Craftsman 917.255561 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR
Compare the illustrationswith yourtractor to familiarize yourself with the locations ofvarious controls and adjustments, Save
this manual for future reference,
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER
IGNITION LIFT LEVER
SWtTCH PLUNGER
LIGHT SWITCH
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THROTTLE/CHOKE
CONTROL
ATTACHMENT
LIFT LEVER
CLUTCH/BRAKE
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MOWER DECK
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
POSITIONS
PARKING
GEARSHIFT
LEVER
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THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used for starting and
controlling engine speed.
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for declutching and
braking the tractor and starting the engine.
PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal into the
brake position.
IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the
engine_
GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of
tractor.
LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off.
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_
LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift
lever when changing its position.
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