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Sears CRAFTSMAN 944.606913 Owner's Manual

Sears CRAFTSMAN 944.606913 Owner's Manual

20.0 hp electric start 42" mower automatic transmission lawn tractor
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
944.606913
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
20.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
LAWN TRACTOR
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts
03070

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  • Page 1 Safety Rules and In struc tions 42" MOWER Be fore Op er at ing This Equip ment AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 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 DANGER: 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. • Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, WARNING: In order to prevent ac- are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-re- ci den tal starting when setting up,...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IV. TOWING • Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine • Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for run ning. towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at 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 Battery Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Keys (2) Keps Nut 1/4-20 ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping puposes.
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLY • Remove key from bag and start the engine (see "TO START ENGINE" in the Operation section of this man- ual). After engine has started, move throttle control to idle (slow) position. • Release parking brake. • Slowly move the mo tion control lever for ward and slowly drive tractor off skid.
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PER- for best cutting performance.

  • Page 8: Operation

    OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. FAST SLOW REVERSE HIGH NEUTRAL CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE START MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT REVERSE ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)

  • Page 9: 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. FIG.
  • Page 10 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 ad just ments or repairs. We rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.

  • Page 11: To Move Forward And Backward

    OPERATION TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 10) (See Fig. 8) Gauge wheels are prop er ly ad just ed when they are slight ly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the in operating position.

  • Page 12: Service Reminder/Hour Meter

    OPERATION REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) • Raise attachment lift to highest position with at tach ment lift control. Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System • Pull freewheel control out and down into the slot and (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse release so it is held in the disengaged position.

  • Page 13: Add Gasoline

    OPERATION slowly. ADD GASOLINE • The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke 87 octane.

  • Page 14: Mowing Tips

    OPERATION • If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to CAUTION: At any time, during step 4, reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip- there may be movement of the drive pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the wheels.

  • Page 15: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE EACH SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Check/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness...

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be sharp. Re place Always observe safety rules when per form ing any main- worn, bent or damaged blades. te nance. BRAKE OPERATION CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of your If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest tractor.

  • Page 17: Engine Lubrication

    MAINTENANCE ** CAUTION: SAE 30 oil, if used below 40º F (4º C), will • Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. result in hard starting and possible engine bore damage • Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush due to inadequate lubrication.
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds re moved Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent will cause engine damage due to overheating. engine dam age from overheating.

  • 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 FIG. 21 • ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin on rear mower bracket (D) and secure with washer and FIG. 24 retainer spring. • Raise attachment lift lever to highest position.
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS PRECISION SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 26) • With all tires properly inflated, park tractor on level ground or driveway. CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. • Raise mower to its highest position. •...
  • Page 22 If the rear wheels rotate, then factory and is normal. The front wheel toe-in and camber the brake needs to be serviced. Contact a Sears or other are not adjustable. If damage has occurred to affect the qualified service center.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE • Connect one end of the BLACK ca ble to the NEGA TIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery. TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE • Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and bat tery.

  • 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 flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Weak or dead battery.
  • Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine dies when Reverse operation system Turn ignition key to tractor is shifted (ROS) is not "ON" while ROS "ON" position. into reverse mower or other attachment See Operation section. is engaged. Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system.
  • Page 27 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606913 SCHEMATIC 03094-194276_Manual-Tex BATTERY SOLENOID STARTER FUSE BLACK WHITE WHITE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH CLUTCH/BRAKE (CLUTCH OFF) BLACK (PEDAL UP) GRAY REVERSE SWITCH BLACK (NOT IN REVERSE) BLACK BLACK BLACK SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) BLACK BLACK BLACK GRAY JUNCTION CONNECTOR...
  • Page 28 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606913 ELECTRICAL 194276C...
  • Page 29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606913 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 186491 Box Battery 176138 Switch Interlock Push-In 400252 Harness Socket Light 4152J Bulb Light 400253 Cable Btry. 198893 Cable Starter 175158 Fuse 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 unc 145491...
  • Page 30 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606913 CHASSIS chassis-tex_39-tex gt pred...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606913 CHASSIS PART DESCRIPTION 194263 Drawbar 199674X428 Dash 404654X615 Hood 404624 Grille 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 193217x615 Fender 17490508 Screw THDROL 5/16-18 x 1/2 401530 Rod Bypass Asm 191611 Screw 10 x 3/4 Single Lead-Hex 193224X428 Cupholder 199412 Duct Heat Hood...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606913 DRIVE 173 125 drive-tex_14-lt-hydro...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606913 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 196211 Latch Brake Parking - - - - - - Transaxle, Hydro 351-0510 194322 Keeper Belt Centerspan (See transaxle breakdown) 72110616 Bolt 123583X 197656 Strap Torque LH 19131316 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 197655 Strap Torque RH 197296...

  • Page 34: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606913 STEERING ASSEMBLY 53 8 steering-tex_6-vgt...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606913 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 186093X428 Wheel, Steering 195968 Axle Asm., Front 403087 Spindle Asm., LH 403088 Spindle Asm., RH 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Klip #T5304-75 184946X505 Cap, Spindle 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606913 ENGINE SPARK ARRESTER KIT engine-tex_16 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION - - - - - - Engine Briggs Model No. 146629 Shield Heat Muffler 441577-0411-E1 (See engine 165391 Gasket breakdown) 159955 Exhaust Tube LH 149723 Muffler 160589 Exhaust Tube RH...

  • Page 37: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606913 SEAT ASSEMBLY seat-tex_3-lt PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 134300 Spacer Split .28 x .96 197520 Seat 180166 Bracket Pivot Fender 123740X Spring 123976X Nut Lock 1/4 Lrg Flg Gr. 5 140675 Strap, Asm Fender 199372 Knob Seat 145006 Clip, Push In, Hinged...

  • Page 38: Wheels And Tires

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606913 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 164065 Decal, Steering Wheel 199135 Decal, Mower V-Belt Sch 160396 Decal, Mower Schematic 403260 Decal, Side Panel 403259 Decal, Fender 193227X428 Pad, Footrest, RH 166960 Decal, Bypass 189525 Decal, Engine 193226X428 Pad, Footrest, LH 199114 Decal, Fender Operator's...

  • Page 39: Mower Lift

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606913 MOWER LIFT lift-tex_4 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 195223 Shaft Asm., Lift 195181 Link Asm. Lift Rear 195231 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x .75 Smgml Tap/R.Z 196492 Grip, Lever 195270 Link Lift Susp. Front Mower 196314 Spring Torsion 194209...

  • Page 40: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606913 MOWER DECK 42_D_man-Tex_LT_4 42_mulch_plate_1...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606913 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 196495 Deck Weldment Mower 199477 Arm Brake Mower 4939M Retainer Spring 199790 Link Brake Asm 195186 Arm Suspension 198398X505 Handle Clutch Cable 191611 Screw 10 x 3/4 Single Lead Hex 197253 V-Belt 193003...

  • Page 42: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606913 HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 351-0510...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606913 HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 351-0510 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170351 Kit, Main Housing 401263 Arm-brake, RH Main Housing, Machined 170415 Nut, Castle 5/16-24 Bushing .865 X .985 X .790 170416 Pin, Cotter 3/32x3/4 170352 Kit, Side Housing...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606913 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 441577, TYPE NUMBER 0411-E1 467A 305A 1026 1026A 865A 447A 447A 1017 1024 1013 1035 1027 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1058 OWNER’S MANUAL 865B 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 447A 1022...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606913 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 441577, TYPE NUMBER 0411-E1 1022 1022 1029 1029 1100 1100 1023A 1023 1022 1022 187A 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 552A 552A 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 1127...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606913 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 441577, TYPE NUMBER 0411-E1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 1090 1022 1051 797A 1070 1005 1329 REPAIR ENGINE 1330 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1059 1119...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606913 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 441577, TYPE NUMBER 0411-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690231 Cylinder Assembly 791406 Ø Jet-Main (Standard) 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 699820 Jet-Main (High Altitude) 391086s• Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 699814 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul 699747...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.606913 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 441577, TYPE NUMBER 0411-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 691061 Screw (Magneto Armature) 691286 Cap-End 491055s Plug-Spark --- --- -- Housing-Starter (Service with 497595 699823 Set-Engine Gasket Starter Motor) 19203 Puller-Flywheel 691031...

  • Page 49: Service Notes

    SERVICE NOTES...
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  • Page 52 02488 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 408889 REV. 2 10.06.06 CL...

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