Accessories And Attachments; Engine; Performance - Craftsman 3One 917.254860 Owner's Manual

ACCESSORIES A ATTACHMENTS
These accessories and attachments were available when the unit was purchased. They are also available at most Sears retait outlets,
catalog and service centers. Most Sears stores Can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor.
ENGINE MAmNTENANCE
AIR=FILTER GAS CAN ENGINE OIL STABiLiZER BLADES BELTS
SPARK PLUG MUFFLER
PERFOR[_ANCE
Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your vehicle. Many of these are [isted below with brief explanations of hew they can
help you. This Iist 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 availabte 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.
AERATOR promotes deep root growth for a healthy tawn.
Tapered 2.5qnch steel spikes mounted on 10-inch diameter
discs puncture holes in soi! at close intervals to let moisture soak
in, Steel weight tray for increased penetration.
BAGGER lets you collect grass clippings and teaves for a
healthier, neater _ooking 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
_ccessories such as side panel kits, toe{ caddy, cart cover,
3rotective mat and doily.
CORING AERATOR takes small plugs out of soil to allow
noisture and nutrients to reach grass roots. 36qnch swath. 24
qardened steel coring tips. I50 lb. capacity weight tray.
EASY OiiL DRAIN VALVE makes oil changes easier, faster.
FRONT NOSE ROLLER canters in front of mower deck to
_educe chances of t'scalping" on uneven terrain,
3ANG H_TCH lets you tow 2 or 3 pull-behind attachments at
>nce, such as sweepers, dethatchers, aerators (not for use with
oilers, carts or other heavy attachments).
3AUGE WHEELS on both sides of the mowei" deck reduce
_'hances of "scalping" on uneven terrain. For mower decks not
;o equipped.
V]ULCH RAKE/DETHATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and
hatted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup. Twenty spring
ine teeth. Useful to prepare bare areas for seeding. Available
or front or rear mounting. HIGH PERFORm#lANCE REEL-
_,CTION SPRING TtNE DETHATCHER covers 36-inch wide
_ath and tosses thatch into large hopper, Mounts behindtracter.
_ULCH_NG KIT, once installed, lets you mulch, discharge or
_ag clippings (bagger optional) without changing blades. For
_odets not equipped as 3-in-l Convertible mowers.
:tAMP TOPS AND FEET let you toad and unload tractor from a
)ickup truck. Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 lumber.
:teLLER for smoother lawn surface. 36-inch wide, 18-inch
Jiameter water-tight drum holds up to 390 Ibs. of weight. Rounded
}dges prevent harm to tuff. Adjustable scraper automatically
"leans drum.
_NOW BLADE for snow removal onty. t4qnch high, 42-inch
'videblade clears 38qnch path when angled left or right. Raises,
owers with side lever. Adjustable skids; replaceable, reversible
;craper bar. (Use with tire chains and wheel weights and/or rear
_rawbar weight.)
SNOWTH ROWER has 40-inch swath. Drum-type augerhandles
powdery and wet/heavy snow. Mounts easily with simple pin
arrangement. Discharge ehute 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
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.
SPREADERlSEEDERS make seedin , fertilizin , and weed
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k_ll_ngeasy, Broadcast spreaders are also useful for granular de-
icers and sand.
SWEEPERS let you cotlect grass clippings and leaves.
T_LLER 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 controJ syStem and does NOT require a
sleeve hitch, Fits any lawn, yard or garden tractor. Simply hook
up to the tractor drawbar and go! Optionali accessories convert
unit for dethatching, aerating, hitling...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 windshields for use as
sun protector in summer. Optional accessories include:
tinted/tempered solid safety glass windshield with hand oper-
ated wiper; 12-volt amber caution light for mounting on cab top.
VACS for powerfuS collection of heavy grass clippings and
{eaves, Optional wand attach merit to pick up debris ff-_ hard-to-
reach places. VAC/CHIPPER includes a chipper-shredder.
WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snow removal appIications.
Uses (1) 55 lb. weight.
WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for
snow removal or dozing heavy materials.
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