Craftsman 944.602951 owner manual Operation, Know Your Tractor

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR

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AIT'ACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER IGNITION	LIGHT
SWITCH	SWITCH
AMMETER	POSITION

	UFTLEVER
THROTTL_	PLUNGER
THROTTL_
CHOKE
CONTROL	ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH/
BRAKE
PEDAL	HEIGHT
	HEIGHT
	ADJUSMENT

		PARKING
		BRAKE
		MOTION
		CONTROL
	SPEED	LEVER
FREE WHEEL	3MPH
CONTROL	2MPH
	1MPH
	\

FIG. 6

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the Amedcan National Standards Institute.

ATrACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, orotherattachments mounted to yourtractor. LIGHT SWITCH POSITION: Turns the headlights on and off.

THROTrLFJCHOKE CONTROL: Used for starting and controllingengine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for declutching and brak- ing the tractor and starting the engine.

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal intothe brake position.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

AMMETER: Indicates charging (+) or discharging (-) of

battery.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

A'B'ACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise, lower, and adjustthe mower deck orother attechments mounted toyour

tractor,

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift

lever when changing its position.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the

engine.

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Contents Jcraftsman J II. Slope Operation IV. Service4Rk Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers a Do notTable of Contents Full ONE 1 Year Warranty on Battery Product SpecificationsMaintenance Agreement Customer Responsibilities@@ BaRery Steering Wheel SeatKeys Slope Sheet Before Removing Tractor from Skid Tools Required for AssemblyTo Removetractor from Carton Unpack CartonTo Roll Tractor OFF Skid See Operation Section page 10 for location and function of controlsTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging ChecklistInstall Mulchefi Plate Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsSlow BatteryForward Reverse Neutral High LOW Parking Brake Clutch EngagedOperation Know Your TractorSee Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo Adjust Mower CUI-rlNG Height To USE THROI-rLE Control See FigTo Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTowing Carts and Other Attachments To Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineADD Gasoline Purge TransmissionMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETo Sharpen Blade See Fig BatteryTractor Brake OperationEngine Transaxle CoolingAIR Filter See Fig IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigSpark Plugs To Level Mower Housing To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig Dmandrel Both Front Links Must be Equal in Length Belt InstallationSee Fig UFT LinkISee Fig Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak BATrERY See Fig Front Wheel CamberAcceleration Test To Adjust Carburetor See FigIdle Speed Adjusting Speed BracketEngine OIL Fuel SystemCylinders Cause ProblemCorrection Problem CauseSchematic Tractor - Model NumberTractor - Model Number ElectricalElectrical KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONChassis and Enclosures Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part DescriptionRepairparts Drive KEY Part Description NO. noSteering Assembly 72140618 Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires DecalsKEY Part Engine Optional EquipmentMower Lift 20..,., 161718 1520Mower Deck KEY Hydro Gear Transaxle Model Number Hvdro Gear Transaxle Model Number 314,.0510 KEY Part NO. noKohler Engine Model Number CV492, Type Number Crankcasei CARTER-MOTEURDescription Cylinder HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER Crankcase KEY Part NO. noKEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model Number 944,602951 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL I ElectriqueallumageNot Illustrated NotillustratedKEY Part NO. no Starting System Engine Controls Startingsystem Engine Controls KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY Part NO. noKohler Engine Model Number CV492, Type Number Crankshaft Fuel System Fuel DE LE SystimeNot Illustrated Description Fuelsystem Crankshaft KEY Part NO. noExhaust Service Notes Service Notes Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXMY-HOME