Craftsman EZ3 917.258562 Owner's Manual page 5

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENI"S
These accessories and attachments were availablethroughmost Sears retail outletsandservicecenterswhen the tractorwas purchased.
Most Sears stores can order these items for you when youprovide the model number of yourtractor.
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PERFORMANCE
Sears offersa wide vadety of attachments that fit yourtractor. Many of these are listed below with brief explanations of how they can help
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 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 additionalhitches or conversionkits (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 loaves for a
healthier, nearer looking lawn. Two Permanex containers hold
30-gallon plasticbags.
BUMPER protects front end of tractor from damage.
CARTS make hauling easy. Variety of sizes available plus
eccessodes such as side panel kits, tool caddy, cad 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 cantersin front of mowerdeckto reduce
chances of "scalping" on uneven terrain.
GANG HITCH letsyou tow 2 or 3 pull-behindattachmentsat once,
such as sweepers, dethatchers, aerators (not for use with rollers,
carts or other heavy attachments).
GAUGE WHEELS on both sides of the mower deck reduce
chances of "scalping" on uneven terrain. For mowerdecks notso
equipped.
MULCH RAKFJD_THATCHER loosens soil and ftips thotchand
mattedleaves to lawn surfaceforeasy pickup. Twenty springtine
teeth. Useful toprepare bare areas for seeding. Availablefor 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
changingblades. For models not equipped as 3-in-1 Convert b e
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-inoh wide, 18-inch
diameter water-tight drum holds upto 390 Ibs. of weight. Rounded
edges prevent harm to turf. Adjustable scraper automatically
cleans drum.
SNOW BLADE forsnowremevalonly, 14-inchhlgh, 48-inchwide
blade clears42-inch pathwhen angledleft or right. Raises, lowers
withside lever. Adjustableskids; replaceable, reversiblescraper
bar. (Use with tire chainsandwheel weights and/orrear drawbar
weight.)
SNOWTHROWER has 40-inch swath, Drum-typeauger handles
powdery and wet/heavy snow. Mounts easily with simple pin
arrangement. Discharge chuteadjusts from tractorseat. 6-inch
diameter spout dischargessnow 10 to 50 feet. Liftcontrolledat
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 source. Includes booms for
automaticsprayingand hand held wandfor spotspraying. Wand
has ad ustable spray pattern. For applying herbicides, insecti-
cides, lung c des and liquidfert zers,
SPREADER/SEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing,and weed kill-
ing easy. Broadcast spreaders are also usefulfor granular de-
icers and sand.
SWEEPERS let youcollect grassclippings and leaves.
TILLER has 5 hp engine and 36-inch swathto prepareseedbeds,
cultivateand compostgarden residue. Tiller has itsown built-in
liftand depthcontrolsystemanddoes NOT require a sleevehitch.
Fitsany lawn,yard or gardentractor. Simplyhook uptothe trector
drawbar and go! Optional accessories convert, unit for
dethatching,aerating, hilling...withouttools.
TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely spaced extra-large cross
linksgive smooth ride, outstandingtraction.
TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty vinyt fab_c over tubular steel
frame, ABS plastictop; clear plasticwindshieldoffers360 degree
visibility. Hinged metal doorswith catch. Keeps operatorwarm
and dry. Remove vinyl sides and windshields for use as sun
protector in summer. Optional accessories include: tinted/
tempered solidsafety glasswindshieldwith hand operatedwiper;
12-volt amber caution lightfor mountingon cab top.
VACS for powerfulcollectionofheavy grassclippingsandleaves.
Optional wand attachment to pick up debds in hard-to-reach
places. VAC/CHIPPER includesa chipper-shredder.
WEIGHT BRACKET for drswbar for snow removal applications.
Uses (1) 55 lb.weight.
WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for
snow removal or dozing heavy materials.
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