Craftsman 917.255520 - Manual (Page 5)

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
These accessories and attachments were available when the unit was purchased. They are also available ai most Sears retail outlets,
catalog and service centers. Ivlost Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
PERFORMANCE
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; howaver, 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 availaisie 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 ials 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 availabie
ROLLER for smoother lawn surface. 36-inch wide, 18 Inch
diameterwater-tight drum holds up to 390 lbs. of weight. Rounded
edges prevent harm to turf. Adjustable scraper automatically
cleans drum
SPREADER/SEEDEHS 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 lips. 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 Stsei
weight tray for increased penetration,
UETHATCHER loosens soil arrd flips thatch and matted leaves to
lawn surface for easy pick up, Twenty spring tine teeth. Useful
to prepare bare areas for seeding. Available for front or rear
mounting
SPRAYERS use 12-volt DC eleclrtc motor that connects to the
tractor battery or other 12-voit 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 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-!nch
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, InpaIrs (30 lbs each)
TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty vinyl fabric over tubular steel
frame, ASS plastic top; clear plastic windshield offers 350 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; 12-vo!t 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 all temperatures, durable,
stain/tear/puncture resistant, will not shrink or stretch)