Craftsman 917.257360 - Manual (Page 10)

OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR
Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiar ize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save
this manual for future reference.
UGHT SWITCH
THROTTLE/CHOKE
CONTROL
CLUTCH^RAKE
PEDAL
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER UFT LEVER PLUNGER
freewheel -
CONTROL
ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER
ATTACHMENT HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT POSITIONS
MOTION CONTROL
LEVER
PARKING
BRAKE LEVER
IGNITION SWITCH
FIG. 6
Sears tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used to engage the
mower blades or other attadiments mounted to your trac­
tor,
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and
braking the tractor and starting the engine.
IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the en­
gine.
LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off.
FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages transmission for
pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.
MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the speed and
direction of the tractor.
PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/brake pedal into
the brake position.
THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - Used for starting and
controlling engine speed.
LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachment lift
lever when changing its position.
ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise, lower, and
adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to
your tractor.
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