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OPERATION

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 ofvarious controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference,

ATTACHMENT

IGNITION

LIFT LEVER

CLUTCH 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

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Sears tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute°

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