Know The Tractor; Location Of Controls And Adjustment - Craftsman 944.609040 Owner's Manual

OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR "_
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Compare theillustrations with yourtractor to familiarize yourself withthelocationsof variouscontrols and adjustments. Save
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THRO'I-rLE/CHO KE
CONTROL
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER
AMMETER UGHT
IGNITION
SWITCH
"'" UFTLEVER
PLUNGER
ATTACHMENT
LIFT LEVER
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL
MOWER DECK
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
POSITIONS
GEARSHIFT
LEVER
FIG. 5
PARING
BRAKE
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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
controningengine speed.
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used fordeclutchingandbrak-
ing the tractor and starting the engine.
PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal into the
brake position.
AMMETER: Indicates charging (+) or discharging (-) of
battery.
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.
IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the
engine.
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