Accessories And Attachments; Performance - Craftsman 917.255981 Owner's Manual

iiiiil,llr i IIIIHI'I' '1.... II,
AND ATTACHMENTS
i,i ...................... ,11,1, ,i
These accessories and attachments we re 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
"_sPABK 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 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 r 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 heatthy lawn Tapered
2 5-inch steel spikes mounted on 10-inch diameter discs puncture
holes in soil at close Intervalsto Iet moisture soak in. Steel weight tray
for increased penetration
BUMPER protects front end of tractor from damage
CARTS make hauling easy. Variety of sizes available, ptus accesso-
des such as side panel kits, toot caddy, cart cover, protective mat and
dolly.
CORING AERATOR takes small plugs out of soil to atlow moisture
and nutrients to reach grass roots. 36-inch swath. 24 hardened steel
coring tips. 150 Ib capacity weight tray
DISC HARROW has 2 gangs of 4 steel blades that angle from 10 to
20 degrees, 40 inches wide. Can hook 2 units in tandem (Requires
sleeve hitch-)
DOZER BLADE removes snow; grades dirt, sand and gravel. 48
inches wide, 17 incheshigh, clears 44-inch path when angled Master
lift control lever for operator ease Spring trip for snow removal on
uneven pavement; bui[tqn float for blade to follow ground contour.
Reversible, repfaceable scraper bar (Use with tire chains and wheel
weights and/or rear drawbar weight )
EASY OIL DRAIN VALVE makes oil changes easier, faster
FRONT END LOADER system includesdoubte wide rear tires, rear
weight box, and hydraulically operated 5 26 cu.ft bucket
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 putt-behind attachments at
once, such as sweepers, dethatchers, aerators (not for use with
rollers, carts or other heavy attachments)
MULCH RAKE/DETHATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and
matted Ieaves to lawn surface for easy pickup Twenty spring line
teeth Usefuf to prepare bare areas for seeding. Available for front or
rear mounting. HIGH PERFORMANCE REEL-ACTION SPRING
TINE DETHATCHER covers 36-inch wide path and tossesthatch into
large hopper. Mounts behind tractor
PLOW turns soif 6 inches deep, cuts 10-inch furrow Crank adjust-
ment controls depth, 3-position yoke sets width. Heavy steel landside
for straight furrowing (Requires sleeve hitch )
RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load and unload tractor from a
pickup truck Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 lumber
REAR GRADER BLADE is 42 incheswide and operated from driver's
seat. Reversible steel blade can be angled at 30 degrees for grading
Reverses for pushing snow backwards. (Requires sleeve hitch.)
ROLLER for smoother lawn suflace. 36-inch wide, 18-inch diameter
water-tight drum holds up to 390 tbs. of weight. Rounded edges
prevent harm to turf Adjustable scraper automatically cleans drum.
SLEEVE CULTIVATOR is 43 inches wide. Prepares ground for
seeding, helps weed control. Steel frame hotds 5 adjustable sweeps.
Adjusts vertically, horizontally (Requires sleeve hitch ) Optional
accessory: steef furrow opener for wider openings for potatoes,
corn, and other deep-seeded crops
SLEEVE HITCH for use with master lfft system Single pin couples/
uncouples.
SNOWTHROWER has 40-inch swath, Drum-type auger handles
powdery and we'Jheavy s now Mounts easily with simple pin arrange-
ment. Discharge chute adjusts from tractor seal 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 weighL)
SPRAYERS use 12-vott DC electric motor that connects to the tractor
battery or other 12-veil source, Includes booms for automatic
spraying and hand held wand for spot spraying. Wand has adjustable
spray pattern For applying herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and
liquid fertilizers
SPREADER/SEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed killing
easy. Broadcast spreaders are also useful for granular de-icers and
sand
SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and leaves
TILLER has 8 hp engine to prepare seed beds, cultivate, and compost
garden residue, Chain-drive transmission Six 11-inch diameter one
piece heat-treated steel tines, Tills 30-inch path, (Requires sleeve
hitch ,) Or use 5 hp tow-behind TILLER with 36-inch swath to prepare
seed beds, cu!livate 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, yard or garden tractor Simply hook up to the
tractor drawbar and go! Optional accessories for 5 hp tiller convert
unit for dethatching, aerating, hilling without tools
TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely spaced extra-large cross links
give smooth ride, outstanding traction
TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty vinyi fabric over tubular steel frame,
ABS p_astic 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-volt 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 in hard-to-reach places
VACICHIPPER includes a chipper-shredder
WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snow removal applications. Can
be mounted on front of tractor for p_owing applications Uses (1) 55
lb weight
WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for snow
remova! or dozing heavy materials