Accessories And Attachments; Gauge Wheels - Craftsman 917.255980 Owner's Manual

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These accessories andattachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased°
Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor_
ENGINE
SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE OIL
FUEL STABILIZER
MAINTENANCE
BLADES BELTS
PERFORMANCE
Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit yourtractor° 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, neater 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. 150 Ib capacity weight tray.
EASY OIL DRAIN VALVE makes oil changes easier, faster.
FRONT NOSE ROLLER cantersin front of mower deckto 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 uneven terrain. For mower decks not so
equipped.
MULCH RAKE/DETHATOHER loosens soil and flips thatch and
matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup. Twenty spring tine
teeth. Usefultoprepare bareareasforseeding. Available forfront
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 KIT, once installed, lets you mulch, discharge orbag
clippings (bagger optional) without changing blades. For models
not equipped as 3-in-1 Convertible mowers.
RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load and unload tractor from a
pickup truck. Use with 2 x 8 or2 x 10 lumber°
ROLLER for smoother lawn surface. 36-inch wide, 18-inct_
diameterwater-tlght drum holds upto 390 Ibs ofweighL Rounded
edges prevent harm to turf. Adjustable scraper automatically
cleans drum,
SNOW BLADE for snow removalonly. 14-inch hlgh,42-inch wide
blade clears 38-inch path when angled left or right.. Raises, bowers
with side lever. Adjustable skids; replaceable, reversible scraper
bar. (Use with tire chains and wheel weights and/or reardrawbar
weight..)
SNOWTHROWER has 40-inch swath. Drum-type augerhandles
powdery and wet/heavy snow. Mounts easily with simple pin
arrangemenL Discharge chute adjusts from tractor seat. 6-Inch
diameter spout discharges snow 10 to 50 feet° Lift controlled at
tractor seat. (Use with chains and wheel weights and/or rear
drawbarweighL)
SPRAYERS use 12wolt DC electric motor that connects to the
tractor battery or other 12-volt source_ includes booms for
automatic spraying and hand held wand forspot spraying. Wand
has adjustable spray pattern° For applying herbicides, insecti-
cides, fungicides and tiquidfertilizers, '
SPREADER/SEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed kill-
ing easy. Broadcast spreaders are also useful for granular de-
icers and sand.
SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and leaves°
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 retills it into a soft, aerated soil.
Chain-drive transmission. Tills 2t-Inch path, 6-inches deep_ (Use
chains and wheel weightso)
TILLER has 8 hp engine to prepare seed beds, cultivate, and
compost garden restdue_ Chaimdrive transmission. Six 1l-inch
diameter one piece heat-treated steel tines. Tills 30-1nch path°
(Requires sleeve hitch°) Or use 5 hp tow-behind TILLER with
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 andgol
Optional accessories for 5 hp tiller convert unit for dethatching,
aerating, hilling...without toots
TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely spaced extra-large cross
linksgive smooth fide, 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 operatorwarm
and dry° Remove vinyl sides and windshields 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.
VACSforpowerfulcollection of heavy grass clippings 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 ib_ weight.
WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for
snow removal or dozing heavy materials.
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