Know Your Tractor - Craftsman 917.273396 Owner's Manual

KNOW YOU R 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.
Ammeter
Attachment
Clutch Lever
ignition Switch Light Switch
Position
Lift Lever
Plunger
Throttle/Choke
Control
-- Attachment
Lift Lever
Clutch/Brake
Pedal
Height
Adjustment
Lever
Parking Brake Lever
Gearshift 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 at m
tachments mounted to your tractor.
ATTACHMENT UFT LEVER - Used to
raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or
other attachments mounted to your tractor.
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for
dedutcMng and braking the tractor and
starting the engine.
GEARSHIFT LEVER _ Selects the speed
and direction of tractor.
IGNmTmON SWITCH - Used for starting and
stopping the engine.
LmFT LEVER PLUNGER _ Used to release
attachment lift lever when changing its
position.
LIGHT SWITCH POSmTION mTurns the
headlights on and off.
PARKmNG BRAKE LEVER _ Locks clutch/
brake pedal into the brake position.
THROTTLEICHOKE CONTROL _ Used
for starting and controlling engine speed.
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