Craftsman 917.276310 - Manual (Page 10)

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.
Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the
American National Standards Institute.
AMMETER - Indicates battery charging
(+) or discharging {-).
ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to
raise and lower the mower deck or other
attachments mounted to your tractor.
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - Used
to engage the mower blades, or other at­
tachments mounted to your tractor.
CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting
a cold engine.
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for
declutching and braking the tractor and
starting the engine.
GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed
and direction of the tractor.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to
adjust the mower cutting height.
IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and
stopping the engine.
LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on
and off.
LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release
attachment lift lever when changing its
position.
PARKING BRAKE - Locks clutch/brake
into the brake position.
RANGESHIFT LEVER - Allows high (H)
and low (L) speed for all forward and
reverse gears.
REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON"
POSITON
- Allows operation of mower deck or
other powered attachment while in reverse.
THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control
engine speed.
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