Sears CRAFTSMAN 944.604060, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...RDEN TRACTOR Important Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment MODEL NO 944 604060 OWNER S MANUAL Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Repair Parts Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 02148 ...

Page 2: ...he manual and on the machine before starting Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blade Be sure the area is clear of other people before mow ing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely n...

Page 3: ...ope If machine stops while going uphill disengage blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible WARNING Donotcoastdownahillinneutral you may lose control of the tractor WARNING Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with speci fications of the manufacturer of your tractor Use common...

Page 4: ... your purchase of a new Tractor Ithasbeendesigned engineeredandmanufacturedtogive you the best possible dependability and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem edy please contact your nearest authorized service center department We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual The inst...

Page 5: ...ers 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 Drain Tube For Future Use 4 Shoulder Bolt Premium Steering Adapter Steering Sleeve Steering Sleeve Extension 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Mower Leveling Wrench Bubble Level Nose Roller Nose Roller Brackets 2 Hex Bolts 5 16 18 x 1 2 Locknuts 5 16 18 Rod Retainer Spring N...

Page 6: ...ntal 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 between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps First connect RED battery cable to positive battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely ConnectBLACKgrou...

Page 7: ...lever to 1st gear Slowly release clutch brake pedal and slowly drive tractor off skid Apply brake to stop tractor set parking brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position Turn ignition key to STOP position Continue with the instructions that follow TERMINAL ACCESS DOOR HEX BOLT POSITIVE RED CABLE NEGATIVE BLACK CABLE KEPS NUT DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE CAPS FIG 2 Use terminal access doors ...

Page 8: ...se gauge wheels to highest position and retain with clevis pins and spring retainers Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower See TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS in the Operation section of this manual FIG 4 GAUGE WHEEL RETAINER SPRING SHOULDER BOLT 3 8 16 CENTER LOCKNUT 3 8 WASHER ADJUSTING BAR PIN ASSEMBLY TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER See Fig 5 Assemble brackets A and B to the inside of mower mounting bracket...

Page 9: ...pins Secure 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 mower side to side to give space between plate and mower brackets IMPORTANT Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into locking bracket...

Page 10: ...SSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BESTPERFORMANCEANDSATISFACTIONFROMTHIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated...

Page 11: ...ould 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 hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoid...

Page 12: ...d brak ing the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor CHOKE 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 IGNITION SWITCH Used to start and stop the engine PARKING BRAKE LEVER Locks brake pedal into the brake ...

Page 13: ...g idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility al ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely asdescribedabove beforeleav ing the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig 8 The cutting height is controlled by turning the height ad justmen...

Page 14: ...ee Fig 10 Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine You must remain 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 heig...

Page 15: ...ng time to move fuel from the tank to the engine Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake Place gear shift lever in neutral N position Move attachment clutch to DISENGAGED position Move throttle control to fast position Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempt For a warm engine start attempt the choke control may not be needed NOTE Before sta...

Page 16: ...eways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished See Fig 11 00272 FIG 11 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip pings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow gra...

Page 17: ...E 30 motor oil General Purpose Grease Refer to Maintenance ENGINE Section ENGINE STEERING SECTOR GEAR TEETH CHECK ADD TRANSAXLE FLUID MANDREL ZERKS SPINDLE ZERK FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence Toreceive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in th...

Page 18: ...h 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 ALIGN WITH STAR ON MANDREL ASSEMBLY Install and tighten blade bolt securely 45 55 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT SPECIAL BLADE BOLT HEAT TREATED TO SHARPEN BLADE See Fig 13 NOTE We do not recommend sharpen...

Page 19: ...nstall the drain tube onto the valve Open drain valve by using a 7 16 11mm wrench turning counterclockwise TO CLOSE TO OPEN ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature When operating in temperatures below 0º F 18º C synthetic oil must be used CAUTION Air cool...

Page 20: ...essure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and trans mission are covered to keep water out Water in engine or transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass leaves and trash from tractor and mower AIR FILTER See Fig 17 Yourenginewillnotrunproperlyusingadirtyairfilter Clean the foam pre cleaner after every 25 hours of operati...

Page 21: ...t side of mower deck Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right side of tractor IMPORTANT CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES If equipped turn height adjustment knob counter clockwise until it stops Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control Be sure belt tension rod is in disengaged position Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove Place the suspens...

Page 22: ...heels is touching the ground From left side of tractor find the level decal on top of mower and place bubble level on decal as indicated Mower is level side to side when bubble is between the two lines in the bubble level If adjustment is necessary under left hand footrest turn lift link adjustment nut above yellow cap in ap propriate direction to bring bubble between the lines in the bubble level...

Page 23: ...24 and 25 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 best cutting results the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear tip when the mower is in its highest position CAUTION Blades are sharp Prote...

Page 24: ... in all grooves correctly Reinstallmowertotractor See TOINSTALLMOWER in this section of manual 02513 FIG 26 PRIMARY IDLER ARM R H MANDREL IDLER PULLEY ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY SPRING ARM BELT TENSION ROD DISENGAGED POSITION RH MANDREL COVER RH SUSPENSION ARM IDLER PULLEY TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE SECONDARY DRIVE BELT See Fig 27 Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake Remove mower See TO ...

Page 25: ...ance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than five 5 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Replace brake pads or contact a qualified service center 01555 WITH PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED NUT A JAM NUT OPERATING ARM 1 3 4 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig 30 Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For ease of service there is a bel...

Page 26: ...he Maintenance section of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure 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 of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery A B taking care not to short against...

Page 27: ...ws With engine not running move choke control located on dash panel to full choke position Loosen knob and remove cover assembly from air cleaner Chokeshouldbeclosed Ifitisnot loosencasingclamp screw and move choke cable until choke is completely closed Tighten casing clamp screw securely Replace air cleaner cover assembly and tighten knob TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable If ...

Page 28: ...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 CANATTRACTMOISTUREWHICH LEADSTOSEPARATIONANDFORMATIONOFACIDSDURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run until the fuel lines a...

Page 29: ...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 authorized service center department Engine clicks but will not 1 Weak or dead battery 1 Recharge or replace battery start 2 Corroded battery terminals 2 Clean battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 3 Check all wiring 4 Fault...

Page 30: ... Mower deck not level 4 Level mower deck 5 Low uneven tire air 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 8 Mower drive belt worn 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Blades improperly installed 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Improper blades us...

Page 31: ...GHTS 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 METER OPTIONAL STARTER PTO SWITCH CIRCUIT POSITION OFF C F B E A D ON C G B H B A G H D F C E IGNITION SWITCH G B S M A1 A2 L FUEL LINE RED IGNITION UNIT SPARK PLUGS GAP 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES...

Page 32: ...32 30 33 24 42 43 40 26 28 25 50 29 27 27 41 16 12 12 11 10 8 2 1 27 D C AMPERES 45 81 22 79 21 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 604060 ELECTRICAL 52 ...

Page 33: ...22 4152J Bulb Light 24 185464 Cable Starter 25 146149 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 40 188032 Harness Ignition 41 17720408 Screw 42 131563 Cover Terminal Red 43 178861 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter 50 174652 Switch PTO 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 79 175242 Socket Light Bulb 81 1...

Page 34: ...86 4 2 19 20 16 17 56 21 66 66 17 28 91 1 8 156 17 6 7 7 7 30 67 85 88 86 17 63 17 106 45 70 60 17 63 68 31 171 35 17 17 58 153 130 5 14 18 130 130 144 17 130 142 17 130 32 17 139 17 33 139 122 150 122 148 156 156 152 39 17 17 157 34 36 36 158 37 161 162 138 17 17 165 chassis stealth_38 vgt ...

Page 35: ...et Asm Susp Chassis Rh 50 175476 Bracket Chassis Front 56 176016 Bracket Asm Susp Chassis Lh 58 183569 Bracket Asm Fender KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 60 17000616 Screw 63 19131614 Washer 66 17490608 Screw 67 156973 Guide Belt 68 17490508 Screw Thd 5 16 18 x 1 2 70 177679 Belt Keeper Ground Drive 85 144911 Br...

Page 36: ...R 944 604060 GROUND DRIVE 62 150 3 69 7 8 9 10 11 27 14 13 16 18 19 26 21 22 23 25 24 37 38 40 41 42 23 59 60 61 157 155 62 63 56 39 67 5 117 50 6 15 48 55 52 54 65 66 51 34 68 46 36 37 38 64 48 47 29 17 30 35 6 30 6 28 57 4 drive_9 vgt ...

Page 37: ... Jam 3 8 16 29 137213 Brake Rod 30 19131616 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 16 Ga 34 71673 Cap Plunger 35 137648 Rod Parking Brake 36 149412 Spring Drive Ground 37 121749X Washer 25 32 x1 1 4 x 16 Ga 38 150035 Nyliner 39 74321016 Screw Fin 10 24 x 1 40 178575 Actuator Interlock Switch 41 73931000 Nut Centerlock 10 24 42 8883R Cover Pedal 46 145170 Retainer Spring 47 138228 Clutch Rod 48 72110612 Bolt Carr 3 8 ...

Page 38: ... TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 604060 STEERING ASSEMBLY 29 28 23 31 52 13 41 22 21 20 1 45 51 34 33 32 6 27 42 27 6 19 15 14 35 18 16 9 8 7 2 6 4 14 15 14 15 12 9 8 7 6 5 13 13 53 8 14 15 36 26 10 11 44 3 3 steering_16 vgt ...

Page 39: ...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 Flange 31 138136 Bushing Nyliner Snap 32 19111610 Washer 11 32 x 1 x 10 Ga 33 STD551131 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5 16 34 STD523107 Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 x 3 4 35 187039 Gear Sector Steering 36 186799 Tie Rod 41 155246 B...

Page 40: ...40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 604060 ENGINE 1 84 12 11 41 42 85 10 9 8 40 29 SPARK ARRESTER KIT 84 45 47 39 18 15 37 28 37 27 26 22 21 20 62 71 70 79 69 83 2 81 82 engine_ELS_1 vgt ...

Page 41: ...l Line 29 137180 Spark Arrester Kit 37 123487X Clamp Hose 39 17490636 Screw 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 unc TT 40 17490664 Screw 3 8 16 x 4 unc TT 41 126197X Washer 1 1 2 OD x 15 32 ID x 250 42 STD551143 Washer Lock 7 16 45 73510400 Nut 47 175288 Bushing 62 146629 Shield Heat Muffler 69 165391 Gasket 70 176069 Tube Exhaust LH 71 176070 Tube Exhaust RH 79 183906 Screw 81 188800 Tube Drain Oil Easy 82 188799 Plu...

Page 42: ...42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 604060 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 lift_rh_15 9 ...

Page 43: ...016 Washer 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 40 17060516 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 41 175994 Nut Lift Link 7 16 20 42 19112410 Washer 11 32 x 1 1 2 x 10 Ga 43 123934X Scale Indicator Height 70 145212 Nut Hexflange Lock 72 110452X Nut Push ...

Page 44: ...ting 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 Ga 19 166369 Knob Seat 20 124238X Cap Spring Seat Blk 21 171852 Bolt 5 16 18 unc 2A 37 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 10 5 18 19 16 15 12 13 17 14 2 6 37 21 7 7 3 5 20 8 ...

Page 45: ...gr Psn 30 190110 Decal Replacement Parts 179768X428 Pad Footrest LH 179769X428 Pad Footrest RH 190297 Manual Owner s English 190298 Manual Owner s French KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION WHEELS TIRES 6 12 2 1 3 11 4 10 5 9 8 7 wheel_art_1 vgt 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106228X624 Rim Assembly Front 4 8134H Tube Front Service Item Only 5 106230X Tire Front 6 278H Fitting Grease Front Whe...

Page 46: ...117 46 45 33 46 45 33 30 30 30 32 39 21 20 18 21 31 1 32 31 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 98 42 99 42 114 110 112 21 122 42 97 37 184 mower_deck 48prem_2 90 91 94 180 180 182 95 183 90 54 48_nose_roller_1 ...

Page 47: ...Keeper Belt Idler 174356 Mandrel Asm Service Includes Key Nos 13 15 181579 Replacement Deck Complete Std Deck Order separately nose roller components Key Nos 90 95 and 180 183 1 180358 Deck Weldment Mower 48 3 178915 Bracket Asm Sway Bar 5 4939M Retainer Spring 6 178024 Arm Suspension Rear Sway Bar 8 174365 Bolt 7 16 Asm Blade The following blades are available 11 173921 Blade 48 Mulching For mulc...

Page 48: ...48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 944 604060 TRANSAXLE ...

Page 49: ...0520 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 UNC x 1 1 4 45 6271H Oil Seal 46 13060200 Pipe Plug 1 4 18 N P T 49 4895H Needle Bearlng 50 4222R Needle Bearing 51 1529R Needle Bearing KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 52 8119M Needle Bearing 53 4220R Thrust Bearing Race 54 4209R 3rd Reduction Pinion Low 55 4213R 4th Reduction Gear 56 4442R 3rd Reduction Pinion Spacer 57 4195R 2nd Reduction Gear Shaft 58 4214R Final Drive Pinion ...

Page 50: ...AL 1036 EMISSION LABEL 16 965 28 219 4 29 847 2 25 1024 1 1027 552 1017 691 20 15 12 865B 252 250 1035 22 943 750 615 220 524 525 287 46 45 447 865 703 842 523 855 447A 865A 24 27 1026 32 26 27 9 11 10 213 188 216 222 267 265 3 305 967 445 718 267 265 8 1026A 27 929 212 54 51 163 50 447 447A 447A 146 741 1013 89 53 654 304 1267 968 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1330 REPAIR MANUAL ...

Page 51: ...33 276 672 137 1123 987 1124 150 633 5A 187 33 227 34 192 187A 42 1023 1023A 5 616 240 918 387 385 628 788 505 1022 914 209 211 337 383 13 7 868 798 1100 1029 1022 36 35 33 34 42 192 7 868 36 35 798 1100 1029 1022 1022 601 601 552 552A 742 404 552A 691 562 635 125 98 141 142 131 135 133 975 947 51 51 1342 1126 1124 276 276 276 160 137 1127 1123 104 105 987 130 95 150 1128 418 672 231 108 633 117 1...

Page 52: ...MODEL NUMBER 446777 TYPE NUMBER 0244 E1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 12 9 3 7 691 20 163 276 51 943 524 1022 868 333 510 309 474 73 1090 797 311 697 310 801 544 803 1051 783 513 802 48 405 573 851 334 1119 363 1070 75 332 1005 668 74 797A 23 165 695 726 501 526 789 1059 ...

Page 53: ... 699495 Jet Main Standard 121 699734 Kit Carburetor Overhaul 125 699709 Carburetor 130 690993 Valve Throttle 131 499805 Kit Throttle Shaft 133 699724 Float Carburetor KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 135 699729 Tube Fuel Transfer 137 690994 Ø Gasket Float Bowl 141 699722 Kit Choke Shaft 142 699726 Ø Nozzle Carburetor 146 690979 Key Timing 150 690995 Ø Gasket Nozzle 160 699727 Retainer Solenoid 163 69100...

Page 54: ... Assembly 851 493880 Terminal Spark Plug 855 698072 Adapter Air 865 691012 Cover Air Guide 865A 691014 Cover Air Guide KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 865B 691015 Cover Air Guide 868 690968 Seal Valve 914 691127 Screw Rocker Cover 918 694000 Hose Vacuum 929 695239 Screw Choke Control Bracket 943 690589 Seal O Ring Oil Pump Cover 947 699728 Solenoid Fuel 965 499613 Cover Oil Pump 967 273638 Filter Pre C...

Page 55: ... 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 along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope ...

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