Craftsman 944.602951 ISee Fig, Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT, Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

Depressclutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake.

Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut =A"on brake rod.

If distance is otherthan 1-9116",loosen jam nut and turn nut =A" until distance becomes 1-9/16". Retighten jam nut against nut =A".

Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is still greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is necessary. Contact your nearest au- thorized service center/department.

WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED"

NUT "A"

DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT. IF FURTHER BRAKE ADJUST- MENT IS NECESSARY CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT

FIG. 25

ro REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

ISee Fig. 26)

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER

NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 27)

The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.

•Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right roar wheel, and lightly tighten.

•Start engine and move motion control lever untiltractor does not move forward or backward.

•Hold motion centrol lever inthat positionand turn engine off.

•While holding motion control lever in place, loosen the adjustment bolt.

•Move motion control lever to the neutral (N) (lock gate) position.

•Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

NOTE: Ifadditionalclearanco is needed to get to adjustment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position.

After above adjustment is made, if the tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral

position, follow these steps:

•Loosen the adjustment bolt.

•Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 112 inch in the direction it is trying to creep.

•Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

•Start engine and test.

•If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps until satisfied.

MOTION CONTROL

NEUTRAL

 

fLOCK GATE

Parkthetractoron level surface. Engage parking brake. For

assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest.

Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual.)

Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.

Pull belt slacktoward rear of tractor. Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades.

Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downward from around engine pulley.

Install new belt by reversing above procedure.

ENGINE

PULLEY._

CLUTCNING

ADJUSTMENT

BOLT

FIG. 27

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor. See "PURGE TRANSMIS-

SION" in the Operation section of this manual.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)

when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer-

ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.

,DLER /,

TRANSMISSION

INPUT PULLEY __

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel tce-inand camber are not adjustable on you r tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe- in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/department.

FIG. 26

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Contents Jcraftsman J 4Rk Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers a IV. ServiceII. Slope Operation Do notTable of Contents Maintenance Agreement Product SpecificationsFull ONE 1 Year Warranty on Battery Customer ResponsibilitiesSteering Wheel Seat @@ BaReryKeys Slope Sheet To Removetractor from Carton Tools Required for AssemblyBefore Removing Tractor from Skid Unpack CartonSection page 10 for location and function of controls To Roll Tractor OFF Skid See OperationInstall Mulchefi Plate ChecklistTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsForward BatterySlow Reverse Neutral High LOW Parking Brake Clutch EngagedKnow Your Tractor OperationTo Adjust Mower CUI-rlNG Height HOW to USE Your TractorSee Fig To USE THROI-rLE Control See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Operate on HillsTowing Carts and Other Attachments ADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineTo Start Engine See Fig Purge TransmissionMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsBefore Each USE General RecommendationsTractor BatteryTo Sharpen Blade See Fig Brake OperationTransaxle Cooling EngineIN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig AIR Filter See FigSpark Plugs To Install Mower See Fig To Level Mower HousingTo Remove Mower See Fig See Fig Belt InstallationDmandrel Both Front Links Must be Equal in Length UFT LinkTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTISee Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Start Engine with a Weak BATrERY See Fig To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb Front Wheel CamberIdle Speed Adjusting To Adjust Carburetor See FigAcceleration Test Speed BracketFuel System Engine OILCylinders Problem CauseCorrection 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 Decals Wheels & TiresKEY 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 NumberCylinder HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER Crankcase KEY Part NO. no DescriptionKEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION IGNITION/ELECTRICAL I Electriqueallumage Tractor - Model Number 944,602951Notillustrated Not IllustratedKEY 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 CrankshaftFuelsystem Crankshaft KEY Part NO. no Not Illustrated DescriptionExhaust 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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