Know Your Tractor - Craftsman 917.252502 Owner's Manual

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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR
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LIGHT
SWITCH
THROTTLE/
CHOKE
CONTROL
AMMETER IGNITION
SWITCH
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER
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LIFT LEVER
PLUNGER
ATTACHMENT
LIFT LEVER
CLUTCH/
BRAKE
PEDAL
MOWER DECK
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
POSITIONS
GEARSHIFT
LEVER
FIG. 5
PARKING
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
controlling engine speed.
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for dectutching and brak-
ing the tractor and starting the engine.
PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedaI into the
brake position.
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,
AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+) or discharging
(-).
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