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

 

 

 

 

Clutch

Lever

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lift Lever

Ammeter

 

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Plunger

Throttle/Choke

 

 

 

Attachment

Control

 

 

 

Lift Lever

Clutch/Brake

o 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.

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 917.27384 owner manual Know Your Tractor, Attachment Clutch Lever Used, Lift Lever Plunger Used to release

917.27384 specifications

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