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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION
Read these instructions and this manual
in its entirety before you attempt to as-
semble or operate your new lawn mower.
IMPORTANT:
This lawn mower is shipped
WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the
engine.
Your new lawn mower has been as sem -
bled at the factory with the exception of
those parts left unassembled for shipping
purposes. All parts such as nuts, wash-
ers, bolts, etc., nec es sary to com plete the
as sem bly have been placed in the parts
bag. To ensure safe and proper opera-
tion of your lawn mower, all parts and
hard ware you assemble must be tightened
securely. Use the correct tools as neces-
sary to ensure proper tightness.
TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM
CAR TON
1. Remove loose parts included with
mower.
2. Cut down two end corners of carton
and lay end panel down fl at.
3. Remove all packing materials except
padding between upper and lower
handle and padding holding operator
presence control bar to upper handle.
4. Roll lawn mower out of carton and
check carton thor ough ly for additional
loose parts.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN
MOW ER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE
IMPORTANT
: Unfold handle carefully so
as not to pinch or damage con trol cables.
1. Raise handles until lower handle sec-
tion locks into place in mowing position.
2. Remove protective padding, raise up-
per handle sec tion into place on lower
handle and tighten both handle knobs.
3. Remove handle padding holding
operator pres ence control bar to upper
handle.
Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted
for your mowing comfort. Refer to “AD-
JUST HANDLE” in the Service and Adjust-
ments section of this manual.
Mowing
position
Lower handle
LIFT
UP
Operator presence
control bar
Upper handle
LIFT UP
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1,7 Litres (Unleaded Regular)
Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F/0°C); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F/0°C)
Oil Capacity: 0,58 Litres
Spark Plug: Champion RJ19LM (Gap: 0,76 mm)
Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft. lbs. / 47-54 N-m
• The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the lawn mower
housing. Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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MODEL NUMBER 143.044500
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
- - 590694 Recoil Starter
1 590599A Spring Pin (Includes Key Number 4)
2 590600 Washer
3 590696 Retainer
4 590601 Washer
5 590697 Brake Spring
6 590698 Starter Dog
7 590699 Dog Spring
8 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Assembly
11 590695A Starter Housing Assembly
(40 degree Grommet)
12 590535 Starter Rope (98" x 9/64" diameter)
13 590701 Starter Handle
NOTE:
All component dimensions given in U.S. inches
1 inch = 25.4 mm
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
- - 590737 Rewind Starter
3 590740 Retainer
6 590616 Starter Dog
7 590617 Dog Spring
8 590618A Pulley & Rewind Spring Assembly
11 590687B Starter Housing Assembly
(40 degree Grommet)
12 590535 Starter Rope (98" x 9/64" diameter)
13 590701 Starter Handle
14 590760 Spring Clip
NOTE:
All component dimensions given in U.S. inches
1 inch = 25.4 mm
