Sears 917.257462 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR LAWN RIDER
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN RIDER.
Compare the illustrations with your Lawn Rider to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.
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THROTrLE/
CHOKE
CONTROL
FUEL CAP
MOWER HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
MOWER
CLUTCH/ UFT
BRAKE LEVER
PEDAL
MOWER
CLUTCH
LEVER
PARKING
BRAKE
LEVER
GEARSHIFT
LEVER
IGNITION
FIG. 7
Sears tractorsconformtothe safetystandardsofthe AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute.
IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the
engine.
THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used for starting and
controlling engine speed.
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for declutching and brak-
ing the tractor and starting the engine.
GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of
tractor.
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PARKING BRAKE LEVER: Locks clutch/brake pedal into
the brake position.
MOWER CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower
blades.
MOWER LIFT LEVER: Used to raise and lower the mower
deck.
MOWER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to set
mower cutting height.