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23.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
48" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
GARDEN TRACTOR

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

MODEL NO.

944.602900

OWNER’S

MANUAL

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

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

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Summary of Contents for CRAFTSMAN 944.602900

Page 1: ...CTOR Important Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment MODEL NO 944 602900 OWNER S MANUAL Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Repair Parts...

Page 2: ...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 slope Safe Operation Practices for Ride On Mowers I...

Page 3: ...t 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 wh...

Page 4: ...he operator A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearestauthorizedservicecenter department SeeREPAIR PARTS section of this manual LIMITED TWO 2 YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TRACTOR...

Page 5: ...20 x 3 4 2 Keps Nuts 1 4 20 Battery 2 Keys Slope Sheet Keys Gauge Wheels 4 Washers 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga 4 Wheels 4 Adjusting Bars 4 Retainer Springs double loop 4 Clevis Pins 4 Locknuts 3 8 16 1 Oil Dra...

Page 6: ...grounding Lift hood to raised position Openterminalaccessdoors removeterminalprotective caps and discard If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label label located betwe...

Page 7: ...stop tractor and set parking brake Turn ignition key to OFF position Continue with the instructions that follow TERMINAL ACCESS DOOR HEX BOLT POSITIVE RED CABLE NEGATIVE BLACK CABLE KEPS NUT DISCARD T...

Page 8: ...eel bar aligning holes are on top Assemblegaugewheelsasshownusingshoulderbolts 3 8 washers and 3 8 16 center locknuts and tighten securely For ease of mower to tractor assembly raise gauge wheels to h...

Page 9: ...ecure pins with double loop retainerspringsbetweentheplateassemblyandmower brackets NOTE To assist in locating hole in flanged pin the hole in pin is inline with notch on head of pin If necessary move...

Page 10: ...E FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is filled with fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline Become familiar with all controls their location and function Operate them befo...

Page 11: ...could 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 12: ...HOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine AMMETER Indocates charging or discharging of battery LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed FREEWHEEL...

Page 13: ...TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig 7 CAUTION Donotattempttooperatemotioncontrol lever when the parking brake is set or when the brake pedal is depressed Doing so may result in misadjustment to the d...

Page 14: ...ecifications 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 o...

Page 15: ...ngtheunitincoldweather thetransmission should be warmed up as follows Be sure the tractor is on level ground Place the motion control lever in neutral Release the parking brake and let the brake slowl...

Page 16: ...and performance it is recom mended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have de vel...

Page 17: ...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 adjustme...

Page 18: ...emove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise Install new or resharpened blade with stamped THIS SIDE UP facing deck and mandrel assembly IMPORTANT TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST A...

Page 19: ...SITY GRADES 20 0 30 40 80 100 30 20 0 20 30 40 F C 32 10 10 60 5W 30 10W30 FIG 14 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Figs 14 and 15 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API s...

Page 20: ...screen cooling 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...

Page 21: ...uspension arms are raised with attachment lift control Engage park ing brake Swing anti sway bar to left side of mower deck Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right side of tractor IMP...

Page 22: ...3 and 24 IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side If the following front to back adjustment is necessary be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side to side To obtain the...

Page 23: ...mandrel cover Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking bracket TOREPLACEMOWERBLADE SECONDARY DRIVE BELT See Fig 26 Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake Remove mower See T...

Page 24: ...DLE BELT KEEPER BELT KEEPER V IDLER CLUTCHING IDLER CLUTCHING FLAT IDLER BELT KEEPER FLAT IDLER TRANSAXLE PULLEY BELT KEEPER NYLON LOCKNUT 3 FIG 27 ROTOR CLUTCH PLATE 012 SLOT 3 BRAKE PLATE FIG 26 TO...

Page 25: ...REAR WHEEL Block rear axle securely Remove five 5 hub bolts to allow wheel removal Repair tire and reassemble Replace and tighten hub bolts securely NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires...

Page 26: ...holder is located behind the dash IDLE FUEL ADJUSTING NEEDLE IDLE SPEED ADJUSTING SCREW STOP SCREW CLAMP SCREW CHOKE CONTROL CABLE THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of t...

Page 27: ...cable is adjusted properly see TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual With engine off turn idle fuel adjusting needle in clockwise closing it finger tig...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...ng 6 Check all wiring 7 Faulty 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 author...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...1 START M G A1 B A1 ON MAKE L A2 NONE NONE NONE OPTIONAL HEADLIGHTS BLACK ELECTRIC CLUTCH CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL UP PTO DISENGAGED C G F B E A D H RED GREEN GREEN BLUE RED RED RED WHITE WHITE WHITE BLACK...

Page 32: ...32 30 33 40 26 28 50 29 25 42 16 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 D C AMPERES 45 81 52 21 79 22 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 602900 ELECTRICAL...

Page 33: ...n 21 175688 Harness Headlight 22 4152J Bulb Light 25 150955 Cable Battery 26 108824X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 170697 Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Plunger 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 14...

Page 34: ...SURES 31 68 43 34 47 24 39 17 86 4 2 19 20 16 17 56 21 47 17 28 91 1 36 36 50 17 17 8 160 156 156 152 17 6 7 7 7 30 45 17 99 35 5 140 141 14 18 130 130 144 17 130 142 17 130 32 17 139 17 33 139 122 15...

Page 35: ...t Spnsn Front Rh 45 176018 Bracket Asm Susp Chassis Rh 47 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 TYT 50 175476 Bracket Chassis Front 56 176016 Bracket Asm Susp Chassis Lh 58 175315 Bracket Asm Fender 60 1...

Page 36: ...34 35 37 38 40 41 42 68 46 36 37 38 64 39 56 29 89 132 77 70 74 89 148 89 133 120 98 112 123 94 94 126 138 23 114 73 120 127 153 143 48 120 117 52 129 50 117 48 128 142 58 77 152 151 135 137 6 22 124...

Page 37: ...x 3 Gr5 74 142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi Lo 1 4 1 2 77 74780716 Bolt Fin Hex 7 16 14 x 1 89 73680700 Nut Crownlock 7 16 14 Unc 94 133835 Fastener Christmas Tree 98 141004 Bracket Shift 106 142918 O Ring Asm...

Page 38: ...UMBER 944 602900 STEERING ASSEMBLY 47 48 46 49 50 8 6 29 28 23 31 41 22 21 20 44 1 24 14 25 34 33 32 6 27 42 27 6 19 15 14 35 18 16 9 8 7 2 6 6 4 14 15 14 14 15 12 9 3 8 7 3 6 6 5 13 13 7 8 14 15 14 1...

Page 39: ...g 22 155105 Bushing Strg 23 152927 Screw 25 STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 Gr 5 26 159946X428 Insert Cap Strg WH 27 3366R Bearing Col Strg 28 17000612 Screw Hexwsh thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 29 104239X Bear...

Page 40: ...40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 602900 ENGINE 1 84 47 24 12 11 41 42 43 10 9 8 31 40 29 SPARK ARRESTER KIT 84 80 39 18 15 17 37 28 37 27 26 16 21 20 22 25 74 81 82 62 70 71 80 69 83 35 2...

Page 41: ...3 8 24 UNF 26 3645J Bushing 27 139277 Stem Tank Fuel 28 7834R Fuel Line 29 137180 Spark Arrester Kit 31 145006 Clip 35 10010500 Washer Split 37 123487X Clamp Hose 39 17490636 Screw 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 UNC...

Page 42: ...unting Switch 13 121248X Bushing Snap 14 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 121249X Spacer Split 16 123740X Spring Cprsn 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lg Flg Gr 5 18 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 1...

Page 43: ...vel 19 138047 Decal Battery 23 106202X Reflector Taillight 24 149517 Decal Btry Dngr Psn 27 166960 Decal Drawbar 30 182113 Decal Replacement Parts 138311 Decal Handle Lift Lift Handle 179768X428 Pad F...

Page 44: ...44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 602900 LIFT ASSEMBLY 35 73 34 32 31 30 4 5 5 4 2 7 10 3 6 1 38 42 39 40 43 29 70 33 72 26 12 78 24 75 76 76 23 11 11 23 77 74 41 41 23 79 70 70 23 8...

Page 45: ...13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 32 137150 Spring Compression Inf Hgt 33 STD560907 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 34 137167 Rod Adj Lift 35 138057 Knob Inf 3 8 16 Unc 38 155097 Pointer Height Indicator 39 123935X Plug Hole...

Page 46: ...OWER DECK 57 56 118 116 119 5 117 46 45 33 46 45 33 30 30 30 32 39 21 20 18 21 31 32 31 36 36 52 24 25 26 27 28 29 18 8 11 13 16 100 113 17 48 19 5 6 3 14 15 47 49 49 49 49 130 43 121 126 97 115 50 50...

Page 47: ...Screw 3 8 16 x 1 0 184 173979 Keeper Belt Idler 181579 Replacement Deck Complete 174356 Mandrel Asm Service Includes Key Nos 13 15 1 180358 Deck Weldment Mower 48 3 178915 Bracket Asm Sway Bar 5 4939M...

Page 48: ...48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 602900 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 331 3000 900 900 Huile Jeu Scelle Joint d etancheite...

Page 49: ...ar Diff 67 161152 Shaft Differential 68 161153 Diff Thrust Plate 69 169534 Flange Bearing 70 161154 Washer 71 161155 Washer 73 161156 Hex Jam Nut 5 8 18 74 169535 Ball Brg 6205 1 75 161157 Seal 1 Id X...

Page 50: ...50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 602900 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV674 TYPE NUMBER 75544...

Page 51: ...24 445 02 S Strap breather 34 24 126 44 S Bracket breather separator 35 24 112 12 S Spacer 36 24 294 06 S Fitting 37 24 326 13 S Hose breather 38 24 326 14 S Hose breather 39 25 237 14 S Clamp hose 2...

Page 52: ...52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 602900 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV674 TYPE NUMBER 75544...

Page 53: ...SCRIPTION 1 24 027 20 S Housing blower Includes 2 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...

Page 54: ...54 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 602900 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV674 TYPE NUMBER 75544...

Page 55: ...tor 16 X 20 1 S Washer lock 1 4 17 M 541050 S Nut hex flange M5x0 8 18 24 468 01 S Washer plain 5 5 mm 3 19 24 089 45 S Spring governor 20 M 446030 S Nut hex M4x0 7 21 24 090 13 S Lever throttle contr...

Page 56: ...56 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 602900 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV674 TYPE NUMBER 75544...

Page 57: ...4 2 24 041 15 S Gasket carburetor 3 24 053 61 Carburetor assembly For informa tion only not available separately Service with Kits 24 757 36 S 24 757 38 S 4 24 041 14 S Gasket air cleaner base 5 M 629...

Page 58: ...58 SERVICE NOTES...

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 181841 Rev 3 4 10 03 JH MH...

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