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Sears 944.602213 Owner's Manual

21 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
944.602213
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
21 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 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 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: 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 • Close terminal access doors. NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the ap pro pri ate instruction below to remove the Use terminal access doors for: trac tor from the skid. • Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hardware).
  • 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:  All assembly instructions have been completed.

  • 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 HIGH SLOW REVERSE 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. 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 NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fl at level TO OPERATE ON HILLS surface. • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD- WARNING: Do not drive up or down JUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT” in the Operation hills with slopes great er than 15°...
  • Page 13 OPERATION COLD WEATHER STARTING (50° F and below) ADD GASOLINE • When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until • Fill fuel tank to bottom of fi ller neck. Do not overfi ll. the engine begins to run smoothly. Continue to push Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a the choke control in small steps allowing the engine to minimum of 87 octane.
  • Page 14 OPERATION MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. • The spe cial mulch ing blade will recut the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    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 BLADE Always observe safety rules when performing any main- te nance. CENTER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION 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 MAINTENANCE 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 All oil must meet API service classifi cation SF-SJ. the battery to “leak” power. •...
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER AIR FILTER (See Fig. 13) Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and spark arrester Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air fi lter. Clean (if equipped) as it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam- the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of op er a tion or age.

  • 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 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 18 and 19) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, or driveway. Make sure tires are properly infl ated (See BE SURE TO AD JUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUAL LY SO “PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS”...
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Measure distance between brake operating arm and TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT nut “A” on brake rod. (See Fig. 20) • If distance is other than 1-1/2", loos en jam nut and turn The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. nut “A”...
  • 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 • With engine not running, move choke control (located TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB on dash panel) to full choke position. • Raise hood. • Loosen knob and remove cover assembly from air • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the cleaner.

  • 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 944.602213 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 944.602213 ELECTRICAL D .C...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602213 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...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602213 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602213 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16x3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X011 Dash STD533710 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 174996 Panel Dash Lh 172105X010 Panel Dash Rh 17490608...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602213 DRIVE 52 30...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602213 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - - - Transaxle (See Breakdown) 71170764 Bolt Hex Peerless 206-545C STD55143 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7/16 146682 Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602213 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602213 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Wheel Steering 172393 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...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602213 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 180597 Seat 121246X Bracket Mounting Switch 180166 Bracket Pivot Fender 121248X Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20x1-1/2...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602213 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156369 Decal Fend STLT Oper 172331 Decal Mower Srs Heavy Duty 12 164065 Decal Steer. Wheel 177356 Decal Hood RH 177355 Decal Hood Side 138047 Decal Batt Diehard...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602213 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602213 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 170546 Control Throt Paddle 17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x1/2 - - - - - - - - Engine (See Breakdown) B&S Model No. 407777-0174-E1 149723 Muffl er Exhaust 159955 Exhaust Asm.
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602213 MOWER DECK 153 154...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602213 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42” 131845 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake STD533107 Bolt 133943 Washer, Hardened 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 155046 Arm, Idler 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42” Deck...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602213 LIFT 17 18...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602213 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...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602213 PEERLESS PMST TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602213 PEERLESS PMST TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 772147 Transaxle Cover 41A 790079 Brake Lever 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8” 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1 /4”...

  • Page 46: Repair Parts - Engine

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602213 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0174-E1 1019 LABEL KIT 1026 865A 1026A 447A 447A 1017 1024 1013 929A 1035 1027 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 865B 1058 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602213 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0174-E1 1022 1022 1029 1029 1100 1100 1023A 1023 1022 1022 187A 1169 1128 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 1128 552A 1124...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602213 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0174-E1 1070 1005 1119 358 ENGINE GASKET KIT 1090 1022 1051 797A...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602213 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0174-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690231 Cylinder Assembly 690989 Jet-Main (High Altitude) 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 499811 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side)
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.602213 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - - MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0174-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 808656 Pump-Fuel 865A 691014 Cover-Air Guide 690442 Washer (Governor Crank) 865B 691015 Cover-Air Guide 690960 Screw (Back Plate) 690968 •+ Seal-Valve...
  • Page 52 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 184235 Rev. 1 10.01.02...

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