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Craftsman 944.609900 Owner's Manual

20.0 hp electric start 46" mower automatic garden tractor
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SEARS
OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
944.609900
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
CRRFTSMU
20.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
46" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
GARDEN TRACTOR
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8

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the arm that lowers and raises the deck will not raise the deck; therefore, the motor will not turn over, I believe there is a safety switch that is causing me grief !!

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  • Page 1 SEARS OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 944.609900 CRRFTSMU 20.0 HP Caution: ELECTRIC START Read and follow all Safety Rules 46" MOWER and Instructions AUTOMATIC Before Operating This Equipment GARDEN TRACTOR • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustments •...
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMP_)RTANT: THIS CU']-FING 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. IlL CHILDREN GENERAL OPERATION Tragic accidentscan occur if the operator is not alert to the Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual presenceofchildren.Childrenare oftenattracted tothe machine...
  • Page 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufac- HORSEPOWER: 20.0 tured to give you the best possible dependability and pedormance. GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized iOIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE t0W30 (above 32°F'/ Service Centre/Department...
  • Page 4 In the Owner's Manual. 5. In Home service. Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman Riding Equipment to the nearest Sears Service Centre/Department in Canada. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in Canada.
  • Page 5 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts packed separately in carton Parts Bag contents (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 Seat © (1) Knob Mulcher Plate (1) Washer 17/32 Steering 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Wheel (2) Screws #10 x 518 (2) Lock Washers #10 Manual Parts Bag (2)Weld Nuts #10_...
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensgre 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 HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR (See Fig. 3) INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2) • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- • Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt. nals by allowing a wrench or any other Tighten shoulder bolt securely.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY Place the R.H. suspension arm on inward pointing INSTALL MOWER DRIVE BELT (See deck pin. If necessary, rock and raise front of mower Figs. 4 and 6) to align deck pin with the hole in suspension arm. Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension Retain with double loop retainer springwith loops down as shown.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY DEFLECTOR INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5A and SHIELD • Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down. •...
  • Page 10 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor 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 CLUTCH LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT...
  • Page 11 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 location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. AMMETER ATTACHMENT LIGHT SWITCH CLUTCH SWITCH POSITION...
  • Page 12 OPERATION 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 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 13 OPERATION • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 8) hills. Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height •...
  • Page 14 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE (See Fig. 7) TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine (See Fig. 11) CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine, •...
  • Page 15 OPERATION If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to PURGE TRANSMISSION • reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip- pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the CAUTION: Never engage or disengage desired height. freewheel lever while the engine is run- Do not mow grass when it is wet.
  • Page 16 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ,_,_ ,_'_ AS YOU COMPLETE ,_.'_ _,'_._,'_._O_-_ REGULAR SERVICE _'/_/¢_'/_/¢t_//_-//_"_/T/_'-_**'S ERV ICE DATES cC:::: BTir:; rOsP:ur_:'° n Check Operator Presence and Intedock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners SharperdReplece Mower Blades II,/'= ic Lu.deat,on C.a. Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cocting Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension...
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR TRAILING EDGE UP STAR MANDREL ASSEMBLY BLADE Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. HOLE BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance FLAT WASHEI_ at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE"...
  • Page 18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 16) maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps Determine temperature range expected before oil change. or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH.
  • Page 19 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MUFFLER AIR FILTER (See Fig. 17) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. tion or every season.
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. & Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. •...
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22) IMPORTANT= DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 23) THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS • Parktractor on a level surface, Engage parking brake. N ECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE.
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT • Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are in "OFF" position. (See Rg. 24) • Adjust the three nylon Iocknuts until space between Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. clutch plate and rotor measures .012"...
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 27) (See Fig. 28) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and For ease of service there is a belt installationguide decal on adjustment should not be necessary.
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST TOE-IN (See Figs. 29 and 30) • Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves on tie rod. WASHERS • Adjust tie rod until dimension =A"is 1/8 =to 1/4" less than dimension "B". RETAINING • Tighten jam nuts securely. FRONT WHEEL CAMBER...
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the HEADLIGHT grill. WIRE CONNECTOR • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill HOOD •...
  • Page 26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 36) (See .Figs. 35 and The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjust- ment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment The choke control has been preset at the factory and may be required to compensate for differences in fuel,...
  • Page 27 STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT CAUTION: Never store the tractor with DEPOSITS FROM FORMING...
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM 1. Fillfuel tank. 1. Out offuel, Will not start 2. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operationsection. Enginenot=CHOKED"pmpedy, Engineflooded, 3. Wait several minutesbeforeattempting to start. Bad sparkplug. Replacesparkplug. 5. Clean/replacaair filler. Dirtyair filter. Dirtyfueltilter. Replacefuel tilter. Water in fuel.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Faultyoperator-safety presencecontrolsystem. 1. Checkwidng,switches andcennections. Ifnot Engine continues to run corrected, c ontactan authorized servicecenter/ when operator leaves seat department. with attachment clutch engaged 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. Replaceblade. Tightenblade bolt. Pooront-uneven Mowerdeck notlevel. Levelmower deck.
  • Page 30 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900 SCHEMATIC FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID REGULATOR 28 VOLTS AC • 3800 RPM (REGULATOR 04SCONNECTED) POSITION CIRCUIT " PTO SWITCH C÷G,B+H C + F, B + E, A + D HEADLIGHTS IGNITION SWITCH REMOVABLE NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS ENGINE CONNECTOR TI_A(_T(_I_ t_'_klMl::a'_Tt_l:l...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900 ELECTRICAL "_._._., 52 °...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Battery 145211 Bolt Btr Frt 1/4-20 X 7.5 zinc 150109 Holdown Battery Front Mount 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" 153664 Switch Interlock Push-In STD551125...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900 CHASSIS ANDENCLOSURES...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944,609900 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 150253 Rail, Frame RH STD541431 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 140506 Drawbar, Gt 154914 Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Lh 73800700 Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc 137113 Bracket Asm., Fender 163976 Dash 17490620...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR GROUND DRIVE " " MODEL NUMBER 944.609900...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Plate Console Shift 7070E Key 114x2.5 151179 7563R Washer Thrust Axle Harden STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5/16-18 Bolt Hex FLGHD 5116-18 x 3 Gr. 5 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 74490548 Screw Hex Wsh.
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900 STEERING ASSEMBLY --i_ 1_ 45 1313 ,40" //_' ///1 /"...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Wheel, Steering 137094 Axle Asm., Front 6855M Fitting, Grease 161849 Spindle Asm, LH 161848 Spindle Asm., RH 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Klip #T5304-75 121232X...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900 ENGINE _j74 , ,_._ _ ",: 33/_//_ [ SPARK ARRESTER KIT I...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler CV20S°65551 161063 Muffler (Inc. Key No. 34) 13200300 Elbow STD 90 Degree 3/8-18 NPT 151936 Muffler Assembly Guard 96 121361X Pulley V°ldler 150828 Keeper Asm Belt Engine Vgt 96 105432X Bushing 140923...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900 SEAT ASSEMBLY _..-- 16 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140124 Seat 121249X Spacer, Split 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 123740X Spring, Cprsn. 140675 Strap, Fender Asm. 123976X Nut, Lock 114 Lg. Fig. Gr. 5 127018X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62 19171912...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121006X Rod Asm., Lever 127218 Link, Front 159187 STD624008 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt Retainer, Spring 159189 73350800 Lever Asm., Lift Rh Nut, Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc 12000022 130171 Trunnion...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900 MOWER DECK 103102 18 106 --_, 101' ._,,,,102...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 164210 Deck Weldment Mower 46" 97 17490628 Screw, Thdroll 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 Tytt 138457 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar STD551037 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. STD624008 Retainer Spring 131494...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 222'3010L...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 222-3010L KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Locknut, Hex 5/16-18 164591 Assembly, Housing, LH 153767 164592 Assembly, Housing, RH 142904 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 153765 Oil Seal .984 x 1.5 x .25 142905...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900 HYDRO GEAR PUMP - MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-122 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 127148X Swashplate, Variable 144569 Shaft, Pump 142938 Block Assembly 122716X Ring, Retaining 122786X Pin, Stainless, Headless 122745X Bearing, Ball 122718X Gasket, Center Section 122715X...
  • Page 49 164095 Decal, Dash 164065 Decal, Ins. WhL Strg. 164757 166887 Decal, Deck Mower EZ3 Decal, Engine 163916 140837 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, RH Decal, Saddle Brake Parking 163917 138047 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, LH Decal, Batte_ 163265 106202X Decal, Dash Reflector, Tadlight...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 CRANCASEJ .,.,j i €"%i _,..J L O_20 _...J i...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 CRANKCASE HEADNALVE/BREATHER KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Seal, oil front 24-033-03 Kit, breather cover w/gasket 24-032-01 Crankcase (Includes 2,3) 24-041-23 Gasket, breather (USE: Miniblock 24 782 05)
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ' " MODEL NUMBER 944.609900 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES J IGNITIONIELECTRICAL 12""L_ 1t'_ q_---4 iF--= 6/t) AIR INTAKE J...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV2OS, TYPE NUMBER 65551 BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES IGNITION/CHARGING KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 54-755-15 54-027-95 Housing, blower Kit, grass screen (Incl. M-0545010 & 24 063 36) (Includes 2-4,and 24 f 13 18) Nut, plastic (2) M-0403025...
  • Page 54 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 ;TARTING SYSTEM _ ENGINE CONTROLS I < _.-.$ OIL PAN I LUBRICATION I g..-_...
  • Page 55 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 944.609900 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 STARTING SYSTEM OIL!PAN/LUBRICATION KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION M-0645025 M-0839070 Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x70 Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0:(25 (2) M-0631005 24-096-05 Cover, pinion...
  • Page 56 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 CRANKSHAFT___I EXHAUST FUEL SYSTEM [ "...
  • Page 57 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR, - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 24-014-72 Crankshaft (Includes 2) 24-853-25 Kit, carburetor w/gaskets 52-139-09 Plug, cup (Includes 2-4) 24-041-15 Gasket, carburetor...
  • Page 58 SERVICE NOTES...
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  • Page 60 [RI:IFTSMI:IN SEARS 20.0 HP OWNER'S ELECTRIC START MANUAL 46" MOWER AUTOMATIC GARDEN TRACTOR Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. MODEL NO. The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat.

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