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ACCE$SORME$ AND ATTACHMENTS
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
AIR FILTER
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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. 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 Idts (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
_uncture holes in soil at close intervals to let moisture soak in_
tee] weight tray for increased penetration
BAGGER
lets you collect
grass clippings
and leaves for a
healthier, neater 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, 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, dethatchera, 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 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.
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 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-inch wide, 18-inch
diameterwater-tight
drum holds up to 390 Ibs. of weighL Rounded
edges prevent harm to turf_ Adjustable
scraper automatically
cleans drumr
SNOW BLADE for snow removal only. 14-inch high, 48-inch wide
blade clears 42-inch path when angled left or right, Raises, lowers
with side lever_ Ad ustable skids; replaceable, reversible scraper
bar. Use w th t re chains and wheel weights and/or rear drawbar
weight)
SNOWTHROWER
has 40-inch swath
Drum-type auger handles
powdery and web'heavy snow
Mounts easily with simple pin
arrangement
Discharge chute adjusts from tractorseat
6-inch
diameter spout discharges snow 10 to 50 feel
Lift controlled at
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
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 kill-
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, yard or garden tractor. Simply hook up to the tractor
drawbar
and go!
Optional
accessories
convert
unit for
dethatching,
aerating, hilling.._withouf
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-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 Ib, weight.
WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for
snow removal or dozing heavy materials,
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