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Sears CRAFTSMAN 944.605200 Owner's Manual

Sears CRAFTSMAN 944.605200 Owner's Manual

20 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
944.605200
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
20 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts
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  • Page 1 In struc tions Be fore Op er at ing 42" MOWER This Equip ment 6 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 •...
  • 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 Seat Steering Wheel Steering (1) Washer Wheel Insert 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Extension (1) Knob Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter Battery Steering Boot (2) Keps Nut 1/4-20 (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (1) Locknut 1/2-20 (1) Large Flat 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 DISCARD TER MI NAL TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID(See Op- PROTECTIVE CAPS KEPS HEX BOLT er a tion section for location and function of TERMINAL con trols) COVER • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest po si tion. •...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY ✓ CHE CKLIST DEFLECTOR BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- SHIELD TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RE CEIVE THE MULCHER BEST PER FORM ANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS PLATE QUAL ITY PROD UCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓...

  • Page 9: Operation

    OPERATION These symbols may appear on your product or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST IGNITION REVERSE HIGH SLOW NEUTRAL CHOKE LIGHTS ON ENGINE START ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OIL PRESSURE...

  • 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 ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. IGNITION LIGHT SWITCH SWITCH...
  • 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 • For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches "ENGAGED" POSITION in height should be mowed twice. Make the fi rst cut relatively high; the second to desired height. ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 6B) HIGH PO SI TION Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height...

  • Page 13: Add Gasoline

    OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6) When starting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.

  • Page 14: Mowing Tips

    OPERATION MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER for mance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

  • 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 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 16 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR MANDREL TRAILING ASSEMBLY EDGE UP Always observe safety rules when performing any main- te nance. BLADE 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 17: Engine Lubrication

    MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fi ll Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level. the battery to “leak”...
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS MUFFLER To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester cooling fi ns, and other external surfaces of the engine are (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- kept clean at all times.

  • Page 19: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR AD JUST MENTS: • 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 Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure dis tance • Place fl at washer and clutch spring on idler pulley bolt “D” directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge and secure with small retainer spring. of mower housing as shown.
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" • Pull belt away from mower. 1-1/2" BELT INSTALLATION • Install new belt in reverse order of removal. NUT "A" • Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and in side all belt guides.
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU TRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 23) WASH ERS The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift RE TAIN ING lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment RING is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows: AXLE COVER •...
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB TO AD JUST CHOKE CON TROL (See Fig. 28) • Raise hood. The choke control has been preset at the factory and ad- • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the just ment should not be necessary.

  • Page 24: 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 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 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 seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch department. engaged Poor cut - uneven 1.
  • Page 27 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605200 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 944.605200 ELECTRICAL D .C...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605200 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 12 Volt 35 Amp 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 186491 Box, Battery 176138 Switch Interlock Push-In 183759 Harness Asm Light W/4152J 4152J Bulb Light #1156 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga.

  • Page 30: Chassis And Enclosures

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605200 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis-Laser -lt.stlt_39...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605200 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis Stl Stamping 176554 Drawbar, Stretch 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 187846X011 Dash P/L STD533710 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 174996 Panel Dash Lh 172105X010 Panel Dash Rh 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 185682X613...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605200 DRIVE 52 30 drive-fender.stlt_39...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605200 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - - - Transaxle (See Breakdown) Peer- 8883R Cover Pedal Blk Round less 206-545C 175410 Engine Pulley LT/YT 146682 Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc 173937 Bolt Hex 123666X...

  • Page 34: Steering Assembly

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605200 STEERING ASSEMBLY steering_pl.lt_47...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605200 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 184704X428 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: Seat Assembly

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605200 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat_lt.knob_9 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121248X Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 180597 Seat 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 180166 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Yel Zinc 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 121250X...

  • Page 37: Wheels And Tires

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605200 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 160396 Decal V-Belt Schematic 156369 Decal Fend STLT Oper 164065 Decal Steering Wheel 190067 Decal Replacement Parts 186280 Decal Hood RH 146046 Decal V-Belt Drive Sch 186281 Decal Hood LH 179128 Decal Deck "B"...

  • Page 38: Optional Equipment

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605200 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-bs intek-twin_29...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605200 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 170546X505 Control Throt Paddle 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 - - - - - - - - Engine (See Breakdown) B&S Model 407577-0283-E1 149723 Muffl er Exhaust 159955 Exhaust Asm.

  • Page 40: Mower Deck

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605200 MOWER DECK 42_D_man-t-path_stlt_3...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605200 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42” 165723 Spacer, Retainer STD533107 Bolt 141043 Guard, TUV Idler 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 184939 Knob Custom Oval Red 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42” Deck 144959 V-Belt STD624008...

  • Page 42: Mower Lift

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605200 MOWER LIFT 17 18 lift-rh.1piece_3...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605200 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Asm Inner W/Plunger 159471 Shaft Asm Lift 105767X Pin Groove STD581062 E Ring #5133-62 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 944.605200 PEERLESS GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605200 PEERLESS GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 772147 Transaxle Cover 41A 790079 Brake Lever 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8” 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1 /4” 770128 Transaxle Case 42A 792085A...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605200 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 407577, TYPE NUMBER 0283-E1 1019 LABEL KIT 1026 865A 1026A 447A 447A 1017 1024 1013 1035 1027 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 865B 1058 OWNER’S MANUAL 1022 447A 1036 EMISSION LABEL...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605200 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 407577, TYPE NUMBER 0283-E1 1022 1022 1029 1029 1100 1100 1023A 1023 1022 1022 187A 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 552A 552A 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 1127...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605200 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 407577, TYPE NUMBER 0283-E1 1054 1070 1005 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 1059 1119 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 1090 1051 1022 797A...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605200 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 407577, TYPE NUMBER 0283-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 699809 Valve-Throttle 699751 Cylinder Assembly 699812 Kit-Throttle Shaft 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 694914 Float-Carburetor 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 698781 Ø...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605200 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 407577, TYPE NUMBER 0283-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 393456 Wire/Connector-Alternator 691008 Knob-Air Cleaner 691127 Screw (Rocker Cover) 696459 Alternator 694000 Hose-Vacuum 691029 Nut (Governor Control Lever) 691003 Screw (Choke Control Bracket) 497606...
  • Page 52 02488 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 191298 02.27.04 TR...

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