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SERVICE NOTES

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Page 1: ...N TRACTOR Caution Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment MODEL NO 944 601131 OWNER S MANUAL Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 ...

Page 2: ...er 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 the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden 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 sl...

Page 3: ...ass 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 blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope If machine stops while going uphill disengage blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and ...

Page 4: ...f any If 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 RE PAIR PARTS section of this manual LIMITED TWO 2 YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TRACTOR RIDING EQUIPMENT For two 2 years from date of purchase Sears Canada Inc will repair or replace at Sears o...

Page 5: ...eering 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 ...

Page 6: ...CURELY 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 straightforward Removesteeringwheeladapterfromsteeringwheeland slide adapter onto steering shaft extension Positionsteeringwheelsocrossbarsarehorizontal left to right and slide inside boot and onto adapter Assemble...

Page 7: ...ft lever in neutral N position Roll tractor forward off skid Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor FIG 4 NOTE You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid SEAT PAN SHOULDER BOLT ADJUSTMENT KNOB FLAT WASHER SEAT INSTALL SEAT See Fig 4 Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob Removeadjustmen...

Page 8: ...manual CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower housing should be properly leveled See TOLEVELMOWERHOUSING intheService and Adjustments section of this manual CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SY...

Page 9: ...ARD 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 AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only OVER TEMP LIGHT PARKING BRAKE IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED P KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 15 SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION ...

Page 10: ...nd off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controllingenginespeed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKINGBRAKE Locksclutch brakepedalintothebrake position GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjustthemowerdeckorotherattachmentsmountedtoyour tractor LIFT LEVER PLUNG...

Page 11: ...oximately 1 1 2 to 4 The heights are measured 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 be cut to approximately 2 1 2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months For healthier and better looking lawns mow often and aft...

Page 12: ...a few seconds remove and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See OIL VISCOSITY CHART in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual Tochangeengineoil seetheCustomerResponsibilities section in this manual TO TRANSPORT Raiseattachmentlifttohighestpositionwithattachment...

Page 13: ... of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake Place gear shift lever in neutral N position Move attachment clutch to DISENGAGED position Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting proceduresbelow Insert key into ignition and turn ...

Page 14: ...y 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 beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence Toreceive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor ...

Page 15: ...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 safety rules when performing any mainte 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 intheS...

Page 16: ... hard starting and possible engine bore damage due to inadequatelubrication NOTE Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF 2 API certificationmarkandAPIservicesymbol shown at left with SJ CF ENERGY CONSERVING or higher is an acceptable oil at all temperatures Useofsyntheticoildoesnotalterrequiredoil changeintervals Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least onceayearifthetractorisnotusedfor...

Page 17: ...inggentlyonflatsurface Ifvery dirty or damaged replace cartridge Reinstall cartridge nut precleaner cover and secure with knob s IMPORTANT PETROLEUM SOLVENTS SUCH AS KEROSENE ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE CARTRIDGE DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE CARTRIDGE NUT COVER KNOB FOAM PRE CLEANER PAPER CARTRIDGE COVER...

Page 18: ...to carburetor replacementisrequired With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sec tions Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointingtowardscarburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properlypositioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline CLAMP FUEL FILTER CLAMP FIG 15 CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep fini...

Page 19: ...ng 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 THE MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS AND HOOK THE CLUTCH SPRING INTO SQUARE HOLE IN FRAME TO INSTALL MOWER ...

Page 20: ...herearwhenthemowerisinitshighestposition 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 front links are equal in length If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link Tolowerfrontofmowerloosennut E onbothfrontlinks an equal ...

Page 21: ...hetractoronlevelsurface Engageparkingbrake For assistance thereisabeltinstallationguidedecalonbottom side of left footrest Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep ers Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downw...

Page 22: ... aroundbatteries If your battery is too weak to start 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 VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES ConnecteachendoftheR...

Page 23: ... leaner fuel air mixture Turning the idle mixture valve out 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 Air cleaner assembly must be assembled to the carbu retor when making carburetor adjustments Be sure the throttle contr...

Page 24: ...NG 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 run ...

Page 25: ...lty 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 department Engine clicks but will 1 Weak or dead battery 1 Recharge or replace battery not start 2 Corroded battery terminals 2 Clean battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 3 Check all wiring 4 Faulty s...

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 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 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Improper blades us...

Page 27: ...ERNATOR 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 THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YO...

Page 28: ...28 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 601131 ELECTRICAL 8 2 1 27 22 21 48 16 52 16 ...

Page 29: ...1 red 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign 40 178437 HarnessIgn 41 71110408 Bolt Blk Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC X 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminalRed 43 178861 Solenoid 48 140844 AdapterAmmeter 52 141940 ProtectionWireLoop KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION N...

Page 30: ...TOR MODEL NUMBER 944 601131 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 3 2 35 3 26 35 3 26 33 10 34 1 208 11 17 29 28 208 13 12 51 57 53 52 54 55 24 26 25 26 25 3 31 24 30 209 8 209 6 16 9 15 209 209 5 5 58 145 37 37 18 206 205 205 38 38 212 ...

Page 31: ...8 16 UNC 28 157539 Grille P L 29 150209X599 Lens Grille P L 30 169465X558 FenderPnt 31 136619 Bracket Pnt Fender 33 105476X558 Footrest Pnt Lh 34 105475X558 Footrest Pnt Rh 35 72110606 Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3 8 16 x 3 4 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 38 175710 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 144697 Bracket Grille LH 5...

Page 32: ... 112 14 41 42 40 38 42 39 57 51 74 75 78 76 77 25 19 24 2 53 35 34 37 36 35 62 36 64 65 59 56 212 55 63 116 70 77 61 22 27 119 6 113 18 51 5 18 6 52 30 32 32 30 52 11 21 4 3 13 10 8 12 12 7 61 119 61 1 15 96 119 79 52 66 27 51 48 151 202 49 47 50 120 150 6 170 ...

Page 33: ...olt Fin Hex 3 8 16 UNC x 2 3 4 40 175461 Spacer Split 395 x 59 Bzp 41 175556 Keeper Belt Idler Foolproof 42 19131312 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga 47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Drv Stl 49 123205X Retainer Belt Style Spring 50 STD523715 Bolt Hex Hd 3 8 16unc x 1 1 2 51 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 53 105710X Link ...

Page 34: ...TOR MODEL NUMBER 944 601131 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 88 71 29 17 29 43 91 ...

Page 35: ...12 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 Cad 32 130465 Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75 Mech 36 155099 Bushing Strg 5 8 Id Dash 37 152927 Screw 38 140045X428 Cap Strg Wheel AYP P L 39 19133812 Washer 13 32 X 2 3 8 X 12 Ga 40 7810H Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 UNF 41 100711L Adaptor Wheel Strg 42 145054X428 BootSteering 43 121749X Washer 25 32 X 1 1 4 X 16 Ga 44 153720 ExtensionSteering 46 121232X Cap Spindle Fr Top Blk 47 6855M ...

Page 36: ...32 X 1 X 14 Ga 10 174894 Pan Pnt Seat 11 166369 Knob Seat Adj Wingnut 12 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch 13 121248X Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc 16 121250X Spring Cprsn 1 27 Blk Pnt 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Flg Gr 5 Zinc 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 X 1 3 16 X 12 Ga 2...

Page 37: ...276 DecalFender5Sp 38 5 176450 Decal Engine HP 6 172275 Decal Strg Wheel 7 177109 DecalDashLower 9 163204 DecalCraftsman 10 157140 DecalCautionEnglish french KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm WHEELS TIRES 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222X Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 6 Service 4 59904 Tube Front Service Item Only 5 106732X427 Rim As...

Page 38: ...38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 601131 ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 62 13 4 72 78 81 3 16 78 23 45 14 38 40 ...

Page 39: ...Guard 29 137180 ArrestorSpark 31 109202X Tank Fuel 1 25 Fr 32 158990 Cap Asm Fuel Sears Vented 33 123487X Clamp Hose Blk 37 137040 Line Fuel 20 38 148315 Plug Oil Drain Easy 40 124028X Bushing Snap Nyl Blk Fuel Line 44 17670412 Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20 x 3 4 45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh thdrol 3 8 16 46 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16ga 62 STD551131 Lockwasher 72 71070512 Screw Hex Hd Cap 5 16 18 x...

Page 40: ...MOWER DECK 19 86 3 8 4 2 2 15 14 13 11 10 9 8 1 21 2 96 97 29 27 23 26 28 25 24 21 87 88 21 146 31 40 150 45 32 33 69 55 56 36 36 89 123 113 53 30 109 89 122 40 89 108 107 68 4 3 5 6 2 21 149 16 21 2 110 54 148 152 151 153 154 157 158 67 153 156 155 ...

Page 41: ...inge 30 157722 ScrewThdrol WasherHead 31 129963 Washer Spacer 32 153532 Pulley Mandrel 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flange 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 40 73680600 Nut3 8 16 45 STD624003 Retainer 53 130840 Brake Assembly 54 133943 Washer Hardened 55 133840 Idler Arm Assembly 56 165723 Spacer Retainer 67 149846 Knob Custom Oval 68 144200 V Belt 42 Mower 69 STD560907 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 3 4 86 7631J Runner LH...

Page 42: ...42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 601131 LIFT LEVER 15 20 16 1718 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 12 11 31 32 31 32 19 19 13 13 13 13 ...

Page 43: ...eFluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift Lh 12 139866 Link Lift Rh 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 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 RetainerSpringZinc 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NOTE All co...

Page 44: ...44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 601131 TRANSAXLE DANA D4360 139 ...

Page 45: ... 632 X 1 00 X 046 37 170987 Washer Plain 632 X 1 00 X 031 38 174255 Assy Gear Comb 12T 30T 39 124639X Shaft Idler 40 120472X Spacer 633 X 87 X 755 41 105928X Sprocket 9T 42 170988 Gear Bevel 36T KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 43 134394 Assy Kit Shim 750 Shaft 44 120473X Shaft Drive 45 142678 Gear Spur 12T 46 124641X Gear Spur 20T 47 106589X Gear Spur 25T 48 120408X Gear Spur 28T 49 105937X Gear Spur 3...

Page 46: ... 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 3 307 306 1 2 870 869 871 552 383 13 337 635 7 9 8 10 668 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 322 5 668 322 308 33 36 35 40 40A 45 45 42 34 26 27 25 27 28 24 759 758 757 761 46 43 22 15 20 12 4 524 842 523 287 847 525 505 562 404 614 404 616 227 691 718 146 810 733 16 741 761 32 29 32A 1019 LABEL KIT ...

Page 47: ...MANUAL 53 654 50 54 51A R 467 968 967 167 445 176 971 875 883 601 240 187 267 188 222 209 265 216 232 202 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 276 51 51 95 104 105 137 276 142 987 127 634 106 950 130 95 987 51 142 105 137 104 186 634 108 231 93 131 133 975 276 692 141 98 1091 94 127 125 106 108A 634A 141A 130A 95 987 93 131A 48 344 11 231 634A 93 137 ...

Page 48: ...BER 28R707 TYPE NUMBER 1147 E1 304 305A 37 73 1006 1005 455 75 78 934 74 1036 LABEL EMISSION 305 1044 1119 851 334 333 544 802 801 803 310 697 729 309 311 1090 797 579 176 51A 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 20 12 3 7 9 524 842 883 691 23 363 877 474 789 1051 510 783 513 503 668A 732 727 462 ...

Page 49: ...MBER 28R707 TYPE NUMBER 1147 E1 950A 130B 95A 987A 105A 137A 104A 634B 108B 231A 975A 276A 127A 955 51 147 955A 173 117 N ik k i 98A 133A 141B 125A 131B 977A CARBURETOR GASKET SET 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 137A 276A 51 51 95A 104A 105A 137A 276A 147 987A 127A 634B 231A 117 955 ...

Page 50: ...r Flywheel 78 690661 Screw Flywheel Guard 93 690602 Ø Bushing Throttle Shaft 94 498030 Idle Mixture Kit 95 691636 Ø Screw Throttle Valve KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 95A 690718 Ø Screw Throttle Valve 98 495800 Idle Speed Kit 98A 694907 Idle Speed Kit 104 690525 Ø Pin Float Hinge 104A 694918 Ø Pin Float Hinge 105 231855 Ø Valve Float Needle 105A 694922 Ø Valve Float Needle 106 690577 Ø Seat Inlet 108...

Page 51: ...2 Spring Detent 697 690372 Screw Starter Motor 718 690959 Pin Locating 727 490324 Cover Starter Drive 729 691224 Clip Wire 732 691002 Screw Starter Drive Cover 733 691658 Screw Crankshaft Extension KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 741 691284 Gear Timing 757 691714 Link Counterweight 758 692423 Counterweight 759 691239 Pin Counterweight 761 691096 Screw Counterweight 783 693713 Gear Pinion 789 695050 Har...

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Page 55: ...SIGHTING 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 face Make turns gradu ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

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