Operation, Know Your Tractor | Craftsman 944.602951 manual

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

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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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Craftsman 944.602951 owner manual Operation, Know Your Tractor

Contents

Jcraftsman J II. Slope Operation IV. Service4Rk Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers a Do not Table 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 Carton To Roll Tractor OFF Skid See Operation Section page 10 for location and function of controls To Convert to Bagging or Discharging ChecklistInstall Mulchefi Plate Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Slow BatteryForward Reverse Neutral High LOW Parking Brake Clutch Engaged Operation Know Your Tractor See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo Adjust Mower CUI-rlNG Height To USE THROI-rLE Control See Fig To Operate on Hills To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTowing Carts and Other Attachments To Start Engine See Fig Before Starting the EngineADD Gasoline Purge Transmission Mowing Tips Mulching Mowing Tips General Recommendations Before Each USE To Sharpen Blade See Fig BatteryTractor Brake Operation Engine Transaxle Cooling AIR 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 Link ISee Fig Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Replace Headlight Bulb To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak BATrERY See Fig Front Wheel Camber Acceleration Test To Adjust Carburetor See FigIdle Speed Adjusting Speed Bracket Engine OIL Fuel SystemCylinders Cause ProblemCorrection Problem Cause Schematic Tractor - Model Number Tractor - Model Number Electrical Electrical KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Chassis and Enclosures Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Repairparts Drive KEY Part Description NO. no Steering Assembly 72140618 Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires DecalsKEY Part Engine Optional Equipment Mower Lift 20..,., 161718 1520 Mower Deck KEY Hydro Gear Transaxle Model Number Hvdro Gear Transaxle Model Number 314,.0510 KEY Part NO. no Kohler Engine Model Number CV492, Type Number Crankcasei CARTER-MOTEUR Description Cylinder HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER Crankcase KEY Part NO. noKEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model Number 944,602951 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL I Electriqueallumage Not Illustrated NotillustratedKEY Part NO. no Starting System Engine Controls Startingsystem Engine Controls KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY Part NO. no Kohler Engine Model Number CV492, Type Number Crankshaft Fuel System Fuel DE LE Systime Not 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 MAX MY-HOME