Craftsman 536.270290 Operator's Manual page 10

OPERATION
Clutch / Brake
Pedal
Ignition
(_ Stop
(_Run
Start
Attachment
Clutch
Parkiing Brake _))
Lift Lever
Throttle Control
Lever
Shift Lever
Figure 2
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH:
Use the attachment clutch to
start and stop the rotation of the blade(s) and to operate a snow
thrower attachment.
CLUTCH / BRAKE PEDAL:
The pedal has two functions.
The first function is a clutch. The second function is a brake.
IGNITION SWITCH:
Use the ignition switch to start and stop
the engine.
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SHIFT LEVER:
Use the shift lever to change the speed of the
unit,
LIFT LEVER:
Use the lift lever to change the height of cut.
PARKING BRAKE LEVER: Use
the parking brake lever
to engage the brake when you leave the unit.
THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER: Use
the throttle control
lever to increase or decrease the speed of the engine.