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Craftsman 944.604860 User Manual

Craftsman 944.604860
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8EARS
OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
944.604860
Important:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
II:RIII:TSMIIN°I
16.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Service and Adjustments
Repair Parts
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8

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Craftsman 944.604860 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCraftsman
Model944.604860
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SAFETY RULES

GENERAL OPERATION

Instructions for safe operation of ride-on mowers.

SLOPE OPERATION

Practices for safe operation on slopes.

CHILDREN

Safety precautions regarding children.

SERVICE

Safety guidelines for maintenance.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

WARRANTY

LIMITED TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY

Covers tractor for defects in material or workmanship.

FULL ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY ON BATTERY

Covers battery defects for one year.

UNASSEMBLED PARTS

ASSEMBLY

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

Lists necessary tools for assembly.

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

Instructions for unpacking.

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

Steps for assembling the steering wheel.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

Steps for setting up the tractor after assembly.

OPERATION

Safety Alert Symbol Meanings

Explains DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION symbols.

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Schedule for regular maintenance tasks.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

General advice for tractor maintenance.

BEFORE EACH USE

Daily checks before operating the tractor.

MAINTENANCE

BRAKE OPERATION

Checks and adjustments for brake system.

TIRES

Maintenance for tires.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Checks for safety interlock systems.

BLADE CARE

Instructions for mower blade maintenance.

MAINTENANCE

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Cleaning procedures for battery.

V-BELTS

Inspection and replacement of V-belts.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keeping transmission cool.

ENGINE LUBRICATION

Oil recommendations for the engine.

MAINTENANCE

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Keeping air screen clean.

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

Maintaining engine cooling.

AIR FILTER

Servicing the air filter.

MUFFLER

Inspection of muffler and spark arrester.

SPARK PLUGS

Replacing spark plugs.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

Replacing the fuel filter.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CLEANING

Cleaning the tractor.

TO REMOVE MOWER

Steps to remove the mower deck.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO INSTALL MOWER

Steps to install the mower deck.

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjusting mower deck for level cutting.

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

Replacing the mower blade drive belt.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE

Checking and adjusting the tractor brake.

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Replacing the motion drive belt.

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting the neutral position of the control lever.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

Procedure for jump-starting.

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

Replacing headlight bulb.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Importance of wiring for tractor operation.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

Removing hood and grill.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

Adjusting the throttle cable.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Adjusting the engine carburetor.

STORAGE

TRACTOR STORAGE PREPARATION

Preparing the tractor for storage.

BATTERY STORAGE

Storing the battery.

ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM

Fuel system care for storage.

ENGINE OIL STORAGE

Engine oil considerations for storage.

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

Will not start

Causes and corrections for starting issues.

Hard to start

Causes and corrections for hard starting.

Engine will not turn over

Causes and corrections for engine not turning.

Engine clicks but will not start

Causes and corrections for clicking but no start.

Loss of power

Causes and corrections for power loss.

Excessive vibration

Causes and corrections for vibration.

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat

Troubleshooting safety system failure.

Poor cut - uneven

Causes for uneven mowing.

Mower blades will not rotate

Causes for blade rotation failure.

Poor grass discharge

Causes for poor grass discharge.

Headlight(s) not working

Troubleshooting headlights.

Battery will not charge

Troubleshooting battery charging.

Loss of drive

Troubleshooting drive system.

Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF"

Troubleshooting engine backfire.

SCHEMATIC

SERVICE NOTES

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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