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Sears CRAFTSMAN 944.603010 Owner's Manual

Sears CRAFTSMAN 944.603010 Owner's Manual

22.0 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
944.603010
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
22.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts
02494

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  • Page 1 ELECTRIC START and In struc tions 42" MOWER Be fore Op er at ing This Equip ment AUTOMATIC LAWN 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. 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 machine if anyone enters the area. WARNING: Do not coast down a hill in neu- • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades 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 Steering Wheel Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Boot (1) Knob Steering Extension E-Z Tool Shaft Mower Leveling Steering Wrench Wheel Insert Bubble Level (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Gauge Wheels Wheel Adapter (4) Retainer Springs (4) Adjusting Bar (double loop) (4) Wheels...

  • 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 • Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten SEAT securely. • Close terminal access doors. Use terminal access doors for: • Inspection for secure connections (to tighten SEAT PAN hardware).
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER CHECK TIRE PRESSURE DECK (See Fig. 4A) The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory The gauge wheels are de signed to keep the mower deck for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important in proper position when operating mower.

  • Page 9: Operation

    OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- FAST IGNITION REVERSE HIGH SLOW NEUTRAL CHOKE LIGHTS ON ENGINE START ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OIL PRESSURE...
  • 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 ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. LIGHT SWITCH POSITION IGNITION SWITCH AT TACH MENT...
  • Page 11 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 op- erating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safety glasses.
  • Page 12 OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7) ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly "ENGAGED" POSITION off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height ATTACHMENT in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck LIFT LEVER HIGH in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain...
  • Page 13 OPERATION CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gas o hol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to sep a ra tion and for ma tion of acids during stor age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid en- gine problems, the fuel system should be emp tied before stor age of 30 days or longer.
  • Page 14 OPERATION AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP • Drive tractor forward for approximately fi ve feet then • Before driving the unit in cold weather, the trans mis sion backwards for fi ve feet. Repeat this driving procedure should be warmed up as follows: three times.
  • Page 15 OPERATION MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER MAX 1/3 HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. • The spe cial mulch ing blade will recut the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed.

  • Page 16: 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 17: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE TRACTOR TRAILING MANDREL EDGE UP Always observe safety rules when performing any main- BLADE ASSEMBLY te nance. CENTER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance FLAT WASHER at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. STAR LOCK WASHER (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE”...
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE * CAUTION: Air cooled engines run hotter than automo- TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS tive engines. The use of non-synthetic multi-viscosity oils Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause (5W30, 10W30 etc.) in temperatures above 40º F (4º C) will the battery to “leak”...
  • Page 19 MAINTENANCE • Use gauge on oil fi ll cap/dipstick for checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate KNOBS reading. Keep oil at “FULL” line on dipstick. CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent CAR TRIDGE COVER engine dam age from overheating.

  • Page 20: 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 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Connect anti-swaybar to chassis bracket and secure ALTERNATE SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT METHOD with retainer spring. (See Figs. 21 and 22) • Push clutch cable housing guide into bracket, slide col- • Raise mower to its highest position. lar onto guide and secure with large retainer spring.
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than BELT INSTALLATION - rear, tighten nuts “F” against trunnion on both front • Work belt around both mandrel pulleys and idler pul- links. leys. • To raise front of mower, loosen nut “F”...
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED” ELECTRIC CLUTCH CLUTCH LOCATOR NUT “A” 1-3/4" CLUTCH ING IDLER STATIONARY JAM NUT IDLER CENTER SPAN KEEPER OPERATING TRANS MIS SION CLUTCH INPUT PULLEY WIRE HAR NESS DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT. IF FURTHER BRAKE AD JUST - MENT IS NECESSARY CONTACT YOUR NEAR EST AUTHO- RIZED SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT FIG.
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WASH ERS RE TAIN ING RING AXLE COVER WEAK OR DEAD FULLY CHARGED BATTERY BATTERY FIG. 29 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB SQUARE KEY • Raise hood. (REAR WHEEL ONLY) • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the FIG.
  • Page 25 ENGINE-GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is CONTACT A SEARS OR OTHER QUALIFIED SERVICE CENTER,, against stop. Tighten cable clamp screw securely. WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIP MENT AND EX PE RI ENCE TO MAKE ANY NEC ES SARY ADJUSTMENTS.

  • Page 26: 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 build ing AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FIL TER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK...

  • Page 27: 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 the Operation section. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug.
  • Page 28 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 1.
  • Page 29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603010 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY FUSE STARTER AMMETER (OPTIONAL) BLACK WHITE SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE SEAT SWITCH IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH WHITE BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK ATT'MENT CLUTCH GROUNDING (CLUTCH OFF) BLACK CONNECTOR HOUR METER (OPTIONAL)

  • Page 30: Repair Parts - Tractor

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603010 ELECTRICAL D .C...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603010 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 12 Volt 35 Amp 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 7603J Tray Battery 145211 Bolt Btr Frt 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc 150109 Holddown Battery Mount 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4"...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603010 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis-Laser -lt.stlt_26...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603010 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis Stl Stamping 176554 Drawbar, Stretch 17060612 Screw 3/8-16x3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X011 Dash P/L STD533710 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 174996 Panel Dash Lh 172105X010 Panel Dash Rh 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 184272X615 Hood...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603010 DRIVE 227 218 drive-hydro.stlt_50...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603010 DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION - - - - - - Transaxle (Order parts from trans- 134683 Guide Belt Mower Drive RH axle manufacturer) 137057 Spacer, Axle Hydro gear Model 323-0510 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603010 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603010 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Wheel Steering 184706 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...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603010 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121248X Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 180597 Seat 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20x1-1/2 180166 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 134300 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 121250X...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603010 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 187102 Decal Fend STLT Oper 160396 Decal V-Belt Schematic 186366 Decal Hood RH/LH 186871 Decal Replacement Parts 164065 Decal Strng Whl Domed Prem. 146046 Decal V-Belt Drive Sch 172258 Decal HP Engine 179128...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603010 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170546 Control Throt Paddle 73920600 Nut Keps 3/8-24 UNF 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T 137180 Arrestor Spark - - - - - - - - Engine (See Breakdown) 179022 Tank Fuel 4.0...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603010 MOWER LIFT 17 18 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Asm Inner W/Plunge5r 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 #5133-62 163552 Spring Retainer...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603010 MOWER DECK 153 154 42_D_man-t-path_stlt_4.
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603010 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 136420 Mulcher Cover 182032 Mower Deck Assembly, 42” 71081010 Screw STD533107 Bolt 19061216 Washer #10 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front STD551110 Washer, Lock 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42” Deck 160793 Latch Assembly, Bagger STD624008 Retainer Spring...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603010 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 323-0510...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603010 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 323-0510 KEY PART KEY 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 46: Repair Parts - Engine

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603010 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0174-E1 1019 LABEL KIT 1026 865A 1026A 447A 447A 1017 1024 1013 929A 1035 1027 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 865B 1058 OWNER’S MANUAL 447A 1022 1036 EMISSION LABEL...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603010 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0174-E1 1022 1022 1029 1029 1100 1100 1023A 1023 1022 1022 187A 1169 1128 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 1128 552A 1124 1123 1126 552A 1124...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603010 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0174-E1 1070 1005 1119 358 ENGINE GASKET KIT 1090 1022 1051 797A...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603010 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0174-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690231 Cylinder Assembly 690989 Jet-Main (High Altitude) 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 499811 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 499804 Carburetor 690069...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603010 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0174-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 808656 Pump-Fuel 865A 691014 Cover-Air Guide 690442 Washer (Governor Crank) 865B 691015 Cover-Air Guide 690960 Screw (Back Plate) 690968 •+ Seal-Valve 690999...
  • Page 51 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 52 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 186909 Rev. 4 8.27.03 TR/MH...

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