Craftsman 917.270814 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of
various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Ammeter
Choke Control
Throttle
Control
Clutch/Brake
Pedal
Attachment
Clutch Lever .
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•_ _ Switch
.s
Light
Lift Lever
Plunger
Attachment Lift
Lever
Brake
Height
Adjustment Gearshift
Knob Lever
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 for starting
and controlling engine speed.
CHOKE CONTROL: Used when starting
a cold engine.
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for
declutching and braking the tractor and
starting the engine,
PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake
pedal into the brake position.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to
adjust the mower cutting height.
GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed
and direction of 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.
IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting
and stopping the engine.
AMMETER: Indicates battery charging
(+) or discharging (-).
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