Craftsman 917.271140 Owner's Manual page 12

KNOWYOURTRACTOR
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 Ignition
Clutch Lever Switch
Ammeter / Lever
Plunger
Control
Clutch/
Brake
Lift Lever
Height
Adjustment
Knob
Free Wheel
Brake Lever
Control
Lever
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AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or
discharging (-) of battery.
ATTACHMENT 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.
CLUTCWBRAKE PEDAL - Used for
declutching and braking the tractor and
starting the engine.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to
adjust the mower cutting height.
MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the
speed and direction of tractor.
FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages
transmission:for pushing or slowly
towing the tractor with the engine off,
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
position.
THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - Used
for starting and controlling engine speed.
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