Craftsman 917.289240 owner manual Know Your Tractor

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.

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Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the

American National Standards Institute.

(A)ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower the mower or other attach-

ments mounted to your tractor.

(B) CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL -Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine.

(C) PARKING BRAKE- Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position.

(D) THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL- Used for starting and controlling engine speed.

(E)ATTACH M ENT CLUTCH LEVER =Used to engage the mower blades, or other attach- ments mounted to your tractor.

(F)IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the engine.

(G)REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION - Allows operation of mower or other powered attachment while in reverse.

(H)LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off.

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

(M) FREEWHEELCONTROL- Disengages

transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

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