Sears 917.251551 - Manual (Page 12)

OPERATiOM
KNOWYOURTRACTOR
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.
Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.
attachment clutch switch ~ Used to engage mower
blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor.
LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lowe r mower deck or other
attachments mounted to your tractor.
LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachment lift
lever when changing its position.
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and
braking the tractor and starting the engine.
GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of
tractor.
THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed.
HOURMETER - Indicates hours of operation.
RANGE SHIFT LEVER - Allows high (H) or low (L) speed
for all forward and reverse gears.
IGNITION SWITCH - Used to start and stop the engine.
AMMETER - Indicates battery charging (+) or discharging
(-).
LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off.
PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/brake pedal into
the brake position.
CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower
height.
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