Know Your Tractor - Craftsman 917.270811 Owner's Manual

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
READTHIS OWNER'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATING YOUR
TRACTOR
Comparethe illustrationswith yourtractortofamUiarize yourselfwiththe locationsof
variouscontrolsandadjustments.Savethis manualfor future reference.
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Choke Control
Attachment
Clutch Lever
ignition
Switch
Light
Throttle
Control _
Clutch/Brake
Pedal
Lift Lever
Plunger
Attachment Lift
Lever
Brake
Height
Adjustment Gearshift
Knob Lever
Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American
National Standards Institute.
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to
engage the mower blades, or other attach-
ments mounted to your t_actGr.
LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on
and off.
THROTTLE CONTROL: Used for starting
and controlling engine speed.
CHOKE CONTROL: Used when starting a
cold engine.
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for
declutching and braking the tractor and start-
ing the engine.
PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal
into the-brake position.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to
adjust the mower cutting height.
GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed
and direction of tractor.
ATTACHMENT 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 posi-
tion.
IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and
stopping the engine.
AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+)
or discharging (-).
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