Craftsman 917258553 Tractor

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ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
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These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outletsand service centers when the tractorwas purchased,
Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
SPARK PLUG BLADES BELTSGAS CAN ENGINE OIL FUEL STABILIZER AIR FILTER
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PERFORMANCE
Sears offers a wide vadety of attachments that fit your tractor_ Many of these are listed below with bdef 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 availab_'e 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 lawno Ta-
pered 2.5-inch steel spikes mounted on 10-inch diameter discs
puncture holes in soil at ciose intervals to let moisture soak in.
Steel weight tray for increased penetration.
BAGGER lets you collect grass clippings and leaves for a
healthier, heater 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 small plugs out of soit to aitow 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 infront of mower deck to reduce
chances of "scalping" on uneven terrain,
GANG HITCH iets 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 not so
equipped.
MULCH RAKE/DETHATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and
matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup. Twenty spring line
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 b_ades_For models not equipped as 3-in-1 Convertible
mowers See "MOWER" in the Repair Parts section of this
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RAMP TOPS AND FEET Iet you load and unload tractor from a
pickup truckĀ° Use with 2 x 8 or2 x 10 lumber.
ROLLER for smoother lawn surface, 36-inch wide, 18-inch
diameterwater-tightdrum holds upto3g01bs, ofweighL Rounded
edges prevent harm to turf. Adjustable scraper automatically
deans drum
SNOW BLADEforsnowremovalonly. 14-inch high,48-inchwide
blade clears 42-inch path when angted left or right. Raises, lowers
with side {ever Adjustable skids; replaceable, reversible scraper
bar. (Use with tire chains and wheet 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 seatĀ° 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-vo_t 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 Iet you collect grass clippings and leaves.
TILLER has 5 hp engine and 36-inch swath toprepare seed beds,
cuItivate and compost garden residue. Tiller has its own built-in
liftand 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! 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 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 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,, VAC/CHIPPER inctudes a chipper-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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