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Sears CRAFTSMAN 944.602750 Owner's Manual

Sears CRAFTSMAN 944.602750 Owner's Manual

18.0 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
944.602750
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8
18.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts

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  • Page 1 Read and follow ELECTRIC START all Safety Rules and Instructions 42" MOWER Before Operating This Equipment 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustments • Repair Parts Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8...

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose GENERAL OPERATION traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! •...

  • Page 4: Product Specifications

    LIMITED TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TRACTOR (RIDING EQUIPMENT) For two (2) years from date of purchase Sears Canada, Inc. will repair or replace at Sears option free of charge parts which are defective as a result of material or workmanship.
  • Page 5 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Battery Steering Wheel Steering (2) Hex Bolts Extension (2) Keps Nut 1/4-20 1/4-20 x 3/4 Shaft Seat (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 Steering Steering Sleeve Wheel Insert (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob (1) Lock washer...

  • Page 6: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY • First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely. SEAT Slide terminal cover over terminal. • Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely. DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE CAPS SEAT PAN...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE • Depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position and hold. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for • Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and slowly drive shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for tractor off skid.

  • Page 9: Operation

    OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT FUEL...
  • Page 10 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. IGNITION LIGHT SWITCH SWITCH ATTACHMENT POSITION...
  • Page 11 OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 12 OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 8) TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9) Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in switch.
  • Page 13 OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded with slopes greater than 15° and do not gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits drive across any slope.
  • Page 14 OPERATION MULCHING MOWING TIPS COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F AND BELOW) • When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER control in the choke ( ) position until the engine runs HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH.

  • Page 15: Maintenance Schedule

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension...
  • Page 16 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR MANDREL TRAILING ASSEMBLY EDGE UP Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- BLADE nance. CENTER BRAKE OPERATION HOLE If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at FLAT WASHER high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE”...
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 14 and 15) Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the Determine temperature range expected before oil change. battery to “leak” power. All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ. •...
  • Page 18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS MUFFLER To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. kept clean at all times.

  • Page 19: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key “OFF” and remove key. •...
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH side of mower only. • To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side. • To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side.
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL • Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 26) still greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever maintenance is necessary.
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL (See Fig. 27) • Block up axle securely. • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose).
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE ACCELERATION TEST - • Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position. If Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control engine hesitates or dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle devices and systems, which are being done at the custom- out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn.

  • Page 24: Storage

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the ENGINE season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM CAUTION: Never store the tractor with IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM gasoline in the tank inside a building DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM where fumes may reach an open flame...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Dirty air filter.
  • Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch department. engaged Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade.
  • Page 27 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602750 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY SOLENOID FUSE STARTER AMMETER (OPTIONAL) BLACK WHITE WHITE CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) BLACK WHITE BLUE BLUE FUEL BLUE LINE ATT'MENT CLUTCH IGNITION (CLUTCH OFF) SWITCH GREEN GREEN FUEL SHUT-OFF BLUE SOLENOID (IF SO EQUIPPED) SEAT SWITCH...

  • Page 28: Repair Parts - Tractor

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602750 ELECTRICAL D .C...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602750 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 12 Volt 28 Amp 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 176689 Box Battery Fender 176137 Switch Interlock Push-In 175688 Harness Asm Light W/4152J 4152J Bulb Light #1156 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11"red 146147...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602750 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602750 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16x3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X011 Dash STD533710 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 155927 Panel Dash Lh 172107X010 Panel Dash Rh 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 174330X612 Hood 126938X...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602750 DRIVE...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602750 DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - - - Transaxle (See Breakdown) 175410 Engine Pulley LT/YT Peerless 206-545C 71170764 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 146682 Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc STD551143...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602750 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602750 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Wheel Steering 175131 Axle Asm 169840 Spindle Asm LH 169839 Spindle Asm RH 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 X 1-5/8 x 16 Ga 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602750 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180597 Seat 121248X Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 180166 Bracket Pivot Seat 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20x1-1/2 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 134300 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc 19131610 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 10 Ga...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602750 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156369 Decal Fend STLT Oper 172331 Decal Mower 177374 Decal Engine 179128 Decal Deck "B" 42" 177357 Decal Hood LH 160396 Decal V-Belt Schematic 177356 Decal Hood RH 164065 Decal Strng Whl 138047...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602750 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170548 Control Throt /Ch 137040 Line Fuel 20" 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x1/2 - - - - - - Engine (See Breakdown) 124028X Bushing Snap Nyl Blk Fuel Line...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602750 MOWER LIFT 17 18 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Asm Inner W/Plunger 175689 Trunnion Blk Zinc 159471 Shaft Asm Lift 73800800 Nut Lock W/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc 105767X Pin Groove 139868 Arm Suspension Rear STD581062 E Ring 163552...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602750 MOWER DECK 153 154 160 91...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602750 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42” 155046 Arm, Idler STD533107 Bolt RDHD SQNK 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 165723 Spacer, Retainer 141043 Guard, TUV Idler 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 149846 Knob...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602750 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602750 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 772147 Transaxle Cover 790079 Brake Lever 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8” 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1 /4” 770128 Transaxle Case 792085A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4”...

  • Page 44: Repair Parts - Engine

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602750 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602750 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 25-351-01-S Lifter, valve (2) 12-032-03-S Seal, crankshaft 12-755-94-S Kit, cylinder head (Includes 3-17, - - - - - - Block, cylinder Gaskets 12 041 01-S (Qty.
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602750 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602750 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-281-01-S Duct, air 12-086-14-S Screw, hex. flange M10x1.5x46 25-341-03-S Knob, air cleaner cover 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8" 12-096-24-S Cover, air cleaner 24-162-03-S Screen, grass 12-083-12-S Precleaner, element...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602750 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602750 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-839070-S Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x7(2) 12-079-11-S Linkage, choke 25-098-07-S Starter assembly (Includes 3-8) 12-237-01-S Clamp, cable 12-755-54-S Kit, drive end 24-086-43-S Screw, hex.
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602750 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602750 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-641060-S Nut, hex. flange M6x1.0 (2) 12-014-57-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) M-629116-S Stud M6x1.0x116 (2) 25-139-27-S Plug, cup 12-853-118-S Kit, carburetor w/gasket (Includes 4,5,6 qty 1 EXHAUST...
  • Page 52 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 53 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 54 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 56 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 181729 Rev. 1 12.10.01 JH...

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