Craftsman 944.609900 Owner's Manual

SEARSOWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO.944.609900Caution:Read and followall Safety Rulesand InstructionsBefore OperatingThis EquipmentCRRFTSMU20.0 HPELECTRIC

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

OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR.Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to f

OPERATIONI The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result Iin severe eye damage. Always wear safety

OPERATIONTO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 8)Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightlyoff the ground when mower is at the desired cutti

OPERATIONBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINECHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 11)• The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from thefactory, already filled

OPERATIONPURGE TRANSMISSION •CAUTION: Never engage or disengage [AI freewheel lever while the engine is run- II ning. ITo ensure proper operation and

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ,*_ _ _. ,_,_ ,_'_ c,_AS YOU COMPLETE ,_.'_ _,'_._,'_._O_-_REGULARSERVICE _'/_/

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESTRAILING EDGE UP STAR MANDRELASSEMBLYBLADETRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing any mainte-nance.BRAKE OPERATION

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESNOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor ismaintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove capsor covers. Addi

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESAIR FILTER (See Fig. 17)Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter.Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25

SAFETY RULES ASafe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersIMP_)RTANT: THIS CU']-FING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWINGO

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS&CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:• Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.Place motio

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22)IMPORTANT= DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IFTHE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTM

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT(See Rg. 24)Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.• Remove mower ddve belt(S

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 27)Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.For ease of service there is a

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST TOE-IN (See Figs. 29 and 30)• Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves on tie rod.• Adjusttie roduntildimension =A"

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB• Raise hood.• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of thegrill.• Replace bulb in holder a

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL(See .Figs. 35 and 36)The choke control has been preset at the factory andadjustment should not be neces

STORAGEENGINEImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ofthe season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days ormore.CAUTION: Never

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEMWill not startHard to startEngine will not turn overEngine cticlesbut will notstartLees of powerExcessive vibrationCAUSE1

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONEngine continues to runwhen operator leaves seatwith attachment clutchengagedPooront-unevenMower blapesw

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a SearsTractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufac-tured to give you the best possible dependability and

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SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900FUEL SHUT-OFFSOLENOIDREGULATOR28 VOLTS AC • 3800 RPM (REGULATOR 04SCONNECTED)PTO SWITCHPOSITION CIRCUIT &q

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900ELECTRICAL 22/!IIII421820//1281 _20 "_._._.,33TI52° _ ///II/I/29-iIIII32

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 144927 Battery2 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/48 7603J Tray,

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900CHASSIS ANDENCLOSURES953714912221228I II 47171968102861734

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944,609900CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1502532 1405064 7380070

REPAIR PARTSGROUND DRIVE TRACTOR" " MODEL NUMBER 944.60990033 9I09//10726 36 584637389036

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION2 7070E Key 114x2.5 71 1511793 7563

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900STEERING ASSEMBLY--i_ 261_ 45212O23223432627 (,421927 .///1/" 6'\\\'\\\14,40" //_&a

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159944X4282 1370943 6855M4 1618495 1618486 6266H7 121748X

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY RULES ... 2PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900ENGINE2518 15201176_j74_j s, ,_._ _ 19",: 733/_//_s4, 3816263727283929\[ SPARK ARRESTER KIT I4O

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900ENGINEKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION2 1610635 132003007 1519368 121361X9 15082810 105432X11 14092312 14399

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900SEAT ASSEMBLY_...-- 16t221KEYNO.1234567810121314PARTNO.140124140551140675127018X145006STD541437124181X

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900LIFT ASSEMBLY3432317242313231222122\1278910616KEYNO.123456789101112131415161718192021PARTNO. DESCRIPTIO

REPAIR PARTSMOWER DECKTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.6099001161174645\I i312121324._ 252610310218 106 --_,10544104101'._,,,,102106

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1642103 1384575 STD6240086 1308328

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 222'3010L7(2)4B

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 222-3010LKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900HYDRO GEAR PUMP - MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-122KEYNO.1234568121314151719212223PARTNO.144569122716X122745X1227

REPAIR PARTSDECALS915TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.6099003 4 12 5lO292914241617KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1640952 1647573 1639164 1639175 1632656 1372597 1648849

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKParts Bag contentsm(1) ShoulderBolt 5/16-18(1) Knob(1) Washer 17/321-3/16 x 12 Gauge©(2) Screws #10 x 518 (2) Lock Washers #1

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551i2gCRANCASEJ.,.,j i€"%i_,..J L_...J iOB81(28

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551HEADNALVE/BREATHERCRANKCASEKEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR ' " MODEL NUMBER 944.609900KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551IGNITIONIELECTRICAL IAIR INTAKE J141116

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV2OS, TYPE NUMBER 65551IGNITION/CHARGINGBLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLESKEY P

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551;TARTING SYSTEM _ I<2 6I4/_.-.$ENGINE CONTROLS

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 944.609900KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551STARTING SYSTEM OIL!PAN/LUBRICATIONKEY PART KEY PAR

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER65551CRANKSHAFT___I EXHAUST [2 1 1/24_FUEL SYSTEM [ &quo

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR, - MODEL NUMBER 944.609900KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551CRANKSHAFTKEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION1 24-014-72 Cr

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ASSEMBLYYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.To ensgre safe and pro

SEARSOWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO.944.609900HOW TO ORDERREPAIR PARTS[RI:IFTSMI:IN20.0 HPELECTRIC START46" MOWERAUTOMATICGARDEN TRACTOREach tractor

ASSEMBLYHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORCONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-nals by allowing a wrench or any otherobject to cont

ASSEMBLYINSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (SeeFigs. 4 and 6)Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspensionarms are raised with attachment liftcon

ASSEMBLYDEFLECTORSHIELDINSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5A and5B)• Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw,washer, lock washer, and weld