Craftsman 917.270840 - Manual (Page 13)

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUf
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
Light Switch
Position
National Standards Institute.
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to
engage the mower blades, or other attachments
mounted to your tractor.
LIGHT SWTCH: Turns the headlights on and
off.
CHOKE CONTROL: Used when starting a cold
engine.
THROTTLE CONTROL: Used to control engine
speed.
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for declutch­
ing and braking the tractor and starting the
engine.
FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages trans­
mission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor
with the engine off.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to adjust
the mower cutting height.
MOTION CONTROL LEVER: Selects die
speed and direction of the tractor.
attachment lift LEVER: Used to rais-’ anc
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 stop­
ping the engine.
AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (-
1 -) or
discharging (-).
PARKING BRAKE: Locks ciutch/brake into the
brake position.
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