Accessories - Craftsman EZ3 917.258691 Owner's Manual

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears reta!i outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased,
Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the mode! number of your tractor
MAINTENANCE
[ BLADES 1 BELTS
ENGINE
SPARK PLUG GAS CAN
FUEL STABILIZER AIR FILTER
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PERFORMANCE
Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fityour tractor Many of these are Iisted below wlth brief explanations of how they can help
you, This list was current at the time ol publication; however, it may change in future years - more attachments may be added, changes
may be made in these attachments, or some may no Ionger 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 (lhose 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 104nch diameter discs
puncture holes in soil at close intervals to let moisture soak in.
Steel weight tray for increased penetration
BAGGER lets you coIIect grass clippings and leaves for a
healthier, neater looking lawnr 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 doily.
CORING AERATOR takes small plugs out of soi! 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 terra!n
GANG HITCH lets you tow2 or3 pulFbehlnd attachments at once,
such as sweepers, dethatchers, aerators (not for use with rollers,
carts or other heavy attachments)°
GAUGE WHEELS on both s!des of the mower deck reduce
chances of "scalping" on uneven terrain For mower decks not so
equipped.
MULCH RAKE/DETHATCHER loosens suit and flips thatch and
matted _eaves to lawn surface for easy pickup. Twenty spring tine
teeth. Usefut to prepare bare areas for seeding. Available for front
or rear mounting. HIGH PERFORMANCE REEL-ACTION
SPRING TINE DETHATCHER covers 36qnch 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 34n-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 hJmber
ROLLER for smoother lawn surface, 36-inch wide, 18-inch
diameter water4ight drum holds up to 390 Ibs. of we!ght Rounded
edges prevent harm to turf. Adjustable scraper automatically
cleans drum
SNOW BLADE forsnow removal only. 14-inch high, 48-inch wide
blade clears 42-inch path when angled left or right, Raises, lowers
with side lever Adjustable skids; replaceable, reversible scraper
bar. (Use with tire chains and wheel weights and/or rear drawbar
weight _)
SNOWTH ROWER 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 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 kiN.
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 builtqn
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,
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 windshierds 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 l_ardqo-reach
places. VAC/CHIPPER includes a chipper-shredder
WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snow removal appflcations,
Uses (t) 55 tb. weight
WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for
snow removal or dozing heavy materials