Craftsman 917.270770 User Manual

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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.

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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
arKl off.

THROTTLE CONTROL: Used for starting

and controlling engine speed.
CHOKE CONTROL: Used when starting a
cold engine.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for
declutching and braking the tractor and start
ing the engine.
PARKING BRAKE: Locks ctutch/brake pedal
into the brake position.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to
adjust the mower cutting height.
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 posi
tion.
IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and
stopping the engine.
AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+)

or discharging {-).