Accessories And Attachments; Performance - Craftsman 3One 917.257661 Owner's Manual

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ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
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These accessories and attachments were available throughmost Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was putchased_
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 STABlUZER
MAINTENANCE
BLADES BELTS
PERFORMANCE
Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor° 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 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, nearer looking lawno 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 lbocapacity 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 or 3 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 notso
equipped,
MULCH RAKEiDETHATCHER loosenssoil and ftips thatch and
matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup° Twenty springline
teeth. Usefuttoprepare 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
diameterwateF-tight drum holdsup to390 Ibs. ofweighL Rounded
edges prevent harm to turf. Adjustable scraper automatically
cleans drum.
SNOW BLADE for snow removal only. 14-inch high, 42-inch wide
blade clears38-inch path when angled left or dghL Raises, lowers
with side lever. Adjustable skids; replaceable, reversible scraper
bar. (Use with tirechains and wheel weights and/or rear drawbar
weight.)
SNOWTHROWER has 40.inch swath. Drum-type auger handles
powdery and wet/heavy snow° Mounts easily with simple pin
arrangement. Discharge chute adiusts from tractor seal 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-vott 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 liquidfertilizers.
SPREADER/SEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed kiik
!ng easy. Broadcast spreaders are also useful for granular de..
=cers and sand°
SWEEPERS tet you collect grass clippings and leaves.
TILLER has 5 hp engine and 36-inch swath to prepare seedbeds,
cultivate and compost garden residue° Tiller has its own built.in
lilt anddepth controlsystem and does NOT require a sleeve hitch,
Fitsany tawn, yard or garden tractor, Simplyhook up to the tractor
drawbar and go! 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 ptastictop; clear plastic windshield offers 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 glass windshieldwith hand operated wiper;,
12-volt amber caution light for mounting on cab top.
VACS for powerfulcollection of heavy grass clippings and leaves.
Optional wand attachment to pick up debris in hard-to-reach
places. VACJCHIPPER includes a chipper-shredder.
WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snow removal applications.
Uses (1) 55 tbo weight.
WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for
snow removal or dozing heavy materials.