Craftsman 917.289280 manual Know Your Tractor, THROTTLE/CHOKE Control, Attachment Clutch Lever

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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)BRAKE PEDAL - Used for 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)CRUISE CONTROL LEVER - Used to set forward movement of tractor at desired

speed without holding the forward drive pedal.

(K)FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL- Used for forward movement of tractor,

(L)REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL - Used for reverse movement of tractor,

(M)FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disen- gages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

(P)SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER - Indicates when service is required for the engine and mower.

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