Craftsman 944.601892 Owner's Manual

8E/AR8OWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO.944.601892Caution:Read and followall Safety Rulesand InstructionsBefore OperatingThis EqmpmentICRRFTSMRN°I19.5 HPELEC

OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORC_mpare the i__ustrati_nswithy_urtract_r t_ fami

OPERATIONThe operation of any tractor can result inforeign objects thrown into the eyes, which canresult in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glas

OPERATIONTO OPERATE ON HILLSTO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7)Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slighttyoffthe ground when mower isat

OPERATIONBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINECHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL• The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from thefactory, already filled with summer we

OPERATION• Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engineis running, move throttle control to slow position. Withmotion control lever in

tCUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _,_ _,_/_/_ ./_'_/_/'*P,LL,NOATES...-_"/£-q_"/£-4_'J£-_r_ S E R V IC E DATESC

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESTRAILINGEDG EUPTRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing any mainte-nance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more th

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESTO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALSCorrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause thebattery to "leak" power.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESCLEAN AIR SCREENAir screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to preventengine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire br

ISERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSCAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.• Place motion co

SAFETY RULESAAI_ Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersIMPORTANT: THIS CUTTtNG MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJEC

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSSIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 19 and 20)• Raise mower to its highest position.At the midpoint of both sides of mower, meas

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSNUT "A"WITH PARKINGBRAKE"ENGAGED"OPERATINGARMDO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT. IF FURTHER BRAKE ADJUST-MENT IS NECESSA

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSI WASHERS l.ET.,.,.o.,.oAX,ECOVE.\ I\ Idr/rA- t\lFIG. 27TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY(See Fig. 28)I _ CAUTION: Lead-acidb

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 31)The choke control has been preset at the factory andadjustment should not be necessary. Ch

STORAGEImmediately prepa reyou rtractor for storage at the end of theseason or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more.CAUTION: Never stor

fTROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEMWill not startHard to startEngine will not turn overEngine clicks but will no1startLoss of powerExcessive vibrationCAUSE

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEMEngine continues to runwhen operator leavesseat with attachmentclutch engagedPoor cut - unevenMower blades will notrotate

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601892BATFERYREDWHITE/7FUSEI i' i i©SOLENOID)G A1IGNITIONSWITCHL JCLUTCH / BRAKE(PEDAL UP)BLACKBLACKWHITEST

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 944.601892ELECTRICAL22I I II I /iI I iI I i ! iI / iII262?28

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601892ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1634652 747604128 7603J10 14521111 15010912 14576916 15366421 17

SAFETY RULES_Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersBe sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Slopmachine if anyone enters the area

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601892CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES212 29 •283958 166208312076O\6Op/6420720"/743 1438 43O208

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601892CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1746192 1765543 170606125 1552729 168337X01110 STD53

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REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601892DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 Transaxle (See Breakdown) 64 71170764Hyd

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REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601892STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1397682 1751313 16984O4 1698395 6266H6 121748X7 192720168

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601892SEAT ASSEMBLYKEYNO.12345678910111225PARTNO.1401231405517111061619131610145OO6STD541437124181X1700061619

REPAIR PARTSDECALS7TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.60189215 3114111014.8220161312KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1570322 1380473 1772784 1772796 1766817 177

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 944.601892ENGINE81_ • 373923,3 "_,<-,o,.i! ---6i11_-1229OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester438

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601892ENGINEKEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION123170547177204084 1497235 1440696 1440687 1381298 17187710 14555211 S

RODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONSAND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAROILTYPE(API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F)SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)SYNTHETIC (b

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601892MOWER DECK142_147119 118_619F 21106"_ 102 103 105101/_ 104 106102 _\16118, /. !\28 "2918\ L40

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601892MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION123165892STD5331071380174 1654605 STD

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601892MOWER LIFT7111345623651913/ 313232131920 _ ' _2015 201542

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601892MOWER LIFTKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1594602 1594713 105767X4 STD581 O625 192116216 120183X7 125631X8

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REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601892HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601892BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2275-E15520_359_373_1095 VALVEGASKET SE

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 944.601892BRIGGS & STRA'I-rON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2275-E151 ,_1221 51A865305_50_ 30

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601892BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2275-E1697_3091!7831051_y 803544513802

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601892BRIGGS & STRAT-I'ON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2275-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO.

UNASSEMBLED PARTSSteering WheelSteeringBoot(1) Large FlatWasherSteeringWheel, , AdapterI SteeringExtensionShaft SteeringWheelInsert(1) Lockwasher 3/8(

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.601892BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2275-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIP

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONolI ""SIGHTINGGUIDE"" --- ...cUT"ou..ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACR

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ASSEMBLYYou rnew tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. Toensure safe and pro

ASSEMBLY• Lift hood to raised position.• Open terminal access doors, remove terminal protec-tive caps and discard.• If this battery is put into servic

ASSEMBLYINSTALL MULCHER PLATE(If previously removed) (See Fig. 4)Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.• Place front of mulcher plate ov

OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.BATTERY CAUTION OR RE