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SEARS
OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
944.609040
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
and Instruct,ons
Before Operating
Th,s Equipment
CRrlFT$141:IN o
14.5 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8
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- Page 1 SEARS OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 944.609040 CRrlFT$141:IN o 14.5 HP Caution: ELECTRIC START Read and follow 42" MOWER all Safety Rules and Instruct,ons 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE Before Operating Th,s Equipment LAWN TRACTOR • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustments •...
- Page 2 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. GENERAL OPERATION Ill. CHILDREN Read, understand, and follow all instructionsin the manual Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the and on the machine before starting.
- Page 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufac- HORSEPOWER: 14.5 tured to give you the best possible dependability and GASOLINECAPACITY 1.25 GALLONS performance. AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (above32°F) Service Centre/Department.
- Page 4 Owner's Manuel. 5. In Home service. Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman Riding Equipment to the nearest Sears Service Centre/Department in Canada. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in Canada.
- Page 5 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton Seat Steedng Boot (2) Sheet Metal Screws #10-16 x 1/2 (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel (1) Locknut 3/8-24 (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 Manual Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size Wheel Steering Wheel...
- Page 6 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 HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CONNECT BA'n'ERY (See Figs. 2 and 3) CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, BOXDOOR remove metal bracelets, wristwatch...
- Page 8 ASSEMBLY #'CHECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for THE BESTPERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM best cutting performance, THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
- Page 9 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your product or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT...
- Page 10 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR "_ READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare theillustrations with yourtractor to familiarize yourself withthelocationsof variouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER AMMETER UGHT IGNITION SWITCH "'"...
- 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 TRANSPORT TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 7) • Raise atts, c hment lift to highest position with attach- Your tractor isequipped with an operator presence sensing ment lift control. switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with •...
- Page 13 OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6) MOWING TIPS When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine • Tire cha, i ns cannot be used when the mower housing has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move is attached to tractor.
- Page 14 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES .A..TENA.CESC.EOUL AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE dl#_ __/_._/_._" _51:HVlC.F DATES Check BrakeOperation Check Tire Pressure Check OperatorPresenceand InterlockSystems Check for LooseFasteners Lubrication Chart Check BatteryLevel Sharpen/Replace MowerBlades Clean Batteryand Terminals Check TransaxleCooling AdjustBladeBelt(s)Tension Ills MotionDrive Adjust Belt(s) Tension Check EngineOil Level Change Engine Oil...
- Page 15 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR TRAILING MANDREL ASSEMBLY EDGE UP BLADE Always observe safety rules when performingany mainte- nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance FLAT WASHEF at high speed in highest gear, then brake mustbe adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE"...
- Page 16 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS • and tighten securely. Corrosionand dirton the battery and terminals can cause the Refill engine with oilthrough oil fill dipstick tube. Pour battery to "leak" power. slowly.
- Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded mufflerend spark arrester (if equipped) a_ it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. CARTRIDGE SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hcurs of operation, whichever occurs first.
- Page 18 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 Ignltlon key "OFF" and remove key. •...
- Page 19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 18 and 19) IMPORTANT= DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or THE FOLLQWlNG FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT driveway. Make sure tires are propedy inflated (See NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"...
- Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT WITH PARKINGBRAKE *ENGAGED" (See Fig. 20) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL • Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER"...
- Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER If steering wheel crossbars ere not horizontal (left to right) • BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery. when wheels are positionedstraightforward, remove steer- •...
- Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FINAL SETTING ENGINE Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make final adjusttnents with engine running and shift/motion ADJUST THRO'I-rLE CONTROL CABLE control lever in neutral (N) position. (See Fig. 26) • Move throttlecontrol lever to slow position.With finger, The throttle control has been preset at the factory and rotate and hold throttle lever against idle speed screw.
- Page 23 STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUELSYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL gasoline in the tank inside a building SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,...
- Page 24 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Engine not =CHOKED" properly. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation sect_n. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Dirty air filter.
- Page 25 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 Wom, bent or loose blade.
- Page 26 SERVICE NOTES...
- Page 27 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609040 SCHEMATIC BATTERY FUSE 30 AMP. STARTER ;---_---, BIJ_K '© ' C_:q I O 'NO D WHITE t ..CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE SEAT SWITCH IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH WHIT E I..BIJ_CK ©...
- Page 28 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944,609040 ELECTRICAL "16...
- Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609040 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144925 Battery 12 Volt 25 Amp 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 156417 Case Battery 153664 Switch Interlock Push -In STD551125 Washer Lock 1/4 . 73350400 Nut Jam Hex 1/4-20 Unc 166181 Harness Asm Light W/4152J 4152J...
- Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609040 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
- Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609040 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 165480 Chassis 140356 Drawbar Stretch 17490612 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4 Ty-tt STD551025 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 155924X012 Saddle 126842X Shield, Heat, Hood...
- Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609040 DRIVE...
- Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609040 DRtVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTtON ..Transaxle (See Breakdown) 19131312 Washer 13132 X 13/16 X 12 Ga Peerless Model 206-545C 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic 146682 Spring Extension Brake 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Dry Stl 123666X PulleyTransaxle 18"...
- Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609040 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
- Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944,609040 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Wheel Steering Auto Black 154427 Axle Asm Front 156483 Spindle Asm Lh 157473 Spindle Asm Rh 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 X 1 5/8 X 16ga 19272016 Washer 27/32 X 1 1/4 X 16 Ga 12000029...
- Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609040 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140122 Seat 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 140551 72050412 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2 STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 134300 Spacer Split 28 X96 Yel Zinc 19131610...
- Page 37 157163 137259 Decal Oper Sdl P/L Gear Dr E/F Decal Warning Multi-Language 169313 Decal Relacement Parts 149517 Decal Battery Danger/Poison 163204 Decal Craftsman 133179 Decal Mower QC 157140 273511 Decal Caution English/French Decal HP Engine 101892X 157199 Decal Clutch/brake English]French.
- Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609040 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Control Throt Rh BIk Pd115 10 17490512 162144 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 TyT 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T 137040 Line Fuel 20" Engine (See Breakdown) Bdggs Plug Oil Drain (Order From Engine Model 287707-1255-E1...
- Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609040 MOWER LIFT 1718 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 159460 127218 Link Front Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/Plngr LT 159474 Shaft Asm Lift 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc 105767X Pin Groove 130171 Trunnion BIk Zinc STD581062 73680800 E Ring #5133-62...
- Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609040 MOWER DECK 79 83 >21...
- Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609040 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 164961 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 Housing Assembly, 42" STD541437 STD533107 Bolt 5/16-18 x314 133551 Rod, Pivot, with Nibs 138017 Bracket Asm Fr. Sway Bar 3/42 140083 Rod, Clutch, Secondary, with Nibs 138440 Bracket Asm Deck 42"...
- Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944,609040 PEERLESS PMST TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 35A2gB 70 6A 41A _/ NUMBERS I...
- Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609040 PEERLESS PMST TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 772147 Transaxle Cover 41A 790079 Brake Lever 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4" 770128 Transaxle Case 42A 792085A...
- Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609040 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E1 )614 634A _tr REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1026...
- Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609040 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E1 138 106 987 95 117 1033 VALVE OVERHAU L 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 141. _123 Ik" REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
- Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609040 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E1 523 423 2@634A_) _842 _524 _868 868A(_ _537_...
- Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609040 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E1 1019 LABEL IQT I 11036 LABEL KIT- EMISSIONS I 11o- ow.n_ MANUAL 1090...
- Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609040 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Bushing, Throttle Shaft 496412 Cylinder Assembly 281346 Valve, Needle 399265 Bearing, Cylinder 498030 ** Screw, Throttle...
- Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609040 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Gear, Timing 94704 Screw, Hex Head 262932 Link, Counterweight 810068 Screw, Set 213998 Counterweight Assembly...
- Page 50 SERVICE NOTES...
- Page 51 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, "" ,..NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING "" ",.. _CuT IIDE THe. s SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face.
- Page 52 [RI:IFTSMRN° OWNER'S 14.5 HP MANUAL ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own model MODEL NO. number. The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate 944.609040 located under the seat.