Craftsman 917.254531 Owner's Manual page 10

OPERATnON
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR
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ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER IGNITION
LIFT LEVER
SWITCH PLUNGER
LIGHT SWITCH
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THROTTLE/CHOKE
CONTROL
ATTACHMENT
LIFT LEVER
CLUTCH!BRAKE
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MOWER DECK
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
POSITIONS
GEARSHIFT
LEVER
FIG, 6
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ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the
mower blades, 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 for declutching and
braking the tractor and starting the engine.
PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedat into the
brake position.
GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of
tractor.
ATTACHI'_IENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise, lower, and
adjust 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.
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