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UNASSEMBLED PARTS

(2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Keps Nuts 1/4-20

Steering Wheel

Steering

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
17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge

Seat

Battery

(2) Keys

Slope Sheet

Keys

(1) Oil Drain Tube

Summary of Contents for CRAFTSMAN 944.601090

Page 1: ...TOR Caution Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment MODEL NO 944 601090 OWNER S MANUAL Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Re...

Page 2: ...udden 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 Mo...

Page 3: ...e 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: ...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 RE PAIR PARTS section of th...

Page 5: ...ering 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...

Page 6: ...sandinstall 5 16 hex bolt and locknut 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...

Page 7: ...BLE NEGATIVE BLACK CABLE KEPS NUT DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE CAPS Lift hood to raised position Open terminal access doors remove terminal protec tive caps and discard If this battery is put into serv...

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: ...ractor and starting the engine PARKINGBRAKE Locksclutch brakepedalintothebrake position FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off AMMETER I...

Page 11: ...from the ground to the blade tip with theenginenotrunning Theseheightsareapproximateand may vary depending upon soil conditions height of grass and types of grass being mowed The average lawn should b...

Page 12: ...thegroundandcauseyoutolosecontrolofyourtractor FIG 7 3 8 16 LOCKNUT 3 8 WASHER GAUGE WHEEL SHOULDER BOLT GUAGE WHEEL MOUNTING BRACKET TO TRANSPORT See Figs 5 and 9 When pushing or towing your tractor...

Page 13: ...eratures 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 E...

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: ...nance BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six 6 feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear then brake must be adjusted See TOADJUSTBRAKE intheServiceandAdjustments section of this...

Page 17: ...ayearifthetractorisnotusedfor50hoursinoneyear Checkthecrankcaseoillevelbeforestartingtheengineand after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the o...

Page 18: ...ng make sure the grass screen cooling fins and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times Every 100 hours of operation more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions remove t...

Page 19: ...lug TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Makesuretiresareproperlyinflated See PROD UCTSPECIFICATIONS sectionofthismanual Iftiresare over or under...

Page 20: ...tion Checkadjustmentonrightsideoftractor Measuredistance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjustments check that both fro...

Page 21: ...ade if the tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral position follow these steps Loosen the adjustment bolt Move the motion control lever 1 4 to 1 2 inch in the...

Page 22: ...tart the engine it should be recharged If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHIC...

Page 23: ...cleaner Chokeshouldbeclosed Ifitisnot loosencasingclamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed Tighten casing clamp screw securely Replace air cleaner cover assembly and tighten...

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: ...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 26: ...pen 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 installed 9 Reins...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...28 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 601090 ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 52 D C AMPE RES 45 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 55 16 22 21 16...

Page 29: ...ght W 4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light 1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red 25 146148 Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 ire red 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 145491 Cable Ground 6 Ga 21 blac...

Page 30: ...DEL NUMBER 944 601090 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 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 3 3 142 3 3 3 142 58 208 13 208 11 64 143 60 145 37 37 159 18 14 14 38 38 17...

Page 31: ...0 175692X612 Fender Footrest STLT Pnt 31 139976 BracketSupportFender 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 X1 2 38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 39 174714 Bracket Pivot Laser LT 58 174930 Air Duct P...

Page 32: ...1 41 42 40 53 35 55 36 42 62 35 36 22 39 34 16 1 77 77 30 52 56 64 65 212 63 116 70 57 96 26 25 19 24 26 26 76 78 75 74 27 26 15 37 51 89 90 27 51 48 151 202 49 47 50 120 81 156 166 165 82 168 163 14...

Page 33: ...0294 V Belt Ground Drive 59 169691 Keeper CenterSpan 61 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 62 8883R Cover Pedal 63 175410 Pulley Engine 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 65 STD551143 Washer 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine 7...

Page 34: ...OR MODEL NUMBER 944 601090 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: ...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 159946 Insert Cap Strg Wh Au 39 19132411 Washer 13 32 X 1 1 20 x 11 Ga 40 STD5415...

Page 36: ...4 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 Spa...

Page 37: ...Diehard Sears 3 177356 DecalHoodRH 4 177357 Decal Hood LH 5 164065 Decal Strng Whl Domed Prem 6 165407 Decal HP Engine 7 177284 Decal Dash Pnl B S 8 170563 DecalWarningMult Language 9 163204 DecalCra...

Page 38: ...38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 601090 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: ...3 8 17 17490624 Screw 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 32 161...

Page 40: ...45 150 45 144 147 147 142 149 142 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 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 37 40 159 102 102 104 103 105 106 104 105 106 103...

Page 41: ...4 20 x 5 8 159 72140614 Bolt Rdhd Sqn 3 8 16 Unc x 1 3 4 130794 Mandrel Assembly Includes Key Numbers 8 10 13 15 31 and 32 169583 ReplacementMower Complete 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly 42 2 STD533107...

Page 42: ...42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 601090 MOWER LIFT 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...

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 Blk Zinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2...

Page 44: ...44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 601090 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 314 0510...

Page 45: ...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 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 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 131 499805 Throttle Shaft Kit 133 499806 Float...

Page 50: ...871 690969 Bushing Guide 877 399916 AlternatorConnector Wire 878 691237 Harness Alternator 881 690999 Plate Cover KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 883 690970 H Gasket Exhaust 914 690960 Screw RockerCover 9...

Page 51: ...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 52: ...PRINTED IN U S A 177508 REV 1 3 28 01 RD...

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