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Sears CRAFTSMAN 944.604841 Owner's Manual

Sears CRAFTSMAN 944.604841 Owner's Manual

20.0 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
944.604841
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
20.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts
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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 WARNING: Do not coast down a hill in neu- machine if anyone enters the area. 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 Steering Boot (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering (1) Knob Extension Shaft Steering Battery Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer Steering (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Keps Nuts 1/4-20 Wheel Adapter (1) Oil Drain Tube Slope Sheet...

  • 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 SEAT SEAT PAN LABEL SEAT PAN SHOULDER BOLTS 02617 FLAT WASHER 02602 FIG. 4 ADJUSTMENT KNOB 02615 NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. FIG.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY ✓ CHECKLIST INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Fig. 5) (If previously removed) BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- • Raise and hold defl ector shield in up right po si tion. TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS •...

  • Page 9: Operation

    OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. IGNITION FAST SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE ENGINE START LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED...
  • 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 MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9) (See Fig. 7) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing The position of the attachment lift lever determines the switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with cutting height.
  • Page 13 OPERATION TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 6 and 10) ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller neck. Do not overfi ll. When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a transmission by placing freewheel control in free wheel ing minimum of 87 octane.
  • Page 14 OPERATION COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and below) • Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. • When engine starts, allow engine to run with the Disengage parking brake. throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast posi- •...
  • Page 15 OPERATION MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER 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 TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 16) Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause Determine temperature range expected before oil change. the battery to “leak” power. All oil must meet API service classifi cation SF-SJ. •...
  • Page 19 MAINTENANCE NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, MUFFLER dirty or plugged cooling fi ns, and/or cooling shrouds re moved Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester will cause engine damage due to overheating. (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- age.

  • 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 To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing with retainer spring. should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its high- •...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 25) (See Fig. 24) Your tractor is equipped with an ad just able brake system The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Should your transmission require removal for service or (See Fig. 26) replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. before operating the tractor. See “PURGE TRANS MIS SION” For as sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on in the Operation section of this manual.
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT TERY TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB (See Fig. 27) • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- grill. er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks, •...
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE ACCELERATION TEST - • Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position. If Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission con- engine hesitates or dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle trol devices and systems, which are being done at the out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn.

  • 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 944.604841 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 944.604841 ELECTRICAL D .C...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604841 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 176689 Case Battery 176138 Switch Interlock Push-In 183759 Harness Asm Light W/4152J 4152J Bulb Light #1156 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga. 11"red 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga.
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604841 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis-Laser -lt.stlt_22...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604841 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 187846X011 Dash 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 185682X613 Hood 184921 Bumper Hood...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604841 DRIVE 227 218 drive-hydro.stlt_70...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604841 DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 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...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604841 STEERING ASSEMBLY steering_pl.lt_47...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604841 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 184704X428 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 Extended Stamp...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604841 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat_lt.knob_8 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180597 Seat 121248X Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 180166 Bracket Pivot Fender 134300 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 19131610...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604841 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 177982 Decal Fend PDL/Cruz 179128 Decal Mower "B" "42" 185974 Decal Engine 164065 Decal Steering Wheel 186280 Decal Hood RH 160396 Decal V-Belt Schematic 186281 Decal Hood LH 149517 Decal Bat Dan/Psn 186283...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604841 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-kohler_42 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 123487X Clamp Hose Blk 170548X505 Control Throttle/Choke 137040 Line Fuel 20" 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 181654 Plug Drain Oil Easy - - - - - - Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler, 17670412...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604841 MOWER LIFT 17 18 20 lift-rh.1piece_3 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Asm Inner W/Plunger 173288 Link Front 159471 Shaft Asm Lift 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 unc 105767X Pin Groove 175689 Trunnion Blk Zinc STD581062 E Ring 73800800...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604841 MOWER DECK 42_D_man-t-path_stlt_3...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604841 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42” 165723 Spacer, Retainer STD533107 Bolt RDHD SQNK 141043 Guard, TUV Idler 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 184939 Knob 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 144959 V-Belt 165460...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604841 HYDRO TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 336-0510...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604841 HYDRO TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 336-0510 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170351 Kit, Main Housing 161168 Main Housing, Machined 170425 Fitting, 5/16 X Sae 5/32 Tube Bushing .865 X .985 X .790 170426 Hose, Expansion Tank 170352 Kit, Side Housing...

  • Page 46: Repair Parts - Engine

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604841 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER - SV600, TYPE NUMBER - 0001 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER CRANKCASE...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604841 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER - SV600, TYPE NUMBER - 0001 HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER PART DESCRIPTION 20 096 03-S Kit, valve cover (Includes 2) 20 041 04-S Gasket, valve cover M-645020-S Screw, hex. fl ange M6x1.0x20 (7) 20 326 01-S Hose, breather 20 599 01-S Kit, rocker arm pivot (2) (Includes 6) 20 086 04-S Screw, set (2)
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604841 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER - SV600, TYPE NUMBER - 0001 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES AIR INTAKE...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604841 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER - SV600, TYPE NUMBER - 0001 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 20 162 02-S Screen, grass 12 086 14-S Screw, hex. fl ange M10x1.5x46 12 468 03-S Washer, spring 3/16” 20 146 02-S Plate, fan mounting 20 157 01-S Fan X-42-15-S...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604841 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER - SV600, TYPE NUMBER - 0001 STARTING SYSTEM OIL PAN/LUBRICATION ENGINE CONTROLS...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604841 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER - SV600, TYPE NUMBER - 0001 STARTING SYSTEM PART DESCRIPTION 20 098 01-S Starter assembly, inertia drive 25 100 31-S Nut, hex. serrated fl ange (2) OIL PAN/LUBRICATION PART DESCRIPTION 20 040 02-S Kit, dipstick assembly (Includes 2)
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604841 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER - SV600, TYPE NUMBER - 0001 CRANKSHAFT EXHAUST FUEL SYSTEM...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604841 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER - SV600, TYPE NUMBER - 0001 CRANKSHAFT PART DESCRIPTION 20 014 14-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) X-42-15-S Key 3/16” 20 043 12-S Gear, crankshaft EXHAUST PART DESCRIPTION 25 072 04-S Stud, exhaust (2) 20 041 12-S Gasket, exhaust 20 522 01 Short Block...
  • Page 54 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 55 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 56 02488 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 191880 03.05.04 RD...

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