Craftsman 917.273638 manual Know Your Tractor

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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THINSOWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATmNG 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.

Hourmeter

iht Switch Position

ignition Switch

Attachment Clutch Lever

Lift Lever

Plunger

Attachment

Th rottle/ChokeLift Lever Control

Parking Brake Lever

Gearshift Lever

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Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the

American National Standards anstitute.

AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or

discharging (o) of battery.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used to engage the mower blades, or other at- tachments mounted to your tractor.

ATTACHMENT UFT LEVER - Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

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

GEARSHmFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

mGNmON SWITCH - Used for starting and

stopping the engine.

LiFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position.

UGHT SWmTCH POSmON - Turns the

headlights on and off.

PARKmNG BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/

brake pedal into the brake position.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - Used

for starting and controlling engine speed.

HOURMETER - Indicates hours of op- eration.

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