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Sears CRAFTSMAN 944.602000 Owner's Manual

Sears CRAFTSMAN 944.602000 Owner's Manual

20.0 hp electric start 48" mower automatic lawn tractor
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
944.602000
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8
20.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
48" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
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 48" MOWER Before Operating This Equipment AUTOMATIC 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. I. GENERAL OPERATION DO NOT: •...

  • 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 Look for this symbol to point out important machine if anyone enters the area. 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 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Nose Roller Steering Wheel Retainer Spring Steering Nose Roller Wheel Brackets Insert (2) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 1 Steering (2) Locknuts Sleeve 5/16-18 E-Z Tool Seat Gauge Wheel Mower Leveling Wrench (4) Adjusting Bar (4) Wheels (4) Locknut 3/8-16 (1) Washer Bubble Level...

  • 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 • Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal. KEPS NUT • Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to disengage transmission (See “TO TRANSPORT” in the Operation section of this manual). • Roll tractor forward off skid. DISCARD TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- TERMINAL BOLT PROTECTIVE...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY • Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control. TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 5) • Be sure belt tension rod is in disengaged position. • Assemble brackets "A" and "B" to the inside of mower mounting brackets as shown. Tighten securely. •...
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY CHECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE best cutting performance.

  • Page 10: 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 11 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. HOURMETER LIGHT SWITCH POSITION AMMETER FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL LIFT LEVER PLUNGER...
  • Page 12 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 13 OPERATION • Select desired height of cut. The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with • Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch the engine not running. These heights are approximate and control.
  • Page 14 OPERATION WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids secured to tractor.
  • Page 15 OPERATION MOWING TIPS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP • Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmission • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing should be warmed up as follows: performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in • Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

  • Page 16: 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 Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level...
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR MANDREL BLADE ASSEMBLY Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. CENTER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION BLADE BOLT If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at (SPECIAL) high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE”...
  • Page 18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 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 19 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, SPARK PLUGS dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating. Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever AIR FILTER (See Fig.

  • Page 20: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key “OFF” and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. •...
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: To assist in locating hole in flanged pin, the hole in ALTERNATE SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT METHOD pin is inline with notch on head of pin. If necessary, move mower side-to-side to give space between plate and mower (See Figs.
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 23 and 24) BLADE IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side. If the following front-to-back adjustment is necessary, be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side- to-side. To obtain the best cutting results, the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is approximately 1/8"...
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 26) MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 25) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. • Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake. •...
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT WITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED” Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and NUT “A” 1-3/4" before operating the tractor. See “PURGE TRANSMIS- SION” in the Operation section of this manual. TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT JAM NUT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER HOOD VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES. HEADLIGHT TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - WIRE CONNECTOR •...
  • Page 26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 33) (See Figs. 32 and 33) The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjust- ment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment The choke control has been preset at the factory and may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, adjustment should not be necessary.

  • Page 27: 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 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. See “TO START ENGINE” in the Operation section. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Dirty air filter.
  • Page 29 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 corrected, contact an authorized service center/ seat with attachment department. clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade.
  • Page 30 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602000 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY FUSE STARTER AMMETER (OPTIONAL) BLACK WHITE SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) IGNITION SWITCH SEAT SWITCH NOT OCCUPIED) ELECTRIC CLUTCH PTO (DISENGAGED) FUEL OPERATOR PRESENCE BLUE LINE RELAY #1 SPARK PLUG IGNITION BLACK UNIT...

  • Page 32: Repair Parts - Tractor

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602000 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602000 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Battery 145211 Bolt, Battery, Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 150109 Holddown, Battery, Front 145769 Nut, Push, Nylon, Battery, Front 1/4 176138 Switch, Interlock 175449...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602000 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602000 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw, 3/8-16 x 3/4 172542X418 Dash 72140608 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 x 1 174996 Panel, Dash, LH 179174X010 Panel, Dash, RH 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 172540X615 Hood Assembly 126938X...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602000 DRIVE 227 218...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602000 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION - - - Transaxle, Hydro Gear, Model 12000001 E-Ring Number323-0510 (See Breakdown) 123583X Key, Square 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 174367 Clutch Electric 174901X418 Console, Shift 74490544...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602000 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602000 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 175139X418 Wheel Steering 172393 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 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75 175121 Link Drag...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602000 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 175134 Seat 121248X Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20x1-1/2 STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 121249X Spacer Split 28x .88 Zinc 19131610...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602000 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 174969 Reflector, LH 177982 Decal, Fender, Cruise 138047 Decal, Battery, Diehard, Sears 170563 Decal, Warning 177909 Decal, Hood RH 177917 Decal, Engine, KP 20, LH 177910 Decal, Hood LH 149517 Decal, Battery...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602000 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 175439X505 Control, Throttle 137180 Arrester, Spark - - - Engine, Kohler, Model Number 179022 Tank, Fuel CV624-65578 (See Breakdown) 179124X418 Cap Fuel 149723 Muffler, Asm.
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602000 MOWER LIFT PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 163552 Retainer Spring 179504 Plunger Assembly 176205 Trunion Sups. Arm. 159476 Shaft Assembly, Lift 178981 Pin, Groove 175994 Nut Lift Link 7/16-20 155097 Pointer Height Indicator 12000002 E-Ring 123935X...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602000 MOWER DECK...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602000 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180358 Deck Weldment Mower 48 72140608 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 Unc x 1 138017 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 155986 Bar Pnt Adj. 4939M Retainer Spring 156941 Pin Head Rivet 178024 Bar Sway Deck...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602000 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 323-0510...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602000 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 323-0510 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 178782 Arm, Brake 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 170415 Slotted Hex Nut 5/16-24 170353 Center Section, Assembly 170416 Cotter Pin 3/32 X 3/4 170354...

  • Page 48: Repair Parts - Engine

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602000 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624, TYPE NUMBER 65578...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602000 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624, TYPE NUMBER 65578 HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24-033-01-S Kit, breather cover w/gasket 24-032-01-S Seal, oil front (Includes 2-4) Crankcase 24-041-23-S Gasket, breather (USE: Miniblock 24 782 24) 24-096-59-S Cover, breather 24-294-13-S...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602000 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624, TYPE NUMBER 65578...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602000 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624, TYPE NUMBER 65578 IGNITION/CHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen 24-027-20-S Housing, blower (Incl. 2-4) (Includes 2-4,and 24 113 18-S) 24-100-01-S Nut plastic (3) M-403025-S...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602000 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624, TYPE NUMBER 65578...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602000 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624, TYPE NUMBER 65578 OIL PAN/LUBRICATION STARTING SYSTEM KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24-199-07-S Pan, oil assembly M-839080-S Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x80 (2) (Includes 2-10) 25-098-08-S Starter, solenoid shift assembly M-645025-S...
  • Page 54 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602000 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624, TYPE NUMBER 65578...
  • Page 55 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602000 KOHLER ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER CV624, TYPE NUMBER 65578 CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24-014-42-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) 24-853-25-S Kit, carburetor w/gaskets 52-139-09-S Plug, cup (Includes 2-4) 24-041-15-S Gasket, carburetor 24-053-25...
  • Page 56 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 57 SERVICE NOTES...
  • 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. 181644 2.25.02 REV. 2 RD...

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