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Sears CRAFTSMAN 944.601211 Owner's Manual

Sears CRAFTSMAN 944.601211 Owner's Manual

21.0 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
944.601211
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8
21.0 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 ELECTRIC START and Instructions Before Operating 42" MOWER This Equipment 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustments • Repair Parts Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8...
  • Page 2 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. I. GENERAL OPERATION DO NOT: •...
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Look for this symbol to point out impor- Stop machine if anyone enters the area. tant safety precautions. It means CAU- •...
  • Page 4 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 Seat Steering Wheel Steering (1) Washer Wheel Insert 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Steering Extension Boot (1) Knob Shaft Steering Wheel Battery Adapter (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 (2) Keps Nut 1/4-20 (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (1) Large Flat Washer...
  • Page 6 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: SEAT • Inspection for secure connections (to tighten SHOULDER hardware). BOLT • Inspection for corrosion. • Testing battery. • Jumping (if required). SEAT PAN • Periodic charging. DISCARD KEPS HEX BOLT TERMINAL PROTECTIVE FLAT WASHER CAPS ADJUSTMENT TERMINAL...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY CHECKLIST INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (If previously removed) (See Fig. 4) BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- • Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE • Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS opening and slide into place, as shown.
  • Page 9 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your product 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 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...
  • 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 • If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to • Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. slower position. • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD- • If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT”...
  • Page 13 OPERATION season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. • When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, tank or permanent damage may occur. driveways, etc.
  • Page 14 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 15 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR TRAILING EDGE UP BLADE Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. CENTER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION MANDREL If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at FLAT WASHER ASSEMBLY high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. STAR LOCK WASHER (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE”...
  • Page 16 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Oil will drain more freely when warm. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery • Catch oil in a suitable container. cable and remove battery from tractor. • Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt •...
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MUFFLER AIR FILTER (See Fig. 14) Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season.
  • Page 18 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 19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or • To lower front of mower loosen nut “E” on both front links driveway.
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler. IDLER • Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Remove belt PULLEYS upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep- ers. • Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards from around engine pulley.
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 25) • Block up axle securely. • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not “POSITIVE” (+) “NEGATIVE” (-) lose).
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE CLAMP SCREW Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the custom- ers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine QUARTER repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be CIRCLE performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER (See Figs. 30 & 31) ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE T H E F A C T O R Y H I G H S P E E D S E T T I N G C A N B E The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust- DANGEROUS.
  • Page 24 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 25 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 26 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 Worn, bent or loose blade.
  • Page 27 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601211 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 28 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601211 ELECTRICAL D .C...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601211 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 7603J Case Battery 145211 Bolt Btr Frt 1/4-20 x 7.5 150109 Hold down Battery Front 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4 Batt Frt 153664 Switch Interlock Push-In 175688...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601211 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601211 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 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 172107X010 Panel Dash Rh 17490608 Screw thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 174330X558 Hood 126938X...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601211 DRIVE 52 30...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601211 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - - - Transaxle (See Breakdown) 140186 Engine Pulley LT/YT Peerless 206-545C 71170764 Bolt Hex 146682 Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc STD55143 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7/16 123666X...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601211 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601211 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 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601211 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 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601211 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156369 Decal Fend STLT Oper 177279 Decal Hood LH 177278 Decal Hood RH 172331 Decal Mower 138047 Decal Batt Diehard 177253 Decal Hood Side LT1000 176682 Decal Engine 160396 Decal V-Belt Schematic 146046...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601211 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601211 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 170547 Control Throt Paddle 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T - - - - - - - - Engine (See Breakdown) B&S Model No. 461707-0147-E1 149723 Muffler Exhaust 144069 Exhaust Asm.
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601211 MOWER DECK 153 154...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601211 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42” 131845 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake STD533107 Bolt 133943 Washer, Hardened 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 155046 Arm, Idler 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42” Deck 165723 Spacer, Retainer STD624008...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601211 LIFT 17 18 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Asm Inner W/Plunge5r 173288 Link Front 159471 Shaft Asm Lift 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc 105767X Pin Groove 130171 Trunnion Blk Zinc STD581062 E Ring 73800800...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601211 PEERLESS PMST TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601211 PEERLESS PMST TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 772147 Transaxle Cover 790079 Brake Lever 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8” 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1 /4” 770128 Transaxle Case 792085A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4”...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601211 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0147-E1 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 868A 552A 1132 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL 1019 LABEL KIT...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601211 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0147-E1 212A 276A 859A 394 391 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 859A 276A...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601211 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0147-E1 1136 1137 1138 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 861 FUEL PUMP KIT 859A 1119 358 ENGINE GASKET SET...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601211 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0147-E1...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601211 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0147-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 807923 Idle Speed Kit 498583 Cylinder Assembly 693509 Ø Gasket-Carburetor Body 399265 Bushing-Cylinder 693506 Ø Pin-Float Hinge 391086 •...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601211 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0147-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 394891 Armature-Magneto 690958 Nut (Brush Retainer) 691061 Screw (Armature) 797A 693167 Nut (Brush Retainer) 691967 Cap-Drive 802592 Sparkplug 495868...
  • Page 51 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 52 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 178171 REV. 1 9.20.01 RD...