Craftsman 917.28853 Operator's Manual page 10

KNOW YO UR TRACTO R
READ THIS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR
Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of
various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference,
Our tractors conform to the applJcable safety standards of the
American National Standards Institute.
(A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER- Usedto (G) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM
raise and lower the mower or other attach- (ROS) "ON" POSITION - Allows operation
merits mounted to your tractor, of mowerorother powered attachmentwhile
(B) BRAKE PEDAL- Used for braking the in reverse.
tractor and starting the engine. (H) LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights
(C) PARKING BRAKE- Locks clutch!brake on and off.
peda nto the brake position. (J) CRUISE CONTROL LEVER- Usedto set........
(D) THROTTLE/CHOKECONTROL- Used forwardmovementoftractoratdesiredspeed
for starting and controlling engine speed.
(E) ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER- Used
to engagethe mower blades, or other attach-
ments mounted to your tractor.
(F) IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting
and stopping the engine.
without holding the forward drive pedal.
(K) FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL- Used for
forward movement of tractor.
(L) REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL - Used for
reverse movement of tractor.
(M) FREEWHEELCONTROL- Disengages
transmission for pushing or slowly towing
the tractor with the engine off.
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