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Craftsman 944.600880 Owner's Manual

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8EAR8
OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
944.600880
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
Thin Eqmpment
25.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
46" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8

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  • Page 1 8EAR8 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 944.600880 25.0 HP Caution: ELECTRIC START Read and follow all Safety Rules 46" MOWER and Instructions AUTOMATIC Before Operating Thin Eqmpment LAWN TRACTOR • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • 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 THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERALOPERATION DO NOT: •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers & Be sure the area isclear of other people before mowing. Stop Look for this symbol to point out important machine if anyone enters the area. safety precautions, It means CAUTIONI!! Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. BECOME ALERTt!! YOUR SAFETY IS IN- Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.

  • Page 4: Product Specifications

    Owner's Manual. 5. In Home service. Warranty service is available by retuming the Craftsman Riding Equipment to the nearest Sears Service Centre/Department Canada. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in Canada.
  • Page 5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 © Steering Wheel (1) Washer Insert 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob Steering Sleeve Steering Sleeve Extension Mower Ba_ew (2) He_'Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Keps Nuts 1/4-20 Keys Slope Sheet (2) ShoOt,tier...

  • Page 6: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception ofthose parts left unassembled for shipping puq0oses. 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 • Lift hood to raised position. • Open terminal access doors, remove terminal protec- SEAT PAN SEAT tive caps and discard. • If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) SHOULDER BOLT charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: SHIPPING PURPOSES, (See Rg. 5) TO INSTALL MULCHER PLATE MULCHER PLATE WAS PREATTACHED TO YOUR NOTE: Ifyouinstalled the mulching blades youwill needto install MOWER. THE MULCHER PLATE MUST ONLY BE USED the mulcher plate. WITH THE MULCHING BLADES THAT CAME PACKED SEPARATELY IN THE CARTON.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY • Turn height adjustment knob clockwiseto remove slack INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See from mower suspension. Figs. 6 and 7) • Raise mower to highest position. Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension • Assemble gauge wheels (See "TO ADJUST GAUGE arms are raised with attachment lift control.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY ,/CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERA TEAND ENJO Y YOUR NEW TRAC- TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: •/ All assembly instructions have been completed. No remaining loose parts in carton.

  • Page 11: Operation

    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 ENG,NEON ENG,NEOFF O,LPRESSURE L,G.TSON OVE,_.MP]_ FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H...
  • Page 12 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. ATTACHMENT LIGHT CLUTCH SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH...
  • Page 13 OPERATION Theoperationofanytractorcan resultinforeignobjectsthrownintotheeyes, whichcan W s_mt_ resuttinsevereeyedamage. Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldswhileoperating • your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over s_c_cles or standard ._fety glasses. IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR POSITION OTHER THAN...
  • Page 14 OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) TO OPERATE ON HILLS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly offthe ground when mower isat the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in with slopes greater than 15 °...
  • Page 15 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE • Insert key into ignition and tum key clockwise to "START" position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than (See Fig. 16) CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL fifteen seconds per minute.
  • Page 16 OPERATION MOWING TIPS PURGE TRANSMISSION • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in freewheel lever while the engine is run- the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. I& CAUTION: Neverengageordisengage ning. •...
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES .A, N TENANCE BCHEOO'E F,LL ,.OATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERV,CE ..,_-:/'e-4_,;/'_-4_-P"_'_wSERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence ! Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners 111_7 Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling...
  • Page 18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR MANDREL TRAILING EDGE UP ASSEMBLY Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- BLADE nance. CENTER HOLE BRAKE OPERATION Iftractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE"...
  • Page 19 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES BATTERY SAE VISCOSITY GRADES Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the • battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean. •...
  • Page 20 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE OIL FILTER CLEAN SCREEN (See Fig. 16) Replace the engine oilfilter every season or every other oil Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent change ifthe tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. engine damage from overheating.
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS & CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. •...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 24) - • Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake. PENSION • Remove screws from L.H. mandrel cover and remove • ,o O_ cover. •...
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT • Check secondary idler arm and idler to see that they rotate freely. (See Fig. 27) • Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and Parkthetractoronlevelsurface. Engageparking brake. For sway-bar bracket. assistance, there isa belt installation guide decal on bottom •...
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 1/2 inch in the TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY direction it is trying to creep. (See Fig. 30) • Tighten adjustment bolt securely. • Start engine and test. CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate •...
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 31) Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not • Raise hood. operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take yourtractor to an authorized service centerfor repair and/or •...

  • Page 26: Storage

    STORAGE Immediately prepare yourtrector for storage at the end of the • If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not season or ifthe tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces. CAUTION: Never store the tractor with ENGINE gasoline in the tank inside a building...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM Fill fuel tank. Will not start Out of fuel. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine not "CHOKED" propedy. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Engine flooded. Replace spark plug. Bad spark plug. Clean/replace air tilter.
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CORRECTION CAUSE 1, Faulty operator-safetypresence control system. Engine continues to run Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, oontact an authorized service center/ when operator leaves seat with attachment department. clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade, Replace blade.
  • Page 29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600880 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY SOLENOID BLACK = 85 86 I ',87 '____ 87_A__j OPERATOR PRESENCE SPARK • PLUGS GAP (2 PLUGS ON • TWIN CYL. ENGINES) CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AO @ 3600 RPM _L ALTERNATOR BROWN WIRING INSULATED CUPS...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600880 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600880 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 12 Volt 28 Amp 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 7603J Tray Battery 145211 Bolt Btr Frt 1/4-20 x 7.5 150109 Holddown Battery Front Mount 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4"...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600880 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES /.209...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600880 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 169830 Chassis Stamping 169061 Drawbar, Stretch 17060612 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16x3/4 163976 Dash Stealth Y-IGT 2cyl STD533710 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 167203 Panel Dash Lh 167202 Panel Dash Rh 161023X558...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS DRIVE TRACTOR - . MODEL NUMBER 944.600880...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600880 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Transaxle(SeeBreakdown) 140294 V-Belt, Ground Drive ..Hydro Model314-0510 169691 Keeper, Center Span 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust Stlt 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 137140 Clutch Elect 8883R Cover, Pedal STD561210 Pin Cotter...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600880 STEERING ASSEMBLY t"...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600880 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Wheel Steering 154427 Axle Asm STMP Dropped STL 169840 Spindle Asm LH 169839 Spindle Asm RH 626614 Bearing RaceThrust Harden 121748X Washer 25132 X 1-5/8 X 16 Ga 19272016 Washer 27132 X 1-1/4 X 16 Ga 12000029...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600880 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140124 Seat 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 72050412 Bolt Rclhd Sqnk 1/4-20x1-1/2 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 121249X Spacer Split 28x .88 Zinc 19131610...
  • Page 39 172259 169210 Decal Hp Engine Decal By Pass Lt Hydro 137259 165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT DecalWaming Mult-Language Decal Craftsman 163204 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT 157140 138311 Decal Fender Danger Eng/Fr Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust Decal Pnl Dash...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600880 ENGINE _s'--.._ I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600880 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 164067 Control, Throttle Engine (See Breakdown) Briggs Model 445777-0129-E1 ..149723 Muffler, Asm. Twin Lo-Tone 160589 Pipe Exhaust Intek 20 RH 159955 Pipe Exhaust Intek 20 LH 150176 Bolt 5/16-18 UNC x 3/4 162797 Shield Browing B&S Intek II 165391...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600880 MOWER LIFT 25 24 1/50 161718 13---_,...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600880 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 159461 Wire Asm Inner W/Plunge5r 159476 Shaft Asm Lift 138284 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 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600880 MOWER DECK...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600880 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156948 DeckWeldment Mower 46 137266 Nut, Fig. Top Lock Cntr., 9/16 138457 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 144945 Anchor, Spring Deck 46 STD624008 Retainer Spring 17490628 Screw, Thdroll 3/8-16 x 1-314 Tytt 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear (Sway Bar)
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944,600880 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 119- 120- "88...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600880 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170351 Rotor, Brake Main Housing, Assembly 170408 170352 Brake Puck Side Housing, Assembly 142883 170353 Puck Plate Center Section, Assembly 142881 170354 Swashplate, Trunion Machined 142887...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944.600880 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445777, TYPE NUMBER 0129-E1 "JrREQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 865A_ 447A 447A 1017 1035 1095 Valve Gasket Set 691_ 276_ 868_(_ I 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL I 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 447A...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944,,600880 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445777, TYPE NUMBER 0129-E1 1124_ 105_ 633@ 1123o 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 117" 276 @ 51A_ 1370 276 Q 993_ 150_ 987@ 1123_ 1124'_;' 633@...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600880 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445777, TYPE NUMBER 0129-E1 lOOO_ _,_'_ 332_ ,,I.__1. 8_,1 '9'l<:>JI s3s _;_ 358 GASKET 163_ 51A_ 868_ 7_1_ 1022_ 797"...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600880 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445777, TYPE NUMBER 0129-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 694001 Cylinder Assembly 690993 Throttle Valve 499585 Bushing/Seal Kit 499805 Throttle Shaft Kit 391086 * Oil Seal 499806 Carburetor Float 690069 EngineSump 499803...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600880 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 445777, TYPE NUMBER 0129-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 808656 Fuel Pump 865B 691015 Air Guide Cover 690442 Washer(GovemorCrank) 690968 *• Valve Seal 94930 Screw (Sack Plate) 690969 Guide Bushing 690999 Carburetor Plate...
  • Page 53 SERVICE NOTES...
  • 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 JCRIIFTSMRN° J 25 HP MANUAL ELECTRIC START 46" MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN 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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