Sears CRAFTSMAN 944.604900 Owner's Manual

25.0 hp electric start 54" mower automatic garden tractor

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OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

944.604900

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

54" MOWER

AUTOMATIC

GARDEN TRACTOR

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Service and Adjustments

• Repair Parts

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Page 1 ELECTRIC START and In struc tions Be fore Op er at ing 54" MOWER This Equip ment AUTOMATIC 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 DO NOT: Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, •...
Page 3 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 neutral, you may lose control of the •...
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
UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Gauge Wheels Steering Sleeve (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (4) Wheels (4) Adjusting Bars Steering Sleeve Premium (4) Clevis Pins Extension Steering Adapter Steering Wheel Insert Seat (4) Retainer Springs (4) Locknuts (double loop) 3/8-16 (4) Shoulder Bolt (1) Washer...
Page 6: Tools Required For 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 appropriate instruction below to remove the • Inspection for secure connections (to tighten har tractor from the skid. dware). • Inspection for corrosion.
Page 8 ASSEMBLY RETAINER SPRING HEX BOLT LOCK AD JUST ING SHOULDER "B" BOLT BRACKET HOLE GAUGE NOSE WHEEL 3/8-16 CENTER ROLLER LOCKNUT 3/8 WASHER "A" BRACKET RETAINER SPRING FIG. 4 FIG. 6 INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (Sees Fig. 7 and 8) See MOWER AND DRIVE BELT ASSEMBLY Supplement Sheet for additional guidance on this assembly.
Page 9 ASSEMBLY ✓ CHE CKLIST • ATTACH FRONT PLATE - From left side of mower, posi- tion front plate assembly between front mower brackets, BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- align holes, position ﬂ anged pin notch horizontally and TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RE CEIVE THE insert the pin all the way.
Page 10: Operation
OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. FAST IGNITION REVERSE HIGH SLOW NEUTRAL CHOKE LIGHTS ON ENGINE START ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF LOCKED UNLOCKED...
Page 11: Know Your Tractor
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. HOURMETER LIGHT SWITCH IGNITION POSITION...
Page 12 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 13: To Operate On Hills
OPERATION • For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches LIFT LEVER in height should be mowed twice. Make the ﬁ rst cut HIGHEST relatively high; the second to desired height. POSIITON TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 10) Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly LOWEST off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height POSITION...
Page 14: Add Gasoline
OPERATION CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gas o hol or using ethanol or methanol) can at- tract moisture which leads to sep a ra tion and for ma tion of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.
Page 15: Mowing Tips
OPERATION NOTE: In extreme cold conditions, if engine will not start, you • Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shut- may need to disengage the motion drive belt as follows: off engine and set parking brake. • Be sure parking brake is engaged. •...
Page 16: 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 17 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR MANDREL BLADE ASSEMBLY Always observe safety rules when performing any main- te nance. CENTER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance BLADE BOLT (SPECIAL) at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE”...
Page 18: Engine Lubrication
MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 16 and 17) Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause Determine temperature range expected before oil change. the battery to “leak” power. All oil must meet API service classiﬁ cation SG-SL. •...
Page 19 MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER (See Fig. 18) SPARK PLUGS Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air ﬁ lter. Clean Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of op er a tion or season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever every season.
Page 20: Service And Adjustments
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. • Turn ignition key to “STOP” and remove key. •...
Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • If adjustment is necessary, under left hand footrest, FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 25 and 26) turn lift link ad just ment nut (above yellow cap) in ap- IM POR TANT: Deck must be lev el side-to-side. If the pro pri ate di rec tion to bring bubble between the lines fol low ing front-to-back ad just ment is necessary, be sure in the bub ble level.
Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT • Remove belt from electric clutch pulley, both mandrel pulleys and all idler pulleys. (See Fig. 27) MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL • Install belt around both mandrel pulleys and around •...
Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 30) If tractor requires more than ﬁ ve (5) feet to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved The motion control lever has been pre set at the factory and surface, then brake must be checked and ad just ed.
Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent ﬂ at tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local • Raise hood. parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and •...
Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Check that speed control lever is against stop screw. PRELIMINARY SETTING - If it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and pull throttle • Be sure you have a clean air ﬁ lter, and the throttle cable until lever is against screw.
Page 26: Engine Fuel System
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 27: Troubleshooting Points
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 28 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 29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604900 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY SOLENOID FUSE AMMETER STARTER (OPTIONAL) WHITE BLACK WHITE WHITE BLACK ELECTRIC CLUTCH CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) IGNITION SWITCH BLACK SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) PTO (DISENGAGED) BLACK GROUNDING CONNECTOR HOUR BLUE METER BLACK (OPTIONAL)
Page 30: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604900 ELECTRICAL D .C...
Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604900 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 32: Chassis And Enclosures
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604900 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis-stealth II_2...
Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604900 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 180375 Rail, Frame RH 175282 Drawbar, Gt 163976X428 Dash 157882 Dash Asm., Lower 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 184668 Support, Battery 175260X615 Hood Asm., Pnt 121794X Cover, Access 17000612...
Page 34: Ground Drive
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604900 GROUND DRIVE 135 137 drive_6-vgt...
Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604900 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 73680700 Nut Crownlock 7/16-14 unc - - - - - - - Transaxle Hydro Gear 133835 Fastener Christmas Tree 331-3000 (See Breakdown) 7070E Key Sq. 1/4 x 2.5 141004 Bracket Shift 7563R...
Page 36: Steering Assembly
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604900 STEERING ASSEMBLY steering_17-vgt...
Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604900 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 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 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604900 ENGINE SPARK ARRESTER KIT engine-kohler22_18-vgt PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler 17490636 Screw 3/8 - 16 x 2-1/4 unc TT CV730-0029 17490664 Screw 3/8 - 16 x 4 unc TT 149723 Mufﬂ...
Page 39: Seat Assembly
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604900 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat_5-vgt PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 188714 Seat 121249X Spacer, Split 140551 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 40: Wheels And Tires
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604900 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 164095 Decal, Dash 140837 Decal, Saddle Brake Parking 185980 Decal, Engine 181471 Decal, Deck Level 186242 Decal, Hood, RH 186294 Decal, Hood Side Panel 186243 Decal, Hood, LH 177914 Decal, Engine 177665...
Page 41: Lift Assembly
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604900 LIFT ASSEMBLY 35 73 lift_rh_16 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 138057 Knob, Inf 3/8-16 unc 121006X Rod Asm., Lever 155097 Pointer, Height Indicator 180045 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 123935X Plug, Hole 159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 17060516 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 12000022...
Page 42: Mower Deck
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604900 MOWER DECK mower_deck-54_1...
Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604900 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 72110610 Bolt 187295 Deck Weldment Mower 188460 Pulley Idler Clutching 4939M Retainer Spring 155986 Bar Pnt Adj. 187297 Cover Mandrel LH 156941 Pin Head Rivet 188187 Cover Mandrel RH 187342 Bafﬂ...
Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604900 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 331-3000...
Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604900 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 331-3000 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 161122 Main Housing Assembly 161153 Shaft, Axle 142884 Washer 178317 R.H. Housing Assembly 169522 Center Section Assembly 178322 Gasket Material...
Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604900 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029...
Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604900 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029 HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 24-033-03-S Kit, breather cover w/gasket 24-032-01-S Seal, front oil (Includes 2, 3) Crankcase (USE: Miniblock 24 782 14) 24-041-50-S Gasket, breather 24-294-13-S Fitting 24-096-87-S Cover, breather...
Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604900 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029...
Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604900 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen 24-027-114-S Housing, blower (Includes 2) (Includes 2-4, & 24-113-18-S) 24-100-01-S Nut, plastic (2) M-403025-S Screw, hex.
Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604900 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029...
Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604900 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029 STARTING SYSTEM OIL PAN/LUBRICATION PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-839080-S Screw, hex. ﬂ ange M8x1.25x80 (2) 24-199-07-S Pan assembly, oil 25-098-09-S Starter, solenoid shift (Includes 3-7) (Includes 2-11) 25 086 113-S Screw, external torx hd.
Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604900 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029...
Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.604900 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV730, TYPE NUMBER 0029 CRANKSHAFT PART DESCRIPTION 24-014-72-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) 52-139-09-S Plug, cup EXHAUST PART DESCRIPTION 24-041-49-S Gasket, exhaust (2) 25-072-04-S Stud, M8x1.25x33 (4) 24-522-332 Short Block 24-782-23 Miniblock 24-755-113-S Gasket Set...
Page 54: Service Notes
SERVICE NOTES...
Page 55: Suggested Guide For Sighting Slopes For Safe Operation
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 56 02488 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 190001 Rev. 3 4.16.04 TR/MH...

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