Know Your Tractor - Craftsman 917.271555 Owner's Manual

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
READ THIS OWNER'S 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.
Ammeter
Attachment
Clutch Lever Ignition Switch
Position
." .- Plunger
Throttle/Choke
Control Attachment
Lift Lever
Pedal
Height
' Adjustment
Indicator
Brake Lever
Gearshift Lever / _
Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the
American National Standards Institute.
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used
to engage the mower blades, or other at-
tachments mounted to your tractor.
ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to
raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or
other attachments mounted to your tractor.
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for
• declutching and braking the tractor and
starting the engine.
GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed
and direction of tractor.
IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and
stopping the engine.
LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release
attachment lift lever when changing its
position.
LIGHT SWITCH POSITION - Turns the
headlights on and off.
PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/
brake pedal into the brake position.
THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - Used
for starting and controlling engine speed.
AMMETER - Indicates battery charging
(+) or discharging (-).
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