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Sears CRAFTSMAN 944.602900 Owner's Manual

Sears CRAFTSMAN 944.602900 Owner's Manual

23.0 hp electric start 48" mower automatic garden tractor
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
944.602900
Important:
Read and fol low
all Safety Rules
and In struc tions
Be fore Op er at ing
This Equip ment
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8
00011
23.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
48" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
GARDEN TRACTOR
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts
00007

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  • Page 1 ELECTRIC START and In struc tions Be fore Op er at ing 48" MOWER This Equip ment AUTOMATIC GARDEN TRACTOR • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • 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 THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT: I. GENERAL OPERATION Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, •...

  • 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 WARNING: Do not coast down a hill in neu- machine if anyone enters the area. tral, you may lose control of the trac tor. •...

  • 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 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Gauge Wheels Steering Wheel (4) Wheels Steering (4) Washers Wheel Insert 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Adjusting Bars Premium Steering Adapter (4) Clevis Pins Steering Sleeve Steering Sleeve Extension Seat (4) Retainer Springs (4) Locknuts (double loop) 3/8-16 (4) Shoulder Bolt (1) 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 Use terminal access doors for: • Inspection for secure connections (to tighten SEAT hardware). • Inspection for corrosion. • Testing battery. • Jumping (if required). SEAT PAN • Periodic charging. DISCARD SHOULDER TERMINAL BOLTS HEX BOLT PROTECTIVE KEPS CAPS FLAT WASHER TERMINAL ACCESS...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK (See Fig. 4) The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower perfor- mance. • Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See • Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets. Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes Figs. 5 and 6) and insert fl anged pins. Secure pins with double loop Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension retainer springs between the plate assembly and mower arms are raised with attachment lift control.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY ✓ CHECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE for best cutting performance.

  • Page 11: Operation

    OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. FAST SLOW IGNITION REVERSE HIGH NEUTRAL CHOKE LIGHTS ON ENGINE START ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF LOCKED UNLOCKED...
  • Page 12 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 location of various controls and adjustments. Save this man ual for future reference. LIGHT SWITCH AMMETER LIFT LEVER PLUNGER...
  • Page 13 OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your trac- tor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vi sion safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safe ty glasses.
  • Page 14 OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 8) TO OPERATE ON HILLS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height WARNING: Do not drive up or down in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck hills with slopes greater than 15°...
  • Page 15 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below. • Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL “START” position and release key as soon as engine • The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the starts.
  • Page 16 OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing CAUTION: Never engage or disengage is attached to tractor. freewheel lever while the engine is run- • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- ning.

  • Page 17: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE 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 Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level...

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE TRACTOR MANDREL ASSEMBLY Always observe safety rules when performing any main- te nance. CENTER BLADE HOLE BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. BLADE BOLT (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE”...
  • Page 19 MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 14 and 15) Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause Determine temperature range expected before oil change. the battery to “leak” power. All oil must meet API service classifi cation SF-SJ. •...
  • Page 20 MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL FILTER CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS Replace the engine oil fi lter every season or every other To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in cooling fi...

  • Page 21: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST - MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. •...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link ad just ment nut on that side. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower such as a carport or garage.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • When distance “B” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, • Roll belt into upper groove of R.H. mandrel pulley care- tighten nut “D” against trunnion on both front links. ful ly. • Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the •...
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REINSTALL MOWER DRIVE BELT TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 28) (Refer to “TO REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT” illustration in this section of man u al). Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. • Install belt into upper groove of R.H.
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/RE PLACE MENT TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS Should your transmission require removal for service or FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 32) replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation before • Block up axle securely. operating the tractor. See “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in •...
  • Page 26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission con- trol devices and systems, which are being done at the cus tom ers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine man u fac tur er's service outlet.
  • Page 27 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 36) TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Figs. 35 and 36) The carburetor has been present at the factory and ad- just ment should not be necessary. However, minor ad- The choke control has been preset at the factory and ad- just ment may be required to compensate for dif fer enc es justment should not be necessary.

  • Page 28: Storage

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ENGINE of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS WARNING: Never store the trac tor with FROM FORMING IN ES SEN TIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH gas o line in the tank inside a building AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FIL TER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK...

  • Page 29: Trou Ble Shoot Ing

    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 fl ooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Dirty air fi...
  • Page 30 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 1.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602900 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY SOLENOID FUSE STARTER AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHITE BLACK WHITE WHITE BLACK ELECTRIC CLUTCH CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) IGNITION BLACK SWITCH BLACK PTO (DISENGAGED) BLACK BLACK OPERATOR GREEN GREEN PRESENCE RELAY #1 BLACK SEAT SWITCH BLACK...

  • Page 32: Repair Parts - Tractor

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602900 ELECTRICAL D .C...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602900 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Bat tery 145211 Bolt Btr Frt 1/4-20 X 7.5 zinc 150109 Holdown Battery Front Mount 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" 176138 Switch Interlock Push-In 175688...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602900 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602900 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180372 Rail, Frame RH 176016 Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Lh 175282 Drawbar, Gt 175315 Bracket Asm., Fender 73680700 Nut, Crownlock 7/16-14Unc 17060620 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 163976X428 Dash 17490508 Screw, Thd 5/16-18 x 1/2...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602900 GROUND DRIVE 135 137...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602900 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - Transaxle Hydro Gear 141004 Bracket Shift 331-3000 (See Breakdown) 142918 O-Ring Asm Hydro Gear 7070E Key Sq. 1/4 x 2.5 154739 Line Fuel Hydro 15”...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602900 STEERING ASSEMBLY 37,39 38,40...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602900 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Wheel, Steering 178557 Axle Asm., Front 6855M Fitting, Grease 161849 Spindle Asm, LH 161848 Spindle Asm., RH 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Klip #T5304-75 121232X...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602900 ENGINE SPARK ARRESTER KIT...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602900 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler CV674-75544 149723 Muffl er 121361X Pulley V-Idler 177748 Keeper Asm Belt Engine Vgt 175287 Bushing 174605 Clutch Electric 143996 Pulley Engine Grnd Drive 179115...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602900 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180598 Seat 123740X Spring, Cprsn. 180166 Bracket, Pivot Seat 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lg. Flg. Gr. 5 140675 Strap, Fender Asm. 19171912 Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga. 145006 Clip, Push-In Hinged 166369...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602900 DECALS 4 12 19 6 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 164095 Decal, Dash 178502 Decal, Deck Caution 177416 Decal, Engine 140837 Decal, Saddle Brake Parking 171702 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, RH 181471 Decal, Deck Level 171703 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, LH 138047...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602900 LIFT ASSEMBLY 35 73...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602900 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 121006X Rod Asm., Lever 180045 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 12000022 E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 19292016 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 71110624 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 175830 Grip, Handle Fluted 175831...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602900 MOWER DECK...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602900 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180808 V-Belt, Mower, Secondary 180358 Deck Weldment Mower 48 174368 V-Belt, Mower, Primary 178915 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 73680600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC 4939M Retainer Spring 72110612 Bolt, Carr.
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602900 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 331-3000 (Joint d' etancheite) (Huile) (Jeu Scelle)
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602900 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 331-3000 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 161122 Main Housing Assembly 161153 Shaft, Axle 178317 R.H. Housing Assembly 142884 Washer 169522 Center Section Assembly 178322 Gasket Material...

  • Page 50: Repair Parts - Engine

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602900 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602900 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 CRANKCASE HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24-032-01-S Seal, oil front 24-033-03-S Kit, breather cover w/gasket (In- Crankcase cludes 2, 3) (USE: Miniblock 24 782 14) 24-041-23-S Gasket, breather 24-294-13-S Fitting 24-096-59-S Cover, breather...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602900 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602900 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 IGNITION/CHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen 24-027-20-S Housing, blower (Includes 2-4) (Includes 2-4,and 24 113 18-S) 24-100-01-S Nut, plastic (3) M-403025-S Screw, hex.
  • Page 54 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602900 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544...
  • Page 55 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602900 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 OIL PAN/LUBRICATION STARTING SYSTEM KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24-199-07-S Pan, oil assembly (Includes 2-10) M-839080-S Screw, hex. fl ange M8x1.25x80 (2) M-645025-S Screw, hex.
  • Page 56 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602900 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544...
  • Page 57 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602900 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24-853-61-S Kit, carburetor w/gaskets 24-014-72-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) (Includes 2-4) 52-139-09-S Plug, cup 24-041-15-S Gasket, carburetor 24-053-61 Carburetor assembly (For informa- tion only not available separately)
  • Page 58 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
  • Page 60 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 181841 Rev. 3 4.10.03 JH/MH...

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