Accessories - Craftsman 917.257711 Owner's Manual

These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retai_ 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.
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PERFORMANCE
Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor. Many of these are listed below with brief explanations of hew they can help
you. This list was current at the time of publication; however, it may change n 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 (these that do are indicated) and are designed for easy
attaching and detaching.
AERATOR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn. Tapered
2.5-inch steel spikes mounted on t0qnch diameter discs puncture
holes in soil at close intervals to let moisture soak in Steel weight tray
for increased penetration
BUMPER protects front end of tractor from damage
CARTS make hauling easy. Vadety of sizes available, plus accesso-
ries such as side panel kits, too! caddy, cart cover, protective mat and
dolly,
CORING AERATOR takes small plugs out of soil to allow moisture
and nutrients to reach grass roots, 36qnch swath. 24 hardened steel
coring tips. 150 lb. capacity weight tray.
DISC NARROW 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 gravei. 48
inches wide, 17 inches high, clears 44cinch path when angled. Master
lift control lever for operator ease. Spring trip for snow removal on
uneven pavement; built-in float for blade to follow ground contour.
Reversible, replaceable scraper bar, (Use with tire chains and wheel
weights and!or rear drawbar weight.)
EASY OIL DRA_N VALVE makes oil changes easier, faster,
FRONT NOSE ROLLER canters in front of mower deck to reduce
chances of "scalping" on uneven terrain.
GANG HmTCH 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).
MULCH RAKFJDETNATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and
matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup. Twenty spring tine
teeth. Useful to prepare bare areas for seeding. Available forfront or
rear mounting, N_GH PERFOR_IANCE REEL-ACTION SPR_NG
TtNE DETNATDH ER covers 36-inch wide path and tosses thatch into
large hopper. Mounts behind tractor.
PLOW turns soil 6 inches deep, cuts lO-inch furrow. Crank adjust-
ment controls depth, 3-position yoke sets width, Heavy steel landside
for straight furrowing, (Requires sleeve hitch,)
RAMP TOPS AN[:} FEET let you toad and unload tractor from a
pickup truck. Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x t0 lumber,
REAR GRADER BLADE is 42 inches wide and operated from driver's
seat. Reversible steel blade can be angfed at 30 degrees for grading.
Reverses for pushing snow backwards. (Requires sleeve hitch.)
ROLLERfor smoother lawn surface, 36-inehwide, 18qnch diameter
water-tight drum holds up to 390 _bs. of weight, Rounded edges
prevent harm to tud, Adjustable scraper automatically cleans drum.
SLEEVE CULTIVATOR is 43 inches wide. Prepares ground for
seeding, helps weed control. Steel frame holds 5 adjustable sweeps.
Adjusts vertically, horizontally. (Requires sleeve hitch.) Optional
accessory: steet furrow opener for wider openings for potatoes,
corn, and other deep-seeded crops.
SLEEVE HITCH for use with master lift system. Single pin couples!
uncouples.
SNOWTHROWER has 42-inch swath, Drum=type auger handles
powdery and wet/heavy snow. Mounts easily with simple pin arrange-
ment, Discharge chute adjusts from tractor seat. 6-inch diameter
spout discharges snow tO to 50 feet. Lift controlled at tractor seat.
(Use with chains and wheel weights and/or rear drawbar weight.)
SPRAYERS use 12=volt DC e_ectric motor that connects to the tractor
battery or other t2-volt source. Includes booms for automatic
spraying and hand held wand for spot spraying. Wand has adjustable
spray pattern, For applying herbicides, insecticides, fu,-igicides 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,
T_LLER 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 30qnch path. (Requires sleeve
hitch.) Or use 5 hp tow-behind T_LLER with 36qnch swath to prepare
seed beds, cultivate and compost garden residue. Tiller has its own
built-in lift and depth controt system and does NOT require a sleeve
hitch. Fits any lawn, yard or garden tractor, Simply hook up to the
tractor drawbar and go! Optiona_ accessories for 5 hp tiller convert
unit for dethatching, aerating, hilling.,.without toots.
T_RE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely spaced extraqarge cross links
give smooth ride, outstanding traction.
TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty vinyl fabric over tubular stee! frame,
ABS plastic top; clear p_astic windshield offers 360 degree visibility,
Hinged metal doors with cstch_ Keep_ operator warm and dry.
Remove vinyl sides and windshields for use as sun protector in
summer Optionat accessories include: tinted/tempered solid
safety glass windshield with hand operated wiper; 12-volt amber
caution light for mounting on cab top,
VACS for powertul collection of heavy grass clippings and leaves.
Option_ warld attachment to pick up debris in hard-to-.reach places.
VACICH_PPER includes a chipper-shredder,
WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snow removal applications. Can
be mounted on front of tractor for plowing applications. Uses (1) 55
lb. weight.
WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for snow
removal or dozing heavy materials,