Craftsman 917.272020 Owner's Manual page 13

KNOWYOUR TRACTOR
READ THIS OWNER% M ANUAL ANDSAFETY R ULES B EFORE O PERATING "YOUR
TRACTOR
Compare theillustrations withyour t ractor t ofamiliarize yourself wkhthetocafions of
various c ontrols andadjustments. Save this manual forfuture reference.
Ammeter
Throttle/Choke
Control ---.
Clutch/Brake
Control
Height
Adjustment
Knob
Ignition
Switch
Light Switch
Position
Attachment
Clutch Switch
J ._'_"-..., Lift Lever
Plunger
Attachment
Lift Lever
_lBrake
Motion
Control Lever
Freewheel
Control
Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American
National Standards institute.
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH: Used
to engage the mower blades, or other at-
tachments mounted to your tractor.
LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on
and off.
THROTTLFJCHOKE CONTROL: Used to
control engine speed.
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for
declutching and braking the tractor and
starting the engine
FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages
transmission for pushing or slowly towing
the tractor with the engine off.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to
adjust the mower cutting height.
MOTION CONTROL LEVER: Selects the
speed and direction of the tractor,
A_ACHMENT LiFT LEVER: Used to
raise and lower 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 (o),
PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake
into the brake position.
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