Accessories And Attachments; Performance - Craftsman 917.258524 Owner's Manual

ACCESSORI A ATTACHMENTS
These accessories and attachments were available throughmost Sears retailoutletsandservice centers when the tractorwas purchased.
Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor°
ENGINE
SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINEOIL
MAINTENANCE
BLADES BELTS
PERFORMANCE
Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor. Many ofthese are listed below with brief explanations of how they can help
your This list was current at the time of publication;however, it may change in future years - more attachments may be added, changes
may be made in these attachments, or some may no longer be available or fit your model. Contact your nearest Sears store for the
accessories and attachments that are available for your tractor.
Most of these attachments do not require additional hitches or conversion kits (those that do are indicated) and are designed for easy
attaching and detaching,
AERATOR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn,, Ta-
pered 2,5-inch steel spikes mounted on 10-inch diameter discs
puncture holes in soil at close intervals to let moisture soak in.
Steel weight tray for increased penetration.
BAGGER lets you collect grass clippings and leaves for a
healthier, nearer looking lawn_ Two Permanex containers hold
30-gallon plastic bags°
BUMPER protects front end of tractor from damage,
CARTS make hauling easy° Variety of sizes available, plus
accessories such as side panel kits, tool caddy, cart cover,
protective mat and dolly,,
CORING AERATOR takes small plugs out of soil to allow mois-
ture and nutrients to reach grass roots, 36-inch swath_ 24
hardened steel coring tips. 150 lb.,capacity weight tray,
EASY OIL DRAIN VALVE makes oil changes easier, faster,,
FRONT NOSE ROLLER canters in front of mower deck to reduce
chances of "scalping" on uneven terrain.
GANG HITCH lets you tow 2 or 3 pull-behind attachments at once,
such as sweepers, dethatchers, aerators (not for use with rollers,
carts or other heavy attachments)°
GAUGE WHEELS on both sldes of the mower deck reduce
chances of "scalping" on uneven terrain. For mower decks not so
equipped.
MULCH RAKE/DETHATCHER loosenssoil and flips thatch and
matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup_Twenty springline
teeth. Useful to prepare bare areas forseeding, Available for front
or rear mounting. HIGH PERFORMANCE REEL-ACTION
SPRING TINE DETHATCHER covers 36-inch wide path and
tosses thatch into large hopper_ Mounts behind tractor.
MULCHING CLOSE-OUT PLATE KIT, once installed, lets you
mulch, discharge or bag clippings (bagger optional) without
changing blades. For models not equipped as 3-1n-1Convertible
mowers, See "MOWER" in the Repair Parts section of this
manual.
RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load and unload tractor from a
pickup truck. Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 lumber_
ROLLER for smoother lawn surface. 36-Inch wide, 18-tnch
diameterwater-tight drum holds up to390 Ibs. of weight. Rounded
edges prevent harm to tuff. Adjustable scraper automatically
cleans drum.
SNOW BLADE forsnow removal only. 14-inch high, 48-inch wide
blade clears 42-inch path when angled left or right, Raises, lowers
with side lever° Adjustable skids; replaceable, reversible scraper
bar. (Use with tire chains and wheet welghts and/or rear drawbar
weight.)
SNOWTHROWER has 40-inch swath. Drum-type auger handles
powdery and wet/heavy snow. Mounts easily with simple pin
arrangement, Discharge chute adjusts from tractor seat, 6*inch
diameter spout discharges snow 10 to 50 feet. Lift controlled at
tractor seat. (Use with chains and wheel weights and/or rear
drawbar weight.)
SPRAYERS use 12-volt DC electric motor that connects to the
tractor battery or other 12.volt soumeo Includes booms for
automatic sprayingand hand held wand for spot sl_raying. Wand
has adjustable spray pattemo For applying herbicides, insecti-
cides, fungicides and liquid fertilizers.
SPREADER/SEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed kill-
ing easy. Broadcast spreaders are also useful for granular de-
icers and sand.
SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and leaves,
TILLER has 5 hp engine and 36-inch swath toprepare seed beds,
cultivate and compost garden residue, Tiller has its own bullFln
liftand depth controlsystem anddoes NOT require a sleeve hitch,
Fitsany lawn, yard or garden tractor. Simplyhookup tothe tractor
drawbar and gol Optional accessories convert unit for
dethatching, aerating, htlllng_oowithout tools,
TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely spaced extra-large cross
links give smooth ride, outstanding traction°
TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty vinyl fabric over tubular steel
frame, ABS plastictop; clear plastic windshield offers 360 degree
visibility° Hinged metal doors with catch. Keeps operator warm
and dry. Remove vinyl sides and windshields for use as sun
protector in summer_ Optional accessories include: tinted/
tempered solidsafety glass windshield with hand operated wiper;
12_volt amber caution light for mounting on cab top.
VACS for powerfulcollectionof heavy grassclippings and leaves,
Optional wand attachment to pick up debris in hard-to-reach
places. VACtCHIPPER includes a chipper-shredder.
WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snow removal applications.
Uses (1) 55 Ib,,weight°
WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for
snow removal or dozing heavy materials,,
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