Know your tractor, Operation – Craftsman 917.259561 User Manual
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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR
Compa r© the ill ustrations with your tractor to fami liarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save
this manual for future reference.
Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the
mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your
tractor.
LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off.
THROTTLE CONTROL: Used to controi engine speed.
CHOKE CONTROL; Used when starting a cold engine.
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for declutching and brak
ing the tractor and starting the engine.
PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal into the
brake position.
GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of
tractor.
ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise and lower the
mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.
LIFT LEVER PLUNGER; Used to release attachment lift
lever when changing its position.
IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the
engine.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to adjust the mower
cutting height.
AMMETER: Indicates battery charging {+) or discharging
(-)■
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