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14.5 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
944.601151
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8
14.5 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: Safety Rules

    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: Table Of Contents

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop Look for this symbol to point out important machine if anyone enters the area. safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! •...

  • 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 Insert (1) Washer 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 (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (1) Large Flat Washer...

  • 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 Open battery box door for: SEAT • Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hardware). • Inspection for corrosion. • Testing battery. SEAT PAN • Jumping (if required). • Periodic charging . SHOULDER BOLT SEAT PAN FLAT WASHER BATTERY ADJUSTMENT BOX DOOR KNOB FIG.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY C HECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE best cutting performance.

  • 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 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. LIGHT IGNITION SWITCH SWITCH AMMETER...
  • 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 OPERATION TO TRANSPORT TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 7) • Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing lift control. switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with •...
  • Page 13 OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6) MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has attached to tractor. run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.

  • Page 14: Maintenance Schedule

    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 Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- EDGE UP BLADE 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 CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 11) Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the Determine temperature range expected before oil change. battery to “leak” power. All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ. •...
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES BLOWER HOUSING COVER SCREWS KNOB SCREWS CARTRIDGE COVER AIR SCREEN DIPSTICK TUBE PAPER ASSEMBLY CARTRIDGE FOAM PRE-CLEANER SPARK PLUG BASE ENGINE COOLING FINS FIG. 13 MUFFLER FIG. 12 Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if AIR FILTER (See Fig. 13) equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.

  • 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 • If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING length as other link. • To lower front of mower loosen nut “E” on both front links Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or an equal number of turns.
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS IDLER • Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards PULLEYS from around engine pulley. • Install new belt by reversing above procedure. ENGINE PULLEY CLUTCHING IDLER MANDREL PULLEYS STATIONARY IDLER FIG. 20 TRANSAXLE TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 21) PULLEY Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle.
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB (See Fig. 24) • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely explosive gases.
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE IMPORTANT: DAMAGE TO THE NEEDLE VALVE AND THE SEAT IN CARBURETOR MAY RESULT IF SCREW IS Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control TURNED IN TOO TIGHT. devices and systems, which are being done at the custom- PRELIMINARY SETTING - ers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine •...

  • Page 23: Storage

    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 24: Troubleshooting

    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 25 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 26 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 27 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601151 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...

  • Page 28: Repair Parts - Tractor

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601151 ELECTRICAL D .C...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601151 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144925 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 156417 Case Battery 153664 Switch Interlock Push -In 166181 Harness Asm Light W/4152J 4152J Bulb Light #1156 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11"red...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601151 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601151 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 168348X011 Dash Private Label 72140608 Bolt RdHd Sqnk.
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601151 DRIVE...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601151 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION - - - - - - Transaxle (See Breakdown) 123205X Retainer Belt Style Spring Dana Model 4360-140 STD523715 Bolt Hex Hd 3/8-16 x 1 1/2 146682 Spring Extension Brake...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601151 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601151 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Wheel Steering 154427 Axle Asm Front 169840 Spindle Asm Lh 169839 Spindle Asm Rh 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 X 1 5/8 X 16ga...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601151 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140122 Seat 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk ) 121248X Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601151 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 157163 Decal Oper Sdl P/L Gear Dr E/F 177097 Decal Panel Dash 171704 Decal Hood Logo 160396 Decal V-belt Schematic 42"eng 177611 Decal, Hood, Replacement Parts 170563...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601151 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170545 Control Throt /Choke 137040 Line Fuel 20" 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy - - - - - -...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601151 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...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601151 MOWER DECK 153 154...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601151 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42” 140088 Guard, Mandrel, L.H. STD533107 Bolt STD624003 Retainer 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 137729 Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42”...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601151 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-140...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601151 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-140 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170981 Housing, Upper 120472X Spacer, .633 X .87 X .755 2274J Screw, Tapping, 1/4-20 X .734 105928X Sprocket, 9T 134400 Ball, Detent...

  • Page 44: Repair Parts - Engine

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601151 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1259-E1 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 1022 1023 1022 1034 1029 1026...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601151 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1259-E1 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL 141A 108A 634A 1091 1127...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601151 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1259-E1 1051 1090 729A 1036 LABEL-EMISSIONS 1006 1119 1005 789A 1051...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601151 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1259-E1 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 634A 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 1022 1022 NIKKI...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601151 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1259-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 495800 Kit-Idle Speed 496412 Cylinder Assembly 695408 Kit-Idle Speed 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal 690525 Ø Pin-Float Hinge 391086 •...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601151 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1259-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 692255 ؇ Sealing Washer 693167 Nut (Brush Retainer) 276A 695410 ؇ Sealing Washer 691429 Cap-Drive 691002...
  • Page 50 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 52 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 178130 3.14.01 RD...

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