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Sears CRAFTSMAN 944.605900 Owner's Manual

Sears CRAFTSMAN 944.605900 Owner's Manual

18.5 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
944.605900
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
18.5 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 Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob Battery (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Keps Nuts 1/4-20 Steering Steering Wheel Wheel Adapter Insert (1) Oil Drain Tube Keys Slope Sheet Steering Sleeve (2) Keys...

  • 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 DISCARD TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op- TERMINAL HEX BOLT PROTECTIVE KEPS er a tion section for location and function of CAPS con trols) • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest po si tion. •...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY ✓ CHECKLIST DEFLECTOR SHIELD BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- MULCHER FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PLATE PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been com plet ed. ✓...

  • 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 WARNING: Backing up with the attachment clutch en- surface. gaged while mowing is strongly discouraged. Turning the • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD- ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator JUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT”...
  • Page 13 OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 5) When starting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. •...
  • Page 14 OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run- ning. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is rec om - mend ed that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the fi rst time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have de- 00272 vel oped during shipping of your tractor.

  • 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. 5W-30, 10W-30 • Keep battery and terminals clean. Synthetic 5W-30, 10W-30 •...
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE For accurate reading, insert dipstick into the tube and HAN DLE push down fi rmly into place before removing. Keep oil up to, but not over, the “FULL” line on dipstick. Push dipstick down fi rmly into the tube when fi nished. COVER CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent...

  • 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 • To lower front of mower loosen nut “E” on both front TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING links an equal number of turns. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground • When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than or driveway.
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT IDLER PULLEYS (See Fig. 24) Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. For as sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. BELT REMOVAL - •...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • While holding motion control lever in place, loosen the NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent fl at tires due to adjustment bolt. slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and •...
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the (See Fig. 30) grill. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely The throttle control has been preset at the factory and back into the hole in the backside of the grill.

  • 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 AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FIL TER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK gas o line in the tank inside a building...

  • Page 25: Trou Ble Shoot Ing

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Will not start 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 1. Reverse operation system 1. Turn ignition key to Engine dies when (ROS) is not "ON" while ROS "ON" position. tractor is shifted mower or other attachment See Operation section. into reverse is engaged. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Check wiring, switches and connections.
  • Page 27 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605900 SCHEMATIC BATTERIE DÉMARREUR ROUGE ROUGE ROUGE FUSIBLE AMPÈREMÈTRE (FACULTATIF) BLANCHE EMBRAYAGE FREIN FREIN/ PÉDALE UP EMBRAYAGE (PÉDALE HAUTE) NOIR NOIR INTERRUPTEUR DU SIÈGE (NON OCCUPÉ) NOIR NOIR Gris Gris REVERS PERMUTE COURT-CIRCUITANT CONNECTEUR NOIR NOIR PAS DANS REVERS OUVERTURE DE...

  • Page 28: Repair Parts - Tractor

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605900 ELECTRICAL 193390...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605900 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 12 Volt 35 Amp 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 7603J Tray Battery 145211 Bolt 1/4-20 x 7.5 150109 Holddown Battery Front Mount 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" 176138 Switch Interlock Push-In 175688...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605900 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis-stealth.stlt_40...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605900 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis Stl Stamping 176554 Drawbar, Stretch 193610X428 Dash STD533710 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 176203 Panel Dash Lh 188702X010 Panel Dash Rh 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 175260X613 Hood 162026 Plate Battery...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605900 DRIVE drive-hydro.stlt_63...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605900 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - - - Transaxle (See Breakdown) Hydro 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Foolproof 314-0510 142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi-Lo 1/4-1/2 unc 192502 Rod Shift Fender Adjust LT 134683 Guide Belt Mower Drive RH...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605900 STEERING ASSEMBLY steering_stealth_prem_13...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605900 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 186093X428 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 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605900 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat_lt.knob_2 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 188719 Seat 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 134300 Spacer Split 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 121250X Spring Cprsn 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605900 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 160396 Decal V-Belt Schematic 193939 Decal Fend STLT Oper 164065 Decal Steering Wheel 196362 Decal Replacement Parts 186316 Decal Hood RH 170563 Decal Warning Mult-Language 186317 Decal Hood LH 149517 Decal Bat Dan/Psn 166960...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605900 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs.1cyl_30 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 123487X Clamp Hose Blk 176636X505 Control Throttle 106082X Pad Spacer 191611 Screw 10 x 3/4 Single Lead Hex 8543R Line Fuel - - - - - - - - Engine Briggs Model 31P777-0296- 181654 Plug Drain Oil Easy...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605900 MOWER LIFT 17 18 lift-rh.1pc.stlt_5 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 159461 Wire Asm Inner W/Plunger 175689 Trunnion Blk Zinc 159476 Shaft Asm Lift 73800800 Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 unc 188822 Pin Groove 139868 Arm Suspension Rear STD581062 E Ring #5133-62 163552...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605900 MOWER DECK 42_D_man-t-path_stlt_3...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605900 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42” 184907 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake STD533107 Bolt 178515 Washer, Hardened 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 155046 Arm, Idler 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42” Deck 165723 Spacer, Retainer STD624008 Retainer Spring...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605900 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605900 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 170353 Center Section, Assembly 142882 Puck Plate 170354 Swashplate, Trunion Machined 142887...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605900 B&S ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0296-E1 1035 1264 1263 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 1022 1270 1266 1019 LABEL KIT 1017 1058 OWNER’S MANUAL 1024 1036 EMISSION LABEL 48 SHORT BLOCK 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1027...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605900 B&S ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0296-E1 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1022 1026 1022 1034 1029 1059 1022 1119 1023 385A 1091 141A 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 187A 634A 108A 1266 634A 1266A...

  • Page 46: Repair Parts - Engine

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605900 B&S ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0296-E1 305A 1279 1265 1267 1040 1070 1051 1005 1044 1051 1090...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605900 B&S ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0296-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 108A 692344 Valve-Choke (Choke A Matic) 697174 Cylinder Assembly 694352 Ø Jet-Main (Standard) 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 697228 Jet-Main (High Altitude) 391086 •...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605900 B&S ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0296-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 694393 Solenoid-Fuel 697090 Pump-Fuel 499613 Cover-Oil Pump 691691 Washer (Governor Crank) 697015 Filter-Pre Cleaner 697122 Elbow-Intake 699848 Cover-Air Cleaner 697153 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 495933...
  • 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 02488 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 196543 REV. 1 3.10.05 RD...

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