Air Cleaner - Craftsman 143.004016 Operator's Manual

4.0 horsepower 10 inch cubic (163 cc) displacement solid state ignition engine
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MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE
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AIR CLEANER
(see Figure4):
NEVER RUN ENGINE WITHOUT COMPLETE
AIR CLEANER
INSTALLED
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 corner of slot in flange.
E. Push cover firmly against flange and turn it to the right
(c_ockwise) as far as it will go. Be sure r_ainers
are locked
around flange,
SLOT
FLANGE
FILTER
RETAINER
]OVER
TURNCOVER
TO THE LEFT
(COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE)
TOREMOVE
TAB
TO THE RIGHT
(CLOCKWISE)
TOTIGHTEN
SPARK
PLUG (see Figure5):
This spark ignitionsystem meets all requirements ofthe Canadian
Interference-Causing
Equipment
Regulations.
This engine
complies with all current Australian and New Zealand limitations
regarding electromagnetic
interference.
Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours,
A. Clean area around spark plug.
B. Remove and inspect spark plug.
C. Replace spark plug if electrodes are pitted, burned or porcelain
is cracked.
For replacement
use Champion
RJ+19LM or
equivalent.
NOTE: A resistor spark plug must be used for replacement.
D. Check electrodes gap with wire feeler gauge and set gap at
.030 if necessary.
E. Install spark plug, tighten securely.
ELECTRODES
.030 GAP
Figure 5
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COOLING
SYSTEM
(see Figure1):
IMPORTANT:
Frequently remove any grass clippings, dirt and
debris from cooling fins, air intake screen and levers and linkage
(see Figure 1). This will help ensure adequate cooling and correct
engine speed.
(_)CHECKENGINEANDEQUIPMENTOFTENFORLOOSENUTS,
BOLTS AND ATTACHMENTS,
AND KEEP THESE ITEMS
TIGHTENED.
Figure 4
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