Craftsman 917.256544 - Manual (Page 5)

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
These accessories and atiachmerite were available through most Sears retail cutlets and service centers when the- tractor was purchased.
Most Sears stores can order these for you when you provide the model number of your tractor.
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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 aUachments, or sotne may no longer be available or lit your model Carstact your nearest Saars store for the
accessories and attachments that are available for your tractor.
Most of these attachments do not require additional hitches or conversiorr kits (those that do are indicated) and are designed for easy
attaching and detaching, '
AERATO-R promotes deep root grow'th for a healthy lawn. Ta­
pered 2.5-inch steel spikes moursted on 10~inch diameter discs
puncture hdes in soil at close intervala to Set moisture soak in.
Steel weight tray for increased penetration.
BAGGER lets you collect grass clippings and leaves for a
healthier, neater looking lawn. Two Permanex containers hold
30-gallon plastic bags.
BUMPER protects front end of tractor from damage,
CARTS make hauling eitsy. Variety oi sizes available, plus
accessories such as side panel kits, tool caddy, cart cover,
protective mat and doily.
CORING AERATOR takes small plugs out of soil to allow mois­
ture and nutrients to reach grass roots. 36-inch swath. 24
hardened sfee! 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 ol "scalping” on uneven terrain.
GANG HITCH lets you tow2 or 3 pull-behind attachments atonce,
such as sweepers,'dethatchers, aerators (not for use with rollers,
carts or other hea-vy attachments).
GAUGE WHEELS on both sides of the mower deck reduce
chances of “scalping" on uneven terrain. For mower decks not so
equipped.
MULCH RAKBOETHATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and
matted leaves to lawn surface foreasy pickup. Twenty spring tine
teeth. Useful to prepare bare areasforseeding. Available for front
or rear mounting. HIGH PERFORMANCE REEL-ACTION
SPRING TIME DETH.ATCHEB covers 36-inch wide path and
tosses thatch into large hopper. Mounts behind tractor.
MULCHING CLOSE-OUT PLATE KIT, once insiailed, lets you
mulch, discharge or bag clippings (bagger optional) without
changing blades. For models not equipped as 3-in-1 Convertible
mowers. See "MOWER” in the Repair Part.s section of this
manual.
RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load and 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 lbs. of weight. Rounded
edges prevent harm to turf. Adjustable scraper automatically
cleans drum.
SNOW BLADE for snow removal only. 14-ir*ch high, 48-inch wide
blade clears 42-inch path when angled feftor right. Raises, lowers
with side iever. Adjustable skids; replaceable', reversible scraper
bar. (Use w-fith tire chains and wheel weights and/or rear drawbar
weight.)
SNOWTHPOWER has 4G-inch swath. Drum-type auger handles
powdery and wet/heavy snow. Mounts easily wlthrsimple 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 and wheel weights and/or rear
drawbar weight.)
SPRAYERS use f 2-voit DC electric motor that connects to the
tractor battery or other 12-voit source. Includes booms for
automatic spraying and hand held wand for spot spraying. Wand
has adjustable spray patterri. For applying herbicides, insecti­
cides, fungicides and liquid fertilizers.
SPREADER/SEEDERS 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 goS Opilonai accessories convert unit for
dethatching, aerating, hilling...without tools.
TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely spaced extra-iarge cross
[inks 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
visibiiity. Hinged metal doors with c.8.teh. Keeps operator warm
and dry. Remove vinyl sides and windshields for use as sun
protector in summer. Optionai accessories include; tinted/
tempered solid safety glass windshield with hand operated wiper;
12'Volt amber caution light for mounting on cab top.
VACS for powerful collection of heavy gra.ss clippirrgs and leaves.
Optional wand attachment to pick up debris in hard-to-reach
places. VAC/CHIPFER includes a chipper-shredder.
WEIGHT BRACKET tor drawbar for snow removal applications.
Uses (1) 55 !b. weight-
WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for
snow removal or dozing heavy maleriaSs.
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