Sears CRAFTSMAN 944.602212 Owner'S Manual Download

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21 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.

944.602212

OWNER’S

MANUAL

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

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

Summary of Contents for CRAFTSMAN 944.602212

Page 1: ...TRACTOR Caution Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment MODEL NO 944 602212 OWNER S MANUAL Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 ...

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 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 slo...

Page 3: ... 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 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 slo...

Page 4: ...k 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 option free of c...

Page 5: ...32 x 1 3 16 x 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 1 4 28 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 1 2 20 ...

Page 6: ...G WHEEL Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide inside boot and onto adapter Assemble large flat washer 1 2 hex nut and tighten securely Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wh...

Page 7: ...ction for secure connections to tighten hardware Inspection for corrosion Testing battery Jumping ifrequired Periodiccharging NOTE You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid INSTALL MULCHER PLATE Ifpreviouslyremoved SeeFig 4 Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position Place front of mulcher plate over fro...

Page 8: ...completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling Chec...

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 CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 15 SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION These symbols may appear on your product or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning ...

Page 10: ...ed for starting and stopping the engine LIGHT SWITCH POSITION Turns the headlights on and off AMMETER Indicates charging or discharging of battery ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mowerblades orotherattachmentsmountedtoyourtractor LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attac...

Page 11: ...AL DRIVE POSITION PARKING BRAKE DISENGAGED POSITION FIG 6 THROTTLE CONTROL TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig 6 The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height Grasp lift lever Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position The cutting height range is approximately 1 1 2 to 4 The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with theenginenotrunning...

Page 12: ...locknut and tighten securely Repeatforoppositesideinstallinggaugewheelinsame adjustmenthole CAUTION Donotdriveupordownhills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills If slowing is necessary move throttle control lever to slowerposition If stopping is absolutely necessary push clu...

Page 13: ...ontrol to fast position Pullchokecontroloutforacoldenginestartattempt 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 position and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute If the engine ...

Page 14: ...without oil 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 tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manua...

Page 15: ...owards deck as shown IMPORTANT TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL ASSEMBLY Reassemble blade bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten blade bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED FIG 10 BLADE CENTER HOLE 5 8 BOLT OR PIN FIG 11 BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi ...

Page 16: ...lbeforestartingtheengineand 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 CHANGE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 20 20 10 10 30 20 20 30 40 0 0 40 80 100 F C 32 60 30 Synthetic 5W 30 10W 30 5W 30 10W 30 C ERTIFIED A M E R I C A N PETOLEUM I N S T I T U T E A P I SERVICE S J C F E N E R GY C...

Page 17: ...to clean your tractor unless the electrical system muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life AIR FILTER See Fig 13 Yourenginewillnotrunproperlyusingadirtyairfilter 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 occu...

Page 18: ...ey bolt Remove large retainer 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 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 A...

Page 19: ...n nut E on both front links an equal number of turns The two front links must remain equal in length Whendistance D is1 8 to1 2 loweratfrontthanrear tighten nut F against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH SUSPENSION ARM LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT FIG 17 FIG 16 GROUND LINE A A BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GR...

Page 20: ...l new belt in reverse order of removal Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions FIG 20 TRANSAXLE PULLEY STATIONARY IDLER CLUTCHING IDLER ENGINE PULLEY TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig 22 Parkthetractoronlevelsurface Engageparkingbrake For assistance thereisabeltinstallationguidedecalonbottom side of left footrest ...

Page 21: ...entisneeded proceedas follows Make sure transaxle is in neutral N NOTE When the 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 position Tighten adjustment bolt securely NOTE Ifadditionalclearanceisneededtogettoadjustment bolt move mower deck height to the lowest position ADJUSTMENT B...

Page 22: ...e your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Checkwiring SeeelectricalwiringdiagramintheRepair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replacewith20ampautomotive typeplug infuse Thefuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig 26 Raisehood Unsnapheadlightwireconnector Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of ...

Page 23: ...actory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows Withenginenotrunning movechokecontrol locatedon dash panel to full choke position Loosen knob and remove cover assembly from air cleaner Chokeshouldbeclosed Ifitisnot loosencasingclamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed Tigh...

Page 24: ...t Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems Ifpossible storeyourtractorindoorsandcoverittogive protection from dust and dirt Cover your tractor with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your tractor to rust IMPORTANT NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STIL...

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

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: ...TED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING A AMMETER RED G B S M A1 A2 L HOUR METER OPTIONAL OPTIONAL SPARK PLUG 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 DISCONNEC...

Page 28: ...28 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 602212 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: ...nterlock 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 145491 CableGround 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 20unc X 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminalRed 43 178861 Solenoid...

Page 30: ...UMBER 944 602212 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 74 211 114 10 30 207 20 207 23 3 31 1 9 208 208 5 5 207 144 25 26 26 60 26 144 25 26 10 3 115 3 142 3 3 3 142 58 208 13 208 11 64 143 60 145 37 37 159 18 14 14 38 38 17 29 28 166 39 212 3 2 206 ...

Page 31: ...4332X599 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 174930 Air Duct 60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16unc x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 NutCrownlock3 8 16UNC 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear LH 115 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 142 175702 Plat...

Page 32: ...5 78 76 77 1 25 26 26 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 13 81 84 82 145 79 16 96 26 27 51 48 150 151 202 49 47 50 120 21 8 10 156 165 168 166 163 14 159 161 198 158 164 83 162 169 197 6 170 89 90 ...

Page 33: ...ck 5 16 18 Unc 53 105710X Link Clutch 55 105709X Spring Return 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 17060612 Screw3 8 16x3 4 62 8883R Cover Pedal Blk Round 63 175410 Engine Pulley LT YT 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 65 STD55143 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7 16 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Foolproof 70 134683 Guide Belt Mower Drive RH 74 1...

Page 34: ...R PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 602212 STEERING ASSEMBLY 5 5 4 3 43 6 43 8 10 40 32 11 8 6 87 46 46 8 6 87 29 88 71 17 43 91 2 1 41 42 37 36 37 38 12 39 44 51 54 33 35 34 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 ...

Page 35: ...6x3 4 32 171888 Rod Tie 33 19111216 Washer 11 32 x 3 4 34 STD551131 Washer Lock Hvy HlCL Spr 5 16 35 73540500 Crownlock Nut 5 16 24 Unf 36 155099 Bushing Strg 37 152927 Screw 38 159946X428 Insert Cap Strg 39 19182411 Washer 9 16 x 1 1 2 11 G 40 STD541537 Lock nut 41 159945 Adaptor Wheel Strg 42 145054X428 Boot Steering Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 X 1 1 4 X 16 Ga 44 180640 Extension Steering Shaf...

Page 36: ...Ga 5 145006 Clip 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 180186 Pan Seat 11 166369 Knob Seat 12 121246X Bracket Mounting Switch 13 121248X Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1 4 20x1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc 16 121250X Spring Cprsn 1 27 Blk Pnt 17 ...

Page 37: ...t Tire 10 oz Tube 1 156369 Decal Fend STLT Oper 2 164065 Decal Steer Wheel 3 177356 DecalHoodRH 4 138047 Decal Batt Diehard 5 180438 DecalEngine 6 146046 Decal V Belt Drive Sch 7 180448 Decal Dash Pnl 8 170563 DecalWarning 9 163204 DecalCraftsman 10 157140 DecalFenderDangerEng Fr 11 177357 Decal Hood LH KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 172331 Decal Mower Srs Heavy Duty 12 Ga 13 177355 Decal Hood Side...

Page 38: ...38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 602212 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: ... Screw3 8 16x1 1 2Tap R 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 123487X Clamp Hose Blk 34 106082X Strip Foam 37 8543R LineFuel 38 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy 39 109227X Pad Spacer 45 17000612 Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 3 8 16 x 3 4 62 10040500 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5 16 7...

Page 40: ...5 144 147 147 142 149 142 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 3 129 92 131 130 92 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 37 40 159 152 151 153 154 157 158 67 153 156 155 113 117 116 118 119 114 115 112 114 117 119 116 115 111 118 113 102 102 104 103 105 106 104 105 106 103 101 ...

Page 41: ...qn 3 8 16unc x 1 3 4 130794 Mandrel Assembly Includes Housing Shaft and Shaft Hardware Only Pulley Not Included 169583 ReplacementMower Complete 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly 42 2 STD533107 Bolt 3 138017 Bracket Assembly Sway Bar Front 4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38 42 Deck 5 STD624008 RetainerSpring 6 130832 Arm Suspension Rear 8 850857 Bolt Hex 3 8 24 x 1 25 Gr 8 9 STD551137 Washer Lock 10 140296 W...

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 602212 LIFT ...

Page 43: ... 139865 Link 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 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 SpringRetainer 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Lock 3 8 24 36 155097 Pointer 37 123935X Plug 38 17060516 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 40 19112410 Was...

Page 44: ...44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 602212 PEERLESS PMST TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C ...

Page 45: ...3 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 DESCRIPTION 41A 790079 BrakeLever 42 792073A Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 42A 792085A Screw 1 4 20 x 2 1 4 43 792075 Locknut 5 16 24 44 790025 Brake Pad Holder 45 786066 Spacer 2625 x 1 0 46 786086 Brake Le...

Page 46: ...36 EMISSIONS LABEL 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 4 89 1017 11 9 10 8 552 50 51 54 122 51A 654 53 252 250 1013 691 1019 LABEL KIT 27 28 27 27 26 25 32 29 24 741 16 146 46 1026 1026A 304 855 305 968 445 967 467 163 222 267 265 188 865 447 703 447A 447 865A 447A 865B 447A 1035 1024 943 750 965 1027 523 842 524 449 525 847 45 1095 Valve Gasket Set 1022 7 51 163 868 883 276 220 615 219 267 265 216 929 213 718 ...

Page 47: ...0 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 1169 1127 276 276 418 672 95 117 160 1123 150 1124 51 141 125 98 142 947 131 133 975 135 385 601 240 918 628 788 387 121 CARBURETOR KIT 137 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 1124 987 51A 137 105 276 993 1124 104 987 1123 150...

Page 48: ...ODEL NUMBER 445777 TYPE NUMBER 0129 E1 358 GASKET SET 12 9 51 51A 3 20 7 868 1022 163 691 1081 943 276 177 883 573 405 74 668 1005 363 332 75 934 1006 1119 334 851 635 544 802 801 803 310 697 311 579 783 1051 513 797 1090 309 510 578 526 501 877 474 73 23 333 48 729 356 878 ...

Page 49: ...5 690985 Float Needle Valve 108 690986 Choke Valve 117 690232 Main Jet 690989 Main Jet High Altitude 121 499811 Carburetor Overhaul Kit 122 690952 Carburetor Spacer 125 499804 Carburetor KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 130 690993 Throttle Valve 131 499805 Throttle Shaft Kit 133 499806 Carburetor Float 135 499803 Fuel Transfer Tube 137 690994 Ø Float Bowl Gasket 141 499807 Choke Shaft Kit 142 499808 Car...

Page 50: ...ipstick Tube Assembly 851 493880 Cable Terminal 855 691011 Air Adapter 865 691012 Air Guide Cover Cylinder 1 865A 691014 Air Guide Cover Cylinder 2 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 865B 691015 Air Guide Cover 868 690968 Valve Seal 871 690969 Guide Bushing 877 399916 Alternator Connector Wire 878 393362 Alternator Harness Dual Circuit 914 690960 Screw Rocker Arm Cover 918 694000 Vacuum Hose 929 691003 Sc...

Page 51: ...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 along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to me...

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