Page 1: ...ow all Safety Rules and Instruct ons Before Operating Th s Equipment CRrlFT 141 IN o 14 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 ...
Page 2: ...rn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over ifa wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your footon the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes Ill CHILDREN Tragic accidents...
Page 3: ...aining cadng forand using your tractor Follow the instructionsunder Customer Responsibili ties and Storage sections of this owner s manual PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS HORSEPOWER 14 5 GASOLINECAPACITY 1 25 GALLONS AND TYPE UNLEADEDREGULAR OIL TYPE API SF SG SH SAE 30 above32 F SAE 5W 30 below32 F OILCAPACITY 3 PINTS SPARKPLUG CHAMPIONRC12YC SAP O3O VALVECLEARANCE INTAKE 003 005 EXHAUST 005 007 GROUNDSPE...
Page 4: ... or rental purposes is limitadto ninety 90 days This Warranty does NOT cover 1 Pra delivery set up 2 Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects such as nails thorns stumps or glass 3 Expendable items which become worn during normal use such as blades spark plug air cleaners and belts 4 Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence including damaged jackshaft or...
Page 5: ...8 24 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 m 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 1 4 Keps Nut Parts packed separately in carton Seat Steering Wheel d Manual Parts Bag Steedng Boot Parts bag contents not shown full size Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Bushing _j r Steering Wheel Insert _ _ 2 Keys Slope Sheet 5 ...
Page 6: ...ft forward until screw holes in dash line up with steering bushing Install two 2 sheet metal screws and tighten securely Position steering boot over steering shaft Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure Slide steeringwheel adapter onto uppersteeringshaft Positionfront wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straightforward Position steering wheel so cross bar...
Page 7: ...curely Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative termi nal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely Close battery box door Open battery box door for Inspection for secure connections to tighten hard ware Inspection for corrosion Testing battery Jumping if required Periodic charging _ ISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE CAPS KEPS I NUT _ HEX BOLT POSITIVE RED NEGATIVE CABLE BLACK CABLE BOXDOOR ...
Page 8: ...O ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEBESTPERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructionshave been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were ovennfl...
Page 9: ...ON ENGINE OFF REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 9 ...
Page 10: ...ds Institute ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controningengine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used fordeclutchingandbrak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position AMMETER Indicates chargi...
Page 11: ...R THAN OFF WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED DEAD NOTE Under certain conditionswhen tractor is standing idlewiththe engine running hotengine exhaustgases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas I AUTIbN Always stop tractor com I pletely as described above before leav ing the operator s position to empty grass catcher e...
Page 12: ...BEFOR E STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 12 The engine inyour tractor has been shipped fromthe factory already filled with summer weight oil Check engine oilwith tractor on level ground Remove oil fillcap dipstickand wipe clean reinsertthe dipstickand screw cap tight wait for a few seconds remove and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do no...
Page 13: ...nts can also be used during the engine warm up period NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Tire cha ins cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor Mower should be propedy leveled for...
Page 14: ...buse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must main tain 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 Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season 6 NOt required if equipped with malntartance free batter 7 Tighten front axle piv...
Page 15: ...to blades Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer secur ing 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 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 HEAT TREA...
Page 16: ...ssible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hoursof operationor at least once ayear ifthe tractor isnotused for25 hoursinoneyear Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipsticksecurely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Fig 11 Determine temperature range expected ...
Page 17: ...ration whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig 14 The fuel filter shouldbe replaced once each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructingfuel flow to carburetor replacement is required With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sections Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line...
Page 18: ...pulley SUSPENSION ARMS Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer spnngs Raise liftlever to raise suspensionarms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT IF AN ATT...
Page 19: ...TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjustedso that the front is approximately1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure dis tance D directly infront and behind the mandrel at bott...
Page 20: ...stance between brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod If distance is other than 1 1 2 disengage parking brake loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 1 2 Retighten jam nut against nut A Engage parking brake and recheck distance Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gea...
Page 21: ...jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery taking care not to short against cha...
Page 22: ...nter clockwise increases the supplyof fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel air mixture IMPORTANT DAMAGE TO THE NEEDLE VALVE AND THE SEAT IN CARBURETOR MAY RESULT IF SCREW IS TURNED IN TOO TIGHT PRELIMINARY SETTING Aircleaner assembly mustbe assembled tothe carbu retor when making carburetor adjustments Be sure the throttlecontrol cable is adjusted properly see above FINAL SETTING Start engine a...
Page 23: ...OM 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 SYSTEMOF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let ...
Page 24: ... 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replaca air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank withfresh gasoline and replace fuel tilter 8 Check all widng 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments secfion 10 Contact an authorized service cantar departmant t Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or re...
Page 25: ...e or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Engine throttle control not sat at SLOW positionfor 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION 1 Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact an authorized service center department 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Level mower deck 3 Clean u...
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Page 27: ...OLTS AC MEN 3600 RPM 3 AMP OC O 3600 RPM CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED FUEL SHUT OFI_ RED _ I_ 1 _ __ SOLENOID O_ E UGMi _ NG SY _MR_MUTF _ _ DIODE ALTERNATOR II NOTE I 14 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM UGHTS OFF YOUR TRACTOR IS I i EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT B_OWN j_l_ _ CONNECTED TO THE BATI ERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE HEADLIGHTS BRIGHTNES...
Page 28: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 609040 ELECTRICAL 41 I I 7O 25 29 28 I I 16 28 ...
Page 29: ...p Bolt Hex Hd 1 4 20unc X 3 4 Case Battery Switch Interlock Push In Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Jam Hex 1 4 20 Unc Harness Asm Light W 4152J Bulb Light 1156 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red Fuse 15 AM P Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch Ign Delta Push In Key Ign Harness Ign Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 X 1 2 Cover Terminal Red Solenoid Nu...
Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 609040 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 3O 21 22 17 26 25 26 5 I 18 161 14 26 29 28 33 10 26 14 30 ...
Page 31: ...sher 13 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga Bumper Hood Dash Saddle Shield Heat Hood Clip Retainer Slide On Dash Silkscreened Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash Lh Panel Dash Rh Slkscr Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Ty tt Screw Mach Trhd 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 Nut Keps 5 16 18 Hood Asm Pnt Weld Slpe Bumper Hood Screw Rivet Ratchet Nylon Washer Nylon BIk 28 x 75 x 19 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 Gr 5 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga N...
Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 609040 DRIVE 32 ...
Page 33: ... Round 19 STD541437 Nut Lock Hex 3 8 16 63 140186 Pulley Engine 21 106933X Knob Rd 1 2 13 Plstc Thds BIk 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Grade 5 22 130804 Rod Brake Lt 65 STD551143 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spring 7 16 24 STD541237 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine FIproof 25 106888X Spring Rod Brake 2 00 Zinc 70 134683 Guide Belt Dr Mower Rh 26 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 72 ...
Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 609040 STEERING ASSEMBLY 62 p _41 67 47 I_ 46 _ 32 3O 43 34 ...
Page 35: ...X 1 1 4 X 16 Ga Ring Klip t5304 75 Bearing Col Strg BIk Link Drag Extended Lockwasher Spr 3 8 Spacer Bearing Axle Front Locknut Flange 5 8 11 Unc Shaft Asm Strg 5 8 X 15 19 Lt Washer Thrust 515x 750x 033 Support Shaft Screw hex Wsh Hd Torx Shaft Asm Pittman Bracket Steering Bushing Rod Tie BIk Lt Gear Sector Washer 13 32 X 7 8 X 16ga Screw Thdrol 3 8 16x3 4 Ty tt Pin Cotter Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75...
Page 36: ...k Zi Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 X 1 Ty tt Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250 17 123976X 21 153236 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X96 Yel Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 Blk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bol...
Page 37: ... Multi Language Decal Battery Danger Poison Decal Mower QC Decal HP Engine Pad Footrest Generic Sq Decal Lift Handle Manual Owners English Manual Owners French WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 7 4 10 KEY PART Nd NO DESCRIPTION 11 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9 106268X 10 7152J 11 104757X 144334 Cap Valve Tire Stem Valve Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 6 Service Tube Front Serv...
Page 38: ...pt X 3 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield Browning Debris Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel 1 25 Fr Cap Asm Fuel Clamp Hose BIk 38 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 35 17490512 37 137040 38 40 124028X 44 17490412 46 19091416 62 STD551131 72 71070512 78 17490620 81 128861 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 3 4 TyT Line Fuel 20 Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer Bushing Snap Nyl BI...
Page 39: ...t Asm Lift Pin Groove E Ring 5133 62 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga Bearing Nylon Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Red Link Lift Lh Link Lift Rh Retainer Spring KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 127218 16 73350800 17 130171 18 73680800 19 139868 20 163552 31 140302 32 73540600 Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion BIk Zinc Nut Crownlock 1 2 13 Unc Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Bearing Pvt Lift S...
Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 609040 MOWER DECK 76 77 73 78 79 83 45 34 33 31 _21 21 2 16 _3 24 28 29 27 40 ...
Page 41: ...t Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 77 127845 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 5 8 78 160571 Bolt Shoulder 79 127498 Baffle Vortex 80 153701 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 81 STD541237 Stiffener Bracket 82 142028 Bracket Deflector Mower 42 83 120958X Cap Sleeve 80 x 112 BIk Mower 84 156084 Spring Torsion Deflector 2 52 86 72140620 Nut Push Phos Oil 92 STD541437 Shield Deflector 42 BIk 128 153390 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gaug...
Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 609040 PEERLESS PMST TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 35A2gB 157 8 70 6A 83 82 156 47 13 16 4 56 57 58 59 61 54 34 29 35 157 41A _ 79 NUMBERS I 42 ...
Page 43: ...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 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 77 788078A Anti Rotation Washer 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 44: ... PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 609040 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 287707 TYPE NUMBER 1255 E1 230 614 634A 635 337 562 _tr REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1026 7 52 44 ...
Page 45: ... STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 287707 TYPE NUMBER 1255 E1 127 138 106 987 95 117 634 137 1 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 758 27 24 LI 1033 VALVE OVERHAU L 22 15 46 52 _123 Ik REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 127 141 9 138 45 ...
Page 46: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 609040 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 287707 TYPE NUMBER 1255 E1 523 423 _ 2 634A_ _842 _524 _868 868A _ 467 _537_ 46 ...
Page 47: ...RTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 609040 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 287707 TYPE NUMBER 1255 E1 2O9 728 265 615 1019 LABEL IQT I 24O 11036 LABEL KIT EMISSIONS I _ 11o ow n_MANUAL I 783 311 544 803 1090 601 47 ...
Page 48: ...20 Oversize 192 492160 Ring Set Piston 030 Oversize 201 262767 Lock Piston Pin 209 260695 Pin Assy Piston Standard Size 216 262766 Rod Assembly Connecting 219 490815 Rod Assembly Connecting 222 495611 020 Undersize Crankpin Bore 224 94729 Screw Hex Washer Head 1 57 64 225 495157 Screw Hex Washer Head 1 5 8 227 493935 Valve Exhaust 230 94927 Valve Intake 232 262785 Spring Valve 238 262836 Guard Fly...
Page 49: ...Starter 1036 499364 552 231597 Bushing Governor Crank 1044 94673 562 94907 Bolt GovemorLever 1045 231828 592 231978 Nut Hex 1058 272623 601 93053 Clamp Fuel Pipe 1090 497607 614 93306 Pin Cotter 1091 281364 615 263080 Retainer 2500 634 494455 Seal Choke Shaft 634A 491323 Seal Governor 635 280872 Elbow Spark Plug 646 224546 Brace Air Cleaner 657 94906 Screw Seres 663 94929 Screw Self Tapping 668 28...
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Page 51: ... HILL 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 l llnl ii i I i I ...
Page 52: ...EL NUMBER 287707 TYPE NUMBER1255 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 NEED A PART SEARS HAS ACCESS TO OVER 800 000 PARTS WHETHER IT S A_PARK PLUG OR LAWN MOWER BL...
