Know your tractor, Operation, Know your – Craftsman 917.252560 User Manual

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR

TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S iyiANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR

FIG. 7

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards institute.

THROTTLE CONTROL:

Used for starting and controlling

engine speed.

CHOKE CONTROL:

Used for starting a cold engine.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL:

Used for clutching and braking

the tractor and starting the engine.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB;

Used to adjust the mower

cutting height

IGNITION SWITCH:

Used for starting and stopping the

engine,

LIGHT SWITCH:

Turns the headlights on and off.

AMMETER:

ind icates charging (+) or discharging (-) of

battery.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER:

Used to engage the

mower biades, or other attachments mounted to your

tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER:

Used to release attachment lift

lever when changing its position.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER:

Used to raise and lowerthe

mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER:

LocksCiutch/Brake Pedallnto

the brake position.

GEARSHIFT LEVER:

Selects the speed and direction of

tractor.