Craftsman 917.258911 owner manual ACC iES AND ATTACHMENTS, Engine, Maintenance, Performance

ACC iES AND ATTACHMENTS

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 offersa widevarietyofattachmentsthatfit yourtractor.Manyofthesearelistedbelowwithbriefexplanationsof howtheycanhelp

you, This list was current at the time of publication; however, it may change in 1uture 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°

AERATOR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn Tapered 2,5qnch steel spikes mounted on lO-inch diameter discs puncture holes in soil at close Intervals to let moisture soak in, Steel weight tray

for increased penetration,

BUMPER protects front end of tractor from damage,

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

GORING AERATOR takes small plugs out of soil to allow moisture and nutrients to reach grass roots_,36-inchswath. 24 hardened steel coring tips, 150 lb. capacity weight tray

DISC HARROW has 2 gangs of 4 steel blades that angle from 10 to 20 degrees, 40 inches wide, Can hook 2 units in tandem, (Requires sleeve hitch)

DOZER BLADE removes snow; grades			dirt,	sand		and	gravel		48
inches wide, 17 inches high, clears 44-inch			path	when		angled,		Master
lift control lever for operator ease_, Spring trip				for	snow		removal		on
uneven pavement; built-in float	for	blade	to follow		ground			contour.
Reversible, replaceable scraper	bar,	(Use	with	tire chains			and wheel

weights andlor rear drawbar weight,)

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).

MULCH RAKE/DETHATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and matted leaves 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,

PLOW turns soil 6 inches deep, cuts 10-inch furrow Crank adjust- ment controls depth, 3-position yoke sets width, Heavy steel landside for straight furrowing.. (Requires sleeve hitch.,)

RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load and unload tractor from a pickup truck, Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 lumber

REAR GRADER BLADE is 42 inches wide and operated from driver's seat, Reversible steel blade can be angled at 30 degrees for grading,

Reverses	for pushing snow	backwards,		(Requires	sleeve	hitch,)
ROLLER	for smoolhertawnsurface.		36-inchwide,		18-inch	diameter
water-tight	drum holds up	to 390	]bs,, of	weight.	Rounded edges

prevent harm to turf. Adjustable scraper automatically cleans drum,

SLEEVE CULTIVATOR is 43 inches wide. Prepares ground for seeding, helps weed control, Steel frame holds 5 adiustable sweeps. Adjusts vertically, horizontally, (Requires sleeve hitch,) Optional

accessory: steel furrow opener for wider openings for potatoes. corn, and other deep-seeded crops

SLEEVE HITCH for use with master lift system Single pin couples/ uncouples_

SNOWTHROWER has 42-inch swath,, Drum-type auger handles powdery and wet/heavy snow. Mounts easily with simple pin arrange- ment, 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, lnciudes booms for automatic spraying and hand held wand for spot spraying, Wand has adjustable spray pattern. For applying herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and liquid fertltlzers,

SPREADERISEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed killing easy° Broadcast spreaders are also useful for granular de-icers and sand,

SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and leaves,

TILLER has 8 hp engine to prepare seed beds. cultivate, and compost garden residue, Chain-drive transmission. Six 11-inch diameter one piece heat-treated steel tines, Tills 30-inch path, (Requires sleeve hitch,) Or use 5 hp tow-behind TILLER with 30-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 for 5 hp tiller convert unit for dethatching, aerating, hilling., ,without tools,

TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely 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 BRAGKE'f for drawbar forsnow removal applications. Can be mounted on front of tractor for plowing applications, Uses (1) 55 tb, weight.

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

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