Accessories And Attachments; Engine; Performance - Craftsman 917.258492 Owner's Manual

ACCESSORRES ATTACHMENTS
These accessories and attachments were available when the unit was purchased. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets,
catalog and service centers. Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor_
ENGINE
SPARKPLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER GASCAN ENGINE OIL STABILIZER
MAINTENANCE
BLADES BELTS
PERFORMANCE
Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your vehicle_ Many of these are listed below with brief explanations of how they can
help you,.This list was current atthe time of publication; however, it may change infuture 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 unit.
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
PERMANEX BAGGER lets you collect grass clippings and
leaves for a healthier, neater looking lawn. Two Permanex
containers hold 3B-gallon plastic bags.
LAWN SWEEPERS let you coltect grass clippings and leaves.
LAWN VAOS for powerful collection of heavy grass clippings and
leaves. Wand attachment to pick up debris in hard-to-reach
places.
CARTS make hauling easy. Variety of sizes available.
ROLLER for smoother lawn surface. 36-inch wide, 18-inch
diameter water.tight drum holds up to 39Bibs. ofweighL Rounded
edges prevent harm to tuff. Adjustable scraper automatically
cleans drum.
SPREADER/SEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed
killing easy. Broadcast spreaders are also useful for granular de-
icers and sand.
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 lb. capacity weight tray_
AERATOR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn. Ta-
pered 2_5-inchsteel spikes mounted on 10_inchdiameter discs
puncture holes in soil at close intervalsto let moisture soak ino
Steel weight tray for increased penetration,
MULCH RAKE/DETHATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and
matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup. Twenty spring tine
teeth_ Usefultopreparebaraareasforseeding Availableforfront
or rear mounting.
SPRAYERS use 12-volt DC electric motor that connects to the
tractor battery or other 12-volt source. Includes booms for
automatic spraying when pulling, and hand held wand for spot
spraying_ Wand has adjustable spray pattern_ For applying
herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and liquid fertilizers.
SNOW BLADE for snow removal only_ 14-inch high, 42-inch
wide blade clears 38-inch path when angled leftor righL Raises,
lowers with side lever Adjustable skids; replaceable, reversible
scraper bar. (Use with tire chains, wheel weights, or rear drawbar
weighL)
SNOWTHROWER has 4B-inchswath. Drum-type auger handles
powdery and wetJheavy snow° Mounts easily with simple pin
arrangement. Discharge chute adjusts from tractor seat 6-inch
diameter spout discharges snow 10 to 50 feel Lift controlled at
tractor seat. (Use with chains, wheel weights, or rear drawbar
weighL)
TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely spaced extra-large cross
links give smooth ride, outstanding traction.
WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for
snow removal or dozing heavy materials. In pairs. (30 Ibs each)
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 and windshields for use as sun protector
in summer. (Catalog only.)
Optional accessories for tractor cab: tinted/tempered solid
safety glass windshield with hand operated wiper; 12-volt amber
caution light for mounting on cab top. (Catalog only.)
TRACTOR COVER protects tractor from weather. Made of
Evolution 3 fabric (water-repellent, extremely breathable, light
weight, soft, non-abrasive, pliable in all temperatures, durable,
stain/tear/punctura resistant, will not shrink or stretch.) (Catalog
only.)
TILLER cultivates and prepares soil in one operation Uses PTO
from tractor; 12 counter-rotating blades. Breaks ground with
upper-cut action, then deflects and ratills it into a soft, aerated soil
Chain-drive transmission_Tills 21 -inch path, 6-inches deep_(Use
chains and wheel weights.)
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 systemand does NOT require a sleeve hitch
Fits any lawn, yard, or garden tractor. Simply hook up to the
tractor drawbar and go!
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