Page 1: ...and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment CRRFTSMRN 21 HP ELECTRIC START 42 MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSjaO LE LAWN TRACTOR Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Repair Parts Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 ...
Page 2: ...ions for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability Use extracare withgrass catchersorother attachmants 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 2 Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose trac tion disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT Do not ...
Page 3: ...e the blades and proceed slowly straight down the 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 IA A A I WARNING Do not coast down a hill I in neutral you may lose control of the I tractor WARNING Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and co...
Page 4: ...icable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator A spark attester for the muffler is available through your nearestauffmrized servicecenter department See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual WARRANTY LIMITED TWO 2 YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TRACTOR RIDING EQUIPMENT ForTwo 2 yearnfromdate of purchaseSears Canada Inc wil...
Page 5: ...Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Steering Extension I_ Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter Stee 2 Hex Bolts1 4 20 x 3 4 1 Locknut1 2 20 1 Large FlatWasher 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 1 4 28 1 Knob Battery 2 Keps Nut 1 4 20 For Future Use Slope Sheet Keys 2 Keys 5 ...
Page 6: ...YTO 10 12 FT LBS TORQUE Place tabs of steedng boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL Positionfront wheels ofthe tractor so they are pointing straight forward Remove stesdng wheel adapter from steedng wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide inside boot and onto adapter Asse...
Page 7: ...ch brake pedal Place gearshift lever in neutral N position Roll tractor forward off skid Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Op eration section for location and function of _ntrols WARNING Before starting read understandand follow all instructions inthe Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is ina well ventilated area Be sure the area...
Page 8: ... that the brake is propedy adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOYYOUR NEW TRAC TOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROMTHIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared...
Page 9: ...uld result in serious injuryor death The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury j and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoid...
Page 10: ...ONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for clutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine LIGHT SWITCH POSITION Turns the headlights on and off AMMETER Indicates charging or discharging of battery ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower ...
Page 11: ...O RE DISCHARGED DEAD NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility al ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before leav ing the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc 11 TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL Se...
Page 12: ...hment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control I CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher I on mowers soequipped or the deflector shield in place ENGAGED POSITION ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER IIGH POSITION LOW POSITION POSITION SHIELD FIG 7 TO OPERATE ON HILLS I WARNING Do not drive up or down i hills with slopes greater than 15 and I do not ...
Page 13: ...o move fuel from the tank to the engine Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake Place gear shift lever in neutral N position Move attachment clutch to DISENGAGED position Move throttle control to fast position Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempt For a warm engine start attempt the choke control may not be needed NOTE Before starting rea...
Page 14: ...ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREEOF BUILT UPGRASS AND TRASH CLEAN AFTER EACH USE The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed ...
Page 15: ... 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 At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments s...
Page 16: ...ecudng blade Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL ASSEMBLY Reassemble blade bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten blade bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT BLADE BOLTISHEATTREATED IFBOLTNEEDS REPLACING REPLACEONLYWITH APPROVE BOLTSHOWN ...
Page 17: ...thetic oil meeting ILSAC GF 2 API certification markandAPI service symbol shown at left with SJ CF ENERGY CONSERVING or higher is an acceptable oil at all temperatures Use of synthetic oil does not alter required oil change Intervals Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before star...
Page 18: ...place cartridge Reinstall precleaner cartndge cover and secure IMPORTANT PETROLEUM SOLVENTS SUCH AS KEROSENE ARE NOTTO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE CARTRIDGE DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE DONOTUSE PRESSURIZED AIRTO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE FOAM _ CARTRIDGE PRE CLEANER_ FIG 13 MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could create a...
Page 19: ...ring 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 ATFACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER DECK iSTO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS AND HOOK THE CLUTCH SPRING INTO SQUARE HOLE IN FRAME TO INSTALL MOWER...
Page 20: ... 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 rear tighten nuts F against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower loosen nut P from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut E on both front links an equal number of t...
Page 21: ...2 Retighten jam nut against nut A Road testtractor for proper stoppingdistance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than five 5 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Replace brake pads or contact a qualified service center WITH PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED NUT A JAMNUT _ _ r FIG 21 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig 22 Park the tractor on level sur...
Page 22: ...re and reassemble On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion WASHERS RETAINING RING SQUARE KEY _ _g...
Page 23: ... loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is against stop Tighten cable clamp screw securely TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL See Fig 28 The choke control has been preset at the factory and ad justment 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 pa...
Page 24: ...NTIAL 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 A 13 RACTMOISTUREWHICH LEADSTO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OFAClDS DU RING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run until...
Page 25: ... Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Cleaniraplace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Empty fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact an authorized service center department 1 Clean raplace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or re...
Page 26: ...l 3 Faultylightswitch 4 Looseordamagedwiring 5 Blownfuse 1 Bad bettery cell s 2 Pont cableconnentieas 3 Faultyregulator rfso equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Enginethrottiscontrolnot set betweenhalfand full speed fast po_ltonbeforestoppingengine 1 Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact an authorized service center department 1 Replace _ade Tighten blade bolt 2 Level mower dec...
Page 27: ... RED I_ _ _ _m__ tF SO EQUIPPED I UGHTING SYSTEM i j _X14 VOLTS AC IN _ R I_ I_IGHTS FF IGNITION SWITCH NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATORSYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVETHEIR OWN ELECTRICALSOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGEWITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLETHE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THE...
Page 28: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 604212 ELECTRICAL 22 I _ I I I I 42 I 41 25 L I 1 I I t 26 29 45 _ 28 r I I I l I I i I I l 28 ...
Page 29: ...2 Volt 35 Amp Bolt Hex Hd 1 4 20 unc x 3 4 Box Battery Switch Interlock Push In Harness Asm Light W 4152J Bulb Light 1156 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red Fuse Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 uric Cable Ground 6 Ga 21 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch Ign 3 Key Ign Harness Ign Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 uncx 1 2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Ammeter Protection Wire Loop Hourmeter Screw ...
Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES MODEL NUMBER 944 604212 259 26O 258 261 28 31 278 f 06 2O9 74 37 30 ch_ssis I _ler It stlt 39 ...
Page 31: ...3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash Lh Panel Dash Rh Screw Thdrel 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Bumper Hood Nut Lock Hex W Ins 3 8 16 unc Grille Lens Asm Includes Key nos 212 258 261 Fender Footrest STLT Pnt Bracket Support Fender ScrewThdrel 5 16 18 x 1 2 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear Bracket Pivot Laser LT Air Duct P L Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 unc x 3 4 Dash Lower STLT Nut Crewnlock 3 8 16 uric Keeper Belt Rear LH Screw Thdr...
Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 604212 DRIVE 57 69 197 81 25 53 J 9_ 26 I_26 1 27 drive fender stir_39 32 ...
Page 33: ...600 Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 150 175456 Shaft Asm Pedal Foot 151 19133210 Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id 156 166002 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 16 Ga 158 165589 Pin Roll 3 16 x 1 159 183900 Pulley Idler Flat 161 72140406 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 uric x 2 3 4 162 73680400 Keeper Belt Idler 163 74780416 PulleyldlerV Groove Plastic 165 165623 Bellcrank Asm 166 17490510 Retainer Belt Style Spring 168 165492 Bolt Hex...
Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 604212 STEERING ASSEMBLY _39 _ _t I 1 I i I steedng o1 1t_47 34 ...
Page 35: ...asher 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga Ring Klip 15304 75 Link Drag Extended Stamp Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 unf Bearing Axle STLT GT Nut Hex Flange Lock Shaft Asm Strg Bushing Link Drag Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75 Mech Bushing Strg Screw Insert Cap Strg Wh Au Washer 9 16 ID x 1 1 20D 11 Ga Nut Adaptor Wheel S...
Page 36: ...unc Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIkZi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Seat Knob Seat 1 2 13 unc BIk Bracket Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 x 96Yel Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bol...
Page 37: ...V Belt Schematic Decal Replacement Parts Decal V Belt Drive Sch Decal Deck B 42 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 4 10 7 whe_l 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 59192 65139 106222X 59904 106732X624 278H 9040H 8 106108X624 9 122082X 10 7152J 11 104757X428 144334 Cap Valve Tir...
Page 38: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 604212 ENGINE 2_ 31 14 38 13 32 23 10 2g OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT I Spark Arrester englne bs intek twin 29 38 ...
Page 39: ...w Hex Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 Engine B S Model 407777 0174 E1 See Breakdown Muffler Exhaust Exhaust Asm Left Exhaust Asm Right Bolt 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 Heat Shield Lt Gasket Muffler Tube Drain Oil Easy Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Tytt Shield BRN DBR Guard Control Choke Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel 3 5 STL W O Sensor Cap Fuel Gauge Clamp Hose BIk Strip Foam Line Fuel Plug Drain Oil Easy Pad Spacer Screw Hex...
Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 604212 MOWER DECK 46 _147142 102 101 103 105 2 16 14 21 28 27 40 ...
Page 41: ...18 unc 143 157109 Bracket Deflector 144 158634 Cap Sleeve 145 165888 Spring Torsion Deflector 146 171977 Nut Push 147 131335 Shield Deflector 148 169022 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 149 165898 Rod Hinge 150 19091210 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 152 169676 Washer Spacer 158 17720408 Pulley Mandrel 159 72140614 Nut Toplock Flanged 184 19131410 Bolt 185 188234 Pulley Idler Flat 130794 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 ...
Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 604212 MOWER LIFT 7 5 13 11 _ J 4 6 12 19 13 13 _ 13 2 3 20 I _ 161718 20 15 20 lift rh 1piece_3 42 ...
Page 43: ...552 31 169865 32 73540600 Wire Asm Inner W Plunger 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 wANsh 1 2 13 uric Arm Suspension Rear Spring Retainer Bearing Pvt Lift Nut Lock 3 8 24 NOTE...
Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 604212 PEERLESS GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 44 ...
Page 45: ... x 1 1 4 66 776422 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 67 776396 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 69 792170 Retaining Ring 70 786187 Retaining Ring 71 788069 Thrust Washer 627 ID x 031W 71B 788092 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 76 780090 Thruet Washer 762 ID x 031W 77 788078A Anti RotationWasher 632 79 792144 Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 032W 82 778333 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W Use 83 778338 As Needed 85 792154 Flat Washer 750 ID ...
Page 46: ...RTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 604212 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0174 E1 188 222 267 718 1019 LABEL Kfl J 3O4 305_ 1095 VALVEGASKET SET 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 447A P 10_6 EMISSION LABEL 46 ...
Page 47: ... 918 Q 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 1128 1n I 1_o _ _1 276 O 633e 987 e 104 _ 672 _ 105 _ 1123 O 117 _ 1124 LJ 137 010 552 552A 8 742 4O40 552A8 691 6 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 51 _J_ 6 331 987 137Q 672_ 150 1123 _ 2760 1124_ 211 209 _ 914_ 108 633 51 1169 672 105 0 1123 O 16o _ 117 f 118gP 11_J130 95 oo m I 104 9751137Q 1127_ 276 47 ...
Page 48: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 604212 BRIGGS STRA I TON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0174 E1 74_ 48 7891 358 ENGINE GASKET KIT _ ese_ 276 691 883 0 513 783 801 697_ 48 ...
Page 49: ...rsize 219 696376 Gear Governor 26 499606 Ring Set Piston 020 Oversize 220 690412 Washer Governor Lever 26 499607 Ring Set Piston 030 Oversize 222 691023 Bracket Control 27 690975 Look Piston Pin 227 691048 Lever Governor Control 28 690229 Pin Piston 231 690718 Screw Choke Valve 29 499583 Rod Connecting 240 691035 Filter Fuel 32 690976 Screw Connecting Rod 250 690957 Retainer Breather 33 499596 Val...
Page 50: ...or 1026 690981 Rod Push Steel 617 691917 Seat O Ring Intake Manifold 1026A690982 Rod Push Aluminum 628 690960 Screw Fuel Pump Bracket 1027 492932 Filter Oil 633 690998 _ Seat Choke Throttle Shaft 1029 690_72 Arm Rocker 635 66538 Boot Sparkplug 1035 691042 Shaft Pump 654 690958 Nut Carburet _r 1036 695704 Label Emission 668 691215 Spacer 1051 691265 Ring_Retaining 672 690234 _ Gasket Carburetor Pla...
Page 51: ...s greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the angle...
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