Accessories - Craftsman 917.256511 Owner's Manual

ACCESSORHE$ AND ATTACHMENTS
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 model number of your tractor_
ENGINE
SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINEOIL- FUELSTABILIZER
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AIR FILTER
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MAINTENANCE
BLADES BELTS
PERFORMANCE
Sears offers a wide variety ofattachments that fit your lractoro Many of those 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 2o5-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-galIon 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 canters in 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 ro!lers,
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 RAKF.JDETHATCHER loosens soit and flipsthatch and
matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup. Twenty spring tine
teeth, Useful toprepare bare areas forseeding, 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 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
diameter water-tight drum holds up to 390 Ibs..of weight° Rounded
edges prevent harm to tuff. Adjustable scraper automatically
cleans drum.
SNOW BLADEforsnow removal only. 14-inch high, 48-inch wide
bladeclears 42-inch path when angledleft or right_ Raises, lowers
with side lever. Adjustab!e skids; replaceable, reversible scraper
bar° (Use with tire chains and wheel weights and/or rear drawbar
weight,.)
SNOWTHROWER has 40-inch swath., Drum-type auger handles
powdery and wet/heavy snow° Mounts easily wilh simple pin
arrangement. Discharge chute adjusts from tractorseat. 6-inch
diameter spout discharges snow 10 to 50 feet. Lift controUed at
Iractor seat. (Use with chains and wheel weights and/or rear
drawbar weight.)
SPRAYERS use 12wolt DC electric motor that connects to the
tractor battery or other 12-volt source.. Includes booms for
automatic spraying and hand hetd wand for spot spraying° Wand
has adjuslable spray pattern, I=or applying herbicides, insecti-
cides, fungicides and liquid fertilizers_
SPREADEPjSEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed kill-
ing easy. Broadcast spreaders are atso useful for granular de-
icers and sand..
SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and ]eaves.,
TILLER has 5 hp engine and 364nch swath to prepare seed beds,
cultivate and compost garden residue. Tiller has its own built-in
lift and depth controlsystem and does NOT require a steeve hitch.
Fits any lawn, yard orgarden tractor Simply hook up to the tractor
drawbar and gol Optional accessories convert unit for
dethatching, aerating, hilling...without toots°
TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely spaced extra-large cross
links give smooth ride, outstanding traction,
TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty v}nyl 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 windshield with hand operated wiper;
12-volt amber caution light for mounting on cab top,
VACS for powerfulcollectionof heavy grassclippings and leaves.
Optiona! wand attachment to pick up debris in hard-to-reach
places. VAC/CHIPPER includes a chipper-shreddero
WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snow removal applications,
Uses (1) 55 Iboweight.
WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for
snow removal or dozing heavy materials,