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Sears CRAFTSMAN 944.602131 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
944.602131
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
13.5 HP IC
ELECTRIC START
38" MOWER
5 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts

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  • Page 1 In struc tions 38" MOWER Be fore Op er at ing This Equip ment 5 SPEED TRANSAXLE 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 mow- WARNING: Do not coast down a hill ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. in neu tral, you may lose control of •...

  • 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 Seat Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob Steering Steering Extension Wheel Insert Shaft Steering Battery Boot (1) Large Flat Washer (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Keps Nuts 1/4-20 (1) Locknut 1/2-20 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 • Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment • First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal knob and fl at washer loosely. Do not tighten. with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely. Slide terminal cover over terminal. •...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY  CHE CKLIST TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op er a tion section, page 10, for location and func tion of BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- con trols) TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RE CEIVE THE BEST PER FORM ANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS WARNING: Before starting, read, un der stand and follow QUAL ITY PRODUCT.

  • Page 9: Operation

    OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. IGNITION FAST SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE LIGHTS ON ENGINE START ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OIL PRESSURE...
  • 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. IGNITION LIGHT 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 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 OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 7) • Do not push or tow tractor at more than fi ve (5) MPH. NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens ing your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed switch.
  • Page 13 OPERATION MOWING TIPS TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6) • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower hous ing When starting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine is attached to tractor. has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move •...

  • Page 14: 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 15: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE TRACTOR MANDREL TRAILING ASSEMBLY Always observe safety rules when performing any main- EDGE UP te nance. BLADE CEN TER BRAKE OPERATION HOLE If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE”...
  • Page 16 MAINTENANCE BATTERY ** CAUTION: SAE 30 oil, if used below 40º F (4º C), will Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suf fi cient result in hard starting and possible engine bore damage for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery due to inadequate lubrication.
  • Page 17 MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN AIR FILTER (See Fig. 14) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air fi lter. Clean Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of op er a tion or engine dam age from overheating.
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER CLAMP Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester CLAMP (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- age. SPARK PLUGS FUEL Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing FILTER season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs fi...

  • Page 19: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, 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. •...
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • To raise front of mower, loosen nut “F” from trunnion on TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING both front links. Tighten nut “E” on both front links an Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground equal number of turns.
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT MANDREL (See Fig. 23) PULLEY Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. For as sis tance, there is a belt installation guide decal on MANDREL PULLEY bottom side of left footrest. BELT REMOVAL - Remove mower (See “TO RE MOVE MOWER”...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 24) • Block up axle securely. • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose). • Repair tire and reassemble. •...
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE IMPORTANT: DAMAGE TO THE NEEDLE VALVE AND THE SEAT IN CARBURETOR MAY RE SULT IF SCREW IS TURNED Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission con- IN TOO TIGHT. trol devices and systems, which are being done at the PRELIMINARY SETTING - cus tom ers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual.

  • 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 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 27 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602131 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

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602131 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602131 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 176689 Box Battery Fender 176138 Switch Interlock 175685 Harness Asm Light W/4152J 4152J Bulb Light #1156 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11"red 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire,red...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602131 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602131 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174620 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 174643X014 Saddle Slkscr Flat Lt 6Sp 155138 Clip Retainer Slide-On 168347X012 Dash Private Label 72140608 Bolt RdHd Sqnk.
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602131 DRIVE...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602131 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION - - - - - - Transaxle (See Breakdown) 123205X Retainer Belt Style Spring Dana Model 4360-139 STD523715 Bolt Hex Hd 3/8-16 x 1 1/2 146682 Spring Extension Brake STD541437 Nut Crown Lock 3/8-16 123666X...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602131 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602131 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 140044X428 Wheel Steering 175131 Axle Asm Front 169840 Spin dle Asm Lh 169839 Spin dle Asm Rh 6266H Bear ing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Wash er 25/32 X 1 5/8 X 16ga 19272016 Wash er 27/32 X 1 1/4 X 16 Ga 12000029...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602131 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 127427 Seat 121248X Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk ) 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 134300 Spacer Split 28 X96 Yel Zinc 19131610...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602131 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 157163 Decal Oper Sdl P/L Gear Dr E/F 146046 Decal V-belt Dr Sch Tractor E 171704 Decal Hood Logo 177109 Decal Panel Dash 177610 Decal, Hood, Replacement Parts 136832 Decal V-belt Schematic 42"eng 172276...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602131 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170551 Control Throt /Choke 137040 Line Fuel 20" 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy - - - - - - Engine (See Breakdown) Briggs 124028X Bushing Snap Nyl Blk Fuel Line...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602131 MOWER LIFT 17 18 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/Plngr LT 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 #5133-62 73800800...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602131 MOWER DECK 153 154...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602131 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170280 Deck Asm Weldment 144200 V-Belt, Mower 72140506 Bolt 76020312 Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 3/4 138017 Asm., Bar, Anti-Sway 7631J Runner, LH 169970 Bracket Sway Bar Deck 38/42" 128772 Runner, RH 4939M...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602131 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-139...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602131 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-139 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170981 Housing, Upper 105928X Sprocket, 9T 2274J Screw, Tapping, 1/4-20 X .734 170988 Gear, Bevel, 36T 134400 Ball, Detent 134394 * Assy, Kit, Shim, .750 Shaft 105904X...

  • Page 44: Repair Parts - Engine

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602131 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 28R707, TYPE NUMBER 1147-E1 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL 1019 LABEL KIT REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602131 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 28R707, TYPE NUMBER 1147-E1 1091 141A 108A 634A 131A REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR 130A INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 634A...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602131 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 28R707, TYPE NUMBER 1147-E1 305A 1119 1006 1005 1090 1051 668A 1044 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 1036 LABEL-EMISSION...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602131 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 28R707, TYPE NUMBER 1147-E1 125A 141B 131B 108B 130B 231A 634B 987A 133A 104A 955A 127A 975A 137A 276A 105A 950A 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 276A 104A 127A...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602131 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 28R707, TYPE NUMBER 1147-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 496413 Cylinder Assembly 95A 690718 Ø Screw (Throttle Valve) 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 495800 Idle Speed Kit...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602131 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 28R707, TYPE NUMBER 1147-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 231A 690718 Ø Screw (Choke Valve) 691284 Gear-Timing 691842 Spring-Governor Link 691714 Link-Counterweight 394358...
  • Page 50 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 52 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 183185 Rev. 1 09.17.02 RH...

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