Craftsman 917.255520 - Manual (Page 10)

OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR
Compare the iilustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save
this manual for future reference.
Sears tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the
mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your
tractor.
LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off.
THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used for starting and
controlling engine speed.
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for declutching and
braking the tractor and starting the engine.
PARKING BRAKE LEVER: Locks clutch/brake pedal into
the brake position,
A CAUTIO
TO AVOlO INJURY
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 position.
IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the
engine, ■
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■ READ OWNER'S MANUAL .
■ KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.
• KEEP GUARDS. SAFETY SHIELDS AND SWITCHES IN FL'
• REMOVE OBJECTS THAT CAN BE THROWN BY BUD
• DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN AND OTHERS ARE Al
• NEVER CARRY CHILDREN OR PASSENGERS,
• ALWAYS LOOK BEHIND MACHINE BEFORE BACKiNQ.-
• DO NOT MOW WHERE MACHINE CAN TIP OR SLIP,
• IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL STOP BUDE AND BA
• BE SURE BLADES AND ENGINE HAVE STOPPED BEFORE
OR FEET NEAR THE 8UDES. ..........................................
<- REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING MACHINE.
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