Craftsman 917.276210 - Manual (Page 13)

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.
Ignition
Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the
American National Standards Institute.
AMMETER - Indicates battery charging
(+) or discharging (-).
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - Used
to engage the mower blades, or other at­
tachments mounted to your tractor.
ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to
raise and lower the mower deck or other
attachments 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.
LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release
attachment lift lever when changing its
position.
LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on
and off.
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" POSITION - Allows operation of
mower deck or other powered attachment
while in reverse.
THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control
engine speed.
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