Craftsman EZ3 944.609810 Owner's Manual

SEAR8OWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO.944.609810Caution:Read and followall Safety Rulesand InstructionsBe.fore OperatingThin EqmpmentI:RRFTSMRN20 HPELECTRIC

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

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

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

OPERATIONFor best cuttingperformance grass over 6 inches inheight should be mowed twice. Make the f rst cutrelatively high; the second to desired heig

OPERATIONFIG. 11BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINECHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 16)• The engine inyour tractor has been shipped, fromthefactory, already fi

OPERATIONPURGE TRANSMISSION •I _ CAUTION:Neverengageordisengage Ifreewheel lever while the engine is run-ning.To ensure proper operation and performan

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES• MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL,.OASES "ASYOUCOMP ETE O,-Check Brake Operation _V'Check Tire PressureCheck Operator Pres

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESTRACTORAlwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperformingany maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIftractorrequiresmore thansix(6)feat stoppingdist

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES• Cleanterminalsand batterycableendswithwirebrush until TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 16)bright.Coat terminals with grease o

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 RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersIMPORTANT: THIS CU'I-rlNG MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWINGOBJE

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

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT_0 ARMSUSPENSIONLIFTLINKJL AO,OSTM°NTNUTFIG. 22FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 23 and 24)IMPORTA

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 26)Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.• Remove mower drive belt

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 28)Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.For assistance, there is a bel

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS(See Fig. 30)• Block up axle securely.• Remove axle cover, retaining ringand washers to allowwheel r

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

STORAGEENGINEImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ofthe season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or_ore.ACAUTION: Neve

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEMwig not startHerd to startEngine will not turn overEngine clicks but will notstartLoss of powerExcessive vibrationCAUSE1.

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEMEngine continues to runwhen operator leaves seatwith attachment clutchengagedPoorcut-unevenMower bledeswilt notrotatePoor

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609810tf,REDAMMETER(OPTIONAL) wHnE_ BLA_)G AI_ 1POSITION CIRCUITOFF M+G+A"RUN/LIGHT B + A1RUN B + A1START B

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

REPAIR PARTSELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.60981021 22I \I II I42I I1826/ \III /f / 70802O\11IIII293OIIII\\//////\\\IIIIIIII

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609810ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRIPTION1 1634652 747604128 7603J10 14521111 15010912 14576916 15366418 17

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609810CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES31116o160160 _/5454/3374 338_3932

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609810CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1655832 1403563 174906129 16397610 STD53371011 16345

REPAIR PARTSDRIVETRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 944.60981034

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 944.609810DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1500712 1424313 1439958 1658669 16088910

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609810STEERING ASSEMBLY628I p72, -;:::-!---:::: ..411718" 19674732311/4068" 294336

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609810STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159944X4282 1544273 1564834 1574735 6266H6 121748X7 19272

REPAIR PARTSSEAT ASSEMBLYTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.60981055 621KEYNO.123456789101112PARTNO.140124140551STD52371019131610145006STD541437124181X17490

REPAIR PARTSDECALS9 16\15TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.6098104314,112811610151KEY PARTNO. NO.1 106202X2 1380473 1639164 1639175 1640956 1460467 1653998

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

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609810ENGINE143181I3932 34333729\I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ISpark Arrester13"17I23/104O

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944,609810ENGINEKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 164067...4 1497235 1599556 1605898 15017610 16279713 16539114 13

REPAIR PARTSMOWER LIFTTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.60981028 2725 2423116/5741913133232192O152O1718 20161542

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609810MOWER LIFTKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1594612 1594763 1382844 STD5810625 192116216 120183X7 125631X8 1

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609810MOWER DECK1161171194645\49I!31_47121213242526,/1844

REPAIR PARTSREPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609810MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1642103 1384575 STD6240

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 944.609810HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 319-06505834262391199O1749035146

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609810HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER319-0650KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 14

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 944.609810BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E1929t lO yl1_267216 188222 @_"k REQUIRES SPE

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944,609810BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E111o°o798 _ 192 61_24041 40868 @s_386-387 _ 628

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKParts Bag contents shown full slze_) Shoulderolt 5116-18(1) Knob(1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge(3) etainer Springs(doubl

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 944.609810BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E174'_63s6_573 _ __j_6358 GASKET SET3Q 2o_27

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR " " MODEL NUMBER 944.609810BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR ' - MODEL NUMBER 944,609610BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0121-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. N

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION_r _ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN'HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITHSKY LINE OR TRE

SEARSOWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO.944.609810HOW TO ORDERREPAIR PARTS.CRnFTSMnN°2O HPELECTRIC START46" MOWERAUTOMATICLAWN TRACTOREach tractor has it

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

ASSEMBLYHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORCONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)&CAUTION: Do not short batteryterminals by allowing a wrench orany other object to c

ASSEMBLYINSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT(See Figs. 4 and 7)Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspensionarms are raised with attachment liftcon

ASSEMBLYINSTALL MULCHER PLATE(See Figs. 5 and 6)• Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw,washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown.NOTE