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20 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR

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

MODEL NO.

944.601080

OWNER’S

MANUAL

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

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

Summary of Contents for CRAFTSMAN 944.601080

Page 1: ...RACTOR Caution Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment MODEL NO 944 601080 OWNER S MANUAL Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments...

Page 2: ...r s recommendations 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 Keep all movement on...

Page 3: ...all grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the b...

Page 4: ...f 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 Se...

Page 5: ...12 Gauge Seat 2 Keys Keys Slope Sheet 1 Large Flat Washer Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter Battery 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Keps Nut 1 4 20 1 Locknut 5 16 18 1 Hex Bolt...

Page 6: ...steeringwheeladapterfromsteeringwheeland slide adapter onto steering shaft extension Positionsteeringwheelsocrossbarsarehorizontal left to right and slide inside boot and onto adapter Assemble large f...

Page 7: ...skid Apply brake to stop tractor set parking brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position Turn ignition key to OFF position Continue with the instructions that follow TERMINAL ACCESS DOOR HEX...

Page 8: ...TRACTOR PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS 3 Engine oil is at proper level 3 Fuel tank is filled with fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline 3 Become familiar with all controls their...

Page 9: ...NEUTRAL HIGH LOW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED MOWER LIFT DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only OVER TEMP LIGHT PARKING BRAKE IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED P KEEP AREA C...

Page 10: ...Used for starting and stopping the engine LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off AMMETER Indicates charging or discharging of battery ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mowerblades orot...

Page 11: ...GED POSITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER ENGAGED POSITION BRAKE POSITION CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL DRIVE POSITION PARKING BRAKE DISENGAGED POSITION FIG 6 THROTTLE CONTROL TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig 6...

Page 12: ...ing Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction withthegroundandcauseyoutolosecontrolofyourtractor BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tr...

Page 13: ...For a warm engine start attempt the choke control may not beneeded NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting proceduresbelow Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to START positi...

Page 14: ...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 beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence To...

Page 15: ...owards 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 b...

Page 16: ...levelbeforestartingtheengineand after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CH...

Page 17: ...ith automotive type wax We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can r...

Page 18: ...iner spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by re movingretainerspring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removin...

Page 19: ...both front links Tighten nut E on both front links an equal number of turns Whendistance D is1 8 to1 2 loweratfrontthanrear tighten nut F against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adju...

Page 20: ...highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be adjusted Depressclutch brakepedalandengageparkingbrake Measuredistancebetweenbrakeoperatingarmandnut A on brake rod If distanc...

Page 21: ...CAMBER Thefrontwheeltoe inandcamberarenotadjustableonyour tractor Ifdamagehasoccurredtoaffectthefrontwheeltoe in or camber contact your nearest authorized service center department FIG 24 RETAINING R...

Page 22: ...your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Checkwiring SeeelectricalwiringdiagramintheRepair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replacewith20ampautomotive typeplug infuse Thefuse...

Page 23: ...ctory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows Withenginenotrunning movechokecontrol locatedon da...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...ty ignition switch 7 Check 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 departme...

Page 26: ...Mower deck not level 4 Level mower deck 5 Low uneven tire air pressure 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Worn bent or loose blade 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Buildup of grass le...

Page 27: ...RNATOR 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 ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS...

Page 28: ...28 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 601080 ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 D C AMPE RES 45 16 16 52 22 21 55...

Page 29: ...terlock Push In 21 175688 Harness Asm Light W 4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light 1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red 25 146148 CableBattery 26 175158 Fuse 20 AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 UNC 28 1454...

Page 30: ...MBER 944 601080 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 74 211 114 60 30 207 20 207 23 3 31 1 9 208 208 5 5 207 144 25 26 26 10 26 144 25 26 60 3 115 3 142 3 3 3 142 58 208 13 208 11 64 143 60 145 37 37 159 18 14 14 3...

Page 31: ...X599 Lens Grille 30 175692X612 FenderFootrest 31 139976 BracketSupportFender 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 6 16 18 x 1 2 TYT 38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 39 174714 Bracket Pivot Laser Lt 58 17493...

Page 32: ...57 51 74 75 78 76 77 1 25 19 24 2 53 35 34 37 36 35 62 36 64 65 59 56 212 55 63 116 70 77 61 22 27 26 6 113 18 51 5 18 6 85 52 30 32 32 30 52 11 85 80 4 3 6 81 84 82 145 79 170 16 96 26 89 90 27 51 48...

Page 33: ...16 Unc 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 53 105710X Link Clutch 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 6 75 56 17060616 Screw 3 8 16 X 1 0 57 130801 V Belt Ground Drive 59 169691 Keeper Belt Span Ctr 61...

Page 34: ...OR MODEL NUMBER 944 601080 STEERING ASSEMBLY 44 51 54 5 9 5 7 7 9 4 3 32 43 6 43 8 10 40 11 8 6 9 46 46 8 6 9 2 47 47 26 30 28 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 63 11 39 68 67 67 67 13 65 85 85 68 15 15 15 29 29 82...

Page 35: ...her 13 32 X 7 8 X 16 Ga 29 17060612 Screw3 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 159946X428 Insert Cap Strg 39...

Page 36: ...Push In 6 STD541437 Nut Hex w Ins 3 8 16 Unc 7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi 8 17000616 Screw 3 8 16 X 1 5 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 10 174894 Pan Seat 11 166369 Knob Seat 12 12124...

Page 37: ...44334 Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube 1 156369 Decal Fend STLT Oper 2 164065 Decal Steer Wheel 3 177356 DecalHoodRH 4 138047 Decal Batt Diehard 5 165407 DecalEngine 6 146046 Decal V Belt Drive Sch 7 177284 De...

Page 38: ...38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 601080 ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 10 62 6 5 72 13 26 25 4 8 32 31 34 33 37 33 39 17 16 17 3 81 23 45 14 38...

Page 39: ...ew Thdrol 3 8 16x1 1 2 Tytt 23 169837 ShieldBRN DBRGuard 25 145996 ControlChoke 26 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 UNF 29 137180 ArrestorSpark 31 157103 Tank Fuel 3 5 STL W O Sensor 32 161696 CapFuelGauge 33...

Page 40: ...147 147 142 149 142 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 40 159 152 151 153 154 157 158 67 153 156...

Page 41: ...Bolt Rdhd Sqn 3 8 16unc x 1 3 4 130794 Mandrel Assembly Includes Key Numbers 8 10 13 15 31 and 32 169583 MowerDeck IncludeGaugeWheels KeyNumbers116 119 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly 42 2 STD533107 Bolt...

Page 42: ...42 36 15 20 16 1718 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 37 41 40 38 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 601080 LIFT...

Page 43: ...Lift Lh Fixed Length 12 139866 Link Lift Rh Fixed Length 13 STD624008 RetainerSpring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 1...

Page 44: ...44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 601080 PEERLESS PMST TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C...

Page 45: ...Flanged Bushing 5 8 ID 35A 780197 FlangedBushing 751 36 790075 Brake Disk 37 790007 Brake Pad Plate 38 799021 Brake Pad pkg of 2 39 786026 DowelPin 40 792076A Flat Washer 312 ID x 059W KEY PART NO NO...

Page 46: ...NSTALL 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 9...

Page 47: ...3 51 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 1125 1127 276 27...

Page 48: ...E MODEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0119 E3 358 GASKET SET 12 9 51 51A 3 20 7 868 1022 163 691 1081 943 276 177 883 573 405 74 668 726 1005 363 332 75 934 1006 1119 334 851 635 789 544 802 801 803 310 6...

Page 49: ...High Altitude 121 499811 Carburetor Overhaul Kit 122 690952 Spacer Carburetor 125 499804 Carburetor 130 690993 Valve Throttle 131 499805 Throttle Shaft Kit 133 499806 Float Carburetor KEY PART NO NO D...

Page 50: ...68 Seal Valve 871 690969 Bushing Guide 877 399916 Alternator Connector Wire 878 691237 Harness Alternator 881 690999 Plate Cover KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 883 690970 Gasket Exhaust 914 690960 Screw R...

Page 51: ...DE 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 face Make...

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