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Page 1: ... 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 ...

Page 2: ...stability of the machine Keep all movementon the slopes slowandgradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope 2 DO NOT Do not turn onslopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The...

Page 3: ...e If machine stops while going uphill disengage blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Do not turnon slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means CAUTIONI BECOME ALERTt YOUR SAFETY IS IN VOLVED CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor CAUTION Tow...

Page 4: ...nt We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair thistractor Please read and retainthis manual The instructionswill enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES WARRANTY 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...

Page 5: ...eel Insert Steering Sleeve Steering Sleeve Extension Mower 2 ShoOt tier 3 8 x 7 8 X 14 Gauge Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 1 Knob Ba_ew 2 He_ Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Keps Nuts 1 4 20 Keys Slope Sheet 2 MulchBlades _ 5 ...

Page 6: ...ve BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID STEERING SLEEVE FIG 1 A i rACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 Remove hex bolt Iockwasher and large flatwasher from steering shaft Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straightforward Slide the steedng sleeve over the steedng shaft Align tabs and press steedng sleeve extension into bottom of steering wheel Position steedng wheel so cross barsare hor...

Page 7: ...securely SEAT PAN SEAT SHOULDER BOLT WASHER ADJUSTMENT KNOB FIG 3 NOTE You may now rollor drive your tractor off the skid Follow the apprepriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section Page 12 for location and function of controls Press liftlever plunger and raise attachment liftlever to its highest position Release parking brake by depre...

Page 8: ... TRAILING EDGE UP MANDREL ASSEMBLY BLADE CENTER HOLE FLAT WASH_ HEX BOLT STAR GRA J LOCK WASHER A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BYSIX LINESON THE BOLTHEAD FIG 4 TO INSTALL MULCHER PLATE See Rg 5 NOTE Ifyouinstalled the mulching blades youwill needto install the mulcher plate Raise and hold deflector shield in uprightposition Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck openi...

Page 9: ...spension arm Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops down as shown Connect anti sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring CHASSIS BRACKET DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER SPRING Outward pointing deck pins Turn height adjustment knob clockwiseto remove slack from mower suspension Raise mower to highest position Assemble gauge wheels See TO ADJUST GAU...

Page 10: ...g Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Checkwiring See that all connections are sUll secure and wires are properlyclamped Before driving tractor be sure freewheel control is in drive position WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLL OWING IMPORTANT ITEMS Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is fille...

Page 11: ...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 ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 11 ...

Page 12: ...chments mounted toyour tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THRO n LE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and brak ing the tractor and startingthe engine PARKING BRAKE Locksclutch brake pedal intothebrake position FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor...

Page 13: ...ION OTHER THAN OFF WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED DEAD NOTE Under certainconditionswhen tractorisstandingidle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas A CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletety as described above before leav I ing the operator s position to empty grass ...

Page 14: ...O DISENGAGED CAUTION Donotdriveupordownhills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Choose the slowest speed before starting up ordown hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills If slowing is necessary move throttle control lever to slower position If stopping is absolutely necessary push clutch brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake Move motion ...

Page 15: ...ncontrol lever in neutral N position Move attachment clutch to DISENGAGED position Move throttlecontrol to fast position Pullchokecontroloutfora cold enginestart attempt For a warm engine start attempt the choke control may not be needed NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting proceduresbelow Insert key into ignition and tum key clockwise to START position and release key as soon as e...

Page 16: ...l N position slowly disengage clutch brake pedal Slowly move motion control lever forward after the tractor moves approximately five 5 feet slowly move motion control lever to reverse position After the tractor moves approximately five 5 feet return the motion control lever to the neutral N position Repeat this procedure with the motion control lever three 3 times Your tractor is now purged and no...

Page 17: ...re often when mowing in sandy soil DO not overtighten GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on thistractor does notcover items that have been subjectedto operatorabuse or negligence To receive full value fromthe warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and ...

Page 18: ...t BLADE CARE For best resultsmower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL See Fig 13 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades Remove hex bolt lockwasher and flat washer secudng blade Install new or resharpened blade with trailingedge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL ASS...

Page 19: ...gh quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SG or SH Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature When operating intemperatures below 0 F 18 C synthetic oil must be used SAE VISCOSITY GRADES i i J ilS _ l il _ r_llJi l li E_ c _o _o 1 o o 15 _o 3 0 _o STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE FIG 15 CAUTION Aircoole...

Page 20: ...einstall precleaner cartridge cover and secure with knobs IMPORTANT PETROLEUM SOLVENTS SUCH AS KEROSENE ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE CARTRIDGE DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE FOAM _ CARTRIDGE PRE CLEANER FIG 17 ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oilfilter every season orevery other oil change ifthe tractor...

Page 21: ...IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS TO INSTALL MOWER Follow procedure described in INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT in the Assembly section of this manual CHASSIS BRACKET ADJUSTMENT ARMS LIFT LINKS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjustthe mower while tractor isparked on level groundor driveway Make sure tires are properly inflated See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section ofthis manual If tires ar...

Page 22: ... E MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL See Fig 24 Park tractor on a level surface Engage parking brake Remove screws from L H mandrel cover and remove cover Roll belt over the top of L H mandrel pulley Remove belt from electdc clutch pulley Remove belt from idler pulleys Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface Check primary idler arm and two...

Page 23: ... _ DO NOTTOUCH THISNUT IF _ FURTHER BRAKE ADJUSTMENT N_ _ o_ IS NECESSARY CONTACT YOUR_FF o_ _ NEAREST AUTHOR ZED SER VICE CENTER DEPARTMENT _ _ TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig 27 Parkthetractoronlevelsurface Engageparking brake For assistance there isa belt installation guidedecal on bottom side of left footrest Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual Disconnect clutc...

Page 24: ...r Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion WASHERS f 1 _ _ SQUARE KEY REAR AXLE COVER WHEEL ONLY TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 30 CAUTION Lead acid batteries generate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from bat teries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged If jumper...

Page 25: ...securely TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL See Fig 33 The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should notbe necessary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows Withengine notrunning move chokecontrol located on dash panel to full choke position Loosen knob and remove cover assembly from air cleaner Choke should be closed I...

Page 26: ...RMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it r...

Page 27: ...n 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air tilter 6 Replace fuel tilter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor retin tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all widng 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact an authorized service center department 1 Clean replace air tilter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or r...

Page 28: ...pped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Freewheel control in disengaged position 2 MoUon drive belt wom damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Engine throttle controlnot set at SLOW positionfor 30 secondsbefore stoppingengine CORRECTION 1 Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected oontact an authorized service center department 1 Replace blade Tighten blade PeR...

Page 29: ...0 RPM lip _L ALTERNATOR ii IGNmON SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE RUN LIGHT B A1 A2 L RUN B A1 NONE START B S A1 NONE WIRING INSULATED CUPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING Pro SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT OFF C G B H ON C F B EoA D NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS BROWN HEADLIGHTS GFC 30...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 600880 42 18 79 4O I I I I I I I t I I I I I I I I I _1 I I I I I I I 29 I I I 30 ...

Page 31: ...p Bolt Hex Hd 1 4 20unc X 3 4 Tray Battery Bolt Btr Frt 1 4 20 x 7 5 Holddown Battery Front Mount Nut Push Nylon 1 4 Battery Switch Intedock Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 Harness Asm Light W 4152J Bulb Light 1156 Cable Battery 6 Ga 17 red Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red Fuse 15 Amp Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc Cable Ground Switch Plunger OP Olive Switch Ign Key Ign Harness Ign CoverTerrninal Red Solenoid...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 600880 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 11 6o 160 54 58 64 209 54 54 209 2O9 209 2O6 74 3 209 32 ...

Page 33: ...th Y IGT 2cyl Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash Lh Panel Dash Rh Hood Asm Pnt YTGT Plate Battery STYT Washer 13 32 X 13 16 X 12 Ga Nut Lock Hex W Ins 3 8 16 Unc Grille Lens Fender Footrest STY Pnt Bracket Support Fender Screw Thdrol 6 16 18 x 1 2TYr Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 Duct Hood Bushing Snap Split BIk Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16unc x 3 4 Dash Lower STYT Nut Crownlock...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS DRIVE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 600880 34 ...

Page 35: ...al 151 19133210 Beadng Nylon 156 166002 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 16 Ga 158 165589 Pin Roll 159 165494 Bolt Rdhd 3 8 16unc x 2 3 4 Gr 5 161 72140406 Pulley Idler Flat 162 73680400 Spacer Split 163 74780416 Keeper Belt Idler Flat 164 19091010 Washer 13 32 x13 16 x12 Gauge 165 165623 Washer11 32x5 8x 12Ga 166 166880 Pulley Idler V Groove 168 165492 Bellcrank Assembly 169 165580 Retainer Belt 197 169613 Bol...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 600880 STEERING ASSEMBLY 72 t 1 t _ t i i I 117 25 68 J 68 67 67 33 15 15 36 ...

Page 37: ... 27132 X 1 1 4 X 16 Ga Ring Klip t5304 75 Bearing Col Strg BIk Link Drag Washer Lock Hvy HIcl Spr 3 8 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 Unf Spacer Brg Axle Front Hexflange Lock Shaft Asm Strg Washer Thrust 515x 750x 033 Support Shaft Screw Hex Wshhd Torx Shaft Asm Pittman Bracket Steering GeerSector Screw Thdrol 3 8 16x3 4 Rod Tie BJ Solid 19 75 Washer 11 32 x 314x 16 Ga Washer Lock Hlcl Spr 5 16 Locknut...

Page 38: ...Screw 3 8 16 X 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Seat Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket Mounting Switch 38 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 121249X 16 123740X 17 123976 18 124238X 21 171852 22 SrD541431 24 19171912 25 127016X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rclhd Sqnk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28x 88 Zinc Spring Cprsn Plate 1 310 Ga Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Cap Spring Seat B...

Page 39: ...DESCRIPTION Decal Brake Clutch Stlth EF Decal V Belt Schematic Decal FenderAuto Decal Strng Whl Domed Prem Srs Decal Bat DardPsn Decal Replacement Parts Decal By Pass Lt Hydro Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust Manual OwneCs English Manual Owner s French 4 10 11 39 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 599O4 5 106732X427 6 2781 1 7 9040H 8 106...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 600880 ENGINE 102 _s _ 26 31 39 14 32 33 29 37 33 13 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester i 23 10 4O ...

Page 41: ...fler Asm Twin Lo Tone Pipe Exhaust Intek 20 RH Pipe Exhaust Intek 20 LH Bolt 5 16 18 UNC x 3 4 Shield Browing B S Intek II Muffler Gasket Nipple Pipe Elbow Standard 90 3 8 18 NPT Washer Lock Ext tooth 318 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Shield Browning DebrisGuard ControlChoke Nut Keps 3 8 24 UNF Attester Spark Tank Fuel Cap Gauge Fuel Clamp Hose BIk Spacer Pad Line Fuel 7 5 Plug Oil Drain See Engine ...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 600880 MOWER LIFT 29_ 28 27 25 24 23 7 37 38 40 11 49 30 1 50 3 6 5 8 I I 19 13 13 13 _ 32 19 20 15 2O 161718 20 15 42 ...

Page 43: ...roove E Ring 5133 62 Washer 29 32 x 1 1 4 x 21 Ga Bearing Nylon BIk 629 ID Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Link Lift Lh Fixed Length Link Lift Rh Fixed Length Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion BIkZinc Nut LockW Wshl 2 13 Unc Arm Suspension Rear SpringRetainer Nut Special Washer 13 32 X 5 8 X 16 Ga Spring RetainerClip Rod Adjust Lift STYT Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Unc Knob Infin...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 600880 MOWER DECK 116 117 119 46 45 49 41 46 i I I 47 117 21 21 3 24 25 26 18 44 ...

Page 45: ... 74780616 Stripper Mower Round 55 72140608 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18x5 8 72 19131616 Bolt HexHead Shoulder 5 16 18 92 73800600 Baffle Vortex Mower 46 116 137644 Nut Crownlock 5116 18 UNC 117 133957 Stiffiner Bracket 118 73930600 Bracket Deflector 119 19121414 Cap Sleeve 126 144948 Spring Torsion Deflector 127 146763 Nut Push 166209 Deflector Clipping 46 BIk Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga Rod Hinge 143651 ...

Page 46: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 600880 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 314 0510 119 120 11 88 19 88 77 79 73 81 _9 61 58 124 19 900 107 46 ...

Page 47: ...t Axle 75 X 16 99 Key L H 88 170429 Miter Gear Splined 90 170430 Miter Gear 15t 0 5 Id 9 3 170431 Shaft 107 170432 Ring Spiral Retaining 108 170433 Pin Jackshaft Magnet Ring 109 170434 Spring Bypass 111 170435 Hydro Mtg Screw 3 8 24 X 2 5 Long 112 170436 Filter 113 170437 Base Filter 116 170438 Actuator Bypass 119 170439 Rod Bypass Actuator 120 170440 Arm Bypass 121 170441 Retaining Ring 250 Exter...

Page 48: ...MODEL NUMBER 445777 TYPE NUMBER 0129 E1 JrREQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 220 750 703 865 447 447A 1035 691_ I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I I 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I 1017 447A 865A_ 447A 51 447 1095 Valve Gasket Set 7_ 276_ 868_ _ 153 48 ...

Page 49: ...PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 600880 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 445777 TYPE NUMBER 0129 E1 1124_ 105_ 633 987 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51A_ 1370 276 Q 993_ 150_ 987 1123_ 1124 _ 633 691 1123o 160 117 276 49 ...

Page 50: ... NUMBER 944 600880 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 445777 TYPE NUMBER 0129 E1 74I 578 lOOO_ _ _ _ 332_ I __1 8_ 1 9 l JI 334 358 GASKET SET 3_ 2o_ 7_ 51_ 163_ 276 9_ 51A_ 868_ 01 7_1_ 1022_ 356 s3s _ _ 405 48 I 311 J 797 579 Y 801 5O ...

Page 51: ...11 497608 42 499586 Valve Keeper 332 230674 45 262679 Valve Tappet 333 691060 46 690978 Camshaft 334 94731 48 693292 Short Block 337 691043 50 690948 Intake Manifold 356 695050 51 273487 Intake Gasket 358 694012 51A 690950 Intake Gasket 363 691062 53 690951 Stud Carburetor 383 690966 54 94913 Screw Intake Manifold 385 690960 73 691 7o5 Rotating Screen 74 691057 Screw Rotating Screen 75 691056 Wash...

Page 52: ...embly 1023A 499600 Rocker Arm Cover Cylinder 2 579 92278 Nut StarterCable 1024 499054 Oil Pump 601 95162 HoseClamp 1026 690981 Push Rod Steel 615 690317 Governor Shaft Retainer 1026A 690982 Push Rod Aluminum 616 691045 GovemorCrank 1027 492932 Oil Filter 628 690960 Screw Fuel Pump Bracket 1029 690972 Rocker Arm 633 690998 _ Choke Shaft Seal 1035 691042 Pump Shaft 635 66538 Spark Plug Boot 1036 695...

Page 53: ...SERVICE NOTES 53 ...

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Page 55: ...NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX I_lb Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 56: ...REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 600880 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 445777 0129 E1 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians profes sional technicians specifically trained to insure that we meet our pledge to you we service what we sell NE...

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