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REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.600801

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY

PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

1

139768

Wheel Steering

2

154427

Axle Asm STMP Dropped STL

3

169840

Spindle Asm LH

4

169839

Spindle Asm RH

5

6266H

Bearing Race Thrust Harden

6

121748X

Washer 25/32 X 1-5/8 X 16 Ga

7

19272016

Washer 27/32 X 1-1/4 X 16 Ga

8

12000029

Ring Klip #t5304-75

9

3366R

Bearing Col Strg Blk

10

169832

Link Drag Extended Stamp

11

STD551137

Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/8

13

136518

Bearing Axle STLT/GT

15

145212

Nut Hex Flange Lock

17

156546

Shaft Asm Strg

18

57079

Washer Thrust 515x 750x 033

19

160395

Support Shaft

22

165857

Screw Hex WshHd Torx

23

165851

Shaft Asm Pittman

25

154406

Bracket Steering

26

126847X

Bushing Link Drag Blk LR

27

136874

Gear Sector

28

19131416

Washer 13/32 X 7/8 X 16 Ga

29

17060612

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16x3/4

30

STD561210

Pin Cotter 1/8 X 3/4 Cad

32

130465

Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75 Mech

36

155099

Bushing Strg

37

152927

Screw

38

139769

Insert Cap Strg Wh Au

39

19133812

Washer 13/32 X 2-3/8 X 12 Ga

40

STD541537

Lock nut

41

100711L

Adaptor Wheel Strg

42

145054X428 Boot  Steering Shaft

43

121749X

Washer 25/32 X 1 1/4 X 16 Ga

44

153720

Extension Steering Shaft LR/LT

46

121232X

Cap Spindle Fr Top Blk

47

6855M

Fitting Grease

51

STD541431

Nut Lock Hex w/Ins 5/16-18

54

STD523112

Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 Unc x 1-1/4

62

167902

Kit, Steering Assembly Svc

63

STD523710

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc x 1 Gr. 5

65

160367

Spacer Axle

66

154404

Bearing Arm Pittman

67

72140618

Bolt Rdhd Sq 3/8-16 Unc x 2-1/4

68

169827

Axle, Brace

79

19132012

Washer  13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12 Ga.

80

74950612

Bolt Hex Nylon  3/8-16 x 3/4

82

169835

Bracket Susp Chassis Front

85

133835

Fastner Christmas Tree

NOTE:

 

 

All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

            1 inch = 25.4 mm

Summary of Contents for 944.600801

Page 1: ...TOR Caution Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment MODEL NO 944 600801 OWNER S MANUAL Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Re...

Page 2: ...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 Safe Operation Practices for Ride On Mowers I...

Page 3: ...watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not a...

Page 4: ...ark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearestSearsAuthorizedServiceCentre Department See RE...

Page 5: ...ng Wheel Insert 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Locknut 5 16 18 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Lockwasher 3 8 Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Knob 1 Washer 17...

Page 6: ...ngholesinextensionandlowershaftsandinstall 5 16 hex bolt and locknut Tighten securely Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL Position front w...

Page 7: ...people and objects Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline Place freewheel control in transmission engaged po sition Sit on sea...

Page 8: ...PURGETRANSMISSION intheOpera tion section of this manual CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct tire pressure is important for be...

Page 9: ...RD FAST SLOW ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED MOWER LIFT DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET...

Page 10: ...he engine PARKINGBRAKE Locksclutch brakepedalintothebrake position FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off AMMETER Indicates charging or...

Page 11: ...tion andhold Place parking brake lever in ENGAGED position and releasepressurefromclutch brakepedal Pedalshould remain in BRAKE position Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure STOPPING See F...

Page 12: ...tractor Use common sense when towing Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction withthegroundandcauseyoutolosecontrolofyourtractor FIG 7 3 8 16 LOCKNUT 3 8 WASHER GAUGE...

Page 13: ...res 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 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE...

Page 14: ...eways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished See Fig 10 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire ha...

Page 15: ...ery 7 Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft lbs maximum Do not overtighten 1 12 3 2 5 5 6 7 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have beensubjectedtooperator...

Page 16: ...e center hole may appear to be centered but are not Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground If blade is balanced it should re...

Page 17: ...OIL DRAIN PLUG AIR SCREEN FIG 14 ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SG or SH Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expecte...

Page 18: ...SIDES ENGINE COOLING FINS See Fig 17 Remove any dust dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating Air guide covers must be removed Remove side panels and hood See TO...

Page 19: ...ER See Fig 20 Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Slide mower under tractor with discharge guard to right side of tractor Lower lift lever to its lowest position Install mower in rever...

Page 20: ...sary adjustments check that both front links are equal in length Both links should be approximately10 3 8 If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link Tolowerfrontofmo...

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 downw...

Page 22: ...rs to allow wheelremoval rearwheelcontainsasquarekey Donot lose Repair tire and reassemble Onrearwheelsonly aligngroovesinrearwheelhuband axle Insert square key Replacewashersandsnapretainingringsecur...

Page 23: ...adjustment is necessary proceed as follows With engine not running move throttle control lever to fast position Check that swivel is against side of quarter circle If it is not loosen cable clamp scr...

Page 24: ...ke final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position With throttle control lever in slow position hold throttle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle...

Page 25: ...G 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 AT...

Page 26: ...eck replace ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or starter 8 Check replace solenoid or starter 9 Faulty operator presence switch es 9 Contact an authorized service center department Engine clicks but wi...

Page 27: ...place sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Mower drive belt worn 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Blades improperly install...

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

Page 29: ...UR 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 E...

Page 30: ...30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 600801 ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 22 21 16 16 D C AMPERES 45 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 55 52...

Page 31: ...2J 22 4152J Bulb Light 1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red 25 146148 Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 166180 Fuse 15 AMP Auto Green 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 145491 Cable Ground 6...

Page 32: ...BER 944 600801 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 74 60 30 17 29 28 12 207 20 207 23 3 31 1 3 2 9 208 208 5 5 207 144 25 26 26 10 26 144 25 26 60 3 3 3 142 3 3 3 142 58 208 13 208 11 64 143 60 145 51 57 53 52 54...

Page 33: ...39976 BracketSupportFender 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 X1 2 38 169834 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 51 73800400 Nut Lock Hex W Ins 1 4 20 52 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 53 145201 Bracket Pn...

Page 34: ...41 42 40 53 35 55 36 42 62 35 36 22 39 34 16 1 77 77 30 52 56 64 65 51 72 63 116 70 57 96 26 25 19 24 26 26 76 78 75 74 27 26 15 37 51 51 89 90 27 51 48 151 202 49 26 47 50 51 81 156 166 165 82 168 16...

Page 35: ...lt Ground Drive 59 169691 Keeper CenterSpan 61 17060612 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 3 4 62 8883R Cover Pedal 63 140186 Pulley Engine 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 65 STD551143 Washer 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine 70...

Page 36: ...944 600801 STEERING ASSEMBLY 82 22 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 3 32 43 6 43 8 18 19 27 62 23 11 40 66 29 25 79 8 10 40 11 8 6 9 46 46 8 6 9 2 47 47 1 41 17 42 37 36 37 26 30 28 38 63 11 39 44 51 54 80 68 67 67 67...

Page 37: ...X 7 8 X 16 Ga 29 17060612 ScrewThdrol3 8 16x3 4 30 STD561210 Pin Cotter 1 8 X 3 4 Cad 32 130465 Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75 Mech 36 155099 Bushing Strg 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Insert Cap Strg Wh Au 39 1...

Page 38: ...5925 Pan Seat 11 166369 Knob Seaat 1 2 13 Unc Blk 12 121246X Bracket Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20x1 1 2 15 134300...

Page 39: ...ecal Battery Diehard Sears 3 171696 DecalHoodRH 4 171697 Decal Hood LH 5 163205 Decal Fend SD WHT Rad Auto 42 7 166927 Decal Dash Pnl B S 8 137259 DecalWarningMult Language 9 163204 DecalCraftsman 10...

Page 40: ...40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 600801 ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 10 11 6 5 12 13 26 25 17 3 14 38 15 16 17 81 27 7 4 8 32 31 34 33 37 33 39 23 45...

Page 41: ...80336 Nipple Pipe 4 1 2 15 13200300 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt 16 STD551237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 17 17490624 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16x1 1 2 Tytt 23 169837 ShieldBRN DBRGuard 25 145996 ControlChoke...

Page 42: ...44 147 147 142 149 142 35 49 50 51 54 52 53 55 56 34 1 46 44 21 22 24 25 26 27 2 28 29 23 21 21 21 18 18 20 2 48 59 19 4 3 129 92 131 130 92 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 37 40 159 102 102 104 103 105 106 104 1...

Page 43: ...49 155066 Roller Assembly Cam Follower 50 131340 Bolt Shoulder 10 24 Grade 5 51 STD541410 Locknut 52 139888 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC 53 131845 Arm Assembly Pad Brake 54 133943 Washer Hardened 55 155...

Page 44: ...44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 600801 LIFT ASSEMBLY 36 15 20 16 1718 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 50 26 37 41 40 38 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 49...

Page 45: ...n Blk Zinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock W Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 SpringRetainer 23 110807X Nut Special 24 STD551037 Washer 13 32 X 5 8 X 16 Ga 25 2876H Spring 26 169484 Retaine...

Page 46: ...46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 600801 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 314 0510...

Page 47: ...g 54 170406 Bearing Center Block 55 142977 Spring Helical Compression 56 142978 Washer 57 150798 20w 50Oil 58 170407 Brake Yoke KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 59 170408 Rotor Brake 60 142883 Brake Puck 61...

Page 48: ...O INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 11 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 337 635 383 9 8 10 569 1125 881 5A 7A 5 7 3 244 1 2 870 871 869 48 32 220 46 868 34 33 36 35 40 41 45 45 42 868A 27 26 25...

Page 49: ...TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 240 601 51 51 212 205 51A 51A 267 50 122 601 53 54 634A 202 527 187 203 725 562 278 592 211 258 209 1136 689 1137 1138 222 227 121 CARBURETOR KIT 104 102...

Page 50: ...TS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 600801 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0145 E3 9 20 3 177 7A 358 GASKET SET 51A 634 51 7 12 569 163 801 697 544 802 803 783 309 510 310 1051 513 311...

Page 51: ...asket Intake 51A 270884 Gasket Intake 53 690321 Screw Carburetor 54 93208 Screw Intake Manifold 73 691438 Screen Rotating 75 225137 Washer Flywheel 78 691134 Screw Flywheel Fan 91 693483 Body Assembly...

Page 52: ...25 4 mm KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 307 94930 Screw Cylinder Shield 309 497596 Motor Starter 310 690323 Bolt Starter Motor 311 497608 Brush Set 332 230674 Nut Flywheel 333 394891 Armature Magneto 334...

Page 53: ...53 SERVICE NOTES...

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

Page 55: ...IGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 15 never across the...

Page 56: ...PRINTED IN U S A 173514 Rev 2 4 18 01 RD TR RD...

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