Know Your Tractor - Craftsman 917.289453 Operator'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.
Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Stan-
dards Institute.
(A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to
raise and lower the mower or other attach-
ments mounted to your tractor.
(B) CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for
declutching and braking the tractor and
starting the engine.
(C) PARKING BRAKE - Locks clutch/brake
pedal into the brake position.
(D) THROTTLE CONTROL- Used to control
engine speed.
(E) ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH -
Used to engage the mower blades, or other
attachments mounted to your tractor.
(F) IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting
and stopping the engine.
(G) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM
(ROS) "ON" POSITION - Allows operation
of mower or other powered attachment while
in reverse.
(H) LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights
on and off.
(J) GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selectsthe speed
and direction of the tractor.
(N) CHOKE CONTROL- Used when starting
a cold engine.
(P) SERVICE REMINDER / HOUR METER
- Indicates when service is required for the
engine and mower.
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