Craftsman 917.257360 - Manual (Page 5)

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
These accessories and attachments were available when the unit was purchased. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets,
catalog and service centers Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor.
ENGINE
MAINTENANCE
Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your vehicle 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 unit.
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-gallon plastic bags
LAWN SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and leaves
LAWN VACS for powerful collections 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-tightdrumholdsupto390lbs ofweight Rounded
edges prevent harm to turf Adjustable scraper automatically
cleans drum.
SPREADER/SEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed kill­
ing easy. Broadcast spreaders are also useful for granular de­
icers and sand .
CORING AERATOR fakes small plugs out of soil 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" steel spikes mounted on 10-in diameter discs punc­
ture holes in soil at close intervals to let moisture soak in. Steel
weight tray for increased penetration
DETH ATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and matted leaves to
lawn surface for easy pick up. Twenty spring tine teeth. Usefui
to prepare bare areas for seeding. 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
autorriatic 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 forsnow removal only. 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-targe 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 vinyi 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 and windshields for use as sun protector
in summer
Optional accessories for tractor cab; tinted/tempered solid safety
glass windshield with hand operated wiper; l2-vol1 amber caution
light for mounting on cab top.
TRACTOR COVER protects tractor from weather. Made of
Evolution 3 fabric (water-repellent, extremely breathable, light
weight, soft, non-abrasive, pliable in ail temperatures, durable,
stain/tear/puncture resistant, will not shrink or stretch)