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 of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Attachment

Ignition

Clutch Lever

Switch

Ammeter

 

Throttle/Choke

Control

Pedal

Height

Adjustment

Knob

Freewheel

Control

Our tractors conform to the safety standards National Standards Institute.

i

Light Switch

Position

Lift Lever

Attachment

Lift Lever

, Brake

. Motion

Control Lever

of the American

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attach- ments mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH: Tums the headlights on and off.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used to

control engine speed.

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

FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages transmission for'pushing or slowly towing

the tractor with the engine off.

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

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other

attachments mounted to your tractor. LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the engine.

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

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

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

12

Page 12
Image 12
Craftsman 917.27108 owner manual Know Your Tractor