Know Your Tractor - Craftsman 917.270623 Owner's Manual

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY R ULES BEFORE OPERATING
YOUR-TRACTOR
Compare theillustrations withyour t ractor tofamiliadze yourself with
the locations of
various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Attachment Ignition
Clutch Lever Switch
Ught Switch
Position
Throttle/Choke
Pedal
Ammeter
Uft Lever
Attachment
Uft Lever
I
Clutch/Brake
Contro;
Freewheel
Control
Height
Adjustment
Indicator
Parking
Motion
Control Lever
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ATTACHMENT CLUI:CH LEVER: Used to
engage the mower blades, e_other attach-
ments mounted to your tractor.
MGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on
and off.
THROI"rLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used to
control engine speed.
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for
declutching and braking the tractor and
starting the engine.
FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages
transmission for_)ushing or slowly towing
t.hetL_W_or w._h the engine off.
MOTION CONTROL LEVER: Selects the
speed and direction of the tractor.
ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to
raise and lower 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,
AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+)
or discharging (-).
PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake
into the brake position.
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