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

"ON" Position

 

Clutch

Lever Ignition

Switch

ThrottlelChoke

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Control

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Light Switch

 

 

Lift Lever

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Plunger

 

 

Attachment

Lift Lever

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Height

Clutch/Brake

Adjustment

Pedal

Indicator

 

Parking Brake Lever

Gearshift Lever

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ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used to engage the mower blades, or other attach- ments 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 de- clutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine.,

GEARSHIFT 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 - Turns the headlights on and off.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/

brake pedal into the brake positiom

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

REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)

"ON" POSITION -Allows operation of

mower deck or other powered attachment while in reverse.

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Craftsman LTS 1500 manual Know Your Tractor, Reverse Operation System ROS

LTS 1500 specifications

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