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25.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
54" 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.

944.604900

OWNER’S

MANUAL

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

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

02139

Summary of Contents for CRAFTSMAN 944.604900

Page 1: ...TRACTOR Important Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment MODEL NO 944 604900 OWNER S MANUAL Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Repair Par...

Page 2: ...changes in speed or direction Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose trac tion disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RI...

Page 3: ...etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn 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...

Page 4: ...1 Tire Pressure Front 14 PSI Rear 10 PSI Charging System 15 Amps 3600 RPM Battery AMP HR 35 MIN CCA 280 CASE SIZE U1R Blade Bolt Torque 45 55 FT LBS LIMITED TWO 2 YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TRACTOR R...

Page 5: ...Shoulder Bolt Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert Mower 2 Retainer Springs double loop 2 Flanged Pins Premium Steering Adapter Steering Sleeve Steering Sleeve Extension Nose Roller Nose Roller Bracke...

Page 6: ...steering wheel Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide onto steering wheel adapter Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with locknut and large flat washer previ...

Page 7: ...andandfollow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects Be sure all...

Page 8: ...osition mower on right side of tractor with deflector shield to the right Remove plastic tie strap from mower belt and check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves Slidemowerundertractoru...

Page 9: ...performance Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower housing should be properly leveled See TOLEVELMOWERH...

Page 10: ...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 11: ...ER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tra...

Page 12: ...presence sens ing switch When engine is running any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine Depress brake pedal into full BRAKE posit...

Page 13: ...ls are properly 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 scal...

Page 14: ...pstick is reached Do not overfill For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See OIL VISCOSITY CHART in the Maintenance section of this manual To change engine oil see the Ma...

Page 15: ...ngine After the engine is running move throttle control to half 1 2 speed Disengage parking brake Slowlymovemotioncontrolleverforward afterthetractor moves approximately five 5 feet slowly move motion...

Page 16: ...LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE REFER TO MAINTENANCE ENGINE SECTION ENGINE FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK SPINDLE ZERK STEERING SECTOR GEAR TEETH MANDREL ZERKS SPINDLE ZERK FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZER...

Page 17: ...Remove 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...

Page 18: ...tery See CONNECT BATTERY in the Assembly section of this manual ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade...

Page 19: ...very season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions Loosen knob and remove cover TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER Slide foam pre cleaner off cartridge Wash it in liquid dete...

Page 20: ...eel to the left as far as it will go Slide mower out from under right side of tractor TO INSTALL MOWER Follow procedure described in INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT in the Assembly section of this manual...

Page 21: ...tance B at front and rear tip of blade Before making any necessary adjustments check that both front plate links are equal in length If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as...

Page 22: ...its lowest position Disengage belt tension rod from lock bracket CAUTION Belt tension rod is spring loaded Have a firm grip on rod and release slowly Remove screws from R H and L H mandrel covers and...

Page 23: ...8 ENGINE PULLEY 02504 RETAINER SPRING DRIVE BELT TENSION HANDLE BELT KEEPER BELT KEEPER V IDLER CLUTCHING IDLER CLUTCHING FLAT IDLER BELT KEEPER FLAT IDLER TRANSAXLE PULLEY BELT KEEPER TRANSMISSION RE...

Page 24: ...e IMPORTANT YOURTRACTOR IS EQUIPPEDWITH A 12VOLT SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT SYSTEM DO NOT USEYOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Connect one end o...

Page 25: ...nd pull throttle cable until lever is against screw Tighten clamp screw securely PRELIMINARY SETTING Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see TO ADJU...

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: ...iring 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 aut...

Page 28: ...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 Reinstal...

Page 29: ...B S A1 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 BLUE RED RED RED WHITE WHITE WHITE BLACK HOUR M...

Page 30: ...30 30 33 42 40 26 28 25 50 29 16 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 D C AMPERES 45 81 22 79 21 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 604900 ELECTRICAL 46 89...

Page 31: ...Harness Headlight 22 4152J Bulb Light 25 185456 Cable Battery 26 108824X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 170697 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Plunger 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key 4...

Page 32: ...17 86 166 2 19 20 16 84 84 21 47 17 28 91 1 36 36 50 17 17 17 17 17 44 17 17 45 45 17 8 156 159 6 7 7 7 30 99 35 5 14 18 130 130 158 37 159 159 58 161 162 144 17 130 142 17 130 32 17 139 17 33 139 12...

Page 33: ...40 Bracket Spnsn Front Rh 45 187270 Bracket Asm Susp Chassis Rh 47 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 TYT 50 175476 Bracket Chassis Front 58 183569 Bracket Asm Fender 68 17490508 Screw Thd 5 16 18 x 1...

Page 34: ...37 38 40 41 42 68 46 36 37 38 64 39 56 29 89 132 77 70 74 89 148 89 133 148 98 112 123 94 94 126 138 23 114 73 148 127 153 143 48 148 117 52 129 50 117 48 128 142 58 77 152 151 135 137 6 22 124 125 11...

Page 35: ...olt Hex Flghd 5 16 18 x 3 Gr 5 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 Shif...

Page 36: ...DEL NUMBER 944 604900 STEERING ASSEMBLY 47 28 46 49 50 29 28 23 31 13 41 22 21 20 1 45 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 53 8 14 15 36 26 10...

Page 37: ...GTYT 21 159945 Adapter Wheel Steering 22 155105 Bushing Strg 23 152927 Screw 26 159946X428 Insert Cap Strg WH 27 3366R Bearing Col Strg 28 17000612 Screw Hexwsh thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 29 104239X Bearing Fl...

Page 38: ...22 187768X428 Control Choke 26 3645J Bushing 27 139277 Stem Tank Fuel 28 7834R Fuel Line 29 137180 Spark Arrester Kit 31 145006 Clip 37 123487X Clamp Hose NOTE All component dimensions given in U S i...

Page 39: ...ing 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 12 G...

Page 40: ...ector Taillight 24 149517 Decal Btry Dngr Psn 25 177917 Decal Engine LH 30 190587 Decal Replacement Parts 166960 Decal Drawbar 179768X428 Pad Footrest LH 179769X428 Pad Footrest RH 190001 Manual Owner...

Page 41: ...c 26 73680800 Nut Crownlock 1 2 13 unc 29 150233 Trunnion Inf Height 30 110807X Nut Special 31 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 32 137150 Spring Compression Inf Hgt 33 76020308 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1...

Page 42: ...R DECK 47 34 36 97 50 50 35 38 5 51 33 33 33 32 113 117 116 119 118 57 5 56 59 60 58 21 15 14 21 21 17 13 11 8 17 17 1 49 42 49 30 31 26 27 25 29 7 39 46 52 43 114 21 122 46 46 98 6 mower_deck 54_1 32...

Page 43: ...el Asm Service Includes Key Nos 13 15 and 33 188271 Replacement Mower Complete Std Deck Order separately nose roller components key nos 90 91 94 95 180 182 183 1 187295 Deck Weldment Mower 5 4939M Ret...

Page 44: ...44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 604900 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 331 3000...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 604900 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0029...

Page 47: ...M5x0 8x16 2 31 24 445 02 S Strap breather 32 24 126 44 S Bracket breather separator 33 24 112 12 S Spacer 35 24 326 55 S Hose breather CRANKCASE KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 24 032 01 S Seal front oi...

Page 48: ...48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 604900 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0029...

Page 49: ...3 M 551016 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 4 M 545016 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 3 5 M 545020 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20 4 6 M 645016 S Screw hex flange M6x1 0x16 6 7 24 146 16 S Plate backing 2 side...

Page 50: ...50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 604900 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0029...

Page 51: ...er throttle actuator 17 24 468 20 S Washer plain 18 M 446030 S Nut hex M4x0 7 19 24 090 13 S Lever throttle control 20 24 468 01 S Washer plain 5 5 mm 3 21 M 545020 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x20 22 24...

Page 52: ...52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 604900 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0029...

Page 53: ...52 S Gasket carburetor 3 24 041 14 S Gasket air cleaner base 4 M 629095 S Stud M6x1 0x95 2 5 M 641060 S Nut hex flange M6x1 0 2 6 25 353 03 S Line fuel 14 7 25 237 14 S Clamp hose 6 8 24 086 12 S Scr...

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 190001 Rev 3 4 16 04 TR MH 02488...

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