Craftsman 917.256582 Owner's Manual page 11

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
OPERATI
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR
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THROTTLE/CHOKE
CONTROL
LIGHT
SWITCH
CLUTCW
BRAKE
PEDAL
HEIGHT
KNOB
AMMETER IGNITION
SWITCH
LIFT LEVER
PLHNGER
ATTACHMENT
LIFT LEVER
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER
PARKING BRAKE
GEAR SHIFT
LEVER
FIG. 7
Our 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.
LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and ofL
THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used to control engine
speed.
CLUTOHtBRAKE PEDAL: Used fordeclutching and brak-
ing the tractor and starting the engine,
PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal into the
brake position.
GEAR SHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of
the tractor.
ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise and lower the
mower deckor other attachments mounted to you r tractor,
LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift
lever when changing its position°
IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the
engine.,
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to adjustthe mower
cutting height.
AMMETER: indicates battery charging (+) or discharging
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