Maintenance - Craftsman 143.015001 Operator's Manual

STARTING (Continued)
STOPPING
(Continued)
ELECTRIC STARTER
(Continued- see Figure 3):
NOTE: THIS ELECTRIC STARTER IS THERMALLY PROTECTED. IF
OVERHEATED IT WILL STOP AUTOMATICALLY, AND CAN BE RE-
STARTED ONLYWHEN IT HAS COOLEDTO A SAFETEMPERATURE.
(A WAIT OF ABOUT 5 TO 10 MINUTES IS REQUIRED.)
NOTE: DO NOT USE PRIMER WHEN USING 120 VOLT ELECTRIC
STARTER.
A. Move engine CONTROL LEVER (see Figure 3) to "FAST".
B. Move engine CHOKE (see Figure 3) to "OFF'.
C. Connect POWER CORD to SWITCHBOX (see Figure 3).
D. Plug other end of POWER CORD into athree-hole, GROUND-
ED 120V, AC receptacle. (See "WARNING" at beginning of
these instructions.)
E. Push STARTER BUTTON (see Figure 3) to crank engine.
F. Move engine CHOKE to "FULL" while cranking engine.
G. When engine starts, release STARTER BUTTON and move
CHOKE gradually to "OFF".
H. If engine falters, move CHOKE immediately to "FULL", and
then gradually to "OFF".
I. Disconnect POWER CORD from receptacle first, and then
from SWlTCHBOX.
If, after following the preceding instructions, your engine
fails to start, have it checked by your nearby Sears Roebuck
and Co. (of Sears Canada, Inc.) Service Center.
STARTI
IGNITION KEY -_
CONTROL Fq
LEVER
ENGINEWILL NOT STARTUNLESS
IGNITION KEYIS INSERTEDINT0
IGNITION KEYSLOTIN CARBURETOR
COVER.
DO NOTTURN IGNITION KEY.
IGNITION KEY
Figure 3
STOPPING
(_)
BEFORE STOPPING (see Figure 3):
A. Run engine for a few minutes to help dry off any moisture on
engine.
B. To help avoid possible freeze-up of starter, proceed as
follows:
RECOIL STARTER:
With engine running, pull starter rope with a rapid continuous
full arm stroke three (3) or four (4) times.
NOTE: The unusual sound made by pulling starter rope will
not harm engine or starter.
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ELECTRIC STARTER:
1. Connect power cord to switchbox, then to 120 Volt AC
receptacle.
2. With engine running, push starter button and spin
starter for several seconds.
NOTE: The unusual sound made by spinning starter
will not harm engine or starter.
3. Disconnect power cord from receptacle first, and then
from switchbox.
STOP ENGINE (seeFigure 3 ):
A. Move control lever to "STOP" OR "OFF".
B. Remove ignition key (see Figure 2 or 3) from carburetor
cover.
DO NOT TURN IGNITION KEY.
(_ AFTER ENGINE IS STOPPED (see Figure 3):
A. To helpavoidpossible freeze-up ofenginecontrols, p roceed
as follows:
1. Wipe all snow and moisture from engine in vicinity of
control lover and choke.
2. Move equipment control (see equipment manufactur-
er's instructions) or engine control lever back and forth
several times and leave in the "STOP" or "OFF" posi-
tion.
3. Move engine choke back and forth several times and
leave in the "FULL" position.
_II=B DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG ]
AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM SPARK PLUG.
=1_C. REMOVE IGNITION KEY FROM CARBURETOR COVER. ]
TH S W LL REDUCE THE POSS B L TY OF UNAUTHO-
RIZED STARTING OF ENGINE WHILE EQUIPMENT IS l
NOT IN USE.
,_ NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS I
OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, i
WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME, i
SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT AS ON A FURNACE, WATER I
HEATER, CLOTHES DRYER OR OTHER GAS APPLI-I
ANCE. j
MAINTENANCE
_IL WARNING: TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARB_
AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F (65°C). AVOID THESE AREAS_
(_ ENGINE OIL LEVEL:
Check oilleveleveryfive(5) operatinghoursor eachtimeengine
is used, See "2 CHECK OIL LEVEL"on Page 1.
@
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. Clean area around oil drain plug.
B. Position equipment so engine oil drain plug is lowest point on
engine (see Figure 1).
C. Remove oil drain plug and oil fill plug tO drain oil.
D. 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.
Replace oil fill plug and tighten securely.
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F.
G. Wipe up any spilled oil.