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SEARS
operator's
manual
MODEL NO. 143.99670E
6.75 RESERVE POWER
12.56 CUBIC INCH (207cc)
DISPLACEMENT
SOLID STATE IGNITION
ENGIN
CAUTION:
• Operating
Read RULES for
Safe OPERATION
• Maintenance
and INSTRUCTIONS
• Repair Parts
Carefully
Califomia Proposition 65 WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
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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
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STARTER OIL FILL PLUG AND HANDLE DIPSTICK MODELAND D.O.M. DECAL MUFFLER OIL DRAIN PLUG SPARK PLUG WIRE PRIMER_ OIL DRAIN PLUG SPARK PLUG IFFLER SPARK PLUG WIRE SPARK PLUG / BOTTOM OF ENGINE Figure 1 THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND a4k FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ANY PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIPMENT ON WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED BEFORE A'I-rEMPTING TO OPERATING.
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STARTING BEFORE STARTING (Continued) C. Feed starter rope through starter handle (see Figure 5) and NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY tie a left hand knot, leaving 1/2 inch to 1 inch of starter repeRI VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE EXHAUST CONTAINS extending beyond lefthand knot. DO NOT PULL LEFT HAND CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS KNOT INTO STARTER HANDLE YET. (CARBON MONOXIDE IS ALSO PRESENT IN ENGINE O. With starter handle resting on rope guide (see Figure 4), EXHAUST FRO
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MAINTENANCE (Continued) STARTER HANDLE ROPEGUIDE FOAM FILTER: CONTROL SAR _ Clean andre-oileverythree(3) monthsorevery25 operating hours. Clean and re-oil daily if used in extremelydusty MOWER ulOWER _ conditions. HANDLE MOWER A. Wash in water and detergent solution and squeeze (don't STARTERROPE twist until all did is removed.) NO SL_ _RMI,_SI_._E B. Rinse thoroughly in clear water. Figure 4 Figure 3 C. Wrap in a clean cloth and squeeze (don't twist) to distribute oil and remove excess oil. B.
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MAINTENANCE (Continued) MAINTENANCE (Continued) NOTE: Fuel stabilizer (such as STA-BIL) is an acceptable (_) COOLING SYSTEM (see Figure 9): alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits IMPORTANT: Frequently remove any gross clippings, dirt and during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or debris from cooling fins, air intake screen and levers and linkage storage container. Always follow mix ratiofound on stabilizer (see Figure 1), This will help ensure adequate cooli
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TROUBLESHOOTING THE FOLLOWING MAY HELP AVOID A DELAY IN YOUR WORK OR SAVE THE EXPENSE OF A SERVICE CALL. ;NGINE FAILS TO START OR STARTS WITH DIFFICULTY CAUSE REMEDY Controlsnotin start position. Move ENGINE CONTROL or equipmentcontrolto 'HI" or START postion. See "STARTING" instructions in this manual. Connect SPARKPLUG WlREtoSPARKPLUG. Sparkplugwiredisconnectedfromspark plug, Remove SPARK PLUG and clean it. See "SPARK Spark plugfouled. PLUG" instructions in "MAINTENANCE" section in this manual
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SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Federal and California Emission Control Systems Limited Warranty Utility and Lawn and Garden Engines CALIFORNIA & US EPA EMISSION CONTROL B. GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE: Sears, Roebuck and Co. WARRANTY STATEMENT warrants to the original, end-use purchaser of the new engline or equipment and to each subsequent purchaser that each of its utility and |awn and garden The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency ('EPA*), the California Air equipment engines is: Resources B
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL:143.996706 301 3OO 110 370A 292 _'e 371R / 292 262 204: 256 • 41 416 lg_. 12 45 187A 24O 45 4O _77 239 380 83_ 350 ,243B \ 42 251 75 Page 7 181-1183-11
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL:143.996706 Ref. Part Ref. Part No. No. Part Name No. No, Part Name 1 36177 "27234A Cylinder (Incl. 2,10,12, 20 & 125) 169 Valve SpringBoxGasket 2 27652 Dowel Pin 172 32755 Valve SpringBoxCover 6 36059 Breather Element 174 30200 Screw,10-24 x 9/16" 9 590568 650925A Screw, 10-24 x 3/4" 177 CarburetorMountingStud 10 36002 36183 CarburetorGasket Breather Valve Body 184 11 36003A Check Valve 186 36OO9 GovernorLink 12 32447 Breather Tube 187A 36195 Air Baffle 12C "36005A
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL:143.996706 Ref. Part Ref. Part No. No. Part Name No. No. Part Name Lubdcation Decal 900 370A 36261 Replacement Engine 760819C, order from 71-999 370B 36155 Control Decal 900 370C 37318 Primer Decal Replacement Short Block 750797C, order from 71-999 370R 37317 Warning Decal 181-1183-11 380 640020A Operators Manual Carburetor (Incl. 184,187A & 239) 390 590739 Rewind Starter *Indicates Parts Included in (NOTE: This engine could have been Gasket Set, Ref. No. 400. buil
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REWIND STARTER NO. 590739 --14 Rid'. Part No. No. Part Name 590739 Rewind Starter 3 590740 Retainer 6 590616 Starter Dog 7 590617 Dog Spring 12 i590618A 8 Pulley & Rewind Spdng Ass'y 11 590638 Starter Housing Ass'y (40 degree grommet) 12 590535 Starter Rope (Length 98" x 9/64" 13 dia.) 13 590701 Starter Handle 14 590760 Spring Clip STARTER NO. 590702 Ref. Part 1 No. NO. Part Name 13 590702 Recoil Starter 1 56O599A Spdng Pin (Incl. 4) 2 59O6O0 Washer 3 590696 Retainer 4 590601 Washer 5 590697 Bra
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How to ORDER Repair Parts The Model Number can be found on a decal on the blower housing (See Figure 1). Always mention the Model Number when SEARS requesting service or repair parts for your Craftsman Engine. All parts listed herein may be ordered from any SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. or SEARS CANADA, INC. retail or catalog store. If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution operator's Center for expedited handling.
