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Sears CRAFTSMAN 944.600750 Owner's Manual

Sears CRAFTSMAN 944.600750 Owner's Manual

17.5 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
944.600750
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8
17.5 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts

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  • Page 1 Read and follow all Safety Rules 42" MOWER and Instructions Before Operating 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE This Equipment 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. DO NOT: GENERAL OPERATION •...
  • Page 3 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. Look for this symbol to point out important 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: Contents Of Hardware Pack

    CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Battery Steering Wheel Steering (2) Hex Bolts Extension (2) Keps Nut 1/4-20 1/4-20 x 3/4 Shaft Seat (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 Steering Steering Sleeve Wheel Insert (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Lock washer (1) Knob...

  • Page 6: Tools Required For 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 • If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) SEAT charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. • First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal SEAT PAN with hex bolt and keps nut as shown.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY INSTALL MULCHER PLATE CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL (If previously removed) (See Fig. 5) BELTS • Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and • Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments opening and slide into place, as shown.

  • Page 9: 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 10: Know Your Tractor

    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. IGNITION LIGHT SWITCH SWITCH ATTACHMENT POSITION...
  • Page 11 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 12 OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 8) TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9) Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in switch.

  • Page 13: Before Starting The Engine

    OPERATION ADD GASOLINE TO OPERATE ON HILLS • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded with slopes greater than 15° and do not gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits drive across any slope.

  • Page 14: Mowing Tips

    OPERATION COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and below) MULCHING MOWING TIPS • When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER control in the choke ( ) position until the engine runs HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH.

  • Page 15: Customer Responsibilities

    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 Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension...
  • Page 16 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR MANDREL TRAILING ASSEMBLY EDGE UP Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- BLADE nance. CENTER BRAKE OPERATION HOLE If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at FLAT WASHER high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE”...
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS • Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual. battery to “leak”...
  • Page 18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 16) AIR FILTER (See Fig. 15) The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or replacement is required.

  • Page 19: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key “OFF” and remove key. •...
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure distance TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING “D” directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or of mower housing as shown. driveway.
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT WITH PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 22) “ENGAGED” 1-1/2" The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - • Remove mower from tractor (See “TO REMOVE MOWER”...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL (See Fig. 26) ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 25) • Block up axle securely. The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB (See Fig. 27) • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely explosive gases.
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control • Idle fuel needle setting - With throttle control lever in slow devices and systems, which are being done at the custom- position, turn idle fuel adjustment needle in (clockwise) ers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine until engine begins to die and then turn out (counter- repair establishment or individual.
  • Page 25 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 26: Troubleshooting Points

    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 flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Dirty air filter.
  • Page 27 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 Worn, bent or loose blade.

  • Page 28: Service Notes

    SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600750 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY SOLENOID FUSE STARTER AMMETER (OPTIONAL) BLACK WHITE WHITE CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) BLACK WHITE BLUE BLUE FUEL BLUE LINE ATT'MENT CLUTCH IGNITION (CLUTCH OFF) SWITCH GREEN GREEN FUEL SHUT-OFF BLUE SOLENOID SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED)

  • Page 30: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600750 ELECTRICAL D .C...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600750 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 156417 Case Battery Mech Hinge 161343 Switch Interlock N Opn/N Opn 166182 Harness Asm Light W/4152J 4152J Bulb Light #1156 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11"red 146147...

  • Page 32: Chassis And Enclosures

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600750 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600750 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 169830 Chassis 169061 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16x3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X011 Dash STD533710 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 155927 Panel Dash Lh 145660 Clip Tinnerman Grille P/L 172108 Panel Dash Rh 144983X558 Hood...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600750 DRIVE 52 30...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600750 DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - - - Transaxle (See Breakdown) 8883R Cover Pedal Blk Round Peerless 206-545C 140186 Engine Pulley LT/YT 146682 Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc 71170764...

  • Page 36: Steering Assembly

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600750 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600750 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Wheel Steering 154427 Axle Asm STMP Dropped STL 169840 Spindle Asm LH 169839 Spindle Asm RH 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 X 1-5/8 X 16 Ga 19272016 Washer 27/32 X 1-1/4 X 16 Ga 12000029...

  • Page 38: Seat Assembly

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600750 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 121248X Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20x1-1/2 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 134300 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc 19131610...

  • Page 39: Wheels And Tires

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600750 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156369 Decal Fend STLT Oper 138047 Decal Battery 171736 Decal Engine 166887 Decal Mower EZ3 171698 Decal Hood RH 160396 Decal V-Belt Schematic 171699 Decal Hood LH 149517 Decal Bat Dan/Psn 163207...

  • Page 40: Optional Equipment

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600750 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600750 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 162156 Control Th/ch Rh EEC Pdl 23 75 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T - - - - - - - Engine, Kohler Model CV491-27502 (See Engine Breakdown) 174667 Muffler 12-041-03...

  • Page 42: Mower Deck

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600750 MOWER DECK 153 154 90 91...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600750 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42” 155046 Arm, Idler STD533107 Bolt 165723 Spacer, Retainer 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 141043 Guard, TUV Idler Front 149846 Knob Custom Oval 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42”...

  • Page 44: Mower Lift

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600750 MOWER LIFT 17 18 20...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600750 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT 159471 Shaft Asm Lift RH w/Inf 105767X Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc STD581062 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 X 1 X 21 Ga 120183X Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id 125631X...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600750 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600750 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 772147 Transaxle Cover 41A 790079 Brake Lever 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8” 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1 /4” 770128 Transaxle Case 42A 792085A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4”...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600750 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV491, TYPE NUMBER 27502...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600750 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV491, TYPE NUMBER 27502 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 25-351-01-S Lifter, valve (2) 12-032-03-S Seal, crankshaft 12-755-94-S Kit, cylinder head (Includes 3- — — — Block, cylinder 17, Gaskets 12 041 01-S (Qty.
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600750 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV491, TYPE NUMBER 27502...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600750 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV491, TYPE NUMBER 27502 BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES IGNITION/ELECTRICAL PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x10 (6) 12-086-14-S Screw, hex. flange M10x1.5x46 24-468-10-S Washer, plain 1/4" 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8"...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600750 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV491, TYPE NUMBER 27502...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600750 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV491, TYPE NUMBER 27502 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-839070-S Screw, hex. flange 12-079-11-S Linkage, choke M8x1.25x70 (2) 12-237-01-S Clamp, cable 25-098-07-S Starter assembly (Includes 3-8) 24-086-43-S Screw, hex.
  • Page 54 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600750 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV491, TYPE NUMBER 27502...
  • Page 55 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600750 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV491, TYPE NUMBER 27502 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-641060-S Nut, hex. flange M6x1.0 (2) 12-014-57-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) X-22-11-S Washer, lock 1/4" 25-139-27-S Plug, cup M-629116-S Stud M6x1.0x116 (2) 12-853-104-S...

  • Page 56: Service Notes

    SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 57 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 58 SERVICE NOTES...

  • Page 59: Suggested Guide For Sighting Slopes For Safe Operation

    SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15° MAX. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face.

  • Page 60: How To Order Repair Parts

    The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of 944.600750 the engine. All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Canada, Inc. Service Centre/Department and most Retail Stores. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: •...

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