Craftsman 917.271110 - Manual (Page 13)

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
TRACTOR
Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of
various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Attachment Ignition
Light Switch
Position
National Standards Institute.
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to
engage the mower blades, or other attach­
ments mounted to your tractor.
LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on
and off.
THROTTLBCHOKE CONTROL: Used to
control engine speed.
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for
deciutching and braking the tractor and
starting the engine.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to
adjust the mower cutting height.
GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed
and direction of the tractor.
ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to
raise and lower 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 (-).
PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake
into the brake position.
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