Craftsman EZ3 917.258562 Owner's Manual page 11

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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR
Compare the illustrations withyourtractortofamiliarize yourselfwith thelocationsofvariouscontrolsand adjustments.Save
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THROTTLE
CONTROL
ATTACHMENT IGNITION LIGHT SWITCH
CLUTCH LEVER SWITCH POSITION
AMMETER
.'" " "- UFT LEVER
CHOKE ,, PLUNGER
(_ ATTACHMENT
EVER
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMEN1
KNOB
PARKING BRAKE
GEARSHIFt"
LEVER
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Our tractorsconformto the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the
mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your
tractor,
LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlightson and off.
THRO'B'LE CONTROL: Used to controlengine speed.
CHOKE CONTROL: Used when starting a cold engine.
CLUTCH/B RAKE PEDAL: Used fordeclutchingand brak-
ing the tractor and starting the engine,
PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal into the
brake position.
GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed and directionof
tractor.
ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raiseand lowerthe
mower deck or other attachments mountedto your tractor.
LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift
lever when changing its position.
IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stoppingthe
engine.
HEIGHTADJUSTMENT KNOB: Usedtoadjustthe mower
cutting height.
AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+) or discharging
(-).
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