Operation; Controls Overview - Craftsman 917.254722 Owner's Manual

OPERA T?ON
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
READ THiS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR YARD TRACTOR. tf you understand the machine and"
operation, you wil! achieve efficient and peak performance. While reading the manual, compare the illustrations with
your Yard Tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Study the operating
instructions and safety precautions thoroughly to insure proper functioning of your Yard Tractor and to prevent injury
to yourself and others. Be sure to pay strict attention to all notes and cautions; they are included for your safety. Save
this manual for future reference.
Ammeter
Light Switch___
Throttle con
Choke
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Ignition
Attachment
Lift Lever
Clutch/Brake
Pedal
Height
Adjustment
Knob ----"
Gear Shift Lever " _ _J
AMMETER: Each time you start your tractor_ check your
ammeter. The needle should move towards the (÷)
charging mark indicating the battery is being charged as
you operate the tractor, The headlights will not show a
discharge on the ammeter because they are not con-
nected to the battery (they have their own electrical
source).
A TTA CHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Push te vet up to engage
mower. There wif! be an engine hesitation as the clutch
engages.
ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Use the attachment lift lever
to raise and lower the attachment mounted to your trac-
tor. Move the lift level" forward to lower attachment.
CLUTCH!BRAKE PEDAL: The pedal has 2 functions: a
clutch and a brake. To engage the brake push the pedal
completely down,
HEDGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Use the height adjust-
ment knob to adjust the mower height. With the attach-
ment lift lever in the "'up'" position, turn knob clockwise
(/_) to raise cutting height and counterclock wise (f-",)
to lower cutting heLght. Lower Attachment lift lever.
Attachrnent Clutch
Lever
GEARSH?FT: Press the ctutch/brake pedal down firmly
and move gear shift lever to desired speed.
?GNfT?ON: Place key in ignition and turn to the right to
start.
LIGHT SW?TCH: Turns on and off the headlights.
PARKING BRAKE: To set the parking brake, push the
ctutch/brake pedal completely forward. Place the park-
ing brake lever in "'Engaged" position and release
pressure from pedal. Clutch/brake pedal will remain in
brake position. To release, push pedal in.
THROTTLE CONTROL: Use the throttle control to in-
crease or decrease the speed of the engine.
CHOKE: To start a cold engine, pull choke out to engage.
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