Craftsman 944.609040 Owner's Manual page 10

OPERATION
I I I
KNOWYOURTRACTOR
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR
Compare the illustrations with you rtractor to familiarize yourself with the locations ofvarious controls and adjustments. Save
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THROTFLE/CHOKE
CONTROL
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER LIGHT
AMMETER IGNITION ;WITCH
SWITCH
UFT LEVER
PLUNGER
ATTACHMENT
LIFT LEVER
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
GEARSHIFT
LEVER
PARKING
BRAKE
FIG. 5
Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.
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.
AMMETER: Indicates charging (+) or discharging (-) of
battery.
GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of
tractor.
ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise, lower, and
adjust the mower deck or other a_achments 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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