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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 - more attachments may be added, changes may be made in these attachments, or some may no Ionger 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

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, nearer looking fawno 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 smalt plugs out of soil to allow mois- ture and nutrients to reach grass roots 36-inch swath 24 hardened steei coring tips. 150 lb. capacity weight tray.

EASY OtL DRAfN 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 mowerdecks not so equipped..

MULCH RAKrdDETHATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and matted Ieaves to lawn surface for easy pickup. Twenty spring tine teeth Useful to prepare bare areas for seeding. Available for front

or rear mounting. HIGH PERFORMANCE REEL-ACTION SPRING TINE DETHATCHER covers 36-inch wide path and tosses thatch into large hopper. Mounts behind tractor

MULCHING CLOSE-OUTPLATE KIT, once installed, lets you mu{ch, discharge or bag clippings (bagger optional) without changing blades. For modeis not equipped as 3-ira1 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 water-tightdrum holds up to 3gO ibs_of weight Rounded

edges prevent harm to turf. Adjustable scraper automatically cleans drum

SNOW BLADE forsnow removal only. 14-inch high, 48-inch wide blade clears 42-inch path when angled left or right. Raises, lowers with side lever.. Adjustable skids; replaceable, reversible scraper bar (Use with tire chains and wheel weights and/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 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

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

TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely spaced extraqarge cross links give smooth ride, outstanding traction.

TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty vinyl fabric over tubuiar 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 VACtCHIPPER includes a chipper-shredder

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

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

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Contents Model Number 917.256670 Ownersmanual II. Slope Operation Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersProduct Specifications Maintenance AgreementLimited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Limited 90 DAY Warranty on BatteryINDEX Performance Accessories AN Attach EntsEngine Maintenance Parts packed separately in carton Parts bag contents not shown full sizeTools Required for Assembly AssemblyBefore Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Unpack CartonConnect Battery See Fig HOW to SET UP Your TractorInstall Seat See Fig Check Tire PressureMower InstallDrive Belt Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsInstall Mulcher Plate ChecklistSee Figs To Convert to Bagging orLock OperationKnow Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorOperaon To Operate Mower See Fig Before Starting the EngineTo Operate on Hills ADD GasolineHydrostatic Transmission Warm UP To Start Engine See FigPurge TRANSM!SSION Mulching Mowing Tips OperatjoMowing Tips Lubrication Chart Maintenance ScheduleCustomer Responsibilities NJoyTo Sharpen Blade See Fig Blade Removal See FigBelts EngineTransaxle Cooling Transaxle Pump FluidEngine Cooling Fins See Fig CleaningMuffler Spark PlugsTo Install Mower Service and AdjustmentsTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See FigSERVmCEAN AdjustmentsTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Mower Drive BeltTo Adjust Brake See Fig To Adjust Attachment Clutch SeeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt With Parking Brake EngagedTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Motion Control LeverTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyTo Start Engine WiTH a Weak Batter See FigTo Adjust Choke Control See Fig Service AdjustmentsTo Adjust Carburetor See Figs Preliminary SettingTractor StorageOther Fuel SystemPoints ProblemCause CorrectionProblem Cause TroubleshootingSpark SchematicElectrical PTO KEY Part DescriptionChassis and Enclosures KEY Part NO. no Repair PartsDrive 801D x 1.50D KEY PartSteering Assembly Tractor -- Model Number Description Seat AssemblyDescription KEY Part DecalsWheels Tires Optional Equipment ENGINE27KEY Part KEY DescriptionKEY Part Mower LiftMower Deck UNC Tractor - Model NumberHydro Gear Transaxle Model Number Locknut, Hex Tractor - Model Number Gasket SET Briggs & Stratton Engine Model Number 42A707, Type NumberCarburetor KIT 8O2 615A 653 201 801414 206308 307 306 308AKEY Part Description NO. no Repaur PartsTractor --MODEL Number Page Suggested Guide for SiGHTiNG Slopes for Safe Operation Part Number Part Description For Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number