Accessories - Craftsman 917.258481 Owner's Manual

RIES AND ATTACHMENTS
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These accessories and attachments were available throughmost Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased.
Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the modei number of your tractor..
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
SPARK PLUG GAS CAN AIR FILTER BLADES BELTS ENGINEOIL FUEL STABlUZER
PERFORMANCE
Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fityour 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 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 10-inch diameter discs
puncture holes in soil at close intervals to let moisture soak in.
Steel weight tray for increased penetration_
BAGGER lets you collect grass clippings and leaves for a
healthier, heater looking lawn. Two Permanex containers hold
30-gallon plastic bags.
BUMPER protects front end of tractor {tom damage.
CARTS make hauling easy.. Variety of sizes available, plus
accessories such as side panei 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 lbocapacity 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 low 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 soil and flips thatch and
matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup_ Twenty spring line
teeth_ Useful to prepare bare areas forseeding. Available for front
or rear mounting. HIGH PERFORMANCE REEL-ACTION
SPRING TtNE 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 upto 390 lbs. of weight.. Rounded
edges prevent harm to turf. Adjustable scraper automatically
cleans drum..
SNOW BLADE forsnew removal only. 14-inch high, 48-inch wide
bladeclears42-inchpathwhenangled leftorright. Raises, lowers
with side lever. Adjustable skids; repJaceab[e reversible scraper
bar. (Use with tire chains and wheel weights and/or rear drawbar
weight.)
SNOW3"HROWER has 40-inch swath. Drum-type 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 controEfed 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°
SPREADERISEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed kiIF
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 got Optional accessories convert unit for
dethatching, aerating, hilling....without tools..
TtRE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely s}Saced extra4arge cross
linksgive smooth ride, outstanding traction.
TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty vinyl fabric over tubular steel
frame, ABS plastictop; clear plastic windshield offers360 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 windshieldwith hand operated wiper;
12-vott amber caution light for mounting on cab tep_
VACS for powerfulcollectionof heavy grass clippingsand leaves,
Optional wand attachment to pick up debris in hard-to-reach
ptaces_ VAC/CHIPPER includes a chipper-shredder
WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snow removal applications,
Uses (1) 55 tb, weight.
WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for
snow removal or dozing heavy materials,
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