Accessories And Attachments; Performance - Craftsman 3One 917.257660 Owner's Manual

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACH ENTS
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These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased
Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor
ENGINE
SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE OIL FUEL STABILIZER
MAINTENANCE
BLADES BELTS
PERFORMANCE
Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor Many of these are listed below with brief explanations of how they can he_p
you. 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 tonger 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
heafthier, heater 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, pius
accessories such as side pane[ kits, tool caddy, cart cover,
protective mat and dolly
CORING AERATOR takes small plugs out of soil to atlow 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 or3 pufl-behind attachments at once,
such as sweepers, dethatchers, aerators (not for use with toilers,
carts or other heavy attachments),
GAUGE WHEELS on both sides of the mower deck reduce
chances of "scalping" on uneven terrain, For mower decks not so
equipped,
MULCH RAKE/DETHATCHER Ioosens soil and flips thatch and
matted leaves to fawn surface for easy pickup Twenty spring tins
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.in.1 Convertible
mowers, See "MOWER" in the Repair Pads section of this
manual, -....
RAMP TOPS AND FEET Iet 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-inch
diameterwater-tight drum hotds up to 390 lbs of weight. Rounded
edges prevent harm to turf, Adjustable scraper automatically
cleans drum.
SNOW BLADE for snow removal only. 14-inch high, 42-inch wide
blade clears 38-inch path when angled left or right. Raises, lowers
with side lever, Adjustable skids; replaceable, reversible scraper
bar, (Use with tire chains and wheel weights and/or rear drawbar
weightr)
SNOWTHROWER has 40-incl_ 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-vott DC electric motor that connects to the
tractor battery or other 12-volt source Includes booms for
automatic spraying and hand held wand for spot spraying. Wand
has adjustable spray pattern. For applying herbicides, insecti_
cities, fungicides and liquid fertilizers,
SPREADER/SEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed kiti-
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 to prepare seed beds,
cultivate and compost garden residue Tiller has its own built-in
lift and depth control system and does NOT require a sleeve hitch.
Fits any lawn, yardor garden tractor. Simply hookup Iothe tractor
drawbar and go! Optional accessories convert unit for
dethatching, aerating, hiIling ,, without 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 plastic top; 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 solid safety glass windshield with hand operated wiper;
12-veil amber caution light for mounting on cab top.
VACS for powerful collection of heavy grass clippings and leaves.
Optional wand attachment to pick up debris inhard-to-reach
praces VAClCHIPPER includes a chipper-shredder
WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snow removal applications.
Uses (1) 55 lb weight
WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for
snow removal or dozing heavy materials