Craftsman 917258562 Lawn Tractor

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ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENI"S
These accessoriesand attachmentswere availablethroughmostSearsretailoutletsandservicecenterswhen thetractorwas purchased.
Most Sears storescan orderthese itemsforyou when youprovidethe modelnumberof yourtractor.
!NGINE MAINTENANCE
SPARKPLUG GAS CAN ENGINEOIL FUELSTABILIZER AIRFILTER BLADES BELTS
PERFORMANCE
Sears offersawide vadety of attachments thatfit yourtractor. Many ofthese are listedbelow withbrief explanations of howthey can help
you. This list was currentat the time of publication; however, it may change in future years - more attachmentsmay 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 additionalhitchesor conversionkits (thosethat do are indicated)and are designed foreasy
attachingand detaching.
AERATOR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn. Ta-
pered 2.5-inch steel spikes mounted on 10-inch diameter discs
puncture holes in soilat close intervals to let moisturesoak in.
Steel weight tray for increased penetration.
BAGGER lets you collect grass clippings and loaves for a
healthier, nearer looking lawn. Two Permanex containershold
30-gallon plasticbags.
BUMPER protectsfront end oftractor from damage.
CARTS make hauling easy. Variety of sizes available plus
eccessodes such as side panel kits, tool caddy, cad cover,
protective mat and dolly.
CORING AERATOR takes smallplugs out ofsoiltoallow mois-
ture and nutrients to reach grass roots. 36-inch swath. 24
hardened steelcoringtips. 150 lb.capacityweight tray.
EASY OIL DRAIN VALVE makes oil changeseasier, faster.
FRONT NOSE ROLLER cantersinfront ofmowerdeckto reduce
chances of"scalping" on uneven terrain.
GANG HITCH letsyou tow2 or3 pull-behindattachmentsatonce,
suchassweepers, dethatchers,aerators (notfor usewithrollers,
carts or other heavy attachments).
GAUGE WHEELS on both sides of the mower deck reduce
chancesof"scalping" onuneventerrain. Formowerdecks notso
equipped.
MULCH RAKFJD_THATCHER loosens soiland ftips thotchand
mattedleavestolawnsurfaceforeasy pickup. Twentyspringtine
teeth. Usefultopreparebareareasforseeding. Availableforfront
or rear mounting. HIGH PERFORMANCE REEL-ACTION
SPRING TINE DETHATCHER covers 36-inch wide path and
tosses thatchinto large hopper. Mountsbehind tractor.
MULCHING CLOSE-OUT PLATE KIT, once installed,lets you
mulch discharge or bag clippings (bagger optional) without
changingblades. For modelsnot equippedas 3-in-1 Convert b e
mowers. See "MOWER" in the Repair Parts section of this
manual.
RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load and unload tractor from a
pickuptruck, Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 lumber.
ROLLER for smoother lawn surface. 36-inoh wide, 18-inch
diameter water-tight drum holds upto 390 Ibs.ofweight. Rounded
edges prevent harm to turf. Adjustable scraper automatically
cleans drum.
SNOW BLADE forsnowremevalonly, 14-inchhlgh, 48-inchwide
bladeclears42-inch pathwhen angledleftorright.Raises,lowers
withside lever. Adjustableskids; replaceable, reversiblescraper
bar. (Use withtire chainsandwheel weightsand/orrear drawbar
weight.)
SNOWTHROWER has40-inchswath, Drum-typeaugerhandles
powdery and wet/heavy snow. Mounts easily with simple pin
arrangement. Dischargechuteadjustsfromtractorseat. 6-inch
diameter spoutdischargessnow 10 to50 feet. Liftcontrolledat
tractor seat. (Use with chains and wheel weights and/or rear
drawbarweight.)
SPRAYERS use 12-voltDC electricmotorthat connectsto the
tractor battery or other 12-volt source. Includes booms for
automaticsprayingand handheld wandforspotspraying. Wand
has ad ustable spray pattern. For applying herbicides, insecti-
cides,lungc des and liquidfert zers,
SPREADER/SEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing,and weed kill-
ing easy. Broadcastspreaders are also usefulfor granular de-
icersand sand.
SWEEPERS let youcollect grassclippingsand leaves.
TILLER has5 hpengineand 36-inchswathtoprepareseedbeds,
cultivateand compostgarden residue. Tiller has itsown built-in
liftand depthcontrolsystemanddoesNOT requirea sleevehitch.
Fitsany lawn,yardorgardentractor. Simplyhookuptothetrector
drawbar and go! Optional accessories convert, unit for
dethatching,aerating, hilling...withouttools.
TIRE CHAINS are heavyduty;closelyspaced extra-largecross
linksgive smoothride, outstandingtraction.
TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty vinytfab_c over tubular steel
frame, ABS plastictop;clearplasticwindshieldoffers360 degree
visibility. Hinged metal doorswithcatch. Keeps operatorwarm
and dry. Remove vinyl sides and windshieldsfor use as sun
protector in summer. Optional accessories include: tinted/
temperedsolidsafetyglasswindshieldwithhandoperatedwiper;
12-volt ambercaution lightfor mountingon cab top.
VACS forpowerfulcollectionofheavygrassclippingsandleaves.
Optional wand attachment to pick up debds in hard-to-reach
places. VAC/CHIPPER includesa chipper-shredder.
WEIGHT BRACKET for drswbar for snow removalapplications.
Uses (1) 55 lb.weight.
WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provideneeded traction for
snowremovalor dozing heavy materials.
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