARTING
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Wipe dipstick clean each time oil level is checked.
DO NOT FILL ABOVE “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).
(D FILL FUEL TANK with gasoline as specified in the preced­
ing “OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS" item 2.
NEVER MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE
Never use “stale” gasoline left overfrom last season or stored for
long periods.
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NEVER FILL FUEL TANK INDOORS. NEVER FILL FUEL
k TANK WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING OR HOT. DO NOT SMOKE
WHEN FILLING FUEL TANK.
NEVER FILL FUELTANK COMPLETELY. FILLTANKT01/2”
kBELOW BOTTOM OF FILLER NECK TO PROVIDE SPACE
FOR FUEL EXPANSION. WIPE ANY FUEL SPILLAGE FROM
ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
A ANY LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (LPG) OR NATURAL GAS
FUEL SYSTEM MUST BE LEAKPROOF AND MEET ALL
I APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS.__________________
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CHECK THE FOLLOWING:
‘A. BE SURE EQUIPMENT IS IN NEUTRAL GEAR WITH
A CLUTCHES, BELTS, CHAINS AND SAFETY SWITCHES
DISENGAGED. (FOLLOW EQUIPMENT MANUFACTUR­
ER’S INSTRUCTIONS.) THIS SHOULD PLACE ANY
SAFETY SWITCHES IN SAFE STARTING POSITION.
NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY
VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE EXHAUST CONTAINS CAR­
BON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS (CAR­
BON 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.
A
WARNING: TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY
AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F (65»C). AVOID THESE AREAS.
B. Be sure spark plug wire is attached to spark plug (see Figure
1
).
C. Be sure stop switch (see Figure 1) next to spark plug is not
contacting spark plug. .
D. Be sure any ignition switch on engine or equipment is in ON,
RUN or START position.
0 RECOIL STARTER (see Figures 2 and 3);
A. Move CHOKE LEVER to FULL CHOKE POSITION.
NOTE: IF RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE AFTER A
SHORT SHUTDOWN, MOVE CHOKE LEVER TO
“NO CHOKE POSITION.”
B. Move EQUIPMENT CONTROL to START (see equipment
manufacturer's instructions).
C. Grasp starter handle (see Figure 2) and pull rope out, slowly,
until it pulls slightly harder. 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 starter.
D. Repeat instruction C until engine fires. When engine starts,
move CHOKE LEVER to 1/2 CHOKE until engine runs
smoothly and then to NO CHOKE POSITION.
If engine falters, move CHOKE LEVER to 1/2 CHOKE until
engine runs smoothly and then to NO CHOKE POSITION.
NOTE: If engine fires, but does not continue to run, move
CHOKE LEVER to NO CHOKE POSITION and
repeat instruction C until engine starts.
If engine again fires, but does not continue to run, move
CHOKE LEVER to FULL CHOKE POSITION and repeat
instruction C and D until engine starts.
0 ELECTRIC STARTER (see Figures 2 and 3):
A. Move CHOKE LEVER to FULL CHOKE POSiTlON.
NOTE: IF RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE AFTER A SHORT
SHUTDOWN, MOVE CHOKE LEVER TO “NO CHOKE
POSITION.”
B. Move EQUIPMENT CONTROL to START (sea equipment
manufacturer’s instructions).
C. Push starter button ortum ignition switch key (see equipment
manufacturer's instructions) to crank engine.
D. Crank engine untii it fires. When it starts, release starter
button or ignition switch key and move choke lever to 1/2
CHOKE until engine runs smoothly and then to NO CHOKE
POSITION.
If engine falters, move CHOKE LEVER to 1/2 CHOKE until
engine runs smoothly and then to NO CHOKE POSITION.
NOTE: If engine fires, but does not continue to run, move
CHOKE LEVER to NO CHOKE POSITION and repeat
instructions C and D until engine starts.
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