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

Light Switch

Attachment

Switch

 

 

Clutch

Lever

 

 

 

 

Lift Lever

Ammeter

 

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Plunger

Throttle/Choke

Attachment

Control

Lift Lever

 

 

Height

 

astment

Clutch/Brake

Indicator

 

Pedal

 

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.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used

to engage the mower blades, or other at-

tachments 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 or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

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Craftsman 917.27268 manual Know Your Tractor, Light Switch

917.27268 specifications

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