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Craftsman EZ3 944.609760 Owner's Manual

Craftsman EZ3 944.609760 Owner's Manual

16.0 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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SF.ARS
OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO,
944.609760
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
£RAFTSMAN °
16.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts
£Z 3
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8

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  • Page 1 £Z 3 SF.ARS OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO, 944.609760 £RAFTSMAN ° 16.0 HP Caution: ELECTRIC START Read and follow all Safety Rules 42" MOWER and Instructions Before Operating 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE This Equipment LAWN TRACTOR • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities •...
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES , Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CU'I-I'ING MACHINE IS cAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. IlL CHILDREN GENERAL OPERATION Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the •...

  • Page 3: Product Specifications

    CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufac- tured to give you the best possible dependability and HORSEPOWER: 16.0 performance. " . . GASOLINECAPACITY 1.25 GALLONS Should you expedence any problem you cannot easily AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Instructions contained In the Owner's Manual. 5. In Home service. Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman Riding Equipment to the nearest Sears Service Centre/Department in Canada. This warranty applies only while this productis in use in Canada.
  • Page 5 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE-. PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 _Mulcher Seat Plate ;teering Boot Steering Wheel (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Lockwasher 3/8 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 11) Locknut 6/16-18 Pa_s Bag Manual...

  • Page 6: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY • connect BLACK groundingcable to negative(-) terminal with remaininghex boltandkeps nut. _ghten securely. SEAT PAN SEAT • Closebatterybox door. Open battery box doorfor: SHOULDER BOLT • Inspection for secureconnections (totightenhardware). • Inspection forcorrosion. • TesUngbattery. • Jumping (if required). •...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY CHECK PROPER POSITION OF ALL DEFLECTOR SHIELD BELTS See the figures that are shown for rep!acing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to Operate your tractor, check to see...

  • Page 9: Operation

    OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENG,NEON ENG,NEOFF O,LPRESSURE L.G._SON OV_,_E#P I FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED...
  • Page 10 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith yourtractorto familiarize yourself with the locationsof variouscontrols and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference. IGNmON ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER SWITCH LIGHT SWITCH PosmoN ATTACHMENT ©...
  • Page 11 OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 12 OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) • To restartmovement, slowlyrelease parkingbrake and clutch/brake pedal. Yourtractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing • Make all turns slowly. switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine runningand the attachment clutchengaged will shut off the engine.
  • Page 13 OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9) • If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce Ipad and possible fire hazard from dried clip- When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine pings.
  • Page 14 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _ " '_,_ ",/_,_s/_ _/_,_/_ _//_"_ REGU 'R SERV,CE AS YOU COMPLETE _'/_'_'_q'_'_'_'_'_'_,_ "" :::c: Bg:;o::::,on Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension...
  • Page 15 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR MANDREL TRAILING ASSEMBLY EDGE UP BLADE Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. CENTER BRAKE OPERATION HOLE If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance FLAT WASHEF at high speed in highest gear, then brake mustbe adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE"...
  • Page 16 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES BATrERY • Catch oil in a suitable container. • Remove oil fillcap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- to enter the engine when changing oil. cient for normal use. However, period!c charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16) MUFFLER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. tion or every season.
  • Page 18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: & • Depress clutchrorake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn Ignition key "OFF" and remove key. •...
  • Page 19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BAcK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. Adjustthe mower while tractor is parked on level ground or FOLLQWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"...
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPlaCE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" (See Fig. 23) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - NUT "A" •...
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 26) If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheel_ are positionedstraightforward, remove steer- The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position.
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO STARTENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTER:Y To REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB (See Fig. 28) • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat- •...
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission con- • Idle fuel needle setting - With throttle control lever in trol devices and systems, which are being done at the slowposition,tum idlefuelad ustment need e n (c ock- customers expense, may be performed by any non-road wise) until engine begins to die and then turn out engine repair establishment or individual.Warranty repairs...
  • Page 24 STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or n'lore. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT DEPOSITS FROM FORMING ESSENTIAL FUEL gasoline in the tank inside a building SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Fill fuel tank. Out of fuel Will not start See =TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine not =CHOKED" properly. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Engine flooded. Replace spark plug. Bad spark plug. Clean/replace air tilter.
  • Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING. POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Engine continues to run Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves seal corrected, contact an authodzed service center/ with attachment clutch department, engaged Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade.
  • Page 27 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609760 SCHEMATIC ..o. llllll BLACK BATTERY SOLENOID FUSE 30 AMP. AMMETER STARTER (OPTIONAL) WHINE BLUE A"n_MENT CLUTCH IGNITION (CLUTCH SWITCH _GREEN, • • FUEL SHUT-OFF BLUE I 85 SOLENOID SEAT SWITCH • (NOT OCCUPIED) ,,ez BLACK ..
  • Page 28 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609760 _LC_IMI_L ..
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -, MODEL NUMBER 944.609760 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 12 Volt 28 Amp 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 156417 Case Battery 161343 Switch Interlock N. Opn./N Opn, STD551125 Washer Lock 1/4 73350400 Nut Jam Hex 1/4-20 Unc 166182 Harness Asm Light W/4152J 4152J...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.6.09760 CHASSIS AND ENCLOS_URES...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS 'TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944,609760 CHASSIS ANDENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 166819 Chassis 140356 Drawbar, Stretch 17490612 Screw Thdrol 3/_16x3/4 Ty-tt STD551025 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 161917X014 Dash P/L M, W/AMM N/HM STD533710 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 155927...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609760 DRIVE...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609760 DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Keeper Belt Span Ctr Transaxle (See Breakdown) 140312 ..Peerless 206-545C 17490612 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16x3/4 Ty-tt Cover Pedal Blk Round 146682 Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc 8883R 123666X...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609760 STEERING ASSEMBLY -. _ -.-_-.- o. - 684_...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS • TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609760 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 139768 Wheel Steering 154427 Axle Asm STMP Dropped STL 156483 Spindle Asm LH 157473 Spindle Asm R_ 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 X 1-5/8 X 16 Ga 19272016 Washer 27/32 X 1-1/4 X 16 Ga 12000029...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609760 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 121246X Bracket Mounting Switch 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20x1-1/2 19131610 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 10 Ga...
  • Page 37 Decal V Belt Ddve Sch 154516 Pad Footrest RH STLT 137259 138311 Decal Warning Mult-Language Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust 163204 Decal Craftsman 168527 Manual Owner's (English) 157140 168528 Decal Fender Danger Eng/Fr Manual Owner's (French) 163262 Decal Pnl Dash Kohler WHEELS &...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609760 ENGINE...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609760 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 162156 Control, Throttle 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler Model CV16S-43519 159420 Muffler Gasket 12-041-03 13280328 Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3-1/2 13200300 Elbow, Standard 90°, 3/8-18 NPT STD551231...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609760 MOWER DECK 105"_ 104 "_ 103"_ 1!4 1!6 "J <. >21 113 11\1 ,/.114 118..- --'_ 10..----< 9 ,.--_...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTSREPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609760 • MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 164961 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 131845 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake STD533107 Bolt 133943 Washer, Hardened 138017 Bracket Asm Fr. Sway Bar 3/42 155046 Arm, Idler 138440 Bracket Asm Deck 42"...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 944,609760 MOWER LIFT 161,718 20 32 /...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL'NUMBER 944.609760 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Asm Inner W/Plunge5r 159471 Shaft Asm Lift . 105767X Pin Groove STD581062 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 21,Ga. 120183X Bearing Nylon BIk .629 ID 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X Button, Plunger...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS _TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 944.609760 • PEERLESS TRANSAXLE, MODEL NUMBER 206-545C 7O 6A SERIAl. NUMBERSHERE...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 944.609760 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART KEY PART DEBCI_ICI_J_ZON DESCRZ_L'ZON 772147 Transaxle Cover 41A 790079 Brake Lever Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4" 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 792073A 770128 Transaxle Case 42A 792085A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4"...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS • .., ,TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609760 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS43519 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I C_NKC_E 5_€ 16-- "17 _--1,...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 944,609760 • , KOHLER ENGiN*E - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 CRANKCASE CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Lifter, valve (2) 12-032-03 Seal, crankshaft 25-351-01 Kit, cylinder head (Includes 3-17) Brock cytinder (_Use Short Block 12 522 18) 12-755-81 Carburetor gasket(2)
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS _ TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609760 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I IGNITION / ELECTRICAL I (_D1 (_)m 1--10 11--_ q 1t _ AIR INTAKE O--T 4-_-_ i_m6...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 944.609760 KOHLER ENGINE- MODEL NUMBERCV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES IGNITION/ELECTRICAL KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION M-0545010 Screw, hex. flange M5x0.Sxl0 (8) 12-086-14 Screw, hex. flange M1Oxl.5x46 24-468-10 Washer, plain 1/4 12-468-03 Washer, plain 3/8...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609760 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 STARTING SYSTEM I ENGINE CONTROLS OIL PAN / LUBRICATION I 2q-___ 3 I _10 19-- --15 --16...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609760 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION M-0839070 Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x70 (2) Linkage, choke 25-098-05 Starter assembly (Includes 3-8) 12-079-07 12-766-54...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609760 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 EXHAUST CRANKSHAFT "I FUEL SYSTEM I r_4 t3 ))-" II _...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS • TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609760 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43519 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION M-0641060 Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 (2) 12-014-37 Crankshaft (Includes 2) X-22-11 Washer, star 1/4 12-139-01...
  • Page 54 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING "" "..CUT, _'HTs SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°.), never across the face.
  • Page 56 (RAFT [MANo SEARS OWNER'S 16,0 HP MANUAL ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Each tractor has its own model n0mber. Each engine has its own model number. MODEL NO. The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat.

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