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SEAR8
OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
944.609810
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Be.fore Operating
Thin Eqmpment
I:RRFTSMRN
20 HP
ELECTRIC START
46" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8
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- Page 1 SEAR8 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 944.609810 I:RRFTSMRN 20 HP Caution: ELECTRIC START Read and follow all Safety Rules 46" MOWER and Instructions AUTOMATIC Be.fore Operating Thin Eqmpment LAWN TRACTOR • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustments •...
- Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CU'I-rlNG MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND 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 Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufac- HORSEPOWER: tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG./SH): SAE 30 (above 32°F)
- Page 4 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 Cantre/Depadmant in Canada. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in Canada.
- Page 5 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full slze Parts packed separately in carton _) Shoulder olt 5116-18 Seat Plate (1) Knob Mulcher (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Wheel I; "1 etainer Springs (double loop) Owner's Manual Parts Bag Parts bag contents...
- Page 6 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. the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY WHEEL INSERT...
- Page 7 ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2) • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. • Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt. &...
- Page 8 ASSEMBLY INSTALL MOWER DRIVE BELT Place the R.H. suspension arm on outward pointing deck pin. If necessary, rock and raise front of mower (See Figs. 4 and 7) to align deck pin with the hole in suspension arm. Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops down as shown.
- Page 9 ASSEMBLY DEFLECTOR INSTALL MULCHER PLATE SHIELD (See Figs. 5 and 6) • Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down. •...
- Page 10 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BAFIERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL...
- Page 11 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR. Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference, ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH LIGHT SWITCH AMMETER POSITION...
- Page 12 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 13 OPERATION For best cuttingperformance grass over 6 inches in ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ATI'ACHMENT height should be mowed twice. Make the f rst cut SWITCH PULL OUT TO LIFT LEVER relatively high; the second to desired height. "ENGAGE"/ "HIGH" POSFrlON TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See...
- Page 14 OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission en- gaged position.
- Page 15 OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION • 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. freewheel lever while the engine is run- CAUTION:Neverengageordisengage ning.
- Page 16 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES FILL ,.OASES " • MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE A SYOUCOMP ETE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners V ° Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _V_s4 Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling...
- Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR MANDREL TRAILING CENTER ASSEMBLY EDGE UP HOLE Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperforming any maintenance. BLADE BRAKE OPERATION If tractorrequiresmore than six(6) feat stoppingdistance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See "TO FLAT ADJUST BRAKE"in the Service and Adjustments sectionof this WASHER manual).
- Page 18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Cleanterminalsand batterycableendswithwirebrush until TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 16) bright. Determine temperature range expected before oil change. Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH. Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the As- •...
- Page 19 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AIR FILTER (See Fig. 17) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- tion or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
- Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. •...
- Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT ARMSUSPENSION MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 25) - • Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake. • Remove screws from L.H. mandrel cover and remove OSTM°NT cover. LIFTLINK • Roll belt over the top of L.H.
- Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 27) (See Fig. 26) Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. if tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance •...
- Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS After above adjustment is made, if the tractor still creeps TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral (See Fig. 28) position, follow these steps: Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. Loosen the adjustment bolt.
- Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 30) (See Fig. 31) • Block up axle securely. • Remove axle cover, retaining ringand washers to allow ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do and smoking materials away from bat- I CAOT'O"''eadacidba"er...
- Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 34) TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB The choke control has been preset at the factory and • Raise hood. adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the described below before loosening cable.
- Page 26 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 _ore. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM CAUTION: Never store the tractor with DEPOSITS FROM FORMING...
- Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM 1. Fillfuel tank. wig not start 1. Out of fuel. See =TOSTART ENGINE"in Operationsection. Enginenot=CHOKED"propedy. Wait severalminutesbeforeattemptingto start. Engineflooded. Replacesparkplug. Bad sparkplug, Clean/replaceair filter. Dirtyair filter. Replacefuel filter. Dirtyfuelfilter, Drainfuel tankand carburetor,refilltank withfresh Water in fuel. gasolineand replacefuelfilter.
- Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM Check wiring, switches and connections. If not Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system. corrected, contact an authorized service center/ when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch department. engaged Poorcut-uneven Worn, bent or loose blade. Replace blade.
- Page 29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609810 SCHEMATIC BLACK SOLENOID AMMETER STARTER WHITE BLACK (OPTIONAL) wHnE BLA_ E_.L_E C_ T _R I_C_C_I. UTC_H AI_ 1 " RED ©' ..IGNITION SWITCH iP,O • BLACK 86 , • SEAT SWITCH I(_Q"_ (NOT OCCUPIED) (DISENGAGED) ..
- Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609810 ELECTRICAL...
- Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609810 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 12 Volt 28 Amp 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 314 7603J Tray Battery 145211 Bolt Btr Frt 1/4-20 x 7,5 150109 Holddown Battery Front Mount 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4"...
- Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609810 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 38_39...
- Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609810 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 165583 Chassis Stamping 140356 Drawbar, Stretch 17490612 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16x3/4 Ty-tt 163976 Dash Stealth YTGT 2cyl STD533710 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 163455 Panel Dash Lh Panel Dash Rh 163456 Hood Asm Pnt YTGT...
- Page 34 REPAIR PARTS MODEL NUMBER 944.609810 TRACTOR-- DRIVE...
- Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 944.609810 DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 150071 Transaxle Hydro 154778 Keeper Belt Engine 142431 Spring, Return, Brake 140158 Strap Torque Lh Hydro 143995 Pulley, Transaxle 156347 Strap Torque Rh Hydro 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust Stlt 121199X...
- Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609810 STEERING ASSEMBLY , -;:::-!---:::: " "...
- Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609810 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Wheel Steering 154427 Axle Asm STMP Dropped STL 156483 Spindle Asm LH 157473 Spindle Asm RH 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 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609810 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Seat 140124 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20x1-1/2 140551 Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720 121249X Spacer Split 28x .88 Zinc Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 STD523710 123740X...
- Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609810 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Decal Mower EZ3 166887 106202X Reflector Tail Light Red/Amber 164657 Decal Brake/Clutch Stlth EF 138047 Decal Battery Diehard Sears 160397 Decal V-Belt Schematic Decal Hood RH 163916 163206 Decal Fender Auto Decal Hood LH...
- Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609810 ENGINE "17 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
- Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944,609810 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 164067 Control, Throttle Engine (See Breakdown) B&S 407777-0121-E1 ..149723 Muffler, Asm. Twin Lo-Tone 159955 Pipe Exhaust Intek 20 LH 160589 Pipe Exhaust Intek 20 RH Bolt 5/16-18UNC x 3/4 150176 162797 Shield Browing B&S Intek II...
- Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609810 MOWER LIFT 25 24 1718...
- Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609810 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 159461 Wire Asm Inner W/Plunge5r 159476 Shaft Asm Lift 138284 Pin Groove STD581062 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 21 Ga. 120183X Beadng Nylon BIk .629 ID 125631X Gdp Handle Fluted 122365X...
- Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609810 MOWER DECK !31_...
- Page 45 REPAIR PARTSREPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609810 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Deck Weldment Mower 46 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat 164210 Keeper, Belt, Idler 138457 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 156086 STD624008 Retainer Spring. 144917 Pulley, Idler, Driven 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear (Sway Bar) 137273...
- Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 944.609810 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650...
- Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609810 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Washer 7/16 x 7/8 x .060 142930 Housing, Lower 142884 Differential Assembly 142931 Assembly, Upper Housing 150829 Washer 314 x 1.5 x .13 142932...
- Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 944.609810 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E1 929t lO yl1_ 222 @_ "k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS 305 _ TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL, I 1019 LABEL KIT_ 8551 _ 865A_ , 163_ 447A 865 _...
- Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944,609810 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E1 5AI 341t_ 868 @s_ 10221 • _//;e" ]_ 11o°o 102-_ 19..j_2 11_ • _ 798 _ 798 _ 386- _r REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS 1505 _ @ I_Jam 1 212_ TO INSTALL.
- Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609810 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E1 74'_ _j_6 358 GASKET 666@ _ 691 _ 683 (_J )_ o4_...
- Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR " " MODEL NUMBER 944.609810 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 691001 +-_ Gasket-Air Cleaner 690231 CylinderAssembly Bushing-Cylinder 499585 691031 + O-Ring Seal (Dipstick) + Seal-Oil 690926 691050...
- Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ' - MODEL NUMBER 944,609610 BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1023 499599 Cover-Rocker(CyL No. 1) 691 690657 + GovernorShaftSeal 1023A 499600 Cover-Rocker(Cyl.No. 2) 697 690372 Screw (Ddve Cap) 1024 499054...
- Page 53 SERVICE......:NOTES_...
- Page 54 SERVICE ..' " NOTES...
- Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN'HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 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. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control.
- Page 56 .CRnFTSMnN ° SEARS 2O HP OWNER'S ELECTRIC START MANUAL 46" MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTOR Each tractor has its own model number, 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.