Accessories - Craftsman EZ3 917.256611 Owner's Manual

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
These ascessodes and attachments 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
MAINTENANCE
GAS CAN
ENGINE OIL
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FUEL STABILIZER
A
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AiR FILTER
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 2.5-inch steel spikes mounted on 10-inch diameter discs
PsUnCture holes in soi! at close intervals to let moisture soak in.
reel weight tray for increased penetration.
BAGGER lets you collect grass clippings and leaves for a
healthier, nearer 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 sina!! plugs out of soil to allow mois-
ture and nutrients to reach grass roots. 36-inch swath. 24
hardened steel coring tips. 150 lb. 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 terrain.
GANG HITCH lets you tow 2 or 3 pull-behind attachments at once.
such as sweepers, dethatchers, aerators ('notfor 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 RAKF_JDETHATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and
matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup. Twenty spring tine
teeth. Useful to prepare bare areas for seeding. 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 3oin-1 Convertible
mowers. See "MOWER" in the Repair Parts section of this
manual.
RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load ane 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 turf Adjustable scraper automatically
cleans drum.
SNOW BLADE for snow removal only. 14-inch hign 48-inch wide
blade clears 42-inch path when angled teft 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.)
SNOWTHROWER 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 feet. Lift controlled ai
tra_or 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.
SPREADEPJSEEDERS 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 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 control system and does NOT require a sleeve hitch.
Fits any lawn, yard or garden tractor. Simply hook up to the tractor
drawbar and go! Optiona! 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. H nged metal doors with catch. Keeps operator warm
and dry. Remove wnyl sides and windshields for use as sun
protector in summer_ Optional accessories include: tinted/
tempered solid safety glass windshield with hand operated wiper;
12-voll 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 hard-to-reach
places, MAC/CHIPPER includas a ch_pper-shredder.
WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snow removal applications,
Uses (1) 55 lb. weight.
WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for
snow removal or dozing heavy materials.
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