Craftsman Small Engine 143.015071

The Craftsman Engine 143.015071 is a two-cycle engine designed for various power equipment. Produced by Tecumseh Engine & Gear for Sears, it is characterized by its versatility, being equipped with a horizontal or vertical crankshaft, and is air-cooled. This engine operates using a mixture of regular unleaded gasoline and 2-cycle oil at a ratio of 50:1, which provides the necessary lubrication for its internal components, supporting its operation and longevity.

The engine is designed to be compliant with both California and U.S. EPA emission regulations for Small Off-Road Equipment (SORE). It achieves this through the use of specific emission control systems, including Engine Modification (EM) and, if equipped, Three-Way Catalyst (TWC). The engine is also equipped with a decal for easy identification of the engine's model number, specification, and date of manufacture.

• Engine Model: TH098SA/TH139SNTH139SP(HSK600-870)
• Crankshaft: Horizontal/Vertical
• Fuel: Regular unleaded gasoline
• Oil: 2-cycle oil mixed at 50:1 ratio. Recommended oils are NMMA TC-W/I, TC-W3, JASO FB, JASO FC, or Tecumseh synthetic oil.
• Ignition System: Spark plug, ignition module, flywheel assembly
• Carburetor: Carburetor assembly with fuel filter, carburetor gaskets, intake pipe
• Air Cleaner: Air filter element

The warranty for the Craftsman Engine 143.015071 is a limited warranty provided by Tecumseh Power Company. The warranty period begins from the date of purchase and varies depending on the warranty category. For "Consumer Use" within the U.S.A. and Canada, the warranty period is 90 days for Category A, 1 year for Category B, 2 years for Category C, and 3 years for Category M. For "Commercial Use" within the U.S.A. and Canada, the warranty period is 1 year for all categories except Category M which has a warranty period of 2 years. Outside of the U.S.A. and Canada, the warranty period for "Consumer Use" is 90 days for Category A, 1 year for Category B, and 2 years for Category C. For "Commercial Use" outside of the U.S.A. and Canada, there is no warranty provided.

The warranty covers any new Tecumseh engine that is found to be defective in material and/or workmanship. However, it does not cover engines or parts used for competitive racing or on commercial or rental tracks, defects or damage caused by alterations or modifications, normal wear, accidents, improper maintenance, improper use or abuse of the product, or failure to follow the instructions in the instruction manual. The cost of normal maintenance or replacement of non-defective service items is the responsibility of the original purchaser.

To claim the warranty, evidence of the date of purchase must be presented by the original purchaser. The warranty service can only be performed by a Tecumseh authorized service outlet, which includes Tecumseh registered service dealers, Tecumseh authorized service distributors, or Tecumseh central warehouse distributors. Warranty service can be arranged by contacting a Tecumseh authorized service outlet or by contacting Tecumseh directly. It is important to note that any charges for service calls and transportation of the engine or parts for inspection or warranty work are payable by the purchaser, and the purchaser is responsible for any damage or loss incurred during transportation.

Craftsman 143.015071 Owners Manual