Accessories - Craftsman 917.256544 Owner's Manual

ACCE D ATTACHMENTS
These accessories and atlachmer_to were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased_
Most Soars stores can order these items for you when you provide the modai number of your tractor.
ENGINE
SPARK PLUG
MAINTENANCE
F
GAS CAN AiR FILTER BLA_3ES BELTS
PERFOR_ANCE
Sears offers a wde v:_,fiety of attac# monte that fit your tractor. Many of these are listed below with brief explanations of bow 1hay can hefp
you This list was cura::nt at the time of publication; however, it may change in future years- more attachments may be added, changes
may be made in these >_tachme.nts, or some may no longer be available or ti_your model Contact yot_r nearest Sears store for the
accessories and attachments that a_e ava_table for your tractor.
Most at these attachments de not require additiona! hitches or conversion kits (those that do are indicated} and are designed for easy
attaching arid detaching.
AERATOR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn Ta-
pered 2.5-inch steel spikes meur_fed on 10-inch diameter discs
puncture hales in soil at close intervals to !at moisture soak [n
Steel weight tray for incleased penetration
BAGGER _ets you collect grass cfippings and ieaves for a
hen!thief, nearer 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, toot caddy, cad cover,
protective mat and dotty.
CORING AERATOR takes smatt plugs out of soil to allow mois-
ture and nutrients to reach grass roots. 36-inch swath. 24
hardened stee_ coring tips. 150 lb, capacity weight tray_
EASY OIL DRAIN VALVE makes oil changes easier, faster.
FRONT NOSE _OLLER canters in front of mower deck to reduce
chances o! "scalping' on uneven terrain.
GANG HmTCHlets you tow 2 or 3 pull-behind attachments at once,
such as sweepers, dethatchers, aerators (not for use with rollers,
cads 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 RAKF_JDETHATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and
matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup. Twenty spring tine
teeth. Usefu! to prepare bare areas forseeding. Available for front
or rear mounting. H_GH PERFORMANCE REELoACT_ON
SPRING TINE DETHATCHER covers 36-inch wide path and
tosses thatch into large hopper Mounts behind tractor.
MULCH|NG CLOSE-OUT PLATE KiT, once installed, lets you
mulch, discharge or bag clippings (bagger optional) without
changing biades. For models not equipped as 3-in-1 Convertible
mowers See 'MOWER" in the Repair Pads 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 _umber.
ROLLER for smoother lawn surface. 36-inch wide, 18-inch
diameter water-tight drum holds up to 390 Ibs, of weight. Rounded
edges prevent harm to tuff. Adiustable scraper automatically
cleans drum.
SNOW BLADE for snow _emo_ I only. t,4,-inch high, 48qnch wide
btade clears 42-inch path when angled ted or right Raises, bwers
with side ]ever, Adjustable skids; replaceable, reversible scraper
bar. (Use with tire chains and wheel weights and/or rear drawbar
weight,)
SNOWTNROWER has 40-inch swath Drum-type auger handles
powdery and weL_heavy snow. Mounts easily with simple pin
arrangement. Discharge chute adjusts from tractor seal 6qnch
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 t 2-volt DO 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 adjustab e sp'ray pattern. For applying,, berbicides,_ insecti-
cides, fungicides and liquid fedilizers.
SPREADER/SEEDERS make seeding, fe_imizing, and weed kilF
ing easy. Broadcast spreaders are a!eo usefuJ for granular de-
icers and sand.
SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and leaves.
TBLLER has 5 hp engine and 36-inch swath to prepare seed beds,
cultivate and compost garden residue. Tiller has its own bui_tqn
tilt 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! Optiona_ scceeeor_ea convert unit for
dethatching, aerating, hilling..owithout tools,
TiRE CHAINS are heavy duty; ciosdy 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
visibility. Hinged motet doors with catch, Keeps operator warm
and dry. Remove viny_ sides and windshields for use as sun
protector in summer. Optiona_ accessories include: tinted/
tempered solid safety glass windshield with hand operated wiper;
12-volt amber caution light for mounting on cab top
VACS for powedu_ collection of heavy grass clippings and leaves.
Opt_ona! wand attachment to pick up debris in hard4o-reach
places. VAO/OH_PPER includes a chipper-shredder_
WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snow removal applications
Uses (t) 55 _b_weight
WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for
snow removal or dozing heavy materials.