Sears 143.994006 - Manual (Page 4)

STARTING
MAINTENANCE
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.___________________________________
WARNING TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY
AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F (65<>C). AVOID THESE
AREAS._______________________________________
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Move engine control (see Figure 1) to HI Position.
START ENGINE; •.
A When starting a cold engine, push red primer bulb
ftmnly with your thumb 5 times, allowing primer bulb
to return completely to original position between
pushes. Repeat the above for each starter operation as
necessary.
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NOTE: DONOTUSEPRIMERTORESTARTAWARM
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, 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 rope guide (see Figure 4).
D. Repeat instructions B and C if necessary, until engine
starts. NOTE: If engine does not start, repeat instruc­
tions 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
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See mower manufacturer's instructions.
AFTER ENGINE IS STOPPED:
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK
i PLUG AND ATTACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see
Figures)^ _ _
NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK IN­
DOORS 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.______________
WARNING: TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS
> MAY EXCEED 15(PF (65°C). AVOID THESE AREAS._______________
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CHECK OIL LEVEL:
Check oil level every five (5) operating hours or each time engine is
used. See “3 CHECK OIL 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 running.
^ A. DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG AND
k ATTACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see Figure 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 Rgure 1).
D. Replace oil drain plug and tighten securely.
E. Fill oil sump with recommended oil. See “OIL & FUEL RECOM­
MENDATIONS" and “CHECK OIL LEVEL” on Page 1.
F. Replace oil fill plug and tighten securely.
G. Connect spark plug wire to spaik 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 IN­
STALLED ON ENGINE.
Replace filter once a year 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 comer 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.
TURN COVER TO THE
LEFT
(COUNTERCLOCKWISE
TO REMOVE
COVER
SLOT
TURN COVER
TO THE RIGHT
(CLOCKWISE)
TO TIGHTEN
Figure 7
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