Sears 917.256543 manual AOOE$$OR! and Attach Ents, Performance

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AOOE$$OR! AND ATTACH ENTS

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These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor.

ENGINE

MAINTENANCE

 

SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE OIL FUEL STABILIZER AIR FILTER

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- may be made in these attachments, or some may no longer be available or fit your model. accessories and attachments that are available for your tractor.

more attachments may be added, changes Contact your nearest Sears store for the

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

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.

BAGGER lets you collect grass clippings and leaves for a healthier, heater looking lawn Two Permanex containers hold 30-gallon plastic bags.

BUMPER protects front end of tractor from damage..

CARTS make hauling easy. Variety of sizes available, plus accessories such as side panel kits, tool caddy, cart cover, protective mat and dolly

CORING AERATOR takes small plugs out of soil to allow mois- ture and nutrients to reach grass roots.. 36-inch swath. 24 hardened steel coring tips. 150 Ib capacity weight tray.

EASY OIL DRAIN VALVE makes oil changes easier, faster. FRONT NOSE ROLLER canters in front of mower deck to reduce chances of "scalping" on uneven terrain,

GANG HITCH lets you tow 2 or 3 pull-behind attachments at once, such as sweepers, dethatchers, aerators (not for use with rollers, carts or other heavy attachments).

GAUGE WHEELS on both sides of the mower deck reduce chances of "scalping" on uneven terrain For mower decks not so

equipped.

MULCH RAKFJDETHATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup_ Twenty spring fine teeth. Usefulto prepare bare areas forseeding. Available for front

or rear mounting. HIGH PERFORMANCE REEL_AOTION SPRING TINE DETHATCHER covers 36-inch wide path and tosses thatch into large hopper Mounts behind tractor,. MULCHING CLOSE-OUT PLATE KIT, once installed, 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 Parts 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 watePtight drum holds upto 390 Ibs, of weight. Rounded edges prevent harm to turf Adjustable scraper automatically cleans drum.

SNOW BLADE forsnow removal only. 14-inch high, 48-inch wk!, blade clears 42-1nch path when angled left or right, Raises, Iower,s with side lever_ Adjustable skids; replaceable, reversibiescraper bar. (Use with tire chains and wheel weights and/or rear drawbar weighL)

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 I0 to 50 feet Liftcontrolled at tractor seat. (Use with chains and wheel weights and/or rear drawbar weight,)

SPRAYERS use 12-volt DC electric motor that connects to the tractor battery or other 12-volt source, Includes booms for automatic spraying and hand held wand for spot spraying. Wand has adjustable spray pattern. For applying herbicides, insecti- cides, fungicides and liquid fertilizers

SPREADERISEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed kill- ing easy, Broadcast spreaders are also useful for granuEar 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 liftand depth control system and does NOT require a sleeve hitch Fits any lawn, yard or garden tractor Sirnply hook up to the tractor

drawbar and go! Optional accessories convert unit for dethatching, aerating, hilling ,.without tools.

TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty; close{y spaced extra-large cross links 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 visibility Hinged metal doors with catch. Keeps operator warm and dry. Remove vinyl sides and windshields for use as sun

protector in summer Optional 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 grass clippings and leaves. Optional wand attachment to pick up debris in hard-to-reach places, VAC/CHIPPER includes a chipper-shredder

WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snow removal applications_ Uses (1) 55 Ib weight

WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheets provide needed traction for snow removal or dozing heavy materials

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Contents Model Number 917.256543 Ownersmanual Lb Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesSerial Number Date of Purchase Maintenance AgreementModel Undex Performance AOOE$$OR! and Attach EntsContents of Hardware Pack To Remove Tractor from Carton Connect Battery See FigsBefore Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Unpack CartonCheck TiRE Pressure Install Seat See FigCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemInstall IVlULCHER Plate See Figs ChecklistTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging WeldnutfromthoOperation Know Your Tractor Ignition Light Switch Ammeter PositionTo SET Parking Brake See Fig Howto USE Your TractorTo USE Throttle Control See Fig Stopping See FigBefore Starting the Engine OperationTo Operate Mower See Fig To TransportIviulchjng iVtOWING TiPS Mowing TupsTo Start Engin = See Fig General Recommendations Lubrication ChartBefore Each USE AS YOU CompleteTires Custom Responsibil ESTractor Lubrication EngineTransaxle Cooling Customer CleanAIR INTAKF.JCOOLiNG AreasEngine OIL Filter See Fig CleaningTo Remove Mower See Fig To iNSTALL iVIOWER See FigTo Level Mower Housing Service AN AdjustmentsBelt Installation To Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Start Engine WEH a Weak Battery See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTransaxle Shifter Linkage and AD- Justment See Figs Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly AdjustmentsTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace FuseTurned in TOO Tight To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig Cylinders Fuel SystemEngine OIL Correction Troubleshootbng PointsTroubleshootsng Points