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Sears Craftsman 944.603751 Owner's Manual

18.0 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
944.603751
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
18.0 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. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose trac- I.

  • 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 neutral, • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades 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 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK 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 SEAT with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely. Slide terminal cover over terminal. • Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) ter- minal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY • Depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE” position CHECK TIRE PRESSURE and hold. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory • Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and slowly drive for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important tractor off skid.

  • Page 9: Operation

    OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. IGNITION FAST SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE LIGHTS ON ENGINE START ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED...
  • 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. 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 operating 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) "ENGAGED" POSITION Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly AT TACH MENT off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height LIFT LEVER in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck HIGH POSITION in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.
  • Page 13 OPERATION TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH - TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6) MENTS When starting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and fuel from the tank to the engine.
  • Page 14 OPERATION MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing per- HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN for mance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the 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

    MAINTENANCE TRACTOR MANDREL TRAILING BLADE ASSEMBLY EDGE UP Always observe safety rules when performing any main- te nance. CENTER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance FLAT WASHER at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See “TO ADJUST BRAKE”...
  • Page 17 MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS OIL DRAIN VALVE Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to “leak” power. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable fi rst then RED bat- CLOSED tery cable and remove battery from tractor. LOCKED •...
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER (See Fig. 15) MUFFLER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air fi lter. Clean Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of op er a tion or (if equipped) as it could create a fi...

  • Page 19: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUST- 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 • When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING tighten nut “F” against trunnion on both front links. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground • Recheck side-to-side adjustment.
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler. TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 24) • Remove belt downward from around en gine pulley. Your tractor is equipped with an ad just able brake system •...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should NEUTRAL GEARSHIFT LEVER be recharged. If “jump er cables” are used for emer gen cy LOCK GATE start ing, follow this procedure: IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT SYSTEM.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Be sure you have a clean air fi lter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly (see above). • Start engine and allow to warm for fi ve minutes. Make adjustments with engine running and shift/motion con trol lever in neutral (N) position.

  • 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 seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch department. engaged Poor cut - uneven 1.
  • Page 27 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603751 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 944.603751 ELECTRICAL D .C...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603751 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 Unc x 3/4 176689 Box Battery 176137 Switch Interlock Push-In 183759 Harness Asm Light W/4152J 4152J Bulb Light #1156 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11"red 146147 Cable Battery 175158...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603751 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassis-Laser -lt.stlt_18...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603751 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis Stl Stamping 176554 Drawbar, Stretch 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X011 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 Hood...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603751 DRIVE drive-fender.stlt_25...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603751 DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 175410 Engine Pulley LT/YT - - - - - - - - - Transaxle (See Breakdown) Peer- less 206-545C 173937 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 x Gr. 5 146682 Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc STD55143...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603751 STEERING ASSEMBLY steering_pl.lt_47...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603751 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. 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...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603751 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 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603751 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 160396 Decal V-Belt Schematic 156369 Decal Fend STLT Oper 164065 Decal Steering Wheel 186883 Decal Replacement Parts 186280 Decal Hood RH 146046 Decal V-Belt Drive Sch 186281 Decal Hood LH 179128 Decal Deck "B"...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603751 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine-kohler_39...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603751 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 170548X505 Control Throttle/Choke Paddle 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 - - - - - - - - Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler Model CV492-27506 174667 Muffl er Exhaust 12-041-03 Gasket 148456...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603751 MOWER LIFT 17 18 lift-rh.1piece_23...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603751 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 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603751 MOWER DECK 153 154 42_D_man-t-path_stlt_3...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603751 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42” 144959 V-Belt STD533107 Bolt STD541437 Nut 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 136420 Mulcher Cover 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42” Deck 71081010 Screw STD624008 Retainer Spring 19061216...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603751 PEERLESS GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603751 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 - Engine

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603751 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603751 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 CRANKCASE CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 12-032-03-S Seal, crankshaft 25-351-01-S Lifter, valve (2) Block, cylinder 12-755-94-S Kit, cylinder head (Includes 3-17, (Use Short Block 12 522 49) Gaskets 12 041 01-S (Qty.
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603751 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603751 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 12-086-14-S Screw, hex. fl ange M10x1.5x46 M-545010-S Screw, hex. fl ange M5x0.8x10 (6) 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8”...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603751 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603751 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 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...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603751 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.603751 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 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...
  • Page 54 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 55 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. 188260 07.15.03 TR...

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