Craftsman 917.255561 - Manual (Page 5)

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
These accessories and attachments were available when the tractor was purchased. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets,
catalog and service centers. Most Sears stores can order these hems for you when you provide the model number of your tractor.
engine MAINTENANCE
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.
PERMANEX BAGGER lets you collect grass clippings and
leaves for a healthier, neater looking lawn. Two Permanex
containers hold 30-galIon plastic bags.
IJtWN SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and leaves.
LAWN VACS for powerful collection of heavy grass clippings and
leaves. Wand attachment to pick up debris in hard-to-reach
places.
CARTS make hauling easy. Variety of sizes available.
ROLLER for smoother lawn surface. 36-inch wide, 18-inch
diameterwater-tightdruni holds up to 390 lbs, of weight Rounded
edges prevent harm to turf. Adjustable scraper automatically
cleans drum.
SPREADER/SEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed
killing easy. Broadcast spreaders are also useful for granular
de-icers and sand,
CORING AERATOR takes smalt plugs out of soli to allow mois­
ture and nutrients to reach grass roots. 36-inch swath. 24
hardened steel coring tips, 150 lb. capacity weight tray.
AERATOR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn. Ta­
pered 2.5-lnch steel spikes mounted on 10-inch diameter discs
puncture holes in soil at close intervals to let moisture soak In.
Steel weight tray for increased penetration,
MULCH RAKE/DETHATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and
matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup. Twenty spring tine
teeth. Usefultopreparebareareasforseeding, Available for front
or rear mounting,
SPRAYERS use 12-volt DC electric motor that connects to the
tractor battery or other 12-vott source. Includes booms for
automatic spraying when pulling, and hand held wand for spot
spraying. Wand has adjustable spray pattern. For applying
herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and liquid fertilizers.
SNOW BLADE for snow removal orily. 14-Inch high, 42-inch
wide blade clears 38-Inch path when angled left or right Raises,
lowers with side lever. Adjustable skids; replaceable, reversible
scraper bar, (Use with tire chains, wheel weights, 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 at
tractor seat. (Use with chains, wheel weights, or rear drawbar
weight.)
TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely spaced extra-large cross
links give smooth ride, outstanding traction.
WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for
snow removal or dozing heavy materials. In pairs. (30 lbs, each )
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
arid dry. Remove vinyl and windshields for use as sun protector
in summer. (Catalog only.)
Optional accessories for tractor cab; tinted/tempered solid
safety glass windshield with hand operated wiper; 12-volt amber
caution light for mounting on cab top. (Catalog only.)
fRACTOR COVER protects tractor from weather. Made of
Evolution 3 fabric (water-repellent, extremely breathable, light
weight, soft, non-abrasive, pliable in all temperatures, durable,
stain/tear/puncture resistant, will not shrink or stretch.) (Catalog
only.)
TILLER has 5 hp engine and 36-1nch swath to prepare seed beds,
cultivate, and compost garden residue. Ttlier has its own built-in
lift and depth control system and does NOT require a sieeve hitch.
Fits any lawn, yard, or garden tractor. Simply hook up to the
tractor drawbar and go!