Operation; Know Your Tractor - Craftsman 3One 917.255440 Owner's Manual

OPERATION
KNOW YOUR 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
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LIGHT SWITCH
THROTTLE/CHOKE
CONTROL
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL
LIFT LEVER PLUNGER
T
LUTCH EVER
BRAKE
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
GEARSHIFT
ER
IGNITION
TCN
FIG. 8
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ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the
mower b ades, or other attachments mounted to your
tractor.
LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off.
THROTTLE!CHOKE CONTROL: Used for starting and
controlling engine speed.
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used fordectutching and brak-
ing 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 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.
HEIGHTADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to adjust the mower
cutting height.