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20.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
48" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR

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

MODEL NO.

944.602000

OWNER’S

MANUAL

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

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

Summary of Contents for CRAFTSMAN 944.602000

Page 1: ...TOR Caution Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment MODEL NO 944 602000 OWNER S MANUAL Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Re...

Page 2: ...anges 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 IMP...

Page 3: ...the machine Tall 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 d...

Page 4: ...by the operator A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service centre department See RE PAIR PARTS section of this manual LIMITED TWO 2 YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSM...

Page 5: ...Nose Roller 4 Washers 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga 4 Wheels 4 Adjusting Bar 4 Retainer Springs double loop 4 Clevis Pins 4 Locknut 3 8 16 4 Shoulder Bolt 1 Front Plate Assembly 5 Retainer Springs double loop 2...

Page 6: ...TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor...

Page 7: ...forward off skid TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Opera tion section for location and function of con trols WARNING Beforestarting read understandandfollow all instructions in the Operation section of t...

Page 8: ...lt tension rod is in disengaged position Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck pins Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops up a...

Page 9: ...ctor be sure freewheel control is in drive position WHILELEARNINGHOWTOUSEYOURTRACTOR PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is filled with fresh c...

Page 10: ...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 11: ...sition FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off CRUISE CONTROL LEVER Used to set forward move mentoftractoratdesiredspeedwithoutholdingthe...

Page 12: ...TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig 8 Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Whenengineisrunning anyattemptbytheoperator to leave the seat without first setting...

Page 13: ...elatively high the second to desired height Select desired height of cut Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TOSTOPMOWERBLADES disengageattachmentclutch control CAUTION Do not ope...

Page 14: ...waitafew minutes and try again If engine still does not start pull the choke control out and retry WARM WEATHER STARTING 50 F and above When engine starts slowly push choke control in until the engin...

Page 15: ...ive 5 secondsandreleasepedal Repeatthisprocedurethree 3 times NOTE During this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels The air is being removed from hydraulic drive system Shut off engine...

Page 16: ...hange Engine Oil without oil filter 1 2 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence Toreceive full value from the warra...

Page 17: ...to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine Whentheengineisrunningandtheattachmentclutchis engaged any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut of...

Page 18: ...hetransmissionishot Topreventpossible damage to seals do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean Inspect cooling fins for...

Page 19: ...irfilter Clean the foam pre cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner mo...

Page 20: ...Removeretainerspringsfromsuspensionarmsatdeck and disengage arms from deck Raise attachment lift to its highest position Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric clutch pulley Slide mower out...

Page 21: ...ositionwherenopart of the mower including gauge wheels is touching the ground From left side of tractor find the level decal on top of mower and place bubble level on decal as indicated Mowerislevelsi...

Page 22: ...ade loosen nut D from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut C on both front links an equal number of turns Whendistance B is1 8 to1 2 loweratfrontthanrear tighten nut D against trunnion on both fro...

Page 23: ...ssclutch brakepedalandengageparkingbrake Measuredistancebetweenbrakeoperatingarmandnut A on brake rod If distance is other than 1 3 4 loosen jam nut and turn nut A untildistancebecomes1 3 4 Retightenj...

Page 24: ...events tire dry rot and corrosion FIG 29 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 30 CAUTION Lead acidbatteriesgenerate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from bat teries...

Page 25: ...ed engine manufacturer s service outlet TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig 32 The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment as descr...

Page 26: ...tained Idlefuelneedlesetting Withthrottlecontrolleverinslow position turn idle fuel adjusting needle in clockwise until engine speed decreases and then turn out coun terclockwise approximately 3 4 tur...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...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...

Page 29: ...olt 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 do...

Page 30: ...30 SERVICENOTES...

Page 31: ...UG GAP 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT POSITION OFF B A1 RUN LIGHT B S A1 START M G A1 B A1 RUN MAKE A2 L NONE NONE NONE REGULATOR ALTERNATOR 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM REGULATOR DISCONN...

Page 32: ...32 28 29 26 42 25 40 33 30 50 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 55 16 81 21 79 45 0 60 A M P S 60 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 602000 ELECTRICAL 46...

Page 33: ...5449 Harness Light 25 178909 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Hex Keps 1 4 20 UNC 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Seat 30 175442 Switch Ignition 33 175447 Key 40 179737 Harness Ign...

Page 34: ...10 26 144 25 26 10 3 3 3 142 3 3 3 142 143 60 17 145 18 37 37 154 209 166 155 166 209 206 14 38 14 209 209 11 209 13 209 219 20 219 23 58 29 166 42 43 28 39 215 166 166 218 217 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MO...

Page 35: ...10 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 39 174988 Bracket Pivot Hood 42 172545X599 Lens Lh 43 172544X599 Lens Rh 58 174993 DuctHood 60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 174997 DashLower 74 STD54143...

Page 36: ...220 222 221 19 51 51 250 19 19 6 231 239 33 239 238 52 237 233 240 232 241 235 242 221 215 224 225 223 223 223 223 226 226 234 236 227 218 217 244 96 96 51 6 228 229 21 214 61 15 89 90 51 27 51 48 15...

Page 37: ...5 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 76 12000001 E Ring 77 123583X Key Square 78 121748X Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga 89 174901X418 Console Shift 90 124346X Nut Self Thd Wsh hd 1 4 Zinc 95 180825 Ro...

Page 38: ...4 3 43 6 43 8 10 40 32 11 8 6 87 46 46 8 6 87 29 88 71 29 17 43 91 2 33 35 34 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 38 12 72 1 41 42 37 36 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 602000 STEERING AS...

Page 39: ...her 11 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 34 10040500 Washer Lock Hlcl Spr 5 16 35 73540500 Crownlock Nut 5 16 24 Unf 36 155105 Bushing Strg 37 152927 Screw 38 175140X418 Insert Cap Strg Wh 40 STD541537 Lock nut Center...

Page 40: ...121246X Bracket Mounting Switch 1 24 16 15 12 13 17 25 4 3 8 9 7 8 9 7 18 11 2 6 22 21 5 10 5 14 13 121248X Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20x1 1 2 15 121249X Spacer Split 2...

Page 41: ...on 9 180978 Decal Craftsman 10 157140 Decal Fender Danger Eng French 11 177967 Decal Panel Dash 12 178482 Decal Mower Heavy Duty 13 181936 Decal Replacement Parts 14 175291 Decal V Belt Schematic 15 1...

Page 42: ...rain 16 STD551237 Washer Lock Ext tooth 3 8 17 17060624 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 23 169837 Shield Browning DebrisGuard 25 175441X505 ControlChoke 26 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 UNF KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION...

Page 43: ...Asm Suspension Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 Unc 17 175689 Trunnion Front Susp 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches...

Page 44: ...117 46 45 33 46 45 33 30 30 30 32 39 21 20 18 21 31 1 107 32 31 36 36 52 24 25 26 27 28 29 18 8 11 13 16 109 108 100 113 17 48 19 5 6 3 55 54 72 92 92 14 15 47 49 49 49 49 130 43 121 126 97 115 50 50...

Page 45: ...16 Unc x 1 Gr 5 55 72140608 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 Unc x 1 56 155986 Bar Pnt Adj 57 156941 Pin Head Rivet 72 19131312 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga 90 74760516 Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 Unc x 1 91 180534 Bra...

Page 46: ...46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 602000 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 323 0510...

Page 47: ...W Patch SpecialFlange 64 142892 Bolt 1 4 20 X 1 W Patch 65 170411 Spacer 66 170412 Spring Brake Arm Bias 67 170413 Sq Hd Bolt 5 16 24 Ribbed KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 68 178782 Arm Brake 69 170415 Sl...

Page 48: ...48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 602000 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578...

Page 49: ...24 326 14 S Hose breather 37 25 237 14 S Clamp hose 2 CRANKCASE KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 24 032 01 S Seal oil front 2 Crankcase USE Miniblock 24 782 24 3 24 294 13 S Fitting 4 24 380 13 S Pin dow...

Page 50: ...50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 602000 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578...

Page 51: ...4 2 24 100 01 S Nut plastic 3 3 25 139 16 S Plug button 9 16 4 24 100 02 S Nut plastic 2 5 M 545020 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20 4 6 M 545016 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 3 7 M 551016 S Screw hex flan...

Page 52: ...52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 602000 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578...

Page 53: ...mm 3 19 24 089 45 S Spring governor 20 M 446030 S Nut hex M4x0 7 21 24 090 13 S Lever throttle control 22 M 545020 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20 23 24 089 51 S Spring throttle limiter 24 24 090 05 S L...

Page 54: ...54 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 602000 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV624 TYPE NUMBER 65578...

Page 55: ...tor 3 24 053 25 Carburetorassembly For information only not available separately Service with kits 24 757 18 S 24 757 19 S 24 757 20 S 24 757 22 S 4 24 041 14 S Gasket air cleaner base 5 M 629095 S St...

Page 56: ...56 SERVICE NOTES...

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Page 59: ...he face Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted li...

Page 60: ...Printed in U S A 181644 2 25 02 REV 2 RD...

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