Craftsman 917.256544 owner manual Engine Maintenance, Perforance

ACCE D ATTACHMENTS

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

ENGINE		MAINTENANCE
SPARK PLUG GAS CAN		F
	AiR FILTER	BLA_3ES	BELTS

PERFOR_ANCE

Sears offers a wde v:_,fiety of attac# monte that fit your tractor. Many of these are listed below with brief explanations of bow 1hay can hefp you This list was cura::nt at the time of publication; however, it may change in future years- more attachments may be added, changes may be made in these >_tachme.nts, or some may no longer be available or ti_your model Contact yot_r nearest Sears store for the accessories and attachments that a_e ava_table for your tractor.

Most at these attachments de not require additiona! hitches or conversion kits (those that do are indicated} and are designed for easy attaching arid detaching.

AERATOR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn Ta- pered 2.5-inch steel spikes meur_fed on 10-inch diameter discs puncture hales in soil at close intervals to !at moisture soak [n

Steel weight tray for incleased penetration

BAGGER _ets you collect grass cfippings and ieaves for a hen!thief, nearer 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, toot caddy, cad cover, protective mat and dotty.

CORING AERATOR takes smatt plugs out of soil to allow mois- ture and nutrients to reach grass roots. 36-inch swath. 24 hardened stee_ coring tips. 150 lb, capacity weight tray_

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

GANG HmTCHlets you tow 2 or 3 pull-behind attachments at once, such as sweepers, dethatchers, aerators (not for use with rollers, cads 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 RAKF_JDETHATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup. Twenty spring tine teeth. Usefu! to prepare bare areas forseeding. Available for front

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

MULCHNG CLOSE-OUT PLATE KiT, once installed, lets you mulch, discharge or bag clippings (bagger optional) without changing biades. For models not equipped as 3-in-1 Convertible mowers See 'MOWER" in the Repair Pads 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 _umber.

ROLLER for smoother lawn surface. 36-inch wide, 18-inch diameter water-tight drum holds up to 390 Ibs, of weight. Rounded

edges prevent harm to tuff. Adiustable scraper automatically cleans drum.

SNOW BLADE for snow _emo_ I only. t,4,-inch high, 48qnch wide

btade clears 42-inch path when angled ted or right Raises, bwers with side ]ever, Adjustable skids; replaceable, reversible scraper bar. (Use with tire chains and wheel weights and/or rear drawbar

weight,)

SNOWTNROWER has 40-inch swath Drum-type auger handles powdery and weL_heavy snow. Mounts easily with simple pin arrangement. Discharge chute adjusts from tractor seal 6qnch diameter spout discharges snow 10 to 50 feet. Lift controlled at tractor seat. (Use with chains and wheel weights and!or rear drawbar weighL)

SPRAYERS use t 2-volt DO 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 adjustab e sp'raypattern. For applying,, berbicides,_ insecti-

cides, fungicides and liquid fedilizers.

SPREADER/SEEDERS make seeding, fe_imizing, and weed kilF ing easy. Broadcast spreaders are a!eo usefuJ for granular de- icers and sand.

SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and leaves.

TBLLER has 5 hp engine and 36-inch swath to prepare seed beds, cultivate and compost garden residue. Tiller has its own bui_tqn tilt 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! Optiona_ scceeeor_ea convert unit for

dethatching, aerating, hilling..owithout tools,

TiRE CHAINS are heavy duty; ciosdy spaced extraqarge 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 motet doors with catch, Keeps operator warm

and dry. Remove viny_ sides and windshields for use as sun protector in summer. Optiona_ accessories include: tinted/ tempered solid safety glass windshield with hand operated wiper; 12-volt amber caution light for mounting on cab top

VACS for powedu_ collection of heavy grass clippings and leaves. Opt_ona! wand attachment to pick up debris in hard4o-reach places. VAO/OH_PPER includes a chipper-shredder_

WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snow removal applications Uses (t) 55 _b_weight

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