Sears 917.257651 owner manual Aooessor Esand Attach Ents, Engine, Maintenance, Performance, Belts

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These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outtets 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	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 longer be avai]abfe 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 !04nch diameter discs puncture holes in soil at close intervals to let moisture soak in Steei weight tray for increased penetration.

BAGGER lets you collect grass clippings and _eaves for a healthier, nearer looking lawn Two Permanex containers held 30-gallon plastic bags..

BUMPER protects front end of tractor from damage

CARTS make hauling easy Variety of sizes availabFe, 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 RAKE/DETHATCHER loosens soi! and flips thatch and

matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup. Twenty spring tine teeth. Usefulto prepare bare areas forseedlng. 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-OUT PLATE KIT, once installed, lets you mulch, discharge or bag clippings (bagger optional) wilhout changing blades For models not equipped as 3-in-1 Convertible

mowers See "MOWER" in the Repair Pads section of this manual

RAMP TOPS AND FEET tel you load and unload tractor from a pickup truck. Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x t0 lumber

ROLLER for smoother lawn surface. 36-inch wide, 18-inch

diameterwater4ightdrumholdsupto3901bs ofweight Rounded

edges prevent harm to turf Adiustabfe scraper automatically cleans drum

SNOW B LADE for snow removal only. 14-inch high, 42-inch wide blade clears 38-inch path when angEed left or right Raises, lowers with side lever Adjustable skids; repfaceable, reversible scraper bar (Use with tire chains and wheel weights and!or rear drawbar weight. )

SNOWTHROWER has 40-inch swath Drumqype 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 wheeI weights and/or rear drawbar weight..)

SPRAYERS use !2-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 kilE-

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 364nch swath to prepare seed beds, cultivate and compost garden residue Tiller has its own builtqn

lift and depth control system and does NOT require a sleeve hitch Fits anylawn, 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; c_osely 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 visibiJlty Hinged metal doors with catch_ Keeps operator warm and dry Remove vinyl sides and windshie}ds 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 _b ,,_eight.

WHEEL WEIGHTS {or re_.,_wheels provide needed traction for snow removal or dozing ,_,_,vy maiedals