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Sears 944.606932 Owner's Manual

Sears 944.606932 Owner's Manual

22.0 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
944.606932
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
22.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts
03070

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  • Page 1 In struc tions 42" MOWER Be fore Op er at ing This Equip ment 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE 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 DANGER: 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. • Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, WARNING: In order to prevent ac- are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-re- ci den tal starting when setting up,...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IV. TOWING • Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine • Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for run ning. towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the •...

  • 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: Assembly

    CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Battery Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Keys (2) Keps Nut 1/4-20 ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping puposes.
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLY ADJUST SEAT (See Fig. 2) • Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. • Sit in seat. • Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and slowly drive • Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seat until a com- tractor off skid.
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY ✓CHECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important FOR MANCE AND SAT IS FAC TION FROM THIS QUALITY for best cutting performance.

  • Page 8: Operation

    OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. HIGH FAST SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE START ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT ENGINE OFF REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
  • Page 9 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. FIG.
  • Page 10 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 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 11 OPERATION TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 10) (See Fig. 8) Gauge wheels are prop er ly ad just ed when they are slight ly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the operating position.
  • Page 12 OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH - MENTS Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged comply with specifi...
  • Page 13 OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 4) When starting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. •...

  • Page 14: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE EACH SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Check/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness...

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be sharp. Re place Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main- bent, worn or damaged blades. te nance. BRAKE OPERATION CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of your If tractor requires more than fi...
  • Page 16 MAINTENANCE TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 15 and 16) • Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright. Determine temperature range expected before oil change. • Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. All oil must meet API service classifi cation SG-SL. •...
  • Page 17 MAINTENANCE TO SER VICE CARTRIDGE MUFFLER • Clean cartridge by tap ping gen tly on fl at surface. If Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge. (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- •...

  • Page 18: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- MENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. •...
  • Page 19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 20 • ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin on rear mower bracket (D) and secure with washer and retainer spring. • Repeat on opposite side of tractor. FIG.
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Raise mower to highest position. • Position any blade so the tip is pointing straight forward. Measure distance (B) to the ground at front and rear tip of the blade. • If front tip of blade is not 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip, go to the front of tractor.
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Remove belt downward from engine pulley (E). • Remove belt from electric clutch pulley (M), both man- drel pulleys (R) and all idler pulleys (S). • Slide belt toward rear of tractor, off the steering plate (F) and remove from tractor.
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key. • Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove. • Replace axle cover. NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent fl at tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO AD JUST CHOKE CON TROL (See Fig. 35) The choke control has been preset at the factory and ad- TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE just ment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as (See Fig.

  • Page 24: 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 25: 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 26 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine dies when 1. Reverse operation system 1. Turn ignition key to tractor is shifted (ROS) is not "ON" while ROS "ON" position. into reverse mower or other attachment See Operation section. is engaged. Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system.
  • Page 27 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606932 SCHEMATIC 03094-194276_Manual-Tex BATTERY SOLENOID STARTER FUSE BLACK WHITE WHITE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH (CLUTCH OFF) CLUTCH/BRAKE BLACK (PEDAL UP) GRAY REVERSE SWITCH BLACK (NOT IN REVERSE) BLACK BLACK BLACK SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) BLACK BLACK BLACK...

  • Page 28: Repair Parts - Tractor

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606932 ELECTRICAL 194276C...
  • Page 29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606932 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 186491 Box Battery 176138 Switch Interlock Push-In 400252 Harness Socket Light 400253 Cable Battery 198893 Cable Starter 175158 Fuse 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 unc...
  • Page 30 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606932 CHASSIS Chassis-Tex_40_Tex GT PRED PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 194263 Drawbar 193102X428 Bushing Mtg. Fender Crgo 199674X428 Dash 194787 Dash Lower 404654X615 Hood 74780520 Bolt 5/16-18 unc x 1-1/4 404624 Grille Asm. 195780 Spacer Fender...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606932 STEERING ASSEMBLY 53 8 steering-tex_6-vgt PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 186093X428 Wheel, Steering .793 x 1.637 x .060 74760636 Bolt Hex 3/8-16 unc x 2-1/4 195968 Axle Asm., Front 197636 Spacer Brace Axle 403087 Spindle Asm., LH...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606932 DRIVE drive-tex_7-lt-peerless...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606932 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION - - - - - - Transaxle, Peerless 206-565 194352 Belt Keeper (See transaxle Breakdown) 76020412 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 123583X Key Square 169484 Retainer Clip 19131316 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga.
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606932 ENGINE SPARK ARRESTER KIT engine-tex_25 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 146629 Shield Heat Muffl er - - - - - - Engine Briggs Model No. 441777- 165391 Gasket 0283-E1 (See Engine Breakdown) 149723 Muffl er...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606932 MOWER LIFT lift-tex_4 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 194208 Pin Cotter 5/16 Bow Tie Lock 195223 Shaft Asm., Lift 195181 Link Lift Susp Mower Rear 195231 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x .75 Smgml Tap/R.Z...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606932 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat-tex_7-vgt PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 171852 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 197528 Seat 180166 Bracket Pivot Fender 73800500 Nut, Lock 5/16-18 unc 197661 Handle Slide Seat 140675 Strap, Asm Fender 198200 Spring Latch Seat...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606932 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170563 Decal, Warning 402015 Decal, Operators 405072 Decal, Chassis 403260 Decal, Side Panel 189102 Decal, Engine HP 403259 Decal, Fender 166960 Decal, Bypass 160396 Decal, V-Belt Sch. 193226X428 Pad, Footrest, LH...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606932 MOWER DECK 42_D_man-Tex_LT_9 42_mulch_plate_1...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606932 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 199477 Arm Brake Mower 196495 Mower Housing 199790 Brake Linkage 72140506 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 198398X505 Handle Clutch Cable 4939M Retainer Spring 195186 Arm Suspension...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606932 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-565...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606932 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-565 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 772147 Transaxle Cover 792076A Flat Washer .312 ID x .059W 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8” 790058 Brake Lever 770128 Transaxle Case 792073A Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4”...

  • Page 42: Repair Parts - Engine

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606932 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0607-E2 467A 305A 1026 1026A 865A 447A 447A 1017 1024 1013 1035 1027 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1058 OWNER’S MANUAL 865B 1036 EMISSION LABEL...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606932 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0607-E2 1022 1022 1029 1029 1100 1100 1023A 1023 1022 1022 187A 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 552A 552A 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 1127...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606932 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0607-E2 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 1090 1022 1051 797A 789A 1005 1119 1059 1070 1330 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1329 REPAIR ENGINE...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606932 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0607-E2 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690231 Cylinder Assembly 699814 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 699802 Spacer-Carburetor 391086s • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 699807 Carburetor...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606932 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0607-E2 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 19374s Wrench-Spark Plug 691031 • Seal-Dipstick/Tube 691108 Screw (Fuel Pump) 499602 Dipstick/Tube Assembly 808656 Pump-Fuel 493880s Terminal-Spark Plug 690442...
  • Page 48 02488 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 407183 05.18.06 VB...

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