Craftsman 917.256582 Owner's Manual page 5

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
These accessories and attachments were available throughmost Sears retail outletsand service centem when the tractorwas purchased.
Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor,
ENGINE
SPARK PLUG AIR FILTER
GAS CAN
ENGINEOIL FUEL STABILIZER
MAINTENANCE
BLADES BELTS
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PERFORMANCE
Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit yourtractor. Many ofthese are listedbelow with brief explanations of how they can help
you. This listwas current at the time of publication;however, it may change in future years - more attachments may be added, changes
may be made tn 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 additiona! 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 lawno Ta-
pered 2,5_inch steel spikes mounted on 10-inch diameter discs
puncture holes in soil at close intervals to let moisture soak ino
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 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. t50 Ibocapacity 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 or3 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 uneventerrain° Formowerdecksnotso
equipped°
MULCH RAKE/DETHATCHER loosens soil and flipsthatch and
matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup. Twenty spring tine
teeth. Usefulto prepare bare areas forseeding. 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) 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
dlameterwater-tight drum holds upto 3901bsoot weighL Rounded
edges prevent harm to turf Adjustable scraper automatically
cleans drum_
SNOW BLADE forsnowremovalonly. 14-inch high, 48-inchwide
blade clears42-inch path when angledleft or righL Raises, lowers
with side lever. Adjustable skEds; replaceable, reversible scraper
bar. (Use with tire chains and wheel weights and/or rear drawbar
weighL)
SNOWTHROWER has 40-inch swath° Drum-type auger handles
powdery and wet/heavy snow. Mounts easily with simple pin
arrangement Discharge chute adjusts from tractor seal 6-inch
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 12-volt DC electric motor that connects to the
tractor battery or other 12-volt source, includes booms for
automatic sprayingand 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 Iet you collect grass clippings and {eaves.
TILI.ER 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 gel Optional accessories convert unit for
dethatching, aerating, hilling_owithouttools.
TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely spaced extra-large cross
Finksgive smooth ride, oulstandtng traction.
TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty vinyl fabric over tubular steel
frame, ABS plastictop; clear plasticwindshieldoffers 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 gtass windshieldwith hand operated wiper;
12ovoltamber caution light for mounting on cab top
VACS forpowerful collectionofheavy grassclippings 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 lb. weight.
WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for
snow removal or dozing heavy materials_
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