Accessories And Attachments; Performance - Craftsman 917.257651 Owner's Manual

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These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outtets 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 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 avai]abfe 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 !04nch diameter discs
puncture holes in soil at close intervals to let moisture soak in
Steei weight tray for increased penetration.
BAGGER lets you collect grass clippings and _eaves for a
healthier, nearer looking lawn Two Permanex containers held
30-gallon plastic bags..
BUMPER protects front end of tractor from damage
CARTS make hauling easy Variety of sizes availabFe, 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 Ib 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 sides of the mower deck reduce
chances of "scalping" on uneven terrain For mower decks not so
equipped..
MULCH RAKE/DETHATCHER loosens soi! and flips thatch and
matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup. Twenty spring tine
teeth. Usefulto prepare bare areas forseedlng. 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) wilhout
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 tel you load and unload tractor from a
pickup truck. Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x t0 lumber
ROLLER for smoother lawn surface. 36-inch wide, 18-inch
diameterwater4ightdrumholdsupto3901bs ofweight Rounded
edges prevent harm to turf Adiustabfe scraper automatically
cleans drum
SNOW B LADE for snow removal only. 14-inch high, 42-inch wide
blade clears 38-inch path when angEed left or right Raises, lowers
with side lever Adjustable skids; repfaceable, reversible scraper
bar (Use with tire chains and wheel weights and!or rear drawbar
weight. )
SNOWTHROWER has 40-inch swath Drumqype 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 wheeI weights and/or rear
drawbar weight..)
SPRAYERS use !2-volt 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-
cides, fungicides and liquid fertilizers.
SPREADER/SEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed kilE-
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 364nch swath to prepare seed beds,
cultivate and compost garden residue Tiller has its own builtqn
lift and depth control system and does NOT require a sleeve hitch
Fits anylawn, yard or garden tractor Simply hook up to the tractor
drawbar and go! Optional accessories convert unit for
dethatching, aerating, hilling without tools
TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty; c_osely spaced extraqarge 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
visibiJlty Hinged metal doors with catch_ Keeps operator warm
and dry Remove vinyl sides and windshie}ds 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 VAC/CHIPPER includes a chipper-shredder.
WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snow removal applications.
Uses (1) 55 _b ,,_eight.
WHEEL WEIGHTS {or re_.,_ wheels provide needed traction for
snow removal or dozing ,_,_, _vy maiedals