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Sears CRAFTSMAN 944.600192 Owner's Manual

19.5 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
944.600192
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8
19.5 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 42" MOWER and Instructions Before Operating 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE This Equipment LAWN TRACTOR • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustments • Repair Parts Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8...

  • Page 2: Slope Operation

    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: 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 Seat Steering Wheel (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 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 Slope Sheet Keys...

  • 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 tractor from the skid. hardware). • Inspection for corrosion. TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID(See Operation •...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY CHECKLIST DEFLECTOR BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- SHIELD TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS MULCHER PLATE QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: All assembly instructions have been completed. No remaining loose parts in carton.

  • Page 9: Operation

    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: 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 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: Before Starting The Engine

    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: Mowing Tips

    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

    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 MANDREL TRAILING ASSEMBLY EDGE UP BLADE Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. CENTER BRAKE OPERATION HOLE If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. FLAT WASHER (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE”...
  • Page 16 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 12) TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Determine temperature range expected before oil change. Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH. battery to “leak”...
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MUFFLER CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 13) Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. engine damage from overheating.

  • Page 18: Service And Adjustments

    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 FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 19 and 20) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See “PROD- NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS UCT SPECIFICATIONS”...
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" (See Fig. 21) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. 1-1/2" Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL • Remove mower from tractor (See “TO REMOVE MOWER”...
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 24) WASHERS The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever RETAINING is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is RING preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, AXLE proceed as follows: COVER...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB ENGINE • Raise hood. Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. devices and systems, which are being done at the custom- •...

  • Page 23: Final Setting

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ACCELERATION TEST - • Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position. If CHOKE CLOSED engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture screw out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine accelerates smoothly. High speed stop is factory adjusted.
  • 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

    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 944.600192 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

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600192 ELECTRICAL D .C...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600192 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 STD551125...

  • Page 30: Chassis And Enclosures

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600192 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600192 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 169830 Chassis 169061 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 145660 Clip Tinnerman Grille P/L 172107X010 Panel Dash Rh 144983X558 Hood 126938X...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600192 DRIVE...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600192 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - - - Transaxle (See Breakdown) 8883R Cover Pedal Blk Round Peerless 206-545C 140186 Engine Pulley LT/YT 146682 Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc 71170764 Bolt Hex 123666X...

  • Page 34: Steering Assembly

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600192 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600192 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: Seat Assembly

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600192 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 STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 134300 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc 19131610...

  • Page 37: Wheels And Tires

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600192 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156369 Decal Fend STLT Oper 157140 Decal Fender Danger Eng/Fr 163207 Decal Fender S.D.W.H.T. Rad. 171697 Decal Hood LH 171696 Decal Hood RH 166887 Decal Mower EZ3 138047 Decal Batt Diehard 160396...

  • Page 38: Optional Equipment

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600192 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600192 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 162152 Control Throt Paddle 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T - - - - - - - - Engine (See Breakdown) B&S Model No. 42E707-2631-E3 149723 Muffler Exhaust 144069 Exhaust Asm.

  • Page 40: Mower Deck

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600192 MOWER DECK 153 154...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600192 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42” 131340 Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5 STD533107 Bolt STD541410 Locknut 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42”...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600192 LIFT 17 18...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600192 LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Asm Inner W/Plunge5r 159471 Shaft Asm Lift 105767X Pin Groove STD581062 E Ring 19211621 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 21 Ga. 120183X Bearing Nylon Blk .629 ID 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600192 PEERLESS PMST TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600192 PEERLESS PMST TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C PART 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 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600192 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E3 552A 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 1132...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600192 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E3 865A 861 FUEL PUMP KIT 306A 394A 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 394A 1119 1136 1138 1137 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600192 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E3 1090 1051 797A 1006 1005 358 ENGINE GASKET SET...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600192 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E3 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 498583 Cylinder Assembly 807923 Idle Speed Kit 399265 Bushing 102 693509 Gasket-Carburetor Body 391086 Seal-Oil...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600192 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E3 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 305 690960 Screw (Blower Housing) 783 693059 Gear-Pinion 306 690414 Shield-Cylinder 789 695050 Harness-Wiring...

  • Page 51: 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 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: How To Order Repair Parts

    The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine. All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Canada, Inc. Service Centre/Department and most Retail Stores. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: •...

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