Accessories And Attachments; Performance - Craftsman EZ3 917.259570 Owner's Manual

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
These accessoriesend attachmentswereavailable through most Sears retatloutlets end service centers when Ihe tractor was purchased
Moat Sears stores can order these iiems for you when you provide the model number of your Iractor_
ENGINE
SPARKPLUG GAS CAN ENGINEOIL
FUELSTABILIZER
AIR FILTER
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MAINTENANCE
BLADES BELTS
PERFORMANCE
Sears criers a wide vadety of altachments Ihaffityour Iracior Many el these are listed below with br{el explanations el how they can harp
you. This list was currant al the time of pub]]car!on; however, It m_y change in future years -,more attachments may be added, changes
may be made in these attachments, or some may no longer be available or tit your model Contact you_"ncarest Sears stnl'e lot the
accessories and attachments that are available for your trector_
Most el these attachments de not require additional hits]lea or conversion kfls (Ihese thatdo are indicated) and ere designed for easy
attachingand detaching
AERATOR promotes deep root growlh for a healthy lawn Ta-
pered 2.5-inch sisal spikes mounted on t o-inch diameter discs
puncture holes In soil at dose intervalsto let moisture soak in
Stee_ weight tray lot Increased penetration
BAGGER lets you collect grass clippings and leaves {or a
healthier, nearer looking lawn Two Permanex containers hold
30-gallon plasttcbags
BUMPER protects front end el tractorfromdamage
CARTS make hearing easy Vsdety ofsizes available, plus
accessories such as aide panei klls, tool caddy, cad cover,
protectivemat and deify
CORING AERATOR takes smatl plugs out of soil Io a!iow mois-
ture and nutrients to reach grass roots. 36-Inch swath 24
harder_ed steel coring tips 150 Ib capacity weight tray
EASY OIL DRAIN VALVE makes oil changes easier, faster
SNOW BLADE forsnow removafonly, f 4_lnsh high, 48-1nobwide
blade clears 42-inch pathwhenangled Ieftor dght. Raises,lowers
withside lever. Ad ustable skids; replaceable,reversiblescraper
bar_ (Use w Ih t re chains and wheel weighls andler rear drawbar
weight}
SNOWTHROWER has 40Jnch swath. Drum-type auger handles
powdery and weliheavy snow Mounts easily wilh simple pin
arrangement. Discharge chute adjustsfromtractorseet. 6-Inch
dtameter spout discharges snow 10 to 50 feet. Lift controlledat
tractor seat. (Use with chains and wheel weights and/or rear
drawbar weight.)
SPRAYERS use 12-volt DO etecidc motor that connecls to the
tractor baltery or other 12-volt source, Includes booms for
automaticsprayingand hand held wandfor spotspray{rig. Wand
has adjustable spray paftem. For applying herbicides, insecli.,
oides, lung_ctdesand liquid terltllzers
FRONTNOSEROLLERsanterslnfrunt :nowerdecktoraduce SPREADER/SEEDERSmakeseedlng fertfttztng, and weed ktU-
chances of "scalping" on uneven terrain_ " ]rig easy. Broadcast spreaders am atso useful for granular de÷
GANG HtTCH lets¥ou tow2 or3 pull-behind attachmentsat once,-........ ]cefs.and_s_nd_. ..........................................................
such as sweepers, dethatchers, aerators (not foruse withrollers, SWEEPERS let you co{leergrass c_lpplngs and leaves.
carts or other heavy attachments)
TILLER has 5 hp engine and36-Inch swathto prepareseed beds,
cultivate and compostgardeh residue. Tiller has its own bunlJri
lilt and depth controisystem and does NOT require e sleevehilch.
Fits a ny lawn, yard or garden tractor, S_mplyhook upto the tractor
drawbar and go] Optional accessories convert unit for
dathatching, aerallng, hilling ..without tools
GAUGE WHEELS on both sides of the mower deck reduce
chance_,of "sea{ping"on uneventerrain For mower decks not so
equipped
MULCH RAKFJDETHATCHER loosens soil and Itlps thatch and
matted leaves to lawn audace for easy pickup, Twenty springline
teeth_Usefulto preparebare areas for seeding. Available for front
or rear mounllng. HIGH PERFORMANCE REEL-ACTION
SPRING TINE DETHATCHER covers 36-1richwide path and
tosses thatch Intolarge hopper Mounts behind tractor
MULCHING CLOSE, OUT PLATE KIT, once tnstafled,lets you
mulch, discharge or bag clippings (bagger optional) without
changingblades. For models not equipped as 3-1n-t Convertible
mowers See "MOWER" in the Repair Parts section of this
manual
RAMP TOPS AND FEET tel you load and untoadtractor trom a
pickuptruck Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 ]umber
ROLLER for smoother Eawnsudace_ 36Jnch wide, 18-Inch
diameter warer-tightdrum holds up to3g0 tbs. el weight, Rounded
edges prevent harm to tuff Adjustable acrsper automalicelly
cleans drbm
TiRE CHAINS are heavy duty; olosetyspaced exits-large crosS
links give smooth ride, outstanding traction.
TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty vinyl fabric over tubular steel
frame, ASS plastic top; clearplastic windshieldoffers 360 degree
visibility Hinged metal doors with catch. Keeps operator warm
and dry Remove vinyl sides and wlndshte]ds for use as sun
protector in summer, Optional accessories Include: tinted/
tempered soJIdsafety glass windshieldwilhhand operated wiper,
'{2-volt amber caution ttghl for mounting on cab top
VACS Ior powedul coltecl_on el heavy grass clippings andleaves.
Optional wand attachment to ptck up debris tn hard-to-reach
pisces VAC/CHIPPER includesa chtpper-shredder
WEIGHT BRACKET lot drawbar forsnow removalepp_tcatEons,
Uses (I) 55 lb. weight.
WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed Iractian for
snow removal or dozing heavy materials.