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Sears CRAFTSMAN 944.604060 Owner's Manual

25.0 hp electric start 48" mower 6 speed transaxle garden tractor
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
944.604060
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
25.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
48" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
GARDEN TRACTOR
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts
02148

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  • Page 1 In struc tions Be fore Op er at ing 48" MOWER This Equip ment 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE GARDEN 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 •...

  • 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 tral, machine if anyone enters the area. 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 Gauge Wheels Steering Wheel (4) Adjusting Bars (4) Washers (4) Locknuts 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. Steering 3/8-16 Wheel Insert (4) Wheels (4) Retainer Springs (4) Clevis Pins (double loop) Premium Steering Adapter Steering Sleeve Steering Sleeve (4) Shoulder Bolt Extension Nose Roller...

  • 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 Use terminal access doors for: NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the ap pro pri ate instruction below to remove the • Inspection for secure connections (to tighten tractor from the skid hardware).
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 5) DECK (See Fig. 4) • Assemble brackets "A" and "B" to the inside of mower mounting brack ets as shown. Tighten securely. The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are po si tioned in tab holes in proper position when operating mower.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT • Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets. Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes (See Figs. 6 and 7) and insert fl anged pins. Secure pins with double loop Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension retainer springs between the plate assembly and mower arms are raised with attachment lift control.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY ✓ CHECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE for best cutting performance.

  • Page 11: 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 LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED...
  • Page 12 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 location of various controls and adjustments. Save this man ual for future reference. LIGHT SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH...
  • Page 13 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 trac- tor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vi sion safety mask over spectacles or stan dard safe ty glasses.
  • Page 14 OPERATION • For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches AT TACH MENT CLUTCH in height should be mowed twice. Make the fi rst cut LIFT LEVER SWITCH PULL OUT TO HIGEST relatively high; the second to desired height. “ENGAGE” POSITION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig.
  • Page 15 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8) When starting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.
  • Page 16 OPERATION MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- for mance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this man u al. •...

  • Page 17: 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 18: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE TRACTOR MANDREL ASSEMBLY Always observe safety rules when performing any main- te nance. CENTER BLADE HOLE BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. BLADE BOLT (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE”...
  • Page 19 MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS SAE VISCOSITY GRADES Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to “leak” power. • Remove terminal guard. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst then RED bat- 5W-30, 10W-30 tery cable and remove battery from tractor.
  • Page 20 MAINTENANCE • After oil has drained completely, close the drain valve TO SER VICE CARTRIDGE turning clockwise. Use the 7/16" (11mm) wrench to • Clean cartridge by tap ping gen tly on fl at surface. If apply a small amount of torque to keep it closed. Do very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.

  • Page 21: 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 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: To assist in locating hole in fl anged pin, the hole in pin is inline with notch on head of pin. If necessary, move BRAKE mower side-to-side to give space between plate and mower LEFT HAND PEDAL FOOTREST brackets.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 24 and 25) BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH IM POR TANT: Deck must be lev el side-to-side. If the fol low ing front-to-back ad just ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side-to-side.
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REINSTALL MOWER DRIVE BELT BELT RH MAN DREL (Refer to “TO REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT” illustration TENSION ROD SUSPENSION COVER (DIS EN GAGED in this section of man u al). POSITION) • Install belt into upper groove of R.H. mandrel pulley IDLER and around both idlers.
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE • Remove mower drive belt from electric clutch pulley (See Fig. 29) only (See “TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT” in this section of this manual). Your tractor is equipped with an ad just able brake system •...
  • Page 26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 31) • Block up axle securely. • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal. • Repair tire and reassemble. • Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.
  • Page 27 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE STOP TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE (See Fig. 34) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and ad just ment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: •...

  • Page 28: 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 29: 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 30 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 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604060 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY SOLENOID FUSE STARTER AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHITE BLACK WHITE WHITE BLACK ELECTRIC CLUTCH CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) IGNITION BLACK SWITCH SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) PTO (DISENGAGED) BLACK GROUNDING CONNECTOR HOUR BLUE METER BLACK (OPTIONAL)

  • Page 32: Repair Parts - Tractor

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604060 ELECTRICAL D .C...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604060 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Bat tery 145211 Bolt Btr Frt 1/4-20 x 7.5 zinc 150109 Holdown Battery Front Mount 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" 176138 Switch Interlock Push-In 175688...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604060 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis-stealth_38-vgt...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604060 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180375 Rail, Frame RH 17000616 Screw 175282 Drawbar, Gt 19131614 Washer 73680700 Nut Crown Lock 7/16-14 17490608 Screw 187934X428 Dash 156973 Guide Belt 157882 Dash Asm., Lower 17490508 Screw, Thd 5/16-18 x 1/2 17720408...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604060 GROUND DRIVE drive_9-vgt...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604060 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 74321016 Screw, Fin. #10-24 x 1 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 178575 Actuator, Interlock Switch 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 73931000 Nut, Centerlock #10-24 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 8883R Cover, Pedal...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604060 STEERING ASSEMBLY steering_16-vgt...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604060 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 184704X428 Wheel, Steering 178557 Axle Asm., Front 183226 Fitting, Grease 161849 Spindle Asm, LH 161848 Spindle Asm., RH 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Klip #T5304-75 184946X505 Cap, Spindle...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604060 ENGINE SPARK ARRESTER KIT engine_ELS_1-vgt...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604060 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - Engine (See Breakdown) Briggs 446777-0244-E1 149723 Muffl er 121361X Pulley V-Idler 177748 Keeper Asm Belt Engine Vgt 175287 Bushing 179335 Clutch Electric 143996 Pulley Engine Grnd Drive 179115...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604060 LIFT ASSEMBLY 35 73 lift_rh_15...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604060 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 121006X Rod Asm., Lever 180045 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 12000022 E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 19292016 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 71110624 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 125631X Grip, Handle 122365X...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604060 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat_12-vgt PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180598 Seat 121249X Spacer, Split 180166 Bracket, Pivot Seat 123740X Spring, Cprsn. 140675 Strap, Fender Assembly 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lg. Flg. Gr. 5 145006 Clip, Push-In Hinged 19171912 Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga.
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604060 DECALS 18 6 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 190276 Decal, Dash 146047 Decal, V-Belt Schematic 186463 Decal, Engine 178502 Decal, Deck Caution 186316 Decal, Hood, RH 181471 Decal, Deck Level 186317 Decal, Hood, LH 186318 Decal, Hood Side Panel 182136...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604060 MOWER DECK mower_deck.48prem_2...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604060 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 72110612 Bolt, Carr. 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5 180358 Deck Weldment Mower 48 175820 Pulley Idler Flat 178915 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 155986 Bar Adj. 4939M Retainer Spring 156941 Pin Head Rivet...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604060 TRANSAXLE...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604060 TRANSAXLE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 4197R Axle Shaft 8119M Needle Bearing 12000034 Retaining Ring 4220R Thrust Bearing Race 4199R Final Drive Gear 4209R 3rd Reduction Pinion, Low 4216R Differential Gear 4213R 4th Reduction Gear 4215R Differential Pinion 4442R...

  • Page 50: Repair Parts - Engine

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604060 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 446777, TYPE NUMBER 0244-E1 1019 LABEL KIT 1026 1267 865A 1026A 447A 447A 1017 1024 1013 1035 1027 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 865B 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1058 OWNER’S MANUAL 447A 1022...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604060 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 446777, TYPE NUMBER 0244-E1 1022 1022 1029 1029 1100 1100 1023A 1023 1022 1022 1054 187A 1128 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 1128 552A 1123 1124 552A 1124 1126 117A 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604060 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 446777, TYPE NUMBER 0244-E1 1070 1005 1059 1119 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 1090 1022 1051 797A...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604060 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 446777, TYPE NUMBER 0244-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 699753 Cylinder Assembly 699729 Tube-Fuel Transfer 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 690994 ؇ Gasket-Float Bowl 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 699722 Kit-Choke Shaft 699726...
  • Page 54 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604060 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 446777, TYPE NUMBER 0244-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697820 Screw (Back Plate) 865B 691015 Cover-Air Guide 690999 Plate-Carburetor 690968 •+ Seal-Valve 698754 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 691127 Screw (Rocker Cover) 691003 Screw (Air Guide Cover) 694000...
  • Page 56 02488 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 190297 01.29.04 TR...

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