Craftsman 917.289251, 917.289250, 917.289253 owner manual Know Your Tractor, THROTTLE/CHOKE Control

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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.

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Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the

American National Standards Institute.

(A)ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower the mower or other at-

tachments mounted to your tractor.

(B) CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for deciutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine.

(C)PARKING BRAKE - Locks clutch/ brake pedal into the brake position.

(D)THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL

-Used for starting and controlling engine speed.

(E)ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER = Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

(F)IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the engine.

(G)REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION - Allows opera- tion of mower or other powered attach- ment while in reverse.

(H)LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the head- lights on and off.

(J)GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor,

(P) SERVICE REMiNDER/HOUR ME=

TER - Indicates when service is required for the engine and mower,

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