Craftsman 917O251550 owner manual Engine Maintenance, Performance

ACCESSORmES AND ATTACHIVIENTS

These accessories and attachments were available throughmost Sears retail outiets 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,

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PERFORMANCE

Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor.. Many of these are listedbelow with bdef 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,

AERATOR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn. Tapered 25-inch steel spikes mounted on 10-inch diameter discs puncture

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BUMPER protects front end of tractor from damage.

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

CORING AERATOR takes small plugs out of soil to allow moisture

andnutrienlstoreachgrassroots 36-inahswath, 24 hardened steel coring tips, 150 Ib,, 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 44qnch path when angled. Master lift control lever for operator ease. Spring tdp 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 and/or rear drawbar weight,)

EASY OIL DRAIN VALVE makes oil changes easier, taster,

FRONT NOSE ROLLER canters in front of mower deck to reduce chances of "scalping" on uneven terrain.

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

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

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

SLEEVE HITCH for use with master lift system,, Singie pin couples/ uncouples,

SNOWTHROWER has 42-inch swath., Drum-type auger handles powdery and wellheavy snow, Mounts easilywith 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

baltery or other 12-volt source, Includes booms for automatic spraying and hand heldwand for spot spraying, Wand has adjustable spray pattern For applying herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and liquid fertilizers,

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-ddve transmission. Six 11-inch diameter one piece heat4reated steel tines. Tills 30-inch path° (Requires sleeve hitch.) Or use 5 hp tow-behind TILLER with 36-inchswath 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

MULCH RAKE/DETHATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup. Twenty spring tine teeth, Usefulto prepare bare areas forseeding, Avai]ablefor 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 iandside for straight furrowing, (Requires sleeve hitch )

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 fide, oulstanding 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

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

REAR GRADER BLADEfs 42 inches wide and operated from drwer's seat. Reversible steel blade can be angled at 30 degrees for grading. Reverses forpushing snow backwards (Requires sleeve hitch, )

ROLLER for smoother lawn surface, 36-inch wide, 18-inch diameter water-tight drum holds up to 390 lbs, of weight. Rounded edges prevent harm to turf, Adiustabte scraper automaticalfy cleans drum

summer. Optional accessories include: tintedltempered 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,, Can be mounted on front of tractor for plowing applications, Uses (1) 55 Ib weight

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