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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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Switch

 

Clutch Lever

Ignition

Ammeter

Lever

Plunger

Throttle

L_ Lever

 

Clutch/

Brake

Height

Adjustment

Knob

Free Wheel

Ig Brake Lever

Motion

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AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or

discharging (-) of battery.

A'n'ACHMENT 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.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine.

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

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower cutting height.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off. IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting

and stopping the engine.

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

LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position.

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed,

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Craftsman 917.27086 manual Knowyour Tractor

917.27086 specifications

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