Craftsman 917.257480 Owner's Manual page 10

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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
OPERATION
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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.
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER
IGNITION
SWITCH
IF'i'LEVER PLUNGER
LIGHT SWITCH
THROTTLE CONTROL
CHOKE
ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL
PARKING BRAKE LEVEL
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
GEAR SHIFT LEVER
FIG. 6
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LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off.
THROTTLE CONTROL: Used for starting and controlling
engine speed,
CHOKE CONTROL: Used for starting a cold engine,
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for clutching and braking
the tractor and starting the engine,
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to adjust the mower
cutting height.
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the
mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your
tractor
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IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the
engine,
LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift
lever when changing its position.
ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise and lower the
mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.
PARKING BRAKE LEVER: Locks Clutch/Brake Pedal into
the brake position.
GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of
tractor.