Craftsman 917.272233 owner manual Knowyourtractor

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

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Position

Ammeter Houn'neter

Choke Control

Attachment

Clutch Switch

		Lever
		Plunger
	Throttle Control	Attachment
	Clutch/Brake	Attachment
	Clutch/Brake

Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the

American National Standards Institute.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor. LIGHT SWITCH: Turnsthe headlights on and off.

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine.

GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

A'I-rACHMENTLIFT LEVER - Used to raise, lower,and adjustthe mowerdeckor other

attachmentsmountedto yourtractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release

attachment lift lever when changing its position.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for startingand stopping the engine.

AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+) or discharging (-).

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch,'brake

into the brake position.

HOURMETER - Indicateshoursof operation.

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