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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
944.602951
JCRAFTSMAN J
Caution:
Read and follow
18.0 HP
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
ELECTRIC START
Before Operating
42" MOWER
This Equipment
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8
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SAFETY RULES ='t 4Rk Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers a IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING 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. DO NOT: I. GENERAL OPERATION • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. manual and on the machine before starting. • Do not mow near
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SAFETY RULES & Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers & Be surethe area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop Look for this symbol to point out important machine if anyone enters the area. safety precautions. It means CAUTIONIfl Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. BECOME ALERT!!I YOUR SAFETY IS IN- Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always VOLVED. look down and behind before and while backing. Never carry children. They may fail off and be ser
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS onyourpurchaseof anewtractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.25 GALLONS you the best possible dependability and performance. AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily OILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) center/department. We have competent, well-trained tech- niciansand the proper tools to
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Seat _ Premium Steering Adapter (1) Washer Extension 17132 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Shaft t Steedng (1) Knob Steering Wheel Insert BaRery @@ Steering Boot (1) Lockwasher 318 (1) Locknut 5/16-1 8 (1) Large Flat Washer (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Keps Nuts 1/4-20 (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 Keys Slope Sheet (2) Keys 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Hex Bolt (1) Oil Drain Tube 5
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ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled forshipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Usa the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY L"_ INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 9/16" wrench Pliers _=---.---5/8LOCK WASHER (2) 7/16" wrenches Tire
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ASSEMBLY Connect BLACK groundingcable to negative (-) terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely. SEAT DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE CAPS SEAT KEPS HEX BOLT TERMINAL !i NU_ PAN_ SHOULDER BOLTS POSITIVE (BED) NEGATIVE (BLACK) CABLE CABLE FLAT WASHER RG. 2 SEAT PAN ADJUSTMENT m W KNOB FIG. 4 NOTE: You may now roll or ddve your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section page 1
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ASSEMBLY • Press liftlever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL its highest position. BELTS • Start the engine. After engine has staded, move throttle See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and control to idle position. mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments • Release parking brake. section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed • Slowly move the motioncontmlleverforward and slowly correctly. drive tractor off skid. CH
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OPERATION l'hese symbols may appear onyour tractor or in literature supplied withthe product, Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENG,N_ON ENG,NEOFF O,'PRESSORE L,G._SO. OVE_MP 1" FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED N H A'I-rACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) CLUTCH DISENGAGED IGNITION FREE WHEEL DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FE
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith yourtractor to familiarize youmeffwith the locations of various controlsand adjustments. Save this manual forfuture reference. AIT'ACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER IGNITION LIGHT SWITCH SWITCH POSITION AMMETER UFTLEVER PLUNGER THROTTL_ CHOKE CONTROL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH/ BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT ADJUSMENT PARKING BRAKE MOTION CONTROL LEVER SPEED FREE WHEEL 3MPH CONTROL 2MPH 1MPH \ FIG. 6
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OPERATION The operetlon of any tractor can msuit In foreign objectsthrown Into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields whila operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD). TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig.
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OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 8) TO OPERATE ON HILLS Gauge wheels are propedy adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower isat the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in with slopes greater than 15° and do not I_IL AUTION: Donotdriveupordownhills I proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain drive across any slope. conditions. NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level • Choose the slowest speed before s
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OPERATION Insert key into ignition and tum key clockwise to BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE =START" position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start • The engine inyour tractor has been shipped, from the after several attempts, move throttle control to fast factory, already filled with summer weight oil. position,wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still • Check engi
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OPERATION • Sitting inthe tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to slow position. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal. • Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse position and hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this procedure three (3) times. NOTE: During thisprocedure there will be no movement of drive wheels. The air is being removed from
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES FILL IN DATES REGULAR SERVICE ._f_"_.e_f'SERVICE DATES C_e_ B-I_::; reO_atreiOn _ Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems R Check for Loose Fasteners ik_s 9k_ Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _3 ! C Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level =_ O Clean Battery and Terminals 1IV Check Transexle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oi1 Level ll_ V' Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) V_1,2 v' Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) b#_2 E Clean Air Filter ; G Clean Air Screen /
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR MANDREL ASSEMBLY TRAILING UP Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. BLADE CENTER BRAKE OPERATION HOLE Iftractor requires morethan six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. FLAT (See =1O ADJUST BRAKE" inthe Service and Adjustments LOC KWASHB_ _ section of this manual). WASHER ,_ STAR TIRES J • Maintain properair pressure inalltires (See =PRODUCT _--_HEX BOLT (GRADE 8)* SPECIFICATIONS" sectio
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 15 and 16) Corresion anddirtonthe batteryand terminalscan cause the Determine temperature range expected before oil change. battery to "leak" power. All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ. • Disconnect BLACK batterycable first then RED battery • Be sure tractor is on level surface. cable and remove battery from tractor. • Oil will drain more freely when warm. • Rinse the battery with plain water
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MUFFLER CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark an'ester (if cooling fins, end other external surfaces of the engine ere equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. kept clean at all times. SPARK PLUGS Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing o
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set perking 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. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. TRACTOR TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 19) • Raise
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 20 and 21) • Raise mower to its highest posrtion. • At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance =A"on '_.D___ MANDREL both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other. FIG. 22 • If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only. BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH • To raise one side of mower, tighten liftlink adjustment nut on that side.
