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Page 1: ...all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment RAFTXMAN 15 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: ...opes unless necessary and then rum slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a 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 foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep s...

Page 3: ...g cadng for and using your unit Follow the instructions under Customer Responsibili ties and Storage sections of this owner s manual PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS HORSEPOWER 15 5 GASOLINE CAPACITY 1 25 GALLONS AND TYPE UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE API SF SG SH SAE 30 above32 F SAE 5W 30 below 32 F OIL CAPACITY 3 0 PINTS SPARK PLUG CHAMPION RJ19LM 3AP 030 VALVE CLEARANCE INTAKE 005 007 EXHAUST 009 011 GROUND...

Page 4: ...l or rentalpurposesis limitecl to ninety 90 days This Warranty does NOT cover 1 Pre deUveryset 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 end belts 4 Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence including damaged jackshaft or ...

Page 5: ... 16 18 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga I 1 Knob 2 Screws 10 x 5 8 2 Lock M1 _ _ Washers 10 L _ I 2 Weld 2 Washers 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge Nuts 10 Parts packed separately in carton Steering Wheel Seat Boo Plate I I Manual Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size Steering Wheel 2 Keys Adapter t Steering Extension Shaft 2 Latch Hook Assemblies Slope Sheet Steering Wheel Insert 5 ...

Page 6: ...haft Align mounting holes in extension and lower 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 Slide steedng wheel adapter onto steering shaft exten...

Page 7: ...hard ware Inspection for corrosion Testing battery Jumping if required Periodic charging DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE CAPS KEPS i NUT _ HEXBOLT POSITIVE RED NEGATIVE CABLE BLACK i CABLE FIG 2 SEATPAN BOX DOOR FIG 3 INSTALL SEAT See Fig 4 Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob Remove cardboard packing on seat pan Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt Tighten shoulder bolt securely...

Page 8: ...RT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory NOTE It is not necessaryto change blades The mulcher blades are designed for discharging and bagging also CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SAT...

Page 9: ...FAST SLOW WARNING ENG NEON ENG NEOFF O LPRESSURE L GHTSON O _MP _ FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L A i rACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED IGNITION A I rACHMENT 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: ...titute 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 controlling engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used fordeclutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects th...

Page 11: ...l N position ENGINE Move t hrettlecontrol to slow position NOTE Failure to move throttle control to slow positionand allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop er gine IMPORTANT LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN O...

Page 12: ...ator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine Select desired height of cut Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control CAUTION Do not operate the mower I without either the entire grass catcher I on mowers so equipped or the dis charge guard in place ATTACHMENT CLUTCH L...

Page 13: ... lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instruc tions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur I_ CAUTION Fill to bottom of gas tank m filler neck Do not overfill Wipe off any I spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame TO START ENGINE See Fig 7 When stagi...

Page 14: ... desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used JJ FIG 10 IMPORTANT FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT UP GRASS 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 dispers...

Page 15: ...ions 3 if equipped with oil filter change oil every 50 hours 4 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil BEARING ZERK GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on thistractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse 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 per...

Page 16: ...ades Remove hex bolt Iockwasher and flat washer securing 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 HEATTREATED TRAI...

Page 17: ...l before starting the 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 14 and 15 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SG or SH Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable contain...

Page 18: ...replaced once each season Iffuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carburetor re placement is required With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sections Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline ENGINE COOLING FINS See Fig 17 Remove any dust dirt or oil from ...

Page 19: ... 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 springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN ...

Page 20: ... LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT 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 adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 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 di...

Page 21: ...g brake Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosenjam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 1 2 Retighten jam nut against nut A Road test trector for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Contact your n...

Page 22: ...ntal left to right when wheels are positionedstraight forward remove steer ingwheel and reassemble per instructions inthe Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact your nearest authorized service centre TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS See Fig 28...

Page 23: ...IVE terminal of each battery taking care not to short against chassis Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA TIVE terminal of fully charged battery Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to a good CHASSIS GROUND away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery RED cable last from both batteries POSITIVE ...

Page 24: ... counter clockwise increases the supply of 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 A rcleaner assembly must be assembled to the carbu retor when making carburetor adjustments Be sure the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above FINAL SETTING Start ...

Page 25: ...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 it...

Page 26: ...ionsection 3 Walt severalminutesbeforeattempting to start 4 Replacesparkplug 5 CIsen replaceair filter 6 Replacefuel filter 7 Drainfuel tank andcarburetor refilltank with fresh gasolineand replacefuel filter 8 Checkall widng 9 See To AdjustCarburetor inServiceAdjustments se_on 10 Contactan authorizedservicecentor departmant 1 Clean replaceair filter 2 Replacesparkplug 3 Rechargeorreplacebattery 4 ...

Page 27: ... switch 4 Loose or damaged widng 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad batterycell s 2 Poorcable connections 3 Faultyregulator if so equipped 4 Faultyalternator 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine t Checkwiring switches and connections If not corrected contactan authorizedservicecenter department t Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Level mower deck 3 Clean unders...

Page 28: ...i SERVICE NOTES i i i 28 ...

Page 29: ... _ J GAP w I 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGI NES CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT P 8VOLT5 AC MIN Ill _600 RPM 3 AMP CC 36G0 RPM CHARGING SYSTEM DI_J_NN ECTED RED i I LIGHTING SYSTEM 5 AMP AC 3600 RPM ui_J_Jl_ I I j voL _ _ _ _o HEADLIGHTS NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM BROW THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOUR...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 609050 ELECTRICAL f I I I I I t 21 70 33 20 I L I I _ I I I I I 27 29 3O I I I I I I P I I I I I ...

Page 31: ...mp Bolt Hex Hd 174 20unc X 3 4 Case Battery Mech Hinge 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 AMP Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 UNC Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch Ign 3 Nut Ignition Cover Sw ignition Key Ign Harness Ign Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20unc X 1...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 609050 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 14 11 _ j_ 4 60 28 53 12 55 54 13 3 74 3 38_ 39 14 32 ...

Page 33: ...od Dash Dash P L M Stl M W AM Bolt Carriage 3 8 _16x 1 Panel Dash Lh Clip Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Dash Rh Screw Thdrcl 3 8 16xl 2 Ty tt Hood Bumper Hood Washer 13 32 X 13 16 X 12 Ga Nut Lock Hex W Ins 3 8 16 Unc Grille w Clips Lens Grille Fender Footrest STLT Pnt Bracket Support Fender Screw Thdrol 6 16 18 x 1 2 TYT Bracket Asm Pivot L H Mower Rear Bracket Asm Pivot R H Mower Rear Nut Lock Hex ...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 609050 DRIVE 25 26 27 3 53 34 ...

Page 35: ...earing Nylon Elk 629 Id 116 72110610 Washer 21 32 X 1 X 16 Ga 145 74490540 Pin Roll 3 16 X 1 150 165850 Pulley Idler Flat 151 19133210 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16unc X 2 3 4 156 166002 Spacer Split 395 X 59 Bzp 158 165589 Keeper Belt Retainer Idler 159 165494 Washer 13 32 X 13 16 X 12 Ga 160 19292016 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic 161 72140406 Bellcrank Asm 162 73680400 Retainer Belt Style Spring 163 74780...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 609050 STEERING ASSEMBLY _41 q 36 I 62 44 43 36 ...

Page 37: ...ing Klip t5304 75 Bearing Col Strg BIk Link Drag Extended Stamp Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Bearing Axle STLT GT Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 Unc Shaft Asm Strg Washer Thrust 515x 750x 033 Support Shaft Screw Hex Wshhd Torx Shaft Asm Pittman Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag BIk LR Gear Sector Washer 13 32 X 7 8 X 16 Ga Screw Thdrol 3 8 16x3 4 Ty tt Pin Cotter 1 8 X 3 4 Cad Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75 Mec...

Page 38: ...nc Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 X 1 Ty tt Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Seat Knob Seat 1 2 13 Bracket Mounting Switch 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 153236 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 114Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shoulder 5116 1...

Page 39: ...al V Belt Schematic Decal Bat Dan Psn Decal Replacement parts 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 7 11 39 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9 106288X 10 7152J 11 104757X 144334 Cap Valve Tire Stem Valve Tire F Ts 18 X 6 0 6 ...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 609050 ENGINE 3 81 4 4O I 33 37 33 38 78 _ _ _ l_ _ s _ I _ _ j _ r _ s _ _ 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT I Spark Arrester 23 40 ...

Page 41: ... 28U707 1174 E1 Muffler Exhaust B s Lt Gasket 1 313 Id Tin Plated Nipple Pipe 3 8 Npt X 3 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield Browning Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel 1 25 Fr Cap Asm Fuel W sym Vented Clamp Hose BIk Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 3 4 TyT Line Fuel 20 Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20x3 4 Washer 9 32...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 609050 MOWER DECK 71 i I I 43 45 17 33 31 21 103 105 105 _ 106 21 2 16 18 29 18 27 42 ...

Page 43: ...le Vortex 85 72140620 Nut 92 STD541437 Stiffener Bracket 101 136420 Bracket Deflector Mower 42 102 71161010 Cap Sleeve 80 x 112 BIk Mower 103 19061216 Spdng Tomion Deflector 2 52 104 10071000 Nut Push Phos Oil 105 160793 Shield Deflector 42 BIk 106 2029J Washer 11 32 x 518 x 16 Gauge 128 153390 Rod Hinge 42 6 75 WIG 129 19131312 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 130 STD523710 Washer Spacer Mower Vented 131...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 609050 MOWER LIFT 7 11 13 5 4 6 2 3 8 i i i 5 4 13 19 32 13 _ 31 _ 19 32 13 20 15 _ 161718 20 20 44 ...

Page 45: ...140302 32 73540600 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 Crownlock 1 2 13 Unc Arm Suspension Rear Spring Retainer Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical Nut Lock 3 8 24 NO...

Page 46: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 609050 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 35A 157 83 11 18 4 29 41A _ 157 NUMBERS HERE 46 ...

Page 47: ... 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 IDx 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 x 06...

Page 48: ...MBER 944 609050 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E1 3 230 _614 230 634A 635 337 f 562 k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 368A 868 4O 1 1 166 1029 1022 1026 _13 305 _ 1023 48 ...

Page 49: ...R PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 609050 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E1 523 423 _524 2 534A 842 524 868 868A 358 GASKET SET 137 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 467 171 _ 535 _224 49 ...

Page 50: ...09050 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E1 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 27 52 123 _ k REQUIRES SPECIAl TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 127 9871_ 95_ 634 105 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 46 034A_ 127_ 138 50 ...

Page 51: ...RTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 609050 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E1 729A 728 lol 265 615 1019 LABEL KIT I 11036 LABEL KIT EMISsIoNs I 2 ___ 11058 OWNER S MANUAL 601 801 783 802 51 ...

Page 52: ...t Piston 030 Oversize 216 262766 Lock Piston Pin 219 490815 Pin Assy Piston Standard Size 222 495611 Pin Assy Piston 005 Oversize 224 94905 Rod Assembly Connecting 225 495157 Rod Assembly Connecting 227 493935 020 Undersize CrankpinBore 230 94742 Screw Hex Washer Head 1 57 64 232 262785 Screw Hex Washer Head 1 5 8 238 262836 Valve Exhaust 240 394358 Valve Intake 265 221535 Spring Valve 284 94704 G...

Page 53: ... 562 94907 Bolt Carriage 1034 495248 592 231978 Nut Hex 1036 499364 601 93053 Clamp Fuel Pipe 1044 94673 6t4 93306 Pin Cotter 1058 272623 615 263080 Retainer 1090 497607 634 494453 Seal Spring Assy 1091 281364 634A 494455 Seal Spdng Assy 2500 635 280872 Boot Spark Plug o 646 224546 Brace Air Cleaner 657 94906 Screw Sems 663 94620 Screw Self Tapping 718 230192 Pin Dowel 726 399676 Gear Ring Include...

Page 54: ...SERVICE NOTES I I 54 ...

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

Page 56: ...ODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E1 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians professional 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 SPARK PLUG OR LAWN MOWER...

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