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Craftsman EZ3 944.609050 Owner's Manual

Craftsman EZ3 944.609050 Owner's Manual

15.5 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
944.609050
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
£RAFTXMAN
15.5 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 944.609050 £RAFTXMAN 15.5 HP Caution: ELECTRIC START 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 •...

  • 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. IlL CHILDREN GENERALOPERATION Tragic accidentscan occur if the operator is not alert to the •...

  • Page 3: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufac- HORSEPOWER: 15.5 tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.25 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (above 32°F) Service Centre/Department.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    9-14 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........LIMITED TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TRACTOR (RIDING EQUIPMENT) For two (2) years from date of purchaseSears Canada, Inc. willrepairor replace at Sears optionfree of cha_e partswhichare defectiveas a resultof material or workmanship. FULL ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY ON BATI'ERY For one (1) year from date of purchase, if any battery includedwith this riding equipmentproves defective in material or workmanship and ourtestingdetermines the batterywillnot holda charge,Sears willreplacethe batteryat no charge.
  • Page 5 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size -Parts packed separately in carton (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 Seat Steering Wheel (1) Lockwasher 3/8 (1) Large Flat Washer Plate I' ;I (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18...

  • 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 HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR SEATPAN/ CONNECT BA'I-rERY (See Figs. 2 and 3) CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- & nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the sametime. Beforeconnecting battery, BOX DOOR remove metal bracelets,...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL DEFLECTOR SHIELD BELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are muted correctly. CHECK BRAKESYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is pmpedy adjusted.

  • Page 9: Operation

    OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BAI-IE RY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENG,NEON ENG,NEOFF O,LPRESSURE L,GHTSON O%_MP ]_ FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED...
  • Page 10 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL SAFETY RULES B_:FORE 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. IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT SWITCH ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER 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 opereting your tractor or performing any adju stmente or repairs. We recom mend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 12 OPERATION TO ADJUST MOWER cu'n'ING HEIGHT (See ATTACHMENT Fig. 9) CLUTCH.LEVER "ENGAGED" "DISENGAGED" POSITION ATTACHMENT The position of the attachment lift lever determines the POSITION LIFT LEVER cutting height. HIGH POSITION • Grasp lift lever. • Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position.
  • Page 13 OPERATION TO TRANSPORT TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7) • Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach- When staging the engine for the first time or if the engine ment lift control. has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.
  • Page 14 OPERATION MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP • Tire chains cannot be used whenthe mower housing is MOWER HOUSING FREE BUILT-UP GRASS attached to tractor. TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing •...
  • Page 15 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE j__,/._o_/_/_j_ F,'L,NOATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE f__'>__; _SERVICE DATES 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 Ddve Belt(s) Tension ills Check Engine Oil Level...
  • Page 16 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR TRAILING MANDREL EDGE UP ASSEMBLY Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- BLADE nance. 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 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TO CLEAN BA'I-I'ERY AND TERMINALS After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely. Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause Refill'engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour the battery to "leak" power. slowly.
  • Page 18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MUFFLER TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE Remove cartridge nut. • Inspect arid replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. • Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from en- tering carburetor. Clean base carefully to prevent SPARK PLUGS debds from entedng carburetor.
  • Page 19 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 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure dis- tance"D" directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or edge of mower housing as shown. driveway.
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT WITH PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 24) "ENGAGED" The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - • Remove mower from tractor (See =TO REMOVE NUT"A"...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 27) If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positionedstraight forward, remove steer- The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever ingwheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BA'I-rERY TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB_ SEE FIG. 29) • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener- grill. ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame •...
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE PRELIMINARY SETTING - • A rcleaner assembly must be assembled to the carbu- TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE retor'when making carburetor adjustments. (See Fig. 31) • Be sure the throttle control cable is adjusted properly (see above). The throttle control has been preset at the factory and FINAL SETTING - adjustment should not be necessary.
  • Page 25 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 GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL gasoline in the tank inside a building SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,...

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Fillfuel tank. 1. Out of fuel. Will not start See "TO START ENGINE" in Operationsection. Enginenot=CHOKED"properly. 3. Walt severalminutesbeforeattempting to start. Engineflooded. Replacesparkplug. Bad sparkplug: CIsen/replaceair filter. Dirtyair filter. Replacefuel filter. Dirtyfuel filter. Drainfuel tank andcarburetor,refilltank with fresh Water In fuel.
  • Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Faultyopera/or-safety presence controlsystem. Check wiring,switches and connections.If not Engine continues to run corrected,contactan authorizedservicecenter/ when operator leaves seat department. with attachment clutch engaged Poorcot-uneven Worn, bent or loose blade. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. Mower deck not level. Level mower deck.
  • Page 28 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609050 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY " oq_o FUSE 30 AMP. ,---_---_ BLACK ._I_E_ O_ , STARTER CLUTCH / BRAKE WHI'_ (PEDAL UP) wHrm (NOT OCCUPIED) SEAT SWITCH WHITE I ..t ..8LACK 8LACK BLACK BLACK ,-.I HOUR F , GROUNDING BLACK (CLUTCH OFF)
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609050 ELECTRICAL L ..•...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609050 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144925 Battery 12 Volt 25 Amp Bolt Hex Hd 174-20unc X 3/4 74760412 156417 Case Battery Mech Hinge 153664 Switch Interlock Push-In. STD551125 Washer Lock 1/4 73350400 Nut Jam Hex 1/4-20 Unc 166182 Harness Asm Light W/4152J 4152J...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609050 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 11-_.j_...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944,609050 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART DESCRIPTION 166819 Chassis Weldment 140356 Drawbar, Stretch 17490612 Screw Thdrcl 3/8-16x3/4 Ty-tt Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. STD551025 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 161917X014 Dash P/L M Stl. M. W/AM STD533710 Bolt Carriage 3/8-_16x 1 155927...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609050 DRIVE...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609050 DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Keeper Belt Span Ctr Transaxle (See Breakdown) 140312 ..Peerless 206-545C 17490612 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16x3/4 Ty-tt Cover Pedal BIk Round 146682 Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc 8883R 123666X...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609050 STEERING ASSEMBLY •...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609050 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PAR', NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 139768 Wheel Steering 154427 Axle Asm STMP Dropped STL 156483 Spindle Asm LH 156473 Spindle Asm RH 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 X 1-5/8 X 16 Ga 19272016 Washer 27/32 X 1-1/4 X 16 Ga 12000029...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609050 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140122 Seat 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 140551 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20x1-1/2 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 STD523710 134300 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc...
  • Page 39 146046 138311 Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust 163250 Decal Dash Phi 168523 137259 Manual Owner's (English) Decal Waming Mult-Language 168524 Decal Craftsman Manual Owner's (French) 163204 157140 Decal Fender Danger Eng/Fr WHEELS & TIRES PART DESCRIPTION 59192 Cap Valve Tire...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609050 ENGINE • _" ',,_ -,>, _..r _.s" _ _,., OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609050 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 162157 Control Throt Lh 17720410 Screw Hex Thd CtJt 1/4-20x5/8 T Engine (See Breakdown) B&S, Model 28U707-1174-E1 ..137352 Muffler Exhaust B&s Lt 165291 Gasket 1 313 Id Tin Plated 13280324 Nipple Pipe 3/8 Npt X 3"...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609050 MOWER DECK 103 105 >21 105" 106--...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609050' MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 164961 • Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 137729 Screw, Thdrol 1/4-20 x 5/8 T Bolt 133944 STD533107 Washer, Hardened 138017 Bracket Asm Fr. Sway Bar 3/42 155066 Roller Assembly, Cam Follower 138440 Bolt, Shoulder...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944,609050 MOWER LIFT .,,_ 161718 13-----_ 31 _...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609050 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Asm Inner W/Plunge5r 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 BIk .629 ID 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609050 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C _/157 NUMBERS HERE...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609050 PEERLESS 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 114 - 20 x 1-1/4" 770128 Transaxle Case 42A 792085A...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609050 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 _614 634A "k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1022 368A 1029 1023 1026...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944,609050 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 2@534A 868 868A 171 _ 358 GASKET SET _524 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET _224...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609050 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 034A_ 9871_ 127 < 123 _ 127_) "k REQUIRES SPECIAl.TOOLS ;105 TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609050 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 1019 LABEL KIT I 11036 LABEL KIT- EMISsIoNs 2(___ 11058 OWNER'S MANUAL] ,lol 729A...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944,609050 BRIGGS & STRA'I-rON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION ** Valve Float 496412 Cylinder Assembly 105 231855 ** Seat, Inlet Valve 399265 Bearing, Cylinder 106 231854...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609050 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Link, Counterweight 810068 Screw, Set 213998 Counterweight Assembly 496280 Housing, Blower 758 399891 94786 Screw,Hex, Head,...
  • Page 54 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control.
  • Page 56 CRAFTSMAN + SEAR8 15.5 HP ELECTRIC START OWNER'S 42" MOWER MANUAL 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Each tractor has its own m.odel number. Each engine has its own mode number. The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat.

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