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Sears CRAFTSMAN 944.605421 Owner's Manual

22.0 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
944.605421
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
22.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" 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 Be fore Op er at ing 42" MOWER 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. • Always wear eye protection when operating ma- chine.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers • Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, • If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the trees, or other objects that may block your view of a machine. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. child.

  • 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 Battery (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Keps Nuts 1/4-20 Gauge Wheels (4) Adjusting Bar Steering Wheel Steering Sleeve Insert (4) Wheels (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Retainer Springs Steering (double loop) Wheel Adapter (4) Clevis Pins...

  • 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 NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. DISCARD Follow the ap pro pri ate instruction below to remove the TERMINAL HEX BOLT KEPS NUT tractor from the skid PROTECTIVE CAPS TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- er a tion section for location and function of con trols)
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Fig. 4) CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL (If previously removed) BELTS • Raise and hold defl ector shield in up right po si tion. See the fi gures that are shown for replacing motion and •...

  • Page 9: Operation

    OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. FAST SLOW REVERSE HIGH NEUTRAL CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE START ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF REVERSE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED...
  • 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. ROS "ON"...
  • 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 NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fl at level REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) surface. Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD- (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direc- JUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT”...
  • Page 13 OPERATION • Pull freewheel control out and down into the slot and CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol release so it is held in the disengaged position. or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture • Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) which leads to sep a ra tion and for ma tion of acids MPH.
  • Page 14 OPERATION machine. This will result in a more even dis tri bu tion of • The attachments can be used during the engine warm-up clippings and more uniform cutting. period after the transmission has been warmed up and • When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so may require the choke con trol be pulled out slight ly.

  • Page 15: 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 ROS 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 16: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE TRACTOR CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of your Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main- tractor. Using a blade not approved te nance. by the manufacturer of your tractor is hazardous, could damage your tractor BRAKE OPERATION and void your warranty.
  • Page 17 MAINTENANCE BATTERY SAE VISCOSITY GRADES Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suf fi cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean. 5W-30, 10W-30 •...
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE • Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the bottom fi tting of the drain valve. KNOBS • Refi ll engine with oil through oil fi ll dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfi ll. For approximate capacity see “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS”...

  • Page 19: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST - MENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. •...
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only. 01268 MANDREL • To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link ad just ment nut on that side. • To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link ad just ment “D”...
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 23) • Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler. Your tractor is equipped with an ad just able brake system • Remove belt downward from engine pulley and around which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle.
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to get to ad just ment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position. WASH ERS After above adjustment is made, if the tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral RE TAIN ING position, follow these steps: RING...
  • Page 23 • Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair take your tractor to a Sears or other qualifi ed service center Parts section. for repair and/or adjustment. High speed stop is factory ad just ed.

  • Page 24: 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 25: 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 26 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine dies when 1. Reverse operation system 1. Turn ignition key to tractor is shifted (ROS) is not "ON" while ROS "ON" position. into reverse mower or other attachment See Operation section. is engaged. Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system.
  • Page 27 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605421 SCHEMATIC BATTERY SOLENOID AMMETER FUSE STARTER (OPTIONAL) WHITE (DISENGAGED) WHITE L A2 BLACK CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) GRAY SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) BLACK BLACK BLACK GRAY REVERSE SWITCH SHORTING CONNECTOR NOT IN REVERSE BLACK BLACK ELECTRIC CLUTCH...

  • Page 28: Repair Parts - Tractor

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605421 ELECTRICAL D .C 193389ROS...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605421 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 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" Battery 176138 Switch Interlock 175688...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605421 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis-stealth.stlt_21...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605421 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 193636X428 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 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605421 DRIVE 19 24 drive-hydro.stlt_59...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605421 DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION - - - - - - Transaxle (See Breakdown) 174607 Pulley, Engine Hydro Gear Model 314-0510 STD551143 Washer 192502 Rod Shift 154778 Keeper Belt Engine 180505...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605421 STEERING ASSEMBLY steering_stealth_prem_13...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605421 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 186094X428 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 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605421 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat_lt.knob_14 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 192919 Seat 121248X Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 140551 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 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605421 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 187407 Refl ector LH 187408 Decal Refl ector RH 189102 Decal ENGN 164065 Decal Strng Whl 194023 Decal Hood RH 193939 Decal Fender Operator 194024 Decal Hood LH 170563 Decal Warning 179128...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605421 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs intek-twin_39 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 187767X505 Control Choke 175437X505 Control, Throttle/Choke 137180 Arrester, Spark 191611 Screw 10 x 3/4 Single Lead-Hex 179022 Tank, Fuel - - - - - - - Engine (See Breakdown) B&S 179124X428 Cap Gauge, Fuel Model 407577-0284-E1...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605421 MOWER LIFT lift-rh.1pc.stlt_8 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 73800800 Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 unc 197980 Plunger Assembly 139868 Arm Asm Suspension Mowers 198070 Shaft Assembly, Lift 194209 Pin Cotter 7/16 Bow Tie Lock 188822 Pin, Groove 169865...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605421 MOWER DECK 42_D.elec.t-path.adjwl.stlt_3...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605421 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 182032 Mower Deck Assembly, 42” 180532 Bracket Roller Nose LH STD533107 Bolt STD541437 Nut 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 132264 Roller Nose 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42” Deck 180533 Bracket Roller Nose RH STD624008 Retainer Spring...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605421 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605421 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 170408 Rotor, Brake 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 142883 Brake Puck 142882 Puck Plate 170353 Center Section, Assembly 170354 Swashplate, Trunion Machined 142887...

  • Page 44: Repair Parts - Engine

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605421 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 407577, TYPE NUMBER 0284-E1 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 188A 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER’S MANUAL 1036 EMISSION LABEL 865A 1026 1026A 447A 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 447A 1024 1035 1013 1017 1027...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605421 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 407577, TYPE NUMBER 0284-E1 1022 1029 1022 1029 1100 1100 1023 1022 1023A 1022 187A 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 552A 552A 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 1127...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605421 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 407577, TYPE NUMBER 0284-E1 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1022 1059 1070 1005 1119 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 1090 1051 1022 797A...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605421 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 407577, TYPE NUMBER 0284-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 699751 Cylinder Assembly 698784 Jet-Main (Standard) 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 699820 Jet-Main (High Altitude) 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 699814 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul 699747...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605421 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 407577, TYPE NUMBER 0284-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 19374 Wrench-Spark Plug 691031 • Seal-Dipstick/Tube 691108 Screw (Fuel Pump) 499602 Dipstick/Tube Assembly 808656 Pump-Fuel 493880 Terminal-Spark Plug 690442 Washer (Governor Crank) 691011 Adapter-Air Cleaner...
  • Page 49 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 50 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 51 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 52 02488e PRINTED IN U.S.A. 199150 04.28.05 TR...

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