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 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.608340

MOWER LIFT 

 

 

LIFTTEX?

2 

195223 

Shaft Asm., Lift 

3 

195231 

Lever Asm., Lift RH

7 196492X428 

Grip, 

Lever

10 196314 

Spring 

Torsion

87 

194209 

Pin Cotter 7/16 Bow Tie Lock

88 

410710 

Spring Lift Assist

89 

19191912 

Washer Clear Zinc

90 

194208 

Pin Cotter 5/16 Bow Tie Lock

KEY PART 

 

NO. NO. 

DESCRIPTION

NOTE:

 

 

All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

 

  1 inch = 25.4 mm

91 

195181 

Link Lift Susp Mower Rear

97 17000612  Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 BL

98 

195270 

Link Lift Susp. Front Mower

100  73930600 

Nut Centerlock 3/8-16 unc

KEY PART 

 

NO. NO. 

DESCRIPTION

Summary of Contents for CRAFTSMAN 944.608340

Page 1: ...rtant Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment MODEL NO 944 608340 OWNER S MANUAL Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Repair Parts Sears Can...

Page 2: ...ge percentage of riding mower re lated injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury Follow the...

Page 3: ...eplace safety and instruction labels as necessary IV TOWING Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point Follow the manufacturer...

Page 4: ...Craftsman Riding Equipment to the nearest Sears Service Centre Department in Canada This warranty applies only while this product is in use in Canada This warranty is in addition to any statutory warr...

Page 5: ...o not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive t...

Page 6: ...N position Roll tractor forward off skid FIG 2 ADJUST SEAT See Fig 2 Raise seat and loosen adjustment knob A Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat Slide seat until a comfortable position...

Page 7: ...with fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline Become familiar with all controls their location and function Operate them before you start the engine Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition Be...

Page 8: ...ntify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING in...

Page 9: ...NG BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position D THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed E ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your...

Page 10: ...n Attachment Clutch Engage Position TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL D See Fig 7 Always operate engine at full speed fast Operating engine at less than full speed fast reduces engine s operating efficiency Ful...

Page 11: ...ure to do so will shorten the useful life of your transaxle J TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See Fig 10 Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cu...

Page 12: ...in fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough rolling terrain or hills Select desired height of cut with att...

Page 13: ...he engine begins to run smoothly If the engine starts to run roughly pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly The attachments and ground dr...

Page 14: ...cover items that have beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence Toreceive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made...

Page 15: ...tion as described repair the problem immediately The engine should not start unless the brake pedal is fully depressed and the attachment clutch control is in the disengaged position CHECK OPERATOR PR...

Page 16: ...vent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service...

Page 17: ...uel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline FIG 18 FUEL...

Page 18: ...washer Go to either side of mower and disconnect mower suspension arm A from chassis pin B and rear lift link C from rear mower bracket D remove retainer springs and washers Go to other side of mower...

Page 19: ...from left side of trac tor Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole in tractor front suspension bracket F E F H J FIG 22 M FIG 24 Insert end of link E into hole in front mower bracket H and...

Page 20: ...oth FIG 25 FIG 26 02548 B B FIG 27 FIG 28 02966 A A Raise mower to highest position Positionanybladesothetipispointingstraightforward Measure distance B to the ground at front and rear tip of the blad...

Page 21: ...TION Install belt around all mandrel pulleys R and around idler pulleys S as shown Install belt onto electric clutch pulley M IMPORTANT Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves Raise...

Page 22: ...motive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS See Fig 31 Block up axle securely Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal re...

Page 23: ...ment as described below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows With engine not running move choke control located on dash panel to full choke position Loosen knob and rem...

Page 24: ...UELSYSTEMPARTSSUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOLORMETHANOL CANATTRACTMOISTUREWHICH LEA...

Page 25: ...aulty 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 depar...

Page 26: ...l speed too fast 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Wet grass 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Mower deck not level 4 Level mower deck 5 Low uneven tire air pressure 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6...

Page 27: ...G SCH11 IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT POSITION OFF B A1 RUN OVERRIDE B S A1 START M G A1 B A1 RUN MAKE L A2 ATTACHMENT CLUTCH CLUTCH OFF BLACK BLACK WHITE BLUE BLUE BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK...

Page 28: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 608340 ELECTRICAL 30 33 34 90 22 79 21 41 42 26 8 1 99 100 91 2 27 43 27 24 40 71 28 55 16 87 With 12V Outlet Option 59 103 With Service Minder Option 46 46 25 T01K 94 92 29...

Page 29: ...gn 33 411934 Key Ignition 34 110712X Switch Light Reset 40 401098 Harness Ign Dash 41 17720408 Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 192507 Solenoid 55 17060512 Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x...

Page 30: ...30 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 608340 CHASSIS CHASSIS TEX 4 8 4 02...

Page 31: ...Fender Crgo 182 406859 Dash Lower 183 74780520 Bolt 5 16 18 unc x 1 1 4 189 17000512 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 Smgml 194 73900500 Nut Lock Hex Flange 5 16 18 195 401556X428 Plug Hole Dash Lower 196 196378x...

Page 32: ...189 49 187 50 51 190 52 51 170 29 165 166 64 188 172 172 2 17 26 195 125 125 125 161 35 175 192 158 134 192 157 141 140 139 178 1 22 15 203 184 167 160 42 drive tex_D6800_fender_20 159 159 166 1 2 37...

Page 33: ...50412 Bolt 1 4 28 unf Gr 8 w Patch 140 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 141 19091210 Washer 9 32 x 3 4 x 10 Ga 155 12000028 Ring Retainer 157 105701X Washer Plate Shift 158 194352 Belt Keeper 159...

Page 34: ...34 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 608340 ENGINE 1 84 29 SPARK ARRESTER KIT 84 45 37 28 37 22 21 20 62 71 70 79 69 83 2 engine tex_25 81 82 9 88 12 42 85 18 15...

Page 35: ...ne Power Torque Rating Procedure and rating performance has been ob tained and corrected in accordance with SAE J1995 Revision 2002 5 Actual gross engine power will be low er and is affected by among...

Page 36: ...845 Bushing Strg Blk 26 186095X428 Insert Wheel Steering 28 17000612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 35 194732 Gear Sector Plate 45 19183812 Washer 9 16 x 2 3 8 x 12 Ga 50 73900600 Nut Lock 3 8 16 unc 51 73940800...

Page 37: ...Pivot Fender 3 140675 Strap Asm Fender 5 145006 Clip Push In Hinged 6 73800600 Nut Lock w Ins 3 8 16 unc 7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 8 171877 Bolt 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 w Sems 10 199180 Pan Seat 12 199370...

Page 38: ...56 56 57 62 188 189 1 69 21 21 69 69 20 40 145 42_D_man tex_LT_16_r1 21 24 25 26 27 29 23 189 188 144 36 113 113 40 57 19 19 6 6 117 116 118 119 117 119 116 118 68 30 30 32 38 195 122 123 195 31 33 3...

Page 39: ...Spring Torsion Brake 43 197256 Spring Torsion Retainer 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 47 197250 Bracket Clutch Cable 55 197249 Arm Idler 56 199092 Spacer Retainer 57 17000616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1...

Page 40: ...16 Bow Tie Lock 88 410710 Spring Lift Assist 89 19191912 Washer Clear Zinc 90 194208 Pin Cotter 5 16 Bow Tie Lock KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25...

Page 41: ...heel nly 8 104757X645 Cap Axle Blk 1 50 x 1 00 9 106268 Tire Rear Service 10 7152J Tube Rear Service Item Only 11 106108X645 Rim Asm 8 Rear Service 144334 Sealant Tire 10 oz Tube 11 9 1 402015 Decal O...

Page 42: ...42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 608340 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER D6800 1...

Page 43: ...07128 1 Shaft Drive 41 142678 1 Gear Spur 12T 42 143697 1 Gear Spur 15T 43 124641X 1 Gear Spur 20T 44 106589X 1 Gear Spur 25T 45 120408X 1 Gear Spur 28T 46 105937X 1 Gear Spur 31T 47 407129 2 Seal Oil...

Page 44: ...44 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 608340 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 441777 TYPE NUMBER 0726 E1 0 2 4 2 3 5 33 3 2 0 2 5 2 0 4...

Page 45: ...45 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 608340 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 441777 TYPE NUMBER 0726 E1 2 52 4 2 6 2 5 4 2 52 4 2 3 4 3 4...

Page 46: ...46 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 608340 BRIGGS ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 441777 TYPE NUMBER 0726 E1 6 6 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4...

Page 47: ...Throttle 131 499805 Kit Throttle Shaft 133 699724 Float Carburetor 135 699729 Tube Fuel Transfer 137 690994 Gasket Float Bowl KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 141 699722 Kit Choke Shaft 142 699726 Nozzle Ca...

Page 48: ...Cylinder 2 865B 691015 Cover Air Guide Valley 868 690968 Seal Valve 877 393456 Wire Connector Alternator 878 691237 Harness Alternator 914 691127 Screw Rocker Cover 918 793147 Hose Vacuum 929 691003 S...

Page 49: ...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 50: ...50 SERVICE NOTES...

Page 51: ...51 SERVICE NOTES...

Page 52: ...419644 Rev 1 02 26 08 CL Printed in U S A...

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