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

Important:
Read and fol low
all Safety Rules
and In struc tions
Be fore Op er at ing
This Equip ment

MODEL NO.

944.602151

OWNER’S

MANUAL

• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts

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

00011

02575

Summary of Contents for CRAFTSMAN 944.602151

Page 1: ...TRACTOR Important Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment MODEL NO 944 602151 OWNER S MANUAL Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Repair Par...

Page 2: ...nges 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 IMPO...

Page 3: ...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 across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc W...

Page 4: ...e by returning the Craftsman Riding Equipment to the nearest Sears Service Centre Department in Canada This warranty applies only while this product is in use in Canada This warranty is in addition to...

Page 5: ...eve Steering Wheel 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Seat Battery Keys Slope Sheet 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Keps Nut 1 4 20 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 1 4 28 1 L...

Page 6: ...ACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 1 4 hex...

Page 7: ...off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid SEAT PAN SHOULDER BOLT ADJUSTMENT KNOB FLAT WASHER SEAT HEX BOLT NEGATIVE BLACK CABLE POSITIVE RED CABLE KEPS...

Page 8: ...PER 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 correct...

Page 9: ...ould result in serious injury or death The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a...

Page 10: ...ting the engine PARKINGBRAKE Locksclutch brakepedalintothebrake position GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of the tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower d...

Page 11: ...parking brake will shut off the engine Depress clutch brake pedal into full BRAKE position and hold Place parking brake lever in ENGAGED position and releasepressurefromclutch brakepedal Pedalshould r...

Page 12: ...ications of the manufacturer of your trac tor Use common sense when towing Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of yo...

Page 13: ...erature The attachments can also be used during the engine warm up period NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjus...

Page 14: ...l filter 1 2 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence Toreceive full value from the warranty operator must maintain...

Page 15: ...running and the attachment clutch is engaged any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine The attachment clutch should never operate unless the operator is in the seat BLAD...

Page 16: ...or higher is an acceptable oil at all temperatures Use of synthetic oil does not alter required oil change intervals STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES...

Page 17: ...flat surface If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge Reinstall cartridge nut precleaner cover and secure with knob s IMPORTANT PETROLEUMSOLVENTS SUCHASKEROSENE ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTR...

Page 18: ...ff and push housing guide out of bracket Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by re moving retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disco...

Page 19: ...E BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH TRUNNION D D FIG 19 NUT F FRONT LINKS MANDREL TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires ar...

Page 20: ...an keeper Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll around the top groove of engine pulley Install belt through stationary idler and clutching idler Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside...

Page 21: ...he tractor rear wheels move freely the transaxle is in neutral Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel Position the gear shift lever in the neutral N posi tion Tighten adjustment bolt...

Page 22: ...hood Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS...

Page 23: ...is adjusted properly see above FINAL SETTING Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position Move thrott...

Page 24: ...L 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 ETHANOLORMETHANOL CANATTRACTMOISTUREWHI...

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: ...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 602151 ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 90 30 52 D C AMPE RES 45 8 2 1 27 16 16 22 21...

Page 29: ...tery 6 Ga 11 red 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 175158 Fuse 20 AMP 27 73510400 Nut Kep Hex 1 4 20 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray 30 175566 Switch...

Page 30: ...MODEL NUMBER 944 602151 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 64 74 10 30 51 57 53 52 54 55 17 29 28 12 209 31 1 3 2 9 209 208 207 208 5 5 144 26 26 60 26 144 26 10 3 3 3 142 208 13 208 11 143 60 3 3 3 142 37 161 20...

Page 31: ...ort Fender 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 6 16 18 x 1 2 TYT 38 175710 Bracket Assembly Pivot 51 73800400 Nut lock w INs 1 4 20 52 19091416 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 53 145201 Bracket Grille Pickoff LH 54 16...

Page 32: ...75 78 76 77 1 25 19 24 2 53 35 34 37 36 35 62 36 64 65 59 56 61 55 63 77 22 27 26 6 113 18 51 5 18 6 85 52 30 32 32 30 52 11 85 80 4 3 81 84 82 145 79 16 96 26 26 26 89 90 27 51 48 150 151 202 49 47...

Page 33: ...urn Clutch 6 75 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 X 1 1 4 57 130801 V Belt Ground Drive 59 169691 Keeper Belt Span Ctr 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 8883R Cover Pedal Blk Round 63 175410 Engine Pulley LT Y...

Page 34: ...ACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 602151 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 12 39 68 67 67 67 13 65 85 85 68 15 15 15 29 29 82...

Page 35: ...asher 13 32 X 7 8 X 16 Ga 29 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 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 139769 Insert Cap Strg W...

Page 36: ...0 174894 Pan Seat 11 166369 Knob Seat 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 Spacer Split...

Page 37: ...14 1 156369 Decal Fend STLT Oper 2 181563 Decal Engine 3 171697 Decal Hood LH 4 171696 Decal Hood RH 6 146046 Decal V Belt Drive Sch 7 181685 Decal Dash Pnl 8 170563 Decal Warning 9 163204 Decal Craft...

Page 38: ...nk Fuel 1 25 Fr 32 158990 Cap Asm Fuel W sym Vented 33 123487X Clamp Hose Blk REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 602151 ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 62 13 4...

Page 39: ...t Rh Fixed Length NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 602151 MOWER LIFT 15 20 16 1718 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 12 11 31 32 3...

Page 40: ...4 13 11 10 9 8 16 68 37 183 30 31 32 33 146 148 145 150 45 144 147 147 142 149 142 49 50 51 54 52 53 55 56 34 1 46 44 21 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 2...

Page 41: ...6 169672 Spacer 157 169669 Rod Clutch 158 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 5 8 159 72140614 Bolt Rdhd Sqn 3 8 16 Unc x 1 3 4 130794 Mandrel Assembly Includes Hous ing Shaft and shaft Hardware 1 165...

Page 42: ...42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 602151 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C...

Page 43: ...nged Bushing 5 8 ID 35A 780197 Flanged Bushing 751 36 790075 Brake Disk 37 790007 Brake Pad Plate 38 799021 Brake Pad pkg of 2 39 786026 Dowel Pin 40 792076A Flat Washer 312 ID x 059W KEY PART NO NO D...

Page 44: ...4 238 1026 1029 40 40 868 45 35 830 1022 13 5 33 34 192 27 26 27 32 25 28 29 24 146 16 741 757 761 22 15 20 12 4 46 43 54 50 1022 383 337 635 1023 914 307 306 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REP...

Page 45: ...76 142 634 987 127 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 117 106 231 267 216 232 222 188 209 265 202 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 505 562 404 614 404 616 227 176 358 ENGINE GASK...

Page 46: ...TYPE NUMBER1112 E1 363 1005 934 23 304 732 37 78 305 727 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 305A 729A 524 842 523 287 847 525 851 334 333 1119 75 789A 74 73 455 733 1051 783 73 668 697A 1083A 310 803A 544A 801A 513...

Page 47: ...EL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER1112 E1 130A 95A 987A 105A 104A 633 108B 231A 125A 975A 276A 127A 51 94A 137A 217 1127A 369 947A 133A 98A 141B 131A 117A 121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 51 104A 105A 137A 276A...

Page 48: ...0 691752 Retainer Valve 43 691968 Slinger Governor Oil 45 690564 Tappet Valve 46 692421 Camshaft 48 496050 Short Block Replacement Engine 311707 0026 E1 50 690193 Manifold Intake 51 692137 Gasket Inta...

Page 49: ...9 Pin Locating 727 490324 Cover Starter Drive 729 691335 Clip Wire 729A 691224 Clip Wire 732 691002 Screw Starter Drive Cover 733 691658 Screw Flywheel 741 691284 Gear Timing KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTIO...

Page 50: ...50 SERVICE NOTES...

Page 51: ...never across the 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 a...

Page 52: ...PRINTED IN U S A 183266 Rev 2 10 02 02 TR...

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