Know Your Tractor - Craftsman 917.271860 Owner's Manual

KNOWYOUR TRACTOR
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
Clutch Lever Switch
Light Switch
Position
Ammeter
Lever
Choke Control Plunger
Clutch/
Brake Pedal
Lift Lever
Height
Jstment
Indicator
FreeWheel
Control
Parking Brake Lever
Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the
American National Standards Institute.
AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or
discharging (-) of battery.
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used
to engage the mower blades, or other
attachments mounted to your tractor.
A'n'ACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to
raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck
or other attachments mounted to your
tractor.
CLUTCWBRAKE PEDAL - Used for
declutching and braking the tractor and
starting the engine.
MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the
speed and direction of tractor.
IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and
stopping the engine.
LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release
attachment lift lever when changing its
position.
LIGHT SWITCH POSITION - Turns the
headlights on and off.
PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/
brake pedal into the brake position.
THRO'n'LE/CHOKE CONTROL - Used
for starting and controlling engine speed.
FREEWHEEL CONTROL -
Disengagages transmission for pushing
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