Craftsman 917.272232 Owner's Manual page 14

KNOWYOUR TRACTOR
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING
YOUR TRACTOR
Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of
various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Throttle Control
Clutch/Brake
Control
Ammeter Hourmeter
Choke Control Attachment
witch
Plunger
Attachment
Gear_
Lever
Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American
National Standards Institute.
AI"rACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH: Used
to engage the mower blades, or other
attachments mounted to your tractor.
LIGHT SWITCH: Turnsthe headlights on
and off.
THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control
engine speed.
CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting
a cold engine.
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for
declutching and braking the tractor and
starting the engine.
GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed
and direction of tractor.
ATTACHMENTUFT LEVER - Used to raise,
lower,and adjustthe mowerdeckor other
attachments mounted to yourtractor.
LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release
attachment lift lever when changing its
position.
IGNmON SWITCH: Used for startingand
stopping the engine.
AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+)
or discharging (-).
PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake
into the brake position.
HOURMETER- Indicates hoursof operation.
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