Craftsman 917.255160 Owner's Manual page 10

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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR
Compare the illustrations with yourtractorto familiarize yourself withtire iocationsof various controls and adjustments. Save
this manual for future reference.
ATTACHMENT IGNITION
CLUTCH LEVER SWITCH
LIFt' LEVER
PLUNGER
ATTACHMENT
LEVER
THROTTLE/CHOKE
CONTROL
CLUTC H!BRAKE
PEDAL
MOWER DECK
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
POSITIONS
PARKING BRAKE
GEARSHIFT
LEVER
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Seats tractors conform to 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.
LIGHTSWlTGH: Turnsthe 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 LEVER: Locks clutch/brake pedal into
the brake position.
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 position.
IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping tile
engine_
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