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UNASSEMBLED PARTS

(2) Hex Bolts  1/4-20 x 3/4

(2) Keps Nuts  1/4-20 

Steering Wheel

Steering 

Wheel 

Insert

(1) Large Flat 

Washer

Steering

Boot

Steering
Extension
Shaft

Steering 

Wheel

Adapter

(1) Knob

(1) Washer  
17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge

Seat

Battery

(2) Keys

Slope Sheet

Keys

(1) Oil Drain Tube 

(1) Hex Bolt  1/4-28 x 1-1/4

(1) Locknut  1/4-28 

(1) Locknut  1/2-20 

Summary of Contents for CRAFTSMAN 944.604841

Page 1: ...RACTOR Important Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment MODEL NO 944 604841 OWNER S MANUAL Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Repair Part...

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 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ri...

Page 3: ...Watchforholes ruts orbumps Uneventerraincouldoverturn 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 sta...

Page 4: ...arrester for the muffler is available through your nearestauthorizedservicecentre department SeeREPAIR PARTS section of this manual LIMITED TWO 2 YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TRACTOR RIDING EQUIPMENT F...

Page 5: ...ing Wheel Steering Wheel Insert 1 Large Flat Washer Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Adapter 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Seat Battery 2 Keys Slope Sheet Keys 1 Oil D...

Page 6: ...BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 10 12 FT LBS TORQUE Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing...

Page 7: ...lift lever to its highest position Starttheengine Afterenginehasstarted movethrottle control to idle position Release parking brake Slowly depress forward drive pedal and drive tractor off skid Apply...

Page 8: ...START ENGINE and PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Operation section of this manual ASSEMBLY INSTALL MULCHER PLATE See Fig 5 If previously removed Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position Place fr...

Page 9: ...uld 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 h...

Page 10: ...EWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off AMMETER Indicates charging or discharging of battery LIFT LEVER PLUNGER ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER PARKIN...

Page 11: ...edal is depressed TO USE CRUISE CONTROL The cruise control feature can be used for forward travel only SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS The cruise control should only be used while mowing or transporting on rel...

Page 12: ...erly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in mos...

Page 13: ...aged position Do not push or tow tractor at more than two 2 MPH To reengage transmission reverse above procedure NOTE To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer...

Page 14: ...transmission by placing freewheel control in driving position See TOTRANSPORT in this section of manual If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from...

Page 15: ...nterferes with the mulching action The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon At this time the grass has dried the newly cut area will not be exposed to direct sunlight For best results adj...

Page 16: ...er 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 tracto...

Page 17: ...ew or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL ASSEMBLY Reassemble blade bolt lock washer...

Page 18: ...least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED B...

Page 19: ...r and mower NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirtyorpluggedcoolingfins and orcoolingshroudsremoved will cause engine damage due to overheating ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine...

Page 20: ...osition Roll belt off engine pulley Removesmallretainerspring andremoveclutchspring off pulley bolt Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket Disconnect anti...

Page 21: ...f mower only To raise one side of mower tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side To lower one side of mower loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will...

Page 22: ...p at highest speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be checked and adjusted TO CHECK BRAKE Park tractor on a level dry concrete or paved surface depress brake p...

Page 23: ...d from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG 27 00663 RETAINING RING WASHERS SQUARE KEY REAR WHEEL ONLY AXLE COVER 01510 ENGINE PULL...

Page 24: ...nnectoneendoftheBLACKcabletotheNEGATIVE terminal C of fully charged battery Connect the other end of the BLACK cable D to good chassis ground away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE O...

Page 25: ...engine giving a richer fuel air mixture IMPORTANT DAMAGETOTHENEEDLESANDTHESEATS IN CARBURETOR MAY RESULT IF NEEDLE IS TURNED IN TOO TIGHT NOTE The carburetor on this engine is low emission It is equip...

Page 26: ...UEL 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 CANATTRACTMOISTUREWHICH...

Page 27: ...ulty 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 depart...

Page 28: ...lt 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 dow...

Page 29: ...PEDAL UP SOLENOID BLACK WIRING INSULATED 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 H...

Page 30: ...30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 604841 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 22 21 16...

Page 31: ...a 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 Ign 33 1...

Page 32: ...604841 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 74 10 30 219 20 219 23 31 1 9 208 209 209 209 5 5 207 144 26 60 26 144 26 10 209 142 209 142 58 208 13 208 11 64 143 60 145 37 159 18 14 38 17 166 39 209 2 206 26 chassis...

Page 33: ...ivot 39 174714 Bracket Pivot Laser 58 184462 Air Duct Intake 60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 unc x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 90 124364X Nut 142 175702 Plat...

Page 34: ...26 76 78 75 74 27 26 59 19 219 221 221 220 222 221 19 51 51 271 19 19 6 231 239 33 239 238 52 237 233 240 232 241 235 242 221 274 224 225 223 223 223 223 226 226 234 236 227 218 217 244 96 254 51 251...

Page 35: ...2 unc 70 134683 Guide Belt Mower Drive RH 74 137057 Spacer Axle 75 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 188308X428 C...

Page 36: ...CTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 604841 STEERING ASSEMBLY 5 5 3 43 95 43 8 10 40 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 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 15 15 29 29 82 4 32 26 30 28...

Page 37: ...16 Ga 29 17000612 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 159946X428 Insert Cap Strg 39 19182411 Wash...

Page 38: ...186 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 20 x 1 1 2 15 134300 Spacer Split 28...

Page 39: ...Decal Engine 3 186280 Decal Hood RH 4 186281 Decal Hood LH 5 186283 Decal Side Panels 6 146046 Decal V Belt Drive Sch 7 186788 Decal Chassis 8 170563 Decal Warning 9 186282 Decal Fender 10 157140 Deca...

Page 40: ...Breakdown Kohler Model SV600 0001 4 188655 Muffler Exhaust 8 171877 Bolt 13 185909 Gasket 14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 23 169837 Shield Browning 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 185534 Tank Fuel 32 14052...

Page 41: ...1 Ga 6 120183X Bearing Nylon Blk 629 ID 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger 11 139865 Link Lift Lh Fixed Length 12 139866 Link Lift Rh Fixed Length 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring NOTE...

Page 42: ...184 30 31 32 33 146 148 145 150 45 144 147 147 142 149 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 21 40 143 36 40 40 159 42_D_man t path...

Page 43: ...t Mower Complete Std Deck Order separately mulcher cover and gauge wheel components key nos 101 106 116 119 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly 42 2 STD533107 Bolt RDHD SQNK 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 3 138017 Bracke...

Page 44: ...44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 604841 HYDRO TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 336 0510 900...

Page 45: ...413 Bolt Square Head Brake 68 178782 Arm Brake 69 170415 Nut Castle 5 16 24 70 170416 Pin Cotter 3 32x3 4 71 170417 Brake Spring 72 170418 Washer 310 0750 73 142884 Washer Flat 74 170419 Seal Oil 75 1...

Page 46: ...604841 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER SV600 TYPE NUMBER 0001 16 18 12 13 14 15 17 20 21 22 24 23 25 26 27 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER CRANKCASE 19 18 16 17 15 14 13 13 1...

Page 47: ...NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 Crankcase USE Short Block 20 522 01 2 25 139 57 S Plug sq hd pipe 3 8 3 20 032 01 S Seal oil 4 20 194 02 S Ball check valve 5 20 067 04 S Rod connecting 6 20 874 01 S Piston w Ring...

Page 48: ...IR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 604841 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER SV600 TYPE NUMBER 0001 IGNITION ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES 13 12 14 10 11 16 15 7 5 1 4 13 2 3 6 8 9 1 2 3 AIR INTAKE 1 2...

Page 49: ...878 S Kit stator 12 236602 S Connector body 13 M 545020 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20 2 14 41 403 09 S Rectifier regulator 15 12 132 02 S Plug spark 16 20 584 01 S Module ignition NOT ILLUSTRATED 20 17...

Page 50: ...TS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 604841 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER SV600 TYPE NUMBER 0001 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS OIL PAN LUBRICATION 1 2 11 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 6 7 10 1 2 3 4 5 9 8 11...

Page 51: ...Includes 11 11 12 380 01 S Pin governor regulating 12 M 545013 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x13 6 13 M 851030 S Screw hex flange M8x1 25x30 14 14 20 032 01 S Seal oil 15 25 155 02 S Connector 90 ENGINE C...

Page 52: ...52 CRANKSHAFT EXHAUST FUEL SYSTEM 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 13 13 13 13 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 604841 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER SV600 TYPE NUMBER 0001...

Page 53: ...t carburetor 6 12 041 02 S Gasket air cleaner 7 20 072 03 S Stud carburetor mounting 8 M 641060 S Nut hex flange M6x1 0 9 20 086 11 S Screw carb S60x1 42x85 10 20 126 02 S Bracket fuel pump mounting 1...

Page 54: ...54 SERVICE NOTES...

Page 55: ...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 56: ...PRINTED IN U S A 191880 03 05 04 RD 02488...

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