Page 1: ...follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment CRAFTSMAN 20 0 HP ELECTRIC START 42 MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTOR Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 ...
Page 2: ... for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability Use extra care with grass catchers or other attach ments These can change the stability of the machine Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual 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 ...
Page 3: ...slope If machine stops while going uphill disengage blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means CAUTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS IN VOLVED I _ CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the trac tor CAU...
Page 4: ...ans and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual The instructions will 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 Sears option free of charge parts whic...
Page 5: ...r I I U Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Insert 1 Lockwasher 3 8 1 Locknut 5 16 18 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 2 Hex Bolts Keys Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob Battery 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Keps Nuts 1 4 20 Slope Sheet 2 Keys 1 Oil Drain Tube 5 ...
Page 6: ...shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 18 22 FT LBS TORQUE Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension Posi...
Page 7: ...ed position Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely SEAT SEAT PAN FLAT WASHER SHOULDER BOLT 7 ADJUSTMENT KNOB FIG 3 NOTE You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section page 10 for location and function of controls Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift...
Page 8: ...KE SYSTEM After you learn howto operate your tractor checkto seethat the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKL IS T BEFORE YOU OPERA TEAND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC TOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BES TPERFORMANCE AND SA TISFA CTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions ha...
Page 9: ...SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP _ LIGHT i FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED N H ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED PARKING BRAKE KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 9 ...
Page 10: ...Used to engage the mower blades orother attachments mounted toyour tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE 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 starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal intothe brake position FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmi...
Page 11: ...ITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN OFF WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED DEAD NOTE Undercertain conditions when tractor isstanding idle 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 CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before leav ing the operator s ...
Page 12: ...driveupordownhills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down 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 control lever to neutral ...
Page 13: ...e to START position and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute If the engine does not start after several attempts push choke control in wait a few minutes and try again If engine still does not start pull the choke control out and retry WARM WEATHER STARTING 50 F and above When engine starts slowly push choke control in until ...
Page 14: ...d turns until finished See Fig 10 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip pings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mowerand leave undesirableclumps AIIowgrasstodry before mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowin...
Page 15: ...es more often when mowing in sandy soil GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the 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 Adjustmen...
Page 16: ...ailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL ASSEMBLY Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED TRAILING EDGE UP BLADE CENTER HOLE LOCK WASHER STAR MANDREL ASSEMBLY FLAT WASHER HEX BOLT GRADE 8 A GRADE 8...
Page 17: ...s run hotter than automotive engines The use of non synthetic multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc intemperatures above 40 F 4 C will result in higher than normal oil consumption When using a multi viscosity oil check oil level more frequently CAUTION SAE 30 oil if used below 40 F 4 C will result in hard starting and possible engine bore damage due to inadequate lubrication O NOTE Synthetic oil mee...
Page 18: ...install precleaner cartridge cover and secure with knobs KNOBS COVER CARTRIDGE FOAM PRE CLEANER 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 MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark attester if equipped as it could create a...
Page 19: ...ving retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS AND HOOK THE CLUTCH SPRING INTO SQUARE HOLE IN FRAME...
Page 20: ...easure distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjustments check that both front links are equal in length If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of mower loosen nut E on both front links an equal number of turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than re...
Page 21: ...r and clutching idler Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downward from around engine pulley Install new belt by reversing above procedure ENGINE_ II PULLEY CLUTCHING _L I IDLER _I _ S2d2 O NARY TRANSMISSIO _ _ _ _ FIG 25 TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL AD...
Page 22: ... WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 28 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 cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GR...
Page 23: ...E CONTROL See Fig 31 The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows With engine not running move choke control located on dash panel to full choke position Loosen knob and remove cover assembly from air cleaner Choke should be closed If it is not loosen ...
Page 24: ...M FORMING 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 ...
Page 25: ...service center department 1 Depress brake pedal 2 Disengage attachment clutch 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Replace fuse 5 Clean battery terminals 6 Check all wiring 7 Check replace ignition switch 8 Check replace solenoid or starter 9 Contact an authorized service center department 1 Weak or dead battery 2 Corroded battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 1 Cutti...
Page 26: ...position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 8 Mower drive belt worn 9 Blades improperly installed 10 Improper blades used 11 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 Switch is OFF 2 ...
Page 27: ...D _ _ _ _ A IF SO EQUIPPED I _ I_ _ II __ J LIGHTING SYSTEM OUTPUT nlnn I ALTERNATOR L I ORANGE 5 AMP AC 3600 RPM _ _1_ I I __ 4 VOLTS AD MIN _ _L GHTS G_F_ AMMETER OPTIONAL REO NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT ...
Page 28: ...REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 601881 41 22 J J 26 40 t f t I_ I I I I I I I l I 1 I I 33 _ _ _ 27 I 25 t I I 29 28 16 I I 16 I _ _ _ x J I I i I j ...
Page 29: ...mp Bolt Hex Hd 1 4 20unc X 3 4 Tray Battery Bolt Btr Frt 1 4 20 x 7 5 Zinc Holddown Battery Mount Nut Push Nylon 1 4 Battery Frt Switch Interlock Push In Harness Asm Light W 4152J Bulb Light 1156 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 ire red Fuse Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc Cable Ground 6 Ga 21 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch Ign 3 Key Ign Harness Ign Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20unc X 1 2 C...
Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 601881 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES _ 159 10 _ 28 39 58 166 208 31 207 2O7 207 60 60 2O 74 14 3_ 38_14 208 30 ...
Page 31: ... 8 16x3 4 Bumper Hood Dash Dash P L Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash Lh Panel Dash Rh Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Bumper Hood Plate Mtg Battery Fuel Tank Bushing Washer 13 32 X 13 16 X 12 Ga Nut Lock Hex W Ins 3 8 16 Unc Grille Lens Asm Lens Fender Footrest STLT Pnt Bracket Support Fender Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 X1 2 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear Bracket Pivot Laser LT Air Duct P L Bolt Rdhd Sqn...
Page 32: ... q_JIv 62 32 30 36 36 5 37 32 53 77 3O 1_ 84 2O0 61 73 ...
Page 33: ...0416 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Drv STL 164 19091010 49 123205X Retainer Belt 165 165623 50 STD523715 Bolt 166 166880 51 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3 8 16UNC 168 165492 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 UNC 169 165580 53 105710X Link Clutch 197 169613 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 198 169593 56 17060616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 0 199 169612 57 140294 V Belt Ground Drive 200 72140508 59 169691 Keeper C...
Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS STEERING ASSEMBLY TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 601881 _ _ 63 ii li _ _ 1_ _ I i i i _41 r _ 42 J 91 43 29 68 65 68 13 32 67 67 67 15 4O 28 38 43 _ 43 I 6 8 34 ...
Page 35: ... X 16 Ga Washer 27 32 X 1 1 4 X 16 Ga Ring Klip t5304 75 Bearing Col Strg BIk Link Drag Extended Stamp Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Bearing Axle STLT GT Nut Hex Flange Lock Shaft Asm Strg Bushing Link Drag BIk LR Washer 13 32 X 7 8 X 16 Ga Screw Thdrol 3 8 16x3 4 Pin Cotter 1 8 X 3 4 Cad Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75 Mech Bushing Strg Screw Insert Cap Strg Wh Au Washer 13 32 X 2 3 8 X 12 Ga Lock nut Ada...
Page 36: ...6 Unc Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 X 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Seat Knob Seaat 1 2 13 Unc BIk Bracket Mounting Switch 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20xl 1 2 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shoulder 5 ...
Page 37: ...cal By Pass Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Replacement Parts Decal V Belt Drive Sch Decal Bat Dan Psn Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s French WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 4 10 11 37 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9 122082X 10 7152J 11 104757X428 144334 Cap Valv...
Page 38: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 601881 ENGINE _ 2s 31 14 38 I I 32 _1 39 23 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 17 10 38 ...
Page 39: ... 4 20x5 8 T Engine See Breakdown B S Model 407777 0119 E3 Muffler Exhaust Exhaust Asm Left Exhaust Asm Right Bolt 5 16 18unc x 3 4 Heat Shield Lt Gasket Muffler Tube Drain Oil Easy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16xl 1 2 Tytt Shield BRN DBR Guard Control Choke Nut Keps 3 8 24 UNF Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel 3 5 STL W O Sensor Cap Fuel Gauge Clamp Hose BIk Strip Foam Line Fuel Plug Drain O...
Page 40: ...OWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 601881 151 _116 119 5 6 157 153 154 34 67 156 155 I I I 50 46 1061_ 102 103 105 105_ _ _ 104_ _ _ 101 _ 104 106 102 113 111 1 149 19f 21 2 16 40 21 28 29 12 22 23 17 116 24 25 26 27 ...
Page 41: ...Washer Hardened Roller Assembly Cam Follower Bolt Shoulder 10 24 Grade 5 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 51 STD541410 52 139888 53 131845 54 133943 55 155046 56 165723 59 141043 67 149846 68 144959 92 STD541437 101 136420 102 71081010 103 19061216 104 STD551110 105 160793 106 2029J 111 155197 112 155198 113 17060514 114 STD541431 115 72110504 116 4898H 117 165746 118 73930600 119 STD551037 121 143723 1...
Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 601881 MOWER LIFT 5 11 19 13 4 6 13 3 2 6 4 13 20 z _ 32 32 19 718 20 1 15 42 ...
Page 43: ...2 31 169865 32 73540600 NOTE Wire Asm Inner W Plunge5r Shaft Asm Lift Pin Groove 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 BIk Zinc Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc Arm Suspension Rear Spring Retainer Bearing Pvt Lift Nut Lock 3 8 24 A...
Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 601881 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 314 0510 LO LO o J cO O lj cO _ co cO Oq IO LO LO O0 O O_ 0 cO OJ O3 cO 44 ...
Page 45: ...L H 88 170429 MiterGear Splined 90 170430 Miter Gear 15t 0 5 Id 93 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 113 170437 Filter 116 170438 Base Filter 119 170439 Actuator Bypass 120 170440 Rod Bypass Actuator 121 170441 Arm Bypass 122 170442 Retaining Ring 250 External 123 170443 Seal Lip ...
Page 46: ... lO 265 ii 267 g 818 G _ REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS 265 _ TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR 267 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 525 ii 287_ 1081 _ 447A 1019 LABEL KIT I 24_ I 1 220 865A 447A 750 _o _S 258 41 12 1017 51 1027 I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I I lO36 EM SS ONS LABEL I 968J 467 445 967 304 163 _447 50 54 _ 654 _ 53 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 163 _L _ 1022 46 ...
Page 47: ...6 C_ 104 1123 _s 1124 _ 105 633 _ _ _ 987 _ 6i6 552 _o_ 552A 6 742 _ 404 _ 552A 691 _ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 40 _ 51 1022 211 _ 914_ lO2_ 1100_1 798 _ 1023A I 1022 k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS 212 i TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1 11_31 I lO8 t_t I _ _ _ _ 633 I o _i i 51A _ _ Jo Jd 51 1125 _ 1421 I_ I 881 _ _0 _ 11_8 _Sl i I_ I 15011 993 _fk I _t I _ I 13L_J 130 95 1 _r_ I 987 _ 0 1 105...
Page 48: ...ER 944 601881 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0119 E3 74I_ 1005 332 75 934 _ 1119 1006 405 363 358 GASKET SET 20 51A 3 9_ 691 O 943 Q 177 1081 _Z_ 1_3k _j 276 868 883 lOi 334_ 311 _ 462 797 7_ 579 801 _ 697 48 ...
Page 49: ...256 690957 Retainer Element 27 690975 Lock Piston Pin 258 690308 Screw Engine Sump 28 499582 Pin Piston 265 691024 Clamp Casing 29 499583 Rod Connecting 267 95348 Screw Casing Clamp 32 690976 Screw Connecting Rod 276 690997 Q Sealing Washer 33 499596 Valve Exhaust 278 690097 Washer Gov Control Lever 34 499597 Valve Intake 287 690960 Screw Dipstick Tube 35 690963 Spring Valve Intake 304 691004 Hous...
Page 50: ...le Adapter Air Cover Air Guide Cover Air Guide Cover Air Guide Seal Valve Bushing Guide Alternator Connector Wire Harness Alternator Plate Cover 883 690970 Gasket Exhaust 914 690960 Screw Rocker Cover 918 691040 Hose Vacuum 929 691003 Screw Choke Control Bracket 934 691058 Screw Fan Retainer 943 690589 O Ring Seal Oil Pump Cover 947 499809 Solenoid Fuel 965 499613 Oil Pump Cover 967 691016 Filte r...
Page 51: ...LL NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX 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 ...
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