Craftsman 143.015001 Operator's Manual

5.0 reserve power 12.04 cubic inch(195 cc) displacement solid state ignition

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MODEL NO. 143.015001
5.0 RESERVE
POWER
12.04 CUBIC INCH(195 cc
DISPLACEMENT
SOLID STATE IGNITION
CAUTION:
Read RULES for
Safe OPERATION
and INSTRUCTIONS
Carefully
ENGIN
• Operating
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
_
alifornia
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
Printed in U.S.A.
2/1/00
181-1221-11
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  • Page 1 operator's manual MODEL NO. 143.015001 5.0 RESERVE POWER 12.04 CUBIC INCH(195 cc DISPLACEMENT SOLID STATE IGNITION ENGIN CAUTION: • Operating Read RULES for Safe OPERATION • Maintenance and INSTRUCTIONS Carefully • Repair Parts WARNING: alifornia Proposition The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive...
  • Page 2: Oil & Fuel Recommendations

    OIL FILL PLUG AND DIPSTICH FUEL FILL CAP SPARK PLUG WIRE PRIMER SPARK MODEL D.O.M, DECAL FUELTANK STARTERHANDLE CARBURETOR COVER CONTROL LEVER _)IL OiL DRAIN PLUG RECOIL STARTER DRAIN PLUG Figure 1 THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF...
  • Page 3: Electric Starter

    BEFORE STARTING (Continued) STARTING (Continued) Remove OIL FILL PLUG and check oil level. If level is not up to 'FULL" mark on DIPSTICK, add recommended oil,until it is. Grasp STARTER HANDLE (see Figure 2), and pull rope out, POUR SLOWLY. slowly, until it pulls slightly harder.
  • Page 4: Maintenance

    STOPPING STARTING (Continued) (Continued) ELECTRIC STARTER ELECTRIC STARTER: (Continued- see Figure 3): NOTE: THIS ELECTRIC STARTER IS THERMALLY PROTECTED. IF Connect power cord to switchbox, then to 120 Volt AC OVERHEATED IT WILL STOP AUTOMATICALLY, AND CAN BE RE- receptacle. STARTED ONLYWHEN IT HAS COOLEDTO A SAFETEMPERATURE.
  • Page 5 CLOTHES Just as your automobile needs professional mechanical mainte- DRYER OR OTHER GAS APPL ANCE. nance from time to time, so does your Craftsman engine. Replacement of the spark plug and ignition points is made necessary by NORMAL use. Professional Air-Cooled Engine Service is as close as your nearest Sears Roebuck and Co.
  • Page 6: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING THE FOLLOWING MAY HELP AVOID A DELAY IN YOUR WORK OR SAVE THE EXPENSE OF A SERVICE CALL. !NGINE FALLS TO START OR STARTS WITH DIFFICULTY CAUSE REMEDY Controls not in start position, Move ENGINE CONTROL or equipment control to "HI" or START post!on.
  • Page 7 SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Federal and California Emission Control Systems Limited Warranty Small Off-Road Engines CALIFORNIA & US EPA EMISSION CONTROL B. GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE: Sears, Roebuck and Co. WARRANTY STATEMENT warrants to the ohginal, end-use purchaser of *,he new engine or equipment and to each subsequent purchaser that each of its small off-road engines The U.
  • Page 8 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL: 143.015001 ek. 292 365. 364, 287 390 370K .370G 328 / 370A Page 7 181-1221-11...
  • Page 9 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL: 1 43.015001 Ref. Part Ref. Part Part Name Part Name *36443 36469A Cylinder (Incl. 2,20,72 & 125) Cylinder Head Gasket 26727 Dowel Pin 36441 Cylinder Head (Incl. 131) 36471 30966 Oil Drain Extension Exhaust Valve (Std.) (Incl. 151)
  • Page 10 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL: 1 43.015001 Part Ref. Part Ref. Part Name Part Name 370D 35878 35499 Warning Decal "O" Ring 370G 35282 Choke Decal 35539 Fill Tube Clip 370K 36695 Starter Decal 35556 Dipstick 34080 640084A Carburetor (incl. 184)
  • Page 11: Rewind Starter

    REWIND STARTER NO. 590742 Ref. Pa_ Name 590742 Rewind Starter 590740 Retainer 590616 Starter Dog 590617 Dog Spring 590645A Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y 59O647 Starter Housing Ass'y 590535 Starter Rope (Length 98" x 9/64" dia.) 590574 Mitten Grip Handle (Not included w/ starter) 590760 Spring Clip...
  • Page 12: Solid State Ignition

    The Model Number will be found stamped into the blower _AUk S 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.

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