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Summary of Contents for ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTOR 944.602951

Page 1: ...w all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment JCRAFTSMAN J 18 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: ...mmendations 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 Keepallmovementonthe slopesslowand gradual Do not make suddenchanges in speed or direction Avoidstartingor stoppingon a slope If tires lose traction disengagethe bladesand proceedslowlystraightdownthe slope 2 DO NOT Do not turn ...

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

Page 4: ...or A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service center department See RE PAIR PARTS section of this manual 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 which are defective as a result of material or workmanship FUL...

Page 5: ...ng Adapter t Steedng Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Insert 1 Lockwasher 318 1 Locknut 5 16 1 8 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Seat 1 Washer 17132 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob BaRery 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Keps Nuts 1 4 20 Keys Slope Sheet 2 Keys 1 Oil Drain Tube 5 ...

Page 6: ...STEERING WHEEL Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straightforward Remove steering 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 Assemble large flat washer 318 lock washer 3 8 hex bolt and tighten securely Snap steedng wheel insert into ...

Page 7: ...T PAN_ SHOULDER BOLTS FLAT WASHER ADJUSTMENT m W KNOB FIG 4 NOTE You may now roll or ddve your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section page 10 for location and function of controls Press liftlever plunger and raise attachment liftlever to its highest position Release parkingbrake bydepressingcl...

Page 8: ...djustments section of this manual See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM Afteryou learn howto operate yourtractor checktoseethat the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKLIST...

Page 9: ...D FAST SLOW WARNING ENG N_ON ENG NEOFF O PRESSORE L G _SO OVE_MP 1 FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED N H A I rACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 9 FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only ...

Page 10: ...to engage the mower blades orotherattachments mountedto yourtractor LIGHT SWITCH POSITION Turns the headlights on and off THROTrLFJCHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controllingengine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used fordeclutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locksclutch brake pedal intothe brake position FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slo...

Page 11: ...tor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN OFF WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED DEAD NOTE Under cerlainconditionswhen tractorisstanding 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 _lk ...

Page 12: ...bsolutely necessary push clutch brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake Move motioncontrol lever to neutral N position IMPORTANT THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL N POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED To restartmovement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Slowly move motioncontrol lever to slowest setting Make all turns slowly ...

Page 13: ...hrottle control to choke position 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 engine starts Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute If the engine does not start after several attempts move throttle control to fast position wait a few minutes and try ...

Page 14: ...eft hand turns untilfinished See Fig 11 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 undesirable clumps AIIowgrasstodry before mowing Always operate engine at full throtUe when mowing to assure better...

Page 15: ...cted 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 Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts forwear A new spark plug and clean air filter assure properair fuel mixture and ...

Page 16: ...ned 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 TREATED 16 TRAILING UP BLADE CENTER HOLE FLAT LOC KWASHB_ _ WASHER _ STAR J _ _HEX BOLT GRADE 8 A...

Page 17: ...S 20 0 30 60 80 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE FIG i5 Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year ifthe tractor isnot used for 50 hoursinone year Check the crankcase oil level before startingthe engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Figs 15...

Page 18: ...artridge or use pressurized air as this will damage the cartridge Reinstall the pre cleaner cleaned and oiled over the papercartridge Reassemble air cleaner wing nut cover and tighten knob securely COVER KNOB AIR CLEANER WING NUT FOAM AIR RLL CAP DIPSTICK MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark an ester if equipped as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUGS Replace s...

Page 19: ...ner springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT IF AN AI rACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRAC TOR REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS AND HOOK THE CLUTCH SPRING INTO SQUARE HOLE IN FRAME TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig 19 Raise attachment liftlever to its highest position Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right side of trac...

Page 20: ...essary 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 ofmower loosen nut E onbothfront links an equal number of turns Whendistance D isll8 toll2 loweratfrontthanrear tighten nuts P against trunnion on both front links To raise front of mower loosen nut P from trunnion on both front links Tight...

Page 21: ...sary Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right roar wheel and lightly tighten Start engine and move motioncontrol lever untiltractor does not move forward or backward Hold motion centrol lever inthat positionand turn engine off While holding motion control lever in place loosen the adjustment bolt Move motion control lever to the neutral N lock gate position Tighten adjustment bolt securely NOT...

Page 22: ... 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 ATI ACH JUMPER CABLES Connect each end of the REDcabletothe POSITIVE terminal of each battery taking care not to short against chassis Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal of fully charged ba...

Page 23: ...TIGHT NOTE The carburetor on this engine is low emission It is 9quipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle Be sure you have aclean air fiifer and the threttle contrel cable is adjusted properly see abov...

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: ...it several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain 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 can_rldepartment 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or replac...

Page 26: ...d 4 Faulty alternator 1 Freewheel control in disengaged position 2 Motion ddve belt wom damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing 1 Engine throttle contro_ not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION 1 Check widng switches and conneclJons If not corrected contact an authorized service center departmanL 1 Replace blade Tightan blade b...

Page 27: ...OFF L F 18s 861 BLUE I I I _ 87A I _ A_R PRESENCE RELAY 1 I _EL NEi I I FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID IF SO EQUIPPED BLACK SPARK t IGNITION PLUG UNIT GAP 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES YELLOW CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 15 AMP DC O 3600 RPM j_ REGULATOR _ _ I ALTERNATOR i 28 VOLTS AC O 3600 RPM REGULATOR DISCONNECTED BROWN _ BLACKi OPERATOR _ PRESENCE RELAY 3 I 1 i85 86 Ii_ HEADLIGHTS I i BLACK 0 NON REMOVABLE R...

Page 28: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 602951 ELECTRICAL 24_ i J 42 41 22 26 27 I 25 27 I I I I I I 29 28 I I I I i 28 ...

Page 29: ...8X 89 18O449 Battery 12 Volt 28 Amp Bolt Hex Hd 1 4 20unc X 3 4 Battery Box Switch Interlock Push In Harness Asm LightW 4152J BulbLight 1156 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red Fuse 20 AMP Nut Kep Hex 1 4 20 Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black Switch Plunger Switch Ign Key Ign Harness Ign Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20unc X 1 2 CoverTerminal Red Solenoid Ammeter Protection Wire Loop Hourmet...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 602951 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 _ 159 39 166 2O8 31 6O 74 3 37 2O8 3O ...

Page 31: ...h Dash SIkscr Stl Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash Lh Panel Dash Rh Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood BumperHood Washer 13132 X 13 16 X 12 Ga Nut Lock HexW Ins 3 8 16 Unc Grille Lens Asm LensGrille Fender Footrest STLT Pnt BracketSupport Fender Screw Thdrol 6 16 18 x 1 2 rY r Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear Bracket Pivot Laser Lt Duct Air Engine Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16unc x 3 4 Dash Lower STLT NutCrown...

Page 32: ...REPAIRPARTS O_iv_ TRACTOR MODEL NUMsER S M SO2es_ ...

Page 33: ... 50 STD523715 Bolt 166 166880 51 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3 8 16UNC 168 165492 52 STD541431 NutCrownlock 5 16 18UNC 169 165580 53 105710X Link Clutch 197 169613 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 198 169593 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 199 169612 57 140294 V Belt Ground Drive 200 72140508 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 2 _ 72110614 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 212 145212 62 8883R Cover Pedal 250 17...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 602951 STEERING ASSEMBLY C t L _ _ 42 L I J J 88 I 29 46 2_ J 34 ...

Page 35: ...e Thrust Harden Washer 25 32 X 1 5 8 X 16 Ga Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga RingKlip t5304 75 Bearing Link Drag Extended Stamp Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Spacer Bearing Axle Nut Hex Flange Lock Shaft Asm Strg Bushing Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 Rod Tie BushingStrg Screw Insert Cap Strg Wh Washer 13 32 X 1 1 20 x 11 Lock nut Adaptor Wheel Strg Boot Steering Sh...

Page 36: ...i Screw 3 8 16 X 1 5 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Seat Knob Seat Bracket Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 1343OO 16 121250X 17 123976X 18 124238X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 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 Cap Spring Seat Bolt Shoulder 5 ...

Page 37: ...DESCRIPTION DecalMower DecalStrngWhl DecalV BeltSchematic DecalDeck DecalBatDan Psn DecalReplacementParts Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust Decal By Pass Manual Owners English Manual Owner s French WHEELS TIRES 4 10 7 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222 X 4 59904 5 106732X427 6 2781 1 7 904OH 8 106108X427 9 122082X 10 7152J 11 104757X428 14...

Page 38: ...in Oil Easy Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield Browning Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel I 25 Fr Cap Asm Fuel W sym Vented Clamp Hose BIk KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 37 137040 38 148315 40 124028X 44 17670412 45 17000612 46 19091416 77 19101216 80 74760508 81 73510400 101 M73030800 105 17120616 Line Fuel 20 Plug Drain Oil Easy BushingSnap Screw HexwshThdrol 1 4 20x3 4 Screw Hex Wsh Thdrol 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer...

Page 39: ...earing 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 39 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Nut Lock W Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Spring Retainer 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Lock 3 8 24 36 155097 Pointer Hgt 37 123935X Plug Hole...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 602951 MOWER DECK 157 0 I 67 _ _m_ a_ 15151 153 155 I 40 43 F _ 159 _ 144 o 1 154 _ __ _1 52 55 132 91 21 2 16 28 24 25 26 27 40 ...

Page 41: ...7109 Cap Sleeve 144 158634 Spring Torsion Deflector 145 165888 Nut Push 146 171977 Shield Deflector 147 131335 Washer 11 32x5 8x16Ga 148 169022 Rod Hinge 149 165898 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 150 19091216 Washer Spacer 151 169670 Pulley Mandrel 152 169676 Nut Toplock Flanged 153 169674 Bolt RDHD 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 154 169675 Pulley Idler Flat 155 169671 Washer 13 32 x13 16 x16 Gauge 156 169672 Nut Crown...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 602951 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 314 0510 12 81 9O0 79 73 16 93 17 32 351_ 64 59 6O 58 48 107 42 ...

Page 43: ...H 87 142917 Shaft Axle 75 X 16 99 Key L H 88 170429 Miter Gear Splined 90 170430 Miter Gear 15t 0 5 Id 93 170431 Shaft 107 17O432 Ring Spiral Retaining 108 1704 33 Pin Jackshaft Magnet Ring 109 170434 Spring Bypass 111 170435 Hydro Mtg Screw 3 6 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 Retainin...

Page 44: ...RTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 602951 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV492 TYPE NUMBER 27506 CYLINDER HEAD r VALVE AND BREATHER I YLINDRE DIRIGE SOUPAPE El RENIFLARD I 24 13 20 19 CRANKCASE I CARTER MOTEUR I 18 12 44 ...

Page 45: ...S 23 12 018 01 S 24 12 402 02 S 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 032 03 S Seal crankshaft Block cylinder Use Short Block 12 522 49 12 445 02 S Strap lifting M 839025 S 24 380 13 S 12 755 49 S 12 089 31 S 12 422 08 S 12 422 09 S 12 422 10 S 12 422 11 S 12 422 12 S 12 422 13 S 12 422 07 S 12 144 28 S 12 874 07 S 12 874 11 S 12 874 08 S 12 874 09 S 11 12 018 02 S 12 12 108 07 S 12 108 08 S 12 108 09 S 13 12 067 1...

Page 46: ... MODEL NUMBER 944 602951 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV492 TYPE NUMBER 27506 IGNITION ELECTRICAL I ALLUMAGE ELECTRIQUE _ 8 _12 16 _ t9 17 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I HABITATION DE SOUFFLIEUR ET DI_CALENT I lO 6 9 0 5 7 46 ...

Page 47: ...in 5 16 attach ground lead and this washer to lift strap screw BLOWER HOUSING BAFFLES AIR INTAKE FILTRATION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 12 281 01 S Duct air 2 25 341 03 S Knob air cleaner cover 3 12 096 24 S Cover air cleaner 4 12 083 12 S Precleaner element 5 12 100 08 S Wing Nut 6 12 083 10 S Kit air cleaner element Includes 5 7 8 7 12 743 12 S Filter element Includes 5 8 8 12o032 11 S Seal 1 7...

Page 48: ... 944 602951 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV492 TYPE NUMBER 27506 STARTING SYSTEM DI_MARRANT DE LE SYSTI_ME 1 I m o 0 6 m ENGINE CONTROLS MOTEUR CONTR_ LE 17 OIL PAN I LUBRICATION I i DE LA HUILE PAN DE LA LUBRIFICAT1ON I lt 1 2_ 3 11 48 ...

Page 49: ...eal oil P T O end Screw hex flange M8x1 25x45 11 Screw hex flange M8xl 25x45 Assembly Pan oil Incl 11 14 17 1 12 038 01 S 2 25 755 13 S 3 12 153 03 S 4 12 153 02 S 5 12 123 04 S 6 M 645025 S 7 12 153 01 S 8 25 162 07 S 9 12 096 03 S 10 M 545016 S 11 25 462 09 S 12 52 050 02 S 13 25 139 57 S 14 12 393 01 S 15 12 153 06 S 16 12 096 34 S 17 M 545016 S 18 12 032 03 S 19 24 086 16 S 20 24 086 17 S 21 1...

Page 50: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 602951 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV492 TYPE NUMBER 27506 CRANKSHAFT VlLEBREQUIN _CHAPPEMENT FUEL SYSTEM FUEL DE LE SYSTI_ME I 6 lo _t_ L _V t_11 5O ...

Page 51: ... in line Clip cable NOT ILLUSTRATED M 561010 S Screw thread forming M5x0 8xl0 X 22 11 S 12 757 02 S 12 757 03 S 12 041 01 S 12 041 02 S 12 041 05 S 12 041 06 S 12 032 06 S 12 757 33 S 12 041 06 S 12 454 03 S Washer lock 1 4 Kit float Kit carburetor repair Gasket carburetor Gasket air cleaner Gasket bowl Gasket bowl screw Seal solenoid Kit solenoid repair Gasket bowl screw Tie cable 25 452 20 S Ter...

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Page 55: ...opes 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 an...

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