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22.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
46" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR

Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment

MODEL NO.

944.600811

OWNER’S

MANUAL

• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts

Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8

Summary of Contents for CRAFTSMAN 944.600811

Page 1: ...TOR Caution Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment MODEL NO 944 600811 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: ...he 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...

Page 4: ...a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service center department See...

Page 5: ...Gauge Seat Battery 2 Keys Slope Sheet Keys Steering Wheel Insert Steering Sleeve Steering Sleeve Extension Mower 2 Front Link Assemblies 2 Shoulder Bolts 2 Gauge Wheels 2 Center lock Nuts 2 Washers 3...

Page 6: ...See Fig 2 CAUTION Do not short battery termi nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands...

Page 7: ...is manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed Check engine o...

Page 8: ...ory MULCHER PLATE TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHING See Fig 4 Turn the mower over to allow access to blades Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer and remove high performance blades Store in safe...

Page 9: ...H frontsuspensionbracket Retainwith two single loop retainer springs as shown InstallsecondfrontlinkinL H frontsuspensionbracket onlyandretainwithsingleloopretainerspringasshown Turn height adjustment...

Page 10: ...mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped Before driving...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...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 13: ...n 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 Fig...

Page 14: ...of the manufacturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction withthegroundandcauseyoutolosecontrolofyourtractor FIG 9 3 8...

Page 15: ...tch brake slowly return to operating position Allow one minute for transmission to warm up This can be done during the engine warm up period The attachments can be used during the engine warm up perio...

Page 16: ...e This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have devel oped during shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION REQUIRE REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACE...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...el with the ground If blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal position If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced TRACTOR Always observe saf...

Page 19: ...efore 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 container Remove oil fill cap...

Page 20: ...ver occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions Remove knobs and cover TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER Wash it in liquid detergent and water Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth Saturateitine...

Page 21: ...IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS TO INSTALL MOWER Follow procedure described in INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT in the Assembly section of this manual TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust...

Page 22: ...mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual Remove screws from R H mandrel cover and remove cover Unhook spring from bolt on mower housing Carefully roll belt off R H mandrel pulley Remov...

Page 23: ...rd while motion control lever is in neutral position follow these steps Loosen the adjustment bolt Check secondary idler arm and idler to see that they rotate freely Be sure spring is hooked in second...

Page 24: ...huband axle Insert square key Replacewashersandsnapretainingringsecurelyinaxle groove Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purcha...

Page 25: ...nst stop Tighten cable clamp screw securely TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL See Fig 33 The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment as described bel...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...TCH CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL UP PTO DISENGAGED C G F B E A D H RED WHITE WHITE WHITE GREEN GREEN BLUE BLACK HOUR METER OPTIONAL BLUE STARTER PTO SWITCH CIRCUIT POSITION OFF C F B E A D ON C G B H B A G H D...

Page 30: ...30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 600811 ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 25 18 27 27 40 33 30 50 D C AMPERES 45 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 16 81 55 22 21 79...

Page 31: ...1 2 21 166184 Harness Asm Light W 4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light 1156 24 8860R Cable Battery 6 Ga 17 red 25 146148 Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 166180 Fuse 15 Amp 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc...

Page 32: ...HASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 64 209 158 74 30 159 209 13 3 31 1 3 2 9 157 156 60 144 25 26 26 10 26 144 25 26 60 3 3 3 142 3 3 3 142 143 60 17 29 145 161 166 37 37 209 11 209 209 20 59 28 160 54 160 54 154 2...

Page 33: ...r 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 6 16 18 x 1 2 TYT 38 169834 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 58 161236 DuctHood 59 110436X Bushing Snap Split Blk 60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk...

Page 34: ...36 22 34 16 1 77 77 84 16 61 71 200 73 16 61 199 32 30 52 57 96 26 25 19 24 26 26 95 76 78 75 74 27 26 59 61 15 89 90 51 51 27 51 48 150 151 202 49 26 47 50 51 81 156 166 165 82 168 163 14 164 21 8 1...

Page 35: ...3 8 16 UNC 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 UNC 53 105710X Link Clutch 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 56 STD523712 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 UNC x 1 1 4 57 140294 V Belt Ground Drive 59 169691 Keeper Ce...

Page 36: ...EL NUMBER 944 600811 STEERING ASSEMBLY 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 3 32 43 6 43 8 17 18 19 22 8 27 62 23 25 79 10 40 11 33 35 34 38 12 72 1 41 42 37 36 37 8 6 9 46 46 8 6 9 2 47 47 65 40 11 66 29 80 13 85 85 68 67...

Page 37: ...ket Steering 27 136874 GearSector 29 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 32 170162 Rod Tie 33 19111216 Washer 11 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 34 10040500 Washer Lock Hlcl Spr 5 16 35 73810500 Locknut 5 16 24 Unf 36 15510...

Page 38: ...TD541437 Nut Hex w Ins 3 8 16 Unc 7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 8 17000616 Screw 3 8 16 X 1 1 2 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 10 155925 Pan Seat 11 166369 Knob Seat Adj Wingnut 12 121246X Bracket...

Page 39: ...rs 3 171700 DecalHoodRH 4 171701 Decal Hood LH 5 164095 Decal Dash Hyd 6 146046 Decal V Belt Drive Sch 7 172258 Decal Hp Engine 8 137259 DecalWarningMult Language 9 163204 DecalCraftsman 10 157140 Dec...

Page 40: ...40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 600811 ENGINE 102 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 10 62 6 5 72 13 26 25 4 8 32 31 34 33 37 33 39 17 14 38 15 16 17 3 81 23 45...

Page 41: ...Nipple Pipe 15 13200300 Elbow Standard 90 3 8 18 NPT 16 STD551237 Washer Lock Ext tooth 3 8 17 17490624 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 23 169837 Shield Browning DebrisGuard 25 164068 ControlChoke 26 7392...

Page 42: ...42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 600811 MOWER LIFT 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 43: ...Trunnion Blk Zinc 18 73680800 Nut Crownlock 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 SpringRetainer 23 110807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 X 5 8 X 16 Ga 25 164024 Spring 26 169484...

Page 44: ...MOWER DECK 36 46 45 33 49 41 42 49 36 37 43 40 46 45 50 44 33 30 30 32 21 21 22 23 24 25 26 20 27 28 29 18 18 21 34 31 127 41 42 44 35 50 40 126 72 52 38 1 39 32 31 18 12 51 8 9 10 11 13 16 48 19 5 6...

Page 45: ...8 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 29 131491 Rod Hinge 30 157722 Screw Thd Rolling Washer Head 31 129963 Washer SpacerMowerVented 32 153531 Pulley Mandrel 33 137266 Nut Flg Top Lock Cntr 9 16 34 14...

Page 46: ...46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 600811 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: ...ALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 11 9 10 8 50 51 54 122 51A 654 53 1019 LABEL KIT 27 28 27 27 26 25 32 29 24 741 16 146 46 1026 1026A 304 855 305 968 445 967...

Page 49: ...51 798 337 383 691 552A 552A 404 616 742 552 505 562 209 211 227 278 212 40 40 40 36 36 5 5A 34 42 871 40 33 34 33 871 42 1023 1023A 51A 231 130 108 633 987 104 137 105 1126 1128 1169 1127 276 276 41...

Page 50: ...NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0121 E3 358 GASKET SET 12 9 51 51A 3 20 7 868 1022 163 691 524 943 276 842 883 573 197 74 668 726 1005 363 332 75 934 1006 1119 334 851 635 789 544 802 801 803 310 697 311 46...

Page 51: ...e Float Needle 108 690986 Valve Choke 117 690232 Jet Main Standard 690989 Jet Main High Altitude KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 121 499811 Carburetor Overhaul Kit 122 690952 Spacer Carburetor 125 499804 C...

Page 52: ...7 499602 Dipstick Tube Assembly 851 691234 Terminal Sparkplug KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 855 691011 Adapter Air 865 691012 Cover Air Guide 865A 691014 Cover Air Guide 865B 691015 Cover Air Guide 868 6...

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: ...56 PRINTED IN U S A 174764 Rev 5 5 30 01 RH TR RD...

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