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18.0 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.

944.602750

OWNER’S

MANUAL

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

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

Summary of Contents for CRAFTSMAN 944.602750

Page 1: ...TRACTOR Caution Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment MODEL NO 944 602750 OWNER S MANUAL Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustment...

Page 2: ...weights or counterweights to improve stability Use extra care with grass catchers or other attach ments These can change the stability of the machine Keepallmovementontheslopesslowandgradual Do not ma...

Page 3: ...hine 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...

Page 4: ...ing 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 O...

Page 5: ...k washer 3 8 Steering Wheel Insert Steering Extension Shaft Steering Sleeve Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Seat Battery 2 Keys Keys Slope Sheet 2 Hex B...

Page 6: ...haft Align mountingholesinextensionandlowershaftsandinstall 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 t...

Page 7: ...anding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Opera tion section for location and function of con trols WARNING Beforestarting read understandandfollow all instructi...

Page 8: ...this manual CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower housing should be properly leveled See TOLEVELMOWERHOUSING intheService and Adjustments section of this manual INSTALL MULCHER PLATE If...

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: ...the engine PARKINGBRAKE Locksclutch brakepedalintothebrake position GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of the tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjustthemowerdeckoroth...

Page 11: ...often and after moderate growth For best cutting performance grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice Make the first cut relatively high the second to desired height TO USE THROTTLE CONTRO...

Page 12: ...PERATION 3 8 WASHER 3 8 16 LOCKNUT GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING BRACKET SHOULDER BOLT GAUGE WHEEL FIG 8 TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See Fig 8 Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly offthegroundw...

Page 13: ...ctor on a truck or a trailer be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH MENTS Tow only the attachments...

Page 14: ...at as they fall ontothelawntheywilldisperseintothegrassandnotbe noticed Also the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade spe...

Page 15: ...xle 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 Tor...

Page 16: ...ngine Whentheengineisrunningandtheattachmentclutchis engaged any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine Theattachmentclutchshouldneveroperateunlessthe operator is in the...

Page 17: ...of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 20 0 30 40 80 100 30 20 0 20 30 40 F C...

Page 18: ...ooling 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 the blower housing and other coo...

Page 19: ...BE MOUNTED ON THE TRAC TOR REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS AND HOOK THE CLUTCH SPRING INTO SQUARE HOLE IN FRAME TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig 18 Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Slide mower unde...

Page 20: ...ER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE Toobtainthebestcuttingresults themowerhousingshould be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lowerthantherearwhenthemowerisinitshighestposition Checkad...

Page 21: ...d proceed as 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...

Page 22: ...er and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill Closehood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it...

Page 23: ...fuel air mixture IMPORTANT DAMAGE TO THE NEEDLES AND THE SEATS IN CARBURETOR MAY RESULT IF NEEDLE IS TURNED IN TOO TIGHT NOTE The carburetor on this engine is low emission It is equippedwithanidlefue...

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: ...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 cl...

Page 26: ...ower 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 lea...

Page 27: ...G B S M A1 A2 L HEADLIGHTS BLACK BLACK BROWN SEAT SWITCH NOT OCCUPIED IGNITION UNIT SPARK PLUG GAP 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES BLACK ORANGE CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL UP OPTIONAL STARTER IGNITION SWITCH FUEL...

Page 28: ...28 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 602750 ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 24 42 43 27 27 25 41 27 27 40 33 30 89 52 D C AMPE RES 45 8 2 1 27 16 16 22 21 81 81 81...

Page 29: ...ry 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 160784 SwitchPlunger 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 14040...

Page 30: ...MODEL NUMBER 944 602750 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 74 211 114 10 30 17 29 28 3 31 1 3 2 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 60 145 166 39 37 37...

Page 31: ...0508 Screw Thdrol 6 16 18 x 1 2 TYT 38 175710 Bracket Assembly Pivot 39 174714 Bracket Pivot Laser LT 58 150127 Duct Air Engine 60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16unc x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74...

Page 32: ...77 1 25 19 24 2 53 35 34 37 36 35 62 36 59 55 77 61 22 27 26 6 113 18 51 5 18 6 85 52 30 32 32 30 52 11 85 80 4 3 6 81 84 82 145 79 170 16 96 26 89 90 27 51 48 150 151 202 49 47 50 120 21 8 10 156 16...

Page 33: ...05710X Link Clutch 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 6 75 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 X 1 57 130801 V Belt Ground Drive 59 169691 Keeper Belt Span Ctr 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 62 8883R Cover Pedal Bl...

Page 34: ...OR MODEL NUMBER 944 602750 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 36 155099 Bushing Strg 37 152927 Screw 38 159946X428 Insert Cap Strg Wh 39 19132411 Washer 13 32 x 1 1 20 x 11 Ga 40 STD541537 Lock nut 41 15994...

Page 36: ...10 180186 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 Spl...

Page 37: ...177374 DecalEngine 3 177357 Decal Hood LH 4 177356 DecalHoodRH 5 138047 Decal Battery 6 146046 Decal V Belt Drive Sch 7 177350 Decal Dash Pnl 8 170563 DecalWarning 9 163204 DecalCraftsman 10 157140 D...

Page 38: ...Fuel W sym Vented 33 123487X Clamp Hose Blk REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 602750 ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 105 105 3 16 81 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 77 4 80 101 13 23 45 14 38...

Page 39: ...Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 602750 MOWER LIFT 36 15 20 16 1718 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 37 4...

Page 40: ...7 142 149 142 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 40 159 102 102 104 103 105 106 104 105 106 103 1...

Page 41: ...n 3 8 16 Unc x 1 3 4 160 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 75 130794 Mandrel Assembly Includes Housing Shaft and Shaft Hardware Pulley Not Included 169853 ReplacementMower Complete 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly...

Page 42: ...42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 602750 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C...

Page 43: ...langed 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 D...

Page 44: ...44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 602750 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV492 TYPE NUMBER 27506...

Page 45: ...KCASE KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 12 032 03 S Seal crankshaft 2 Block cylinder Use Short Block 12 522 49 3 12 445 02 S Strap lifting 4 M 839025 S Screw hex flange M8x1 25x25 5 24 380 13 S Dowel locat...

Page 46: ...46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 602750 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV492 TYPE NUMBER 27506...

Page 47: ...plain 5 16 attach ground lead and this washer to lift strap screw BLOWER HOUSING BAFFLES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 M 545010 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x10 6 2 24 468 10 S Washer plain 1 4 3 12 146 07...

Page 48: ...48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 602750 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV492 TYPE NUMBER 27506...

Page 49: ...ief 12 52 050 02 S Filter oil 13 25 139 57 S Plug sq hd solid 3 8 14 12 393 01 S Pump oil 15 12 153 06 S O Ring oil pump cover 16 12 096 34 S Cover oil pump 17 M 545016 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 3...

Page 50: ...50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 602750 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV492 TYPE NUMBER 27506...

Page 51: ...D M 561010 S Screw thread forming M5x0 8x10 X 22 11 S Washer lock 1 4 12 757 02 S Kit float 12 757 03 S Kit carburetor repair 12 041 01 S Gasket carburetor 12 041 02 S Gasket air cleaner 12 041 05 S G...

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Page 55: ...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 56: ...PRINTED IN U S A 181729 Rev 1 12 10 01 JH...

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