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Sears CRAFTSMAN 944.602952 Owner's Manual

18.0 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
944.602952
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
00011
18.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts
02494

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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. 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 mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. WARNING: Do not coast down a hill in neu- • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades tral, you may lose control of the trac tor.

  • 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 Battery Steering Wheel (2) Hex Bolts (2) Keps Nut 1/4-20 1/4-20 x 3/4 Steering Extension Seat Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Wheel Insert (1) Knob Steering Sleeve (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Keys Slope Sheet...

  • 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 • First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely. SEAT Slide terminal cover over terminal. • Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) ter- mi nal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL to its highest position. BELTS • Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle See the fi gures that are shown for replacing motion and control to idle position.

  • Page 9: Operation

    OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- FAST IGNITION REVERSE HIGH SLOW NEUTRAL CHOKE LIGHTS ON ENGINE START ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF 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. AT TACH MENT LIGHT IGNITION...
  • 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 ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 8) TO OPERATE ON HILLS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height WARNING: Do not drive up or down in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck hills with slopes greater than 15°...
  • Page 13 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL • Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to “START” position and release key as soon as engine starts. •...
  • Page 14 OPERATION • Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this section of manual). • Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to slow position. With motion control lever in neutral (N) po si tion, slowly dis- engage clutch/brake pedal.

  • 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

    MAINTENANCE TRACTOR MANDREL ASSEMBLY TRAILING 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. FLAT (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE”...
  • Page 17 MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 15 and 16) 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 SF-SJ. •...
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE • Fill crankcase with new oil (See “TO CHANGE EN GINE COVER KNOB OIL” in this section of this manual). For ap proxi mate AIR CLEANER ca pac ity see “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS” section WING NUT COVER of this manual. •...

  • 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 LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • To raise front of mower, loosen nut “F” from trunnion on 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 CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 26) ENGINE Your tractor is equipped with an ad just able brake system PULLEY which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest CLUTCHING speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved IDLER...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - TO AD JUST STEER ING WHEEL ALIGN- • Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE MENT (+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) short against tractor chassis.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE ACCELERATION TEST - • Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position. If Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission con- engine hesitates or dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle trol devices and systems, which are being done at the out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn.

  • 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 944.602952 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY SOLENOID FUSE STARTER AMMETER (OPTIONAL) BLACK WHITE WHITE CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) BLACK WHITE BLUE BLUE FUEL BLUE LINE ATT'MENT CLUTCH IGNITION (CLUTCH OFF) SWITCH GREEN GREEN FUEL SHUT-OFF BLUE SOLENOID (IF SO EQUIPPED) SEAT SWITCH...

  • Page 28: Repair Parts - Tractor

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602952 ELECTRICAL D .C...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602952 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 12 Volt 28 Amp 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 176689 Battery Box 176137 Switch Interlock Push-In 175688 Harness Asm Light W/4152J 4152J Bulb Light #1156 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11"red 146147...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602952 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602952 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16x3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X011 Dash Slkscr Stl 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 174330X612 Hood...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602952 DRIVE...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602952 DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION - - - - - - Transaxle (See Breakdown) 134683 Guide Belt Mower RH Hydro Gear Model 314-0510 169183 Strap Torque Lh 165866 Rod Shift 169182...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602952 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602952 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Wheel Steering 175131 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 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602952 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180597 Seat 121248X Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 180166 Bracket Pivot Fender 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20x1-1/2 134300 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 19131610 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 10 Ga...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602952 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 157032 Decal Fend STLT Oper 172331 Decal Mower 177374 Decal Engine 164065 Decal Strng Whl 177356 Decal Hood RH 160396 Decal V-Belt Schematic 177357 Decal Hood LH 179128 Decal Deck 138047...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602952 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 137040 Line Fuel 20" 170548 Control Throt /Ch 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 124028X Bushing Snap - - - - - - Engine (See Breakdown) 17670412...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602952 MOWER LIFT 17 18 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Asm Inner W/Plunger 175689 Trunnion 159471 Shaft Asm Lift 73800800 Nut Lock W/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc 105767X Pin Groove 139868 Arm Suspension Rear STD581062 E Ring 163552 Spring Retainer...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602952 MOWER DECK 153 154...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602952 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 141043 Guard, TUV Idler 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42” 149846 Knob STD533107 Bolt RDHD SQNK 5/16-18 Unc x 144959 V-Belt 180532 Bracket Asm Noseroller LH 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Frt.
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602952 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602952 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 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 - Engine

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602952 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602952 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 25-351-01-S Lifter, valve (2) 12-032-03-S Seal, crankshaft 12-755-94-S Kit, cylinder head (Includes 3-17, Block, cylinder (Use Short Block 12 522 Gaskets 12 041 01-S (Qty.
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602952 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602952 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-281-01-S Duct, air 12-086-14-S Screw, hex. fl ange M10x1.5x46 25-341-03-S Knob, air cleaner cover 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8" 12-096-24-S Cover, air cleaner 24-162-03-S Screen, grass 12-083-12-S Precleaner, element...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602952 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602952 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-839070-S Screw, hex. fl ange M8x1.25x70 (2) 12-079-11-S Linkage, choke 25-098-07-S Starter assembly (Includes 3-8) 12-237-01-S Clamp, cable 12-755-54-S Kit, drive end 24-086-43-S Screw, hex.
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602952 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602952 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-641060-S Nut, hex. fl ange M6x1.0 (2) 12-014-57-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) M-629116-S Stud M6x1.0x116 (2) 25-139-27-S Plug, cup 12-853-118-S Kit, carburetor w/gasket (Includes 4,5,6 qty 1 EXHAUST...
  • Page 52 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 53 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 54 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 56 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 183328 Rev. 1 09.18.02 TR...

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