Craftsman 917.2565 Owner's Manual page 11

OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR
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AMMETER
IGNITtON
SWITCH
LIGHT LIFT LEVER
SWITCH PLUNGER
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER
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THROTTLE/
CHOKE
CONTROL
ATTACHMENT
LIFT LEVER
CLUTCH/ MOWER DECK
BRAKE _ HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
PEDAL ', POSITIONS
GEARSHIFT
LEVER
PARKING
BRAKE
FIGo 5
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ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the
mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your
tractor.
LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off.
THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used for starting and
controlling engine speed.
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for declutching and brak-
ing the tractor and starting the engine.
PARKING BRAKE: 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.
mGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the
engine.
AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+) or discharging
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