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.

 

Ignition Switch

Light Switch

Attachment

Position

 

 

 

Clutch

 

 

 

Lever

 

 

 

Ammeter

 

 

Lift

 

J

Lever

 

 

 

 

 

Plunger

Throttle/Choke

 

 

Attachment

Control

 

 

 

 

Lift Lever

 

 

 

Clutch]Brake

 

 

Height

Pedal

 

 

Adjustment

 

 

 

Indicator

Freewheel

 

Parking

Brake Lever

Control

 

Motion Control

Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the

American National Standards Institute.

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.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the

speed and direction of tractor.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the engine.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release

attachment lift lever when changing its position.

LIGHT SWITCH POSITION - Turns the

headlights on and off.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/

brake pedal into the brake position.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL- Used

for starting and controlling engine speed.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL-

Disengagages transmission for pushing

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Craftsman 917.2720601 manual Know Your Tractor, Plunger, Freewheel Control, Disengagages transmission for pushing

917.2720601 specifications

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