Craftsman 917.255561 owner manual Operation, Know Your Tractor, THROTTLE/CHOKE Control

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

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ATTACHMENT	IGNITION	LIFT LEVER
CLUTCH LEVER	IGNITION	LIFT LEVER
	SWtTCH	PLUNGER

LIGHT SWITCH

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER

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THROTTLE/CHOKE

CONTROL

CLUTCH/BRAKE	MOWER	DECK
	HEIGHT	ADJUSTMENT
	POSITIONS

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PARKING

GEARSHIFT

LEVER

FIG. 6

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THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used for starting and controlling engine speed.

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

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the engine_

GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor_

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor_

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position.

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