Operation; Know Your Tractor - Craftsman 917.252451 Owner's Manual

OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR
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LIGHT SWITCH
THROTTLFJCHOKE
CONTROL
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL
ATTACHMENT IGNITION
CLUTCH LEVER SWITCH
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LIFT LEVER PLUNGER
ATTACHMENT
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MOWERDECK
HEIGHT ADJUST-
GEARSHIFT "_
LEVER
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BRAKE
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 declutching and brak-
ing the tractor and starting the engine.
PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal 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.
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