Know your tractor, Operation – Craftsman 917.255561 User Manual

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

Gomparetheiliustratlonswithyouriractortofamiliarize yourselfwith the locations ofvariouscontrolsand adjustments. Save
this manual for future reference.

FIG. 6

Sears tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL; Used for starting and
controlling engine speed.

CUUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL:

Used for declutching and

braking the tractor and starting the engine.
PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal into the
brake position.
IGNITION SWITCH; Used for starting and stopping the
engine.
GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of
tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER; Used to engage the

mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your

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.