Craftsman 272 manual

Owner's Manual ICRAFTSMAWJ 18.0 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917,272410 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659[...]

Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 6 Assembly .............................................. 8 Operation ............................................ 11 Maintenance Schedule ...................... 17 Maintenance .......[...]

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructionscould result in serious injury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who are[...]

Ill.CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care o! another responsible adult. • Be alert and tur[...]

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the stope. • If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly. • Do not turn o[...]

3RODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE 1,25 GALLONS .3APACITY UNLEADED NDTYPE: REGULAR )ILTYPE SAE 10W30 API-SF-SJ): (ABOVE32 °F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) _)IL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.5 PINTS W/OFILTER: 4.0 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC IGAP: .030") 3ROUND SPEED FORWARD: '_MPH): 1sT 1.2 2 _ 1.5 3 RD 2.4 4 TM 3.5 5 TM 4.8 6 TM 5.3 REVERSE: 1.5[...]

Steering Wheel Insert 1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 Steering Boot q Steering Wheel (1) Lock washer 3/8 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 _ Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Steering Extension Shaft Seat (_Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob S,opeSh.e, II:l Video Cassette (2) Keys[...]

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor aU parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before you begin. TOOLS R[...]

Batteej Door Terminal INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. 1. Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard pecking and set aside for assembly of seat to tractor. 2. Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. 3. Place seat on seat pan so head of shoul[...]

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (If previously removed) 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. 2. Place front ofmulchar plate over front ofmower deck opening and slide into place, as shown, 3, Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck. 4, Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck. ACAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield from m[...]

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature suppled with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATrERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING EHO,NEOH ENG,HEOFF OILPeESSUnE L,ONTSO. OVI,_MP ]_ FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWERLI_ H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED PARKING [...]

KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference, Attachment Ignition Switch Clutch switch Ammeter ..... -. Throttle/Choke Contml Ught Switch U_[...]

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOWTO USEYOURTRACTOR TO SET PARKIN[...]

• The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired [...]

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with "the ground and cause you to lose controt of your tractor. BEFORE STARTING THE EN[...]

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50= F and below) 6. When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast position. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depend- ing on the temperature. • The attachments can als[...]

AS YOU COMPLETE Ch_d_ Brake Or_a,on t/ t/ CheW'are Pm_ure I, / t/ C_ed_ Operator Presence and T Interlock Syste¢_ I_ R Check for Loose Fast_ _ 1/7 I_ Sharpe_R_ace Mowor 818de_ V'4 T Lub_,=.=, C.=_ t/ l/ 0 Cheex Bat_ _ R c_,_ _ =rid Tm_t= V t V' Che_ Transaxle Cooling A_lu_ 8lade _$) T_ I,/s A_u_ Motion Odw Ben(s) T_ iV/s Ch=_ E,_,o [...]

TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be ad- justed. (See =TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See &[...]

• Keep battery and terminals clean. , Keep battery bolts tight. , Keep small vent holes open. , Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: The original equipment battery on /our tractor is maintenance free, Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. _dding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. TO CLEAN BA'I-FERY AND TERMIN[...]

Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled. NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shroud[...]

3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned. 4. Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline, Clam_ Clamp Fuel FIItar -'f _ CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with automo- tive[...]

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 of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • Raise mower to its highest position. • At the midp[...]

BELT INSTALLATION - 4. Install new belt in reverse order of removal. 5. Make sure bolt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. 6. Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions. Mandrel Mandrel TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjust- able brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. If trac[...]

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructionsin the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has oc[...]

5. Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely. 6. Close battery box door. Battery Door Hood W,re Nut Hsx Positive (Red) Cable Negative (Black) Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1. Raise hood. 2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. 3. Replace bulb in holder[...]

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment, proceed as follows: In general, turning the adjusting needles In (clockwise) decreases the [...]

Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or _ore, CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tankinside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Willnot_art Hard to start Englnewlll not turn over Englneclicks but will not start 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not =CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 6. Dirtyfuel filter. 7 Waterin fuel. 8. Loose or damaged wiring. 9. Carburetor out of adjustment. lO.Engine[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven fast. 2. Throttle in"CHOKE" position. 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Dirty air filter. 5. Low oil leveVdirty oil[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION I_1owerbladeawill 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower i 2. Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel. Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow. discharge Rea[...]

SCH_MAT|C -rRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 WINING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THeY HF.N3UGHTS SHOULD bE REf_.ACED TO pROPE_Y _ECURE YOUR WIRING. Fro SWITCH €IRCUIT ,, NON-REMOVABLE REt_OV_JE CONNECTIONS CO_t_ECTIONS GFC DA 31[...]

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 ELECTRICAl- I 26 4O 8O[...]

ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 163465 Battery 12 Volt 28 Amp 2 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 114-20 unc x 3/4 8 156417 Case Battery Mec.h Hinge 16 153664 Switch, nledock 21 175688 Harness, Light Socket (Includes 4152J) 22 4152.J Suto, Ught 24 4799J Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, 11" 25 146147 Cable, Batt[...]

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 207 _ _ I 26 44 I I1 3 3 142 60 43 2 I 2O8 :34[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 174619 Chassis Stamping 2 176554 Dmwt]_ 3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 5 155272 Bumpe¢ Hood/Dash 9 168343X012 Dash 10 ST[To33710 Bolt, Carriage 3,/8-16xl 11 155927 Panel, Dash, LH. 13 172107X010 Panel, Bash, R.H. 14 174906_8 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 17 174330X6[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 GROUND DRIVE 26 27[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. 1 ........ Transaxle (See Breskdown) 61 Peedess 206-545C 62 2 146682 Spdng, Return, Brake 63 3 123666X Pugey, Transaxle 64 4 12(X30(_8 Ring,Retainer 65 5 121520X Strap,Torque 66 ft 1706C512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 70 8 165866 Red Shifter Fender STLT 74 9 145028 Clutch E[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 STEERING ASSEMBLY 38[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159944X428 Steering Wheel 2 172393 Axle Assembly Cast Iron 3 169840 Spindle Assembly, LH. 4 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 5 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 6 121748)( Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 8 12000029 Ring, Klip 10 175121 Draglink 11 STD551137 Washer, [...]

ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 38 31 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester ._ ,| • o- ,_ 4 4O[...]

ENGINE TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 170548 Control, Tlvottle 2 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 3 ...... Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohler Model No. CV492-27506 4 159420 Muffler 13 12-041.O3 Ga.sket Kohler 14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 16 $1_o51237 Washer 23 169837 Shield Brn/Dbr Guard 29 13718[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION 1 140123 Se_t 2 1405.51 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 3 71110616 Bolt 4 Ig'_3*r6"rg Washer 13/32 x I x 10 Gauge 5 145006 Clip, Push-in Hinged 6 ST[:_41437 Nut 7 124181X Spdng, Seat 8 17000616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1ol/2 9 "_g13_614 Washer f3/32 x / x 14 Gauge 10 174894 Pan[...]

DECALS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 10 9 13 11 3 7 7 4 13 16 20 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 156368 Decal, Oper. Instr. 11 164065 2 177374 Decal, HP Engine 12 146046 3 177356 Decal, Hood, RH. 13 177350 4 177357 Decal, Hood, LH. 14 160396 5 179405 Decal Hood Replacement 15 179128 6 133644 Decal. Customer Maintenan[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL N UMBER 917.272410 LIFT ASSEMBLY 44[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 2O 31 32 36 37 38 40 41 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 105767X Pin, Groove 12000(X_ E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Gauge 12O183X Beadng, Nylon 125631X Grip, H _xlle, Fluted 122365X Button, Plu[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 MOWER DECK 34 43 106 "_ _ 102 103 105 1oz. -_ 27 46[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,272410 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 55 155046 2 S_Ta33107 Bolt 56 165723 3 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 59 141043 Front 61 174882 4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" eck 68 174883 5 STD624C08 Retainer Spdng 22 738006_0 6 13(_32 Arm, Suspension, Rea[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 206-545C NUMBERS HERE 79 157 48[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART KL=Y PART NO. NO. DESCRIP'TK_N NO. NO. IESCRIP'i3ON 1 772147 Transaxle Cover 4tA 790079 Brake Lever 2 780086A Needle Beadng 5/8" 42 792073A Screw 114 - 20 x 1-1/4" 3 770128 TransaxleCase 42A 792085A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4" 4 776395 Count[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 CYLtNDER HEADf VALVE AND BREATHER I _fLINDRE DIRIGE SOUPAPE ET RENIFLARD I 19 IB 1B CRANKCASE I CARTER-MOTEUR I '1_-14 5O[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 25-351-01-S Lifter, valve (2) 1 12-032-03-S Seal, crankshaft 2 12-755-94-S Kit, cylinder head (inlndudes 2 Block, cylinder 3-17, Gaskets 12 04 1 01-S (_Use Short Blo[...]

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 KOHLER ENG|NE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 IGNITIONIELECTPJCAL I ALLUMAGE _LECTRIOUE 2-8 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I HABITATION DE SOUFFLEUR El" DI_CALENT I 12 S t0 6m _7 0-,I _ 52[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 12-086-14-S Screw, hex. flange 1 M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8xl0 M1Ox1.5x46 ((_/)a 2 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8" 2 24-468-10-S sher, plai[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 STARTING SYSTEM| ENGINE CONTROLS DI_MARRANT DE LE SysTI_ME P_OTEUR CONTROLE 1 I +-_ II-- t / 11 1-- +-,_ r 7_ OIL PAN / LUBRICATION I DE LA HUILE PAN DE LA LUBRIFICATION _,--Io 11 ' I _ 4 _ -- llk C_/+i C2,,! 54[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 M-839070-S Screw, hex. flange 1 12-079-11-S M8xl,25x70 2) 2 12-237-01-S 2 25-098-07-S Starter aseambly ncludea 3- 3 24-086-43-S Q_ 4 M-664020-S 3 12-755-54-S _t, ddve end [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 KOHLER ENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 CRANKSHAFT EXHAUST VILEBREOUIN __ --1 F:CHAPPEMENTI FUEL SYSTEM 'UEL DE LE SYSTI_ME I 6 10 I tl Q--t 56[...]

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272410 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 M-641060-S Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 (2) 2 M-629116-S Stud M6x1.0x116 (2) 3 12-853-118-S Kit, carburetor w/gasket (Includes 4,5,6 qty 1 _e, cable 12-454-03-S, Termina_ 25-452-20-S 4 12-041-62-S Gasket, air c eer[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDId. FOH SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIUN SIGHTING _ ..Cu T GUIDE TH _ ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL I_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I I greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gradu- I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction o[...]

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