Craftsman 917.254640 Owner's Manual page 9

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
OPERA ON
RF_AD THiS OWNER'8 MANUAL OEFORE OFERA TING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR. ff you understand the unit and its opera-
tion, you will achieve efficient and peak performance. While reading the manual, compare the illustrations with your
Lawn Tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Study the operating instruc-
tions and safety precautions thoroughly to insure proper functioning of your Lawn Tractor and to prevent injury to yourself
and others. Be sure to pay strict attention to aft warnings and cautions: they are included for your safety. Save this
manual for future reference.
Light Switch
Clutch/Brake Pedal
Lever
Attachment
Lift Lever
Clutch
Height
Adjustment _,_
Knob
Gear Shift Lever
Parking Brake
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Push lever up to engage
attachment. There wil! be an engine hesitation as the
clutch engages.
ATTAC_NT L_cT LEVER: Use the attachment lift lever
to raise and lower the attachment mounted to your trac-
tor. Pull lever back slightly and push button, then move
the lift lever forward to lower attachment.
CLUTCH/BRAKE _DAL: The pedal has 2 functions; a
clutch and a brake. To engage the brake push the pedal
completely down.
A TTACHMENT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Use the
height adjustment knob to adjust the mower height. With
the attachment lift lever in the "up'" position, turn knob
clockwise (f'_J to raise cutting height and
counterclockwise (/'_,) to lower cutting height.
GEARSHIFT'. Press the clutch/brake pedal down firmly
and move gear shift lever to desired speed.
IGNITION: Place key in ignition and turn to the right to
start. The switch spring returns from the start positon.
L_HT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off.
PARKING BRAKE: To set the parking brake, push the
clutch/brake pedal completely down. Hold the parking
brake lever in "'Engage" position and release pressure
from pedal. Clutch/brake pedal will remain in brake
position.
_TTLE/CHOKE COtJTROL: Use the throttle control
to increase or decrease the speed of the engine, and to
choke the engine for starting. Push lever to the right and
forward to choke.
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