Sears 917.25953 owner manual Accessories An Attach Ents, Engine, Maintenance, Performance

ACCESSORIES AN ATTACH ENTS

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

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PERFORMANCE

Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your ti:aclor. Many of these are listed below with brief explanations of hew they can help you This list was current at the time of publicalion; however, it may change in fulure 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 delaching

AERATOR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn. Ta- pered 2 5qnch 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 coIlect grass clippings and leaves for a healthier, neater looking lawn. Two Permanex containers hold 30-ga]ton 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 small plugs out of soil to allow mois- ture and nutrients to reach grass roots 36qnch 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 terraln.

GAN G HITCH lets you tow 2 or 3 pull*behind attachments at once, such as sweepers, dethatchers, aerators (not for use with roiEers, carts or other heavy attachments)

GAUGE WHEELS on both sides of the mower deck reduce

chances of"sca]ping" on uneven terraln For mower decks not so equipped..

MULCH RAKE!DETHATOHER loosens soil and flips thatch and matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup. Twenty spring tine teeth Useful to prepare bare areas tor seeding. Available for front

or rear mounting. HIGH PERFORMANCE REEL-ACTION SPRING TINE DETHATCHER covers 36qnch 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) without

changing blades. For models not equipped as 3-in-1 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

dIameterwater-tightdrumholdsupto3901bs, efweight Rounded

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

SNOW BLADE forsnow removal only. 14-inch high, 48-inch wide

bladeclears42-inchpathwhenangledleftorright, 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 arrangemenL Discharge chute adjusts from tractor seat. 6qnch 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 thai 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 app y ng herb cides, 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 dethatchlng, 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 melaI doors wilh 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 co!lection 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 Ib weight

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