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REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.605421

BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 407577, TYPE NUMBER 0284-E1

KEY      PART
NO.       NO.                 DESCRIPTION

383       19374             Wrench-Spark Plug
385       691108            Screw (Fuel Pump)
387       808656            Pump-Fuel
404       690442           Washer (Governor Crank)
405       697820            Screw (Back Plate)
445       499486            Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge
447       691003            Screw (Air Guide Cover)
447A     691108            Screw (Air Guide Cover)
467       691008            Knob-Air Cleaner
474       696458            Alternator
501       691185            Regulator
503       691532            Strap-Ground
505       691029            Nut (Governor Control Lever)
510       497606            Drive-Starter
513       692024            Clutch-Drive
523       691036            Dipstick
524       691032         •  Seal-Dipstick Tube
525       691037           Tube-Dipstick
526       691108            Screw (Regulator)
544       692034            Armature-Starter
552       690552            Bushing-Governor Crank
552A     690553            Bushing-Governor Crank
562       690311            Bolt (Governor Control Lever)
573       691009            Plate-Back
601       691038            Clamp-Hose
615       698290            Retainer-Governor Shaft
616       691045            Crank-Governor
628       691108            Screw (Fuel Pump Bracket)
633       695414       Ø  Seal-Choke/Throttle Shaft
635       66538              Boot-Spark Plug
654       690958            Nut (Carburetor)
668       691215            Spacer
691       690657         •  Seal-Governor Shaft
695       693149            Screw (Ring Gear)
697       690372            Screw (Drive Cap)
703       691010            Clip
718       690959            Pin-Locating
726       499612            Gear-Ring
741       690980            Gear-Timing
742       690328            Retainer-E Ring
750       696999            Screw (Oil Pump Cover)
783       693058            Gear-Pinion
788       691039            Bracket-Fuel Pump
789       698330            Harness-Wiring
797       691029            Nut (Brush Retainer)
797A     693167            Nut (Brush Retainer)
798       697890            Screw (Rocker Arm)
801       691283            Cap-Drive
802       691286            Cap-End
803       693757            Housing-Starter

KEY      PART
NO.       NO.                 DESCRIPTION

842       691031         •  Seal-Dipstick/Tube
847       499602            Dipstick/Tube Assembly
851       493880           Terminal-Spark Plug
855       691011            Adapter-Air Cleaner
865       691012            Cover-Air Guide
865A     691014            Cover-Air Guide
865B     691015            Cover-Air Guide
868       690968       •+  Seal-Valve
914       691127            Screw (Rocker Cover)
918       694000            Hose-Vacuum
943       690589         •  Seal-O Ring (Oil Pump Cover)
947       699728            Solenoid-Fuel
965       499613            Cover-Oil Pump
967       273638            Filter-Pre Cleaner
968       790095            Cover-Air Cleaner
975       699502            Bowl-Float
977       699815            Gasket Set-Carburetor
987       699813       Ø  Seal-Throttle Shaft
1005     499603            Fan-Flywheel
1013     690954            Nipple-Oil Filter
1017     690770            Screen-Oil Pump
1019     790094            Kit-Label
1022     690971       •+  Gasket-Rocker Cover
1023     499599            Cover-Rocker (Cylinder 1)
1023A   499600            Cover-Rocker (Cylinder 2)
1024     499054            Pump-Oil
1026     690981            Rod-Push (Steel)
1026A   690982            Rod-Push (Aluminum)
1027     492932            Filter-Oil
1029     690972            Arm-Rocker
1035     691042            Shaft-Pump
1036     695704            Label-Emission
1051     691265            Ring-Retaining
1054     280275           Tie-Cable
1058     275475            Owner’s Manual
1059     698516            Kit-Screw/Washer
1090     691293            Retainer-Brush
1095     699822            Kit-Valve Overhaul
1100     690973            Pivot-Rocker Arm
1119     691183            Screw (Alternator)
1127     690992            Screw (Float Bowl)
1329     407577-0027 Replacement Engine
1330     273521            Repair Manual

•            Included in Engine Gasket Set, Key. No. 358
Ø          Included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit, Key. No. 121
‡           Included in Carburetor Gasket Set, Key. No. 977
+           Included in Valve Gasket Set, Key. No. 1095

NOTE: 

 All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch 

= 25.4 mm

Summary of Contents for CRAFTSMAN 944.605421

Page 1: ...RACTOR Important Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment MODEL NO 944 605421 OWNER S MANUAL Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Repair Part...

Page 2: ...operators age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower re lated injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect...

Page 3: ...he towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop V SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injury or property damage use ext...

Page 4: ...urchase if any battery included with this riding equipment proves defective in material or workman ship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge Sears will replace the battery at...

Page 5: ...g 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 Large Flat Washer 1 Hexnut 1 2 20 Steering Sleeve 4 Washers 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga 4 Wheels...

Page 6: ...ering wheel to steering shaft with locknut and large flat washer previously removed Tighten securely Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel Remove protective materials from tractor h...

Page 7: ...ethrottle control to idle position Release parking brake Slowlymovethemotioncontrolleverforwardandslowly drive tractor off skid Apply brake to stop tractor set parking brake and place motion control l...

Page 8: ...on of this manual CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISHTO ASSURETHATYOU RECEIVETHE BEST PER FORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROMTHIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All...

Page 9: ...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 hazard which if not av...

Page 10: ...hing and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopp...

Page 11: ...nger 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 withtheenginenotrunning Theseheightsar...

Page 12: ...h control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher onmowerssoequipped orthedeflector shield in place REVERSE OP...

Page 13: ...ng the engine warm up period ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will incr...

Page 14: ...R SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT IT SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set Disengage transmission by pla...

Page 15: ...r in high ambient temperatures 2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions E N G I N E Replace Oil Filter If equipped Check Transaxle Cooling Check V Belts Replace Fuel Filter 3 2...

Page 16: ...e must be checked and adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual TIRES Maintainproperairpressureinalltires See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual Kee...

Page 17: ...See Figs 13 and 14 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG SL Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm C...

Page 18: ...sure the grass 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 blowe...

Page 19: ...connect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mo...

Page 20: ...djustmentonrightsideoftractor Measuredistance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjustments check that both front links ar...

Page 21: ...tighten Start engine and move motion control lever until tractor does not move forward or backward Holdmotioncontrolleverinthatpositionandturnengine off While holding motion control lever in place loo...

Page 22: ...tire dry rot and corrosion NOTE Ifadditionalclearanceisneededtogettoadjustment bolt move mower deck height to the lowest position After above adjustment is made if the tractor still creeps forward or...

Page 23: ...e holder is located behind the dash ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission con trol devices and systems which are being done at the customers expense may be performed by any non road...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...gnition 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 E...

Page 26: ...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...

Page 27: ...EQUIPPED REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGH...

Page 28: ...28 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 605421 ELECTRICAL 28 29 26 40 33 30 50 24 42 43 25 41 27 27 193389ROS 94 93 92 34 D C AMPE RES 45 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 16 22 79 21 52 55...

Page 29: ...ttery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 22 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 192749 Switch Seat 30 193350 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ign 34 110712X Switch Light Reset 40 1933...

Page 30: ...AND ENCLOSURES 64 209 158 74 209 13 1 209 2 9 144 26 26 60 26 144 26 209 209 142 209 209 142 143 60 17 29 145 161 278 37 37 209 11 209 209 20 59 28 278 278 154 209 278 155 278 209 54 58 54 14 14 38 38...

Page 31: ...nder Support 37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT 38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 54 192512 Screw Hex Wshd 10 32 x 5 8 59 187495 Bushing 58 175351 Duct Hood 60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3...

Page 32: ...36 22 34 16 1 77 77 84 16 263 71 200 73 16 263 199 32 30 52 57 96 26 25 19 24 26 26 95 76 78 75 74 27 26 59 61 38 41 39 56 9 63 65 17 20 66 15 89 120 27 51 48 150 151 202 49 47 50 120 81 156 166 165...

Page 33: ...unc 53 105710X Link Clutch 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 0 57 140294 V Belt Ground Drive 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 62 123533X Cover Ped...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 605421 STEERING ASSEMBLY 11 5 87 5 87 4 3 43 95 43 8 40 8 6 46 46 8 6 2 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 29 29 82 10 38 12 39 1 37 36 37 41 42 88 71 17 29 43 91 steering_stealth_prem_...

Page 35: ...3 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 29 17000612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 76020412 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 32 192757 Rod Tie 36 155105 Bushing Strg 37 152927 Screw 38 186095X428 Insert Cap Strg Wh 39 19183812 Washer 9 16 ID...

Page 36: ...n 6 STD541437 Nut Hex w Ins 3 8 16 unc 7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 8 17000616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga 10 182493 Pan Seat 11 166369 Knob Seat Adj Wingnut 12 174648 Brac...

Page 37: ...ood RH 4 194024 Decal Hood LH 5 179128 Decal Deck B 42 7 163204 Decal Fender 8 196365 Decal Side Panel 9 178502 Decal Deck Level 10 157140 Decal Fender Danger Eng Fr 11 186869 Decal Pnl Dash 12 172331...

Page 38: ...r 5 160589 Exhaust Tube RH 6 159955 Exhaust Tube LH 8 171877 Bolt 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 w Sems 10 162797 Shield Browning 13 165291 Muffler Gasket 14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 17 17060624 Screw 3 8 16 x 1...

Page 39: ...ink Lift L H 12 139866 Link Lift R H 13 4939M Retainer Spring 15 175562 Link Front Suspension 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 unc 17 175689 Trunnion Front Susp 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 unc 19...

Page 40: ...55 56 34 1 46 44 21 24 25 26 27 2 28 29 23 21 21 21 18 18 20 2 59 19 4 5 6 21 40 143 36 40 40 159 61 149 118 136 21 139 2 119 117 116 5 21 134 21 5 134 135 136 116 113 117 119 118 2 140 138 113 3 129...

Page 41: ...ft and Shaft Hardware Only Pulley Not Included 181542 Replacement Mower Complete Std Deck Order separately nose roller mulcher cover and guage wheel components key nos 91 94 95 132 182 183 101 106 and...

Page 42: ...42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 605421 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 314 0510...

Page 43: ...ining Ring 54 170406 Bearing Center Block 55 142977 Spring Helical Compression 56 142978 Washer 57 20w 50 Oil 58 170407 Brake Yoke KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 59 170408 Rotor Brake 60 142883 Brake Puck...

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Page 45: ...1022 35 36 42 1029 1100 798 192 1023 1023A 13 1022 1022 211 209 227 505 562 337 383 635 240 187 601 601 187A 385 387 918 788 628 212 914 691 552A 404 742 552A 552 616 947 133 98 104 1127 276 633 108...

Page 46: ...E NUMBER 0284 E1 333 668 73 851 334 474 74 1070 1005 332 75 1119 726 165 695 573 405 48 23 363 309 510 1051 783 513 802 1090 311 797A 797 803 544 310 801 697 1059 503 789 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 12 9 3...

Page 47: ...ge 105 698537 Valve Float Needle 108 699808 Valve Choke KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 117 698784 Jet Main Standard 118 699820 Jet Main High Altitude 121 699814 Kit Carburetor Overhaul 122 699802 Spacer C...

Page 48: ...Brush Retainer 798 697890 Screw Rocker Arm 801 691283 Cap Drive 802 691286 Cap End 803 693757 Housing Starter KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 842 691031 Seal Dipstick Tube 847 499602 Dipstick Tube Assembl...

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Page 51: ...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...

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