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operator's
manual
MODEL NO. 143.99900 c .
SOLID STATE IGNITION
ENGIN
CAUTION:
• Operating
Read RULES for
Safe OPERATION
• Maintenance
and INSTRUCTIONS
• Repair Parts
Carefully
California Proposition 65 WARNING: V_e 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. 2-1-99 181-119
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FUEL FILLCAP_ SPARK PLUG STOP SWITCH FUELTANK _/IRE LEVERS AND LINKAGE .AIR CLEANER COOLING FINS OIL FILL DIPSTICK MODEL AND D.O.M. DECAL CARBURETOR OIL FILL PLUG AND DIPSTICK OIL DRAIN PLUG STARTER HANDLE PflIMII |IIIBII ] Figure 1 PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ANY PROVIDED wrrH THE EQUIPMENT ON WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED COU
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BEFORE STARTING (Continued) STARTING Wipe dipstick clean each time oil level is checked. DO NOT FILL ABOVE =FULL" MARK ON DIPSTICK. VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE EXHAUST CONTAINS CAR-] F. Replace oil fill plug and tighten securely. BON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS (CAR-| See "MAINTENANCE" section for any future oil level and oil BON MONOXIDE IS ALSO PRESENT IN ENGINE EXHAUST| _ NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY1 FROM LIQUID PETROLEUM (LPG) AND NATURAL GAS/ change instructions (s
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STOPPING MAINTENANCE (Continued) 2. PAPER FILTER: I_) Move equipment control or any ignition stop switch on engine DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN OR OIL FILTER. to STOP or OFF (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Replace once a year or every 100 operating hours more often if used in extremely dusty conditions. (_) Push stop switch (see Figure 1) located next to spark plug on Replacement filters are available at any Sears Roe. engine against spark plug and hold it inthis position until engine bu
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STORAGE MAIi TENANCE (Continued) _k NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS OR I IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREASWHERE FUEL I (_) COOLING SYSTEM FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME, SPARK OR PILOT I IMPORTANT: Frequently remove any grass clippings, dirt and LIGHT AS ON A FURNACE, WATER HEATER, CLOTHES debris from cooling fins, air intake screen and levers and linkage DRYER OR OTHER GAS APPL ANCE. (see Figure 6). This will help ensure adequate cooling and IF ENGINE IS TO BE UNUSED FOR 30 DAYS
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TROUBLESHOOTING THE FOLLOWING MAY HELP AVOID A DELAY IN YOUR WORK OR SAVE THE EXPENSE OF A SERVICE CALL. ENGINE FALLS TO START OR STARTS WITH DIFFICULTY CAUSE REMEDY Controls not in start position. Move ENGINE CONTROL or equipment control to "HI" or START postion, See "STARTING" instructions in this manual. ConnectSPARK PLUGWIRE to SPARK PLUG. Sparkplugwiredisconnectedfromsparkplug. RemoveSPARK PLUG and clean it. See "SPARK Spark plugfouled. PLUG"instructions in"MAINTENANCE"sectioninthis 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 SPA EMISSION CONTROL B, GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE: Sears, Roebuck and Co. WARRANTY STATEMENT warrants to the original, end-use purchaser of the new engine or equipment and to each subsequent purchaser that each of its utility and lawn and garden equipment engines is: The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency "EPA'), the California Air Resources Boa
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL: 143.999009 2_ 290 II II I 41 3O 160 ..110 _325 184_ 200\ i / / _IGA 370G I 416 Page 7 181-1195-11
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL:143.999009 Ref. Ref. Pad Part Part Name No. No. No. No. Part Name 1 35385 Cylinder (Incl. 2, 20 & 72) 128 650690 BellevilleWasher 2 27652 Dowel Pin 130 650694A Screw,5/16-18 x 2" 4 32678 Oil Drain Extension 130B 651031 Screw, 1/4-20 x 5/8" 5 30969 Extension Cap 135 33636 ResistorSpark Plug (RJ17LM) 15 30699C Governor Rod (Incl. 15A & 15B) 139 33369 GovernorGear Bracket 15A 30700 Govemor Yoke 140 650836 Screw, 10-24 x 1/2• 15B 650494 Screw, 6-40 x 5/16" 149 27882 Va
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL: 143.999009 Ref. Pad Ref. Pad No. No. Pad Name No. No. Part Name 305 35554 Oil Fill Tube 400 36450 Gasket Set (Incl. Items Marked *) 307 35499 416 34479A "O" Ring Spark Arrestor Kit (Optional) 308 35540 900 Fill Tube Clip Replacement engine 756333A. order from 71-999 310 36205 Dipstick 325 29443 900 Wire Clip Replacement short block 756327A, 327 35392 order from 71-999 Starter Plug 342 30063 181-1195-11 Screw, Torx T-30, 1/4-20 x 112" Operators Manuat 370G 35274 Oi
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REWIND STARTER NO. 590746 Ref. Part No. No. Part Name 590746 Recoil Starter 1 590599/ Spdng Pin (Incl. 4) 12 13 Washer _ 590600 590679 Retainer 4 590601 Washer Brake Spring _ 590678 590680 Starter Dog 7 590412 Dog Spring 8 590681 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 11 590747 Starter Housing Ass'y. 12 590535 Starter Rope ( 98" X 9/64" dia.) 13 590701 Starter Handle ¢p-.4 STARTER NO. 590704 Ref. Pert No. No, Pad Name 590704 RecoilStarter 1 590599,_ SpringPin (Ind. 4) / 12 2 590600 Washer 13 3 590696 Ret
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How to ORDER Repair Parts The Model Number will be found on a decal on the blower housing (See Figure 1). Always mention the Model Number SEARS when requesting service or repair parts for your Craftsman Engine. All parts listed herein may be ordered from any SEARS, ROE- BUCK AND CO. or SEARS CANADA, INC. retail or catalog store. If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be operator's eleCtronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for expedited handlin
