Craftsman 944.602951 To Remove Mower See Fig, To Install Mower See Fig, To Level Mower Housing

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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 REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 19)

Mowerwill be easier to remove frornthe right side oftractor.

•Place attachment clutch in _DISENGAGED" position.

•Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position.

•Roll belt oft engine pulley.

•Remove small retainer spring, and lift clutch spring off pulley bolt.

•Remove large retainer spring, slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket.

•Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis bracket by re- moving retainer spring.

•Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs.

•Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs.

•Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from under tractor.

IMPORTANT: IF AN AI-rACHMENTOTHER THAN THE

MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRAC-

TOR, REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS AND HOOK THE CLUTCH SPRING INTO SQUARE HOLE IN FRAME.

RETAINER SPRING

TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 19)

•Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

•Slide mower under tractor with deflector shield to right side of tractor.

•Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

•Connect front links to mower deck and secure with retainersprings..

•Connect suspension arms to rear deck brackets and secure with retainer springs.

•Connect anti-swaybar to chassis bracket and secure with retainer spring.

•Push clutch cable housing guide into bracket, slide collar onto guide and secure with large retainer spring.

•Install belt onto engine pulley.

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated(See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section ofthis manual). Iftires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your

mower.

SUSPENSION

SQUARE HOLE

 

ARMS

ENGINE PULLEY

 

FRONT UNK

ANTI-SWAY BAR

RETAINER

SPRINGS

 

COLLAR,

(BOTH SIDES)

 

SHIELD

LARGE RETAINER

HOUSING GUIDE

SPRING

BRACI_EI"

 

 

 

 

 

FIG. 19

 

 

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Contents Jcraftsman J Do not IV. Service4Rk Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers a II. Slope OperationTable of Contents Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsMaintenance Agreement Full ONE 1 Year Warranty on Battery@@ BaRery Steering Wheel SeatKeys Slope Sheet Unpack Carton Tools Required for AssemblyTo Removetractor from Carton Before Removing Tractor from SkidSection page 10 for location and function of controls To Roll Tractor OFF Skid See OperationCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts ChecklistInstall Mulchefi Plate To Convert to Bagging or DischargingReverse Neutral High LOW Parking Brake Clutch Engaged BatteryForward SlowKnow Your Tractor OperationTo USE THROI-rLE Control See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo Adjust Mower CUI-rlNG Height See FigTo Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTowing Carts and Other Attachments Purge Transmission Before Starting the EngineADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsBefore Each USE General RecommendationsBrake Operation BatteryTractor To Sharpen Blade See FigTransaxle Cooling EngineAIR Filter See Fig IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigSpark Plugs To Level Mower Housing To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig UFT Link Belt InstallationSee Fig Dmandrel Both Front Links Must be Equal in LengthFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment ISee FigFront Wheel Camber To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak BATrERY See Fig To Replace Headlight BulbSpeed Bracket To Adjust Carburetor See FigIdle Speed Adjusting Acceleration TestEngine OIL Fuel SystemCylinders Cause ProblemCorrection Cause ProblemTractor - Model Number SchematicElectrical Tractor - Model NumberKEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION ElectricalChassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Chassis and EnclosuresRepairparts KEY Part Description NO. no DriveSteering Assembly 72140618 Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires DecalsKEY Part Optional Equipment Engine20..,., 161718 1520 Mower LiftMower Deck KEY Hydro Gear Transaxle Model Number KEY Part NO. no Hvdro Gear Transaxle Model Number 314,.0510Crankcasei CARTER-MOTEUR Kohler Engine Model Number CV492, Type NumberDescription Cylinder HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER Crankcase KEY Part NO. noKEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION IGNITION/ELECTRICAL I Electriqueallumage Tractor - Model Number 944,602951Not Illustrated NotillustratedKEY Part NO. no Starting System Engine Controls OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY Part NO. no Startingsystem Engine Controls KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONFuel System Fuel DE LE Systime Kohler Engine Model Number CV492, Type Number CrankshaftNot Illustrated Description Fuelsystem Crankshaft KEY Part NO. noExhaust Service Notes Service Notes Service Notes Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationMY-HOME
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