Craftsman 917.254550 Owner's Manual page 9

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
OPERATION
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR. If you understand the unit and its
operation, you will achieve efficient and peak performance. While reading the manual, compare the lllustrations with your Lawn
Tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Study the operating instructions and safety
precauti_ns th_r_ugh_y t_ insure pr_per functi_ning _f y_ur Lawn Tract_r and t_ prevent injury t_ y_urse_f and _thers_ Be sure
to pay strict attention to all warnings and cautions: they are included for your safety. Save this manual for future reference
Indicator
tch Switch
Ignition
Attachment
Lift
Lever
Clutch/Brake
Pedal
Depth
Adjustment
Knob
A TTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Use the attachment lift lever
to raise and lower the attachment mounted to your tractor.
Pull lever back slightly and push button, then move the lift
lever forward to lower attachment.
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH: Pull switch out and up
to engage attachment There will be an engine hesitation as
the clutch engages
CHOKE: To start a cold engine, engage choke bY moving
throttle control lever to "FAST' detent, then right & upward to
"CHOKE" position.
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: The pedal has 2 functions; a
clutch and a brake. To engage the brake push the pedal
completely down.
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Use the height adjustment
knobtoadjustthemowerheight, Withtheattachmentliftlever
in the "up" position, turn knob clockwise (F-_) to raise cutting
height and counterclockwise ( _ ) to lower cutting height..
Throttle Control
I _ _" I Parking Brake
Gear Shift Lever
GEARSHIFT: Press the clutch/brake pedal down firmly and
move gear shift lever to desired speed.
INDICATOR LIGHTS: "DEPRESS FOOT PEDAL "indicates
that the clutch/brake pedal must be depressed before the
engine will start. "DISENGAGE A TTACHMENT" indicates
that the attachment must be disengaged before the engine
will start, "BATTERY DISCHARGING" indicates there is
insufficient battery charging.
IGNITION: Place key in ignition and turn to the right to start
The switch spring returns from the start position.
LIGHT 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 "Engaged"position and release pressure from pedal
Clutch/brake pedal will remain in brake position,
THROTTLE CONTROL: Use the throttle control to increase
or decrease the speed of the engine.
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