Know Your Tractor - Craftsman 917.270512 Owner's Manual

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
TRACTOR
. ._3t._'; "_ , • __
Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the loc_.hons_T"
various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
ThrottleChoke
Control
Clutch/Brake
Pedal
Gearshift
Lever
Attachment
Clutch Lever
Ammeter Ignition
Switch
. -. :...
Light
Switch
Lift Lever
Plunger
Attachment Lift
=;Lever - ;
Height
Adjustment
Postions
(
Parking Brake
Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American .... ....
National Standards Institute.
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used
to engage the mower blades, or other
attachments mounted to your tractor.
LIGHT SWITCH: Tums the headlights on
and off.
THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used
for starting and controlling engine speed.
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for
declutching and braking the tractor and
starting the engine.
PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake
pedal into the brake position.
GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed
and direction of tractor.
ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to
raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or
other attachments mounted to your tractor.
LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release
attachment lift lever when changing its
position.
IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and
stopping the engine.
AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+)
or discharging (-).
12