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Sears CRAFTSMAN 944.604001 Owner's Manual

Sears CRAFTSMAN 944.604001 Owner's Manual

24.0 hp electric start 48" mower automatic lawn tractor
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
944.604001
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
24.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
48" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts
02153

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  • Page 1 ELECTRIC START and In struc tions 48" 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 neutral, 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 Nose Roller Steering Wheel Retainer Spring Steering Nose Roller Adapter Steering Brackets Wheel (2) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 1 Insert (2) Locknuts 5/16-18 Steering Sleeve Steering Sleeve Extension Gauge Wheel E-Z Tool Seat Mower Leveling (4) Adjusting Bar Wrench (4) Wheels (4) Locknut...

  • 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 • Inspection for corrosion. NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the • Testing battery. tractor from the skid. • Jumping (if required). • Periodic charging. TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op er a tion section for location and function KEPS NUT of con trols)
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT RETAINER SPRING (See Figs. 6 and 7) Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage park- SHOULDER AD JUST ING ing brake. BOLT • Cut and remove ties securing anti-sway bar and belts.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY ✓ CHECKLIST IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves. Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- into locking bracket. TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE •...

  • Page 10: Operation

    OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST IGNITION HIGH SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL CHOKE LIGHTS ON ENGINE START ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OIL PRESSURE...
  • 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 ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. LIGHT SWITCH POSITION HOURMETER FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL...
  • Page 12 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 13 OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 8) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with The position of the attachment lift lever determines the the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged cutting height.
  • Page 14 OPERATION • Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE so it is held in the disengaged position. GAS O LINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER •...
  • Page 15 OPERATION AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP MOWING TIPS • Before driving the unit in cold weather, the trans mis sion • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- should be warmed up as follows: formance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the •...

  • 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 MANDREL ASSEMBLY BLADE Always observe safety rules when performing any main- CENTER HOLE te nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance BLADE BOLT at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (SPECIAL) (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE”...
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS * CAUTION: Air cooled engines run hotter than automo- 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 ENGINE OIL FILTER • Use gauge on oil fi ll cap/dipstick for checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate Replace the engine oil fi lter every season or every other reading. Keep oil at “FULL” line on dipstick. Tighten cap oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in onto the tube securely when fi...

  • 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 NOTE: To assist in locating hole in fl anged pin, the hole in ALTERNATE SIDE-TO-SIDE AD JUST MENT METHOD pin is inline with notch on head of pin. If necessary, move (See Figs. 21 and 22 ) mower side-to-side to give space between plate and mower •...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: Each full turn of nut “C” will change dim. “B” by • Remove belt from idler pulleys. approximately 3/16". • Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they • When distance “B” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, rotate freely.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REMOVE MOWER BLADE (SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT • Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in “transmission disengaged” position. Pull freewheel • Carefully roll belt off L.H. mandrel pulley. con trol out and into the slot and release so it is held in •...
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Pull belt slack toward rear of trac tor. Carefully remove TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS belt up wards from trans mis sion input pulley and over (See Fig. 29) cooling fan blades. • Block up axle securely. •...
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • With engine not running, move throttle control lever to fast position. • Check that swivel is against stop. If it is not, loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is against stop. Tighten cable clamp screw securely. TO AD JUST CHOKE CON TROL (See Fig.

  • 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 building 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 Operation section. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Dirty air fi...
  • 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 seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch department. engaged Poor cut - uneven 1.
  • Page 29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604001 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 30: Repair Parts - Tractor

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604001 ELECTRICAL D .C...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604001 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 12 Volt 35 Amp 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 7603J Tray Battery 145211 Bolt Btr Frt 1/4-20 x 7.5 150109 Holddown Battery Front Mount 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4"...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604001 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis-stealth.stlt_21...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604001 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 187934X428 Dash 72140608 Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 167203 Panel, Dash, LH 188702X010 Panel, Dash, RH 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 175260X615 Hood Assembly 162026 Plate Battery STD541437 Locknut, Hex, with Insert 3/8-16 unc...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604001 DRIVE drive-hydro.stlt_65...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604001 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION - - - - - - Transaxle (See Breakdown) 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. Hydro gear Model 336-0510 188308X428 Console, Shift 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 180825 Rod Bypass 179334...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604001 STEERING ASSEMBLY steering_stealth_prem_10...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604001 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART 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 Link Drag...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604001 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat_lt.knob_8 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180598 Seat 121248X Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 180166 Bracket Pivot Seat 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 121249X Spacer Split 28 x .88 Zinc 19131610...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604001 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 187407 Refl ector LH 187408 Decal Refl ector RH 189684 Decal ENGN Sears 164065 Decal Strng Whl 186242 Decal Hood RH 177982 Decal Fender Cruise 186243 Decal Hood LH 170563 Decal Warning...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604001 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs.twin_43...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604001 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 175437X428 Control, Throttle 171875 Screw Hwhd Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4 - - - - - - - Engine (See Breakdown) B&S Model 445777-0168-E1 149723 Muffl er, Asm. Twin Lo-Tone 160589 Pipe Exhaust Intek RH 159955...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604001 MOWER LIFT lift-rh.1pc.stlt_7...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604001 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 179504 Plunger Assembly 159476 Shaft Assembly, Lift 188822 Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 120183X Bearing, Nylon 175830 Grip, Handle, Fluted 175370 Link, Lift, L.H.
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604001 MOWER DECK mower_deck.48prem_stlt...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604001 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 74780616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 Gr. 5 180358 Deck Weldment Mower 48 72140608 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 unc x 1 138017 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 155986 Bar Pnt Adj.
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604001 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 336-0510...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604001 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 336-0510 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 Swashplate, Trunion Machined...

  • Page 48: Repair Parts - Engine

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604001 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445777, TYPE NUMBER 0168-E1 929A 1058 OWNER’S MANUAL 1036 EMISSION LABEL 1019 LABEL KIT 1026 865A 1026A 447A 447A 1024 1013 1035 1017 1027 865B 447A...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604001 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445777, TYPE NUMBER 0168-E1 1022 1029 1022 1029 1100 1100 1023 1022 1023A 1022 1169 187A 1128 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 552A 1128 1124 1126 552A 1123 1123 1124 1127...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604001 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445777, TYPE NUMBER 0168-E1 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 789A 1054 1070 1005 1119 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1022 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 1090 1051 797A 1022...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604001 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445777, TYPE NUMBER 0168-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 699753 Cylinder Assembly 499805 Kit-Throttle Shaft 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 499806 Float-Carburetor 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 499803 Tube-Fuel Transfer 699747 Sump-Engine 690994 ؇...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604001 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445777, TYPE NUMBER 0168-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 499486 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 865B 691015 Cover-Air Guide 691003 Screw (Air Guide Cover) 690968 •+ Seal-Valve 447A 690960 Screw (Air Guide Cover) 399916 Wire/Connector-Alternator 691008...
  • Page 53 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 54 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 56 02488 Printed in U.S.A. 191960 03.09.04 TR...

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