Craftsman 917.255561 owner manual ACCE$$ORUSS and Attach ENT$, Performance

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Those accessories and attachments were available when the tractor was purchased. They are also available at most Soars retail outlets, catalog and service centers. Most Sears stores can order these ffems for you when you provide the model number of your tractor.

ENGINE		MAINTENANCE
SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER	GAS CAN ENGINE OIL STABILIZER	BLADES	BELTS

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-gallon plastic bags°

LAWN 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-reachplaces°

CARTS make hauling easy_ Variety of sizes avaifable.

ROLLER for smoother lawn surface. 36-inch wide, 18-inch

diameterwater-tightdrum hoIdsupto390Ibs_ofwefght. Rounded edges prevent harm to turf° Adjustable scraper automatical{y cleans drum°

SPREADER/SEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed

killing easy_ Broadcast spreaders are a_so useful for granular cre.icers and sand,

CORING AERATOR takes sma{l plugs out of soil to allow mois- ture and nutrients to reach grass roots_ 36-inch swath. 24 hardened steel coring ttps_ t50 Ib, capacity weight tray.

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 soil at close Intervals to let moisture soak in

Steel weight tray for increased penetration_

MULCH RAKE/DETHATCHER loosens soii and flips thatch and matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup. Twenty spring tine

teeth. Usefultopreparebareareasfarseeding AvaiIablefor front or rear mounting

SPRAYERS use 12-volt DC electric motor that connects to the

tractor battery er other 12-voft 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 Iiquid fertilizers.

SNOW BLADE for snow removal only. 14-Inch high, 42_Inch wide blade clears 38-1nch path when angled left or right. Raises, towers with side leven Adjustable skids; replaceable, reversible scraper bar. (Use with tire chains, wheel weights, er rear drawbar weight,)

SNOWTHROWER has 40-Inch swath. Drum-type auger handtes

powdery and wet!heavy snow_ Mounts easily with simple pin arrangemenL 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 weighL)

TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely spaced extra-largecross links give smooth ride, outstanding traction.

WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheeIs provide needed traction for snow removat 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 and 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.)

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.) (Catalog onty.)

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. Slmply hook up to the tractor drawbar and go!