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Craftsman 272 User Manual

Craftsman 272
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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 yourquestions
aboutthis product,Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, I160179
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

Table of Contents

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Craftsman 272 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCraftsman
Model272
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

Summary

WARRANTY

SAFETY RULES

GENERAL OPERATION

Instructions for safe operation of the tractor in general conditions.

SLOPE OPERATION

Guidelines for operating the tractor safely on slopes.

CHILDREN

Safety precautions regarding children around the tractor.

SERVICE

Safety precautions to be followed during service and maintenance.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

UNASSEMBLED PARTS

ASSEMBLY

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

List of tools needed for assembling the tractor.

TO REMOVETRACTOR FROM CARTON

Steps to unpack the tractor from its shipping carton.

INSTALL SEAT

Instructions for installing and adjusting the tractor seat.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID

Procedure for rolling the tractor off the shipping skid.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID

Procedure for driving the tractor off the shipping skid.

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

Instructions for installing the mulcher plate accessory.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

Importance and procedure for checking tire pressure.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

How to check and ensure the mower deck is level.

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

Steps to properly engage the parking brake system.

STOPPING

Procedures for stopping the mower blades, ground drive, and engine.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

How to control tractor movement using the gearshift lever.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

How to set the desired cutting height for the mower deck.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

How to adjust gauge wheels for proper deck height and cutting.

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

Safety precautions and procedures for operating on slopes.

TO TRANSPORT

Guidelines for transporting the tractor safely.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

Pre-start checks including oil and fuel.

TO START ENGINE

Step-by-step instructions for starting the engine.

MOWING TIPS

Advice for optimal mowing performance and results.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

Specific tips for effective mulching operations.

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

A schedule outlining maintenance tasks at various intervals.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

General advice for maintaining the tractor and warranty.

LUBRICATION CHART

A chart detailing lubrication points and types.

BEFORE EACH USE

Essential checks to perform before operating the tractor.

BRAKE OPERATION

How to check and adjust the tractor's brake system.

TIRES

Maintenance related to tire pressure and care.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Checks for the proper function of safety interlocks.

BLADE CARE

Information on maintaining mower blades for optimal performance.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Procedure for cleaning battery and terminals to prevent corrosion.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Detailed steps for changing engine oil.

AIR FILTER

Service procedures for the air filter pre-cleaner and cartridge.

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Procedure for replacing the engine oil filter.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE MOWER

Step-by-step guide for removing the mower deck from the tractor.

TO INSTALL MOWER

Step-by-step guide for installing the mower deck onto the tractor.

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Instructions for leveling the mower deck for optimal cutting.

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

Procedure for replacing the mower blade drive belt.

TO ADJUST BRAKE

How to adjust the tractor's brake system for proper stopping.

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

Procedure for jump-starting the tractor with a weak battery.

REPLACING BATTERY

Instructions for safely replacing the tractor battery.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

How to adjust the throttle control cable for proper function.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Steps for adjusting the engine's carburetor mixture and idle speed.

STORAGE

TRACTOR

Procedures for preparing the tractor for storage.

ENGINE

Specific steps for engine storage, including fuel system preparation.

FUEL SYSTEM

Preventing fuel system issues during storage.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

SCHEMATIC

REPAIR PARTS

ELECTRICAL

Diagram and parts list for the tractor's electrical system.

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

GROUND DRIVE

STEERING ASSEMBLY

ENGINE

SEAT ASSEMBLY

DECALS

WHEELS & TIRES

LIFT ASSEMBLY

MOWER DECK

PEERLESS TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 206-545C

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506

CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER

Exploded view and parts for the cylinder head assembly.

CRANKCASE

Exploded view and parts for the engine crankcase.

IGNITION/ELECTRICAL

BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES

Exploded view and parts for the blower housing and baffles.

AIR INTAKE

Exploded view and parts for the air intake system.

STARTING SYSTEM

ENGINE CONTROLS

Exploded view and parts for engine control mechanisms.

OIL PAN/LUBRICATION

Exploded view and parts for the oil pan and lubrication system.

CRANKSHAFT

FUEL SYSTEM

Exploded view and parts for the fuel system.

SERVICE NOTES

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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