Craftsman 917.254611 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Attachments That Add to the Usefulness of Your Craftsman Lawn Tractor
Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor.Many of these are listedbelow with brief explanations _ howthey can help
you. This listwas current at the time of publication:however, it may change infuture years-- more attachments may oe aooeo, changes
(including changes in the stocknumber) may be made inthese attachments, or soma may no longer be availab_eo
Most of these attachments do not require additional hitches or conversionkits (those that do are indicated) and are designed for easy
attaching and detaching. You may orderthese attachments at mostSears retail stores, catalog sales offices, and through the catalog,
PERMANF..X BAGGER lets you collect grass clippingsand leaves for a healthier, nearer-lookinglawnoTwo Permanax containershold30-
gallon plastic bags, Stock number 7t-24940
LAWN SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippingsand leaves°
' 71-24030 30-in_ 9,0 "cu.ft,
71_24032 32-in, 10o0cu_fro
71-24033 High_Perf0rmance 32 in_ 11.5 cu, ft_
71_24038 38-in_ 12_5cu, fro
LAWN VACS for powerful collectionsof heavy grass clippingsand leaves; Wand attachment to pick updebris in hard-to*reach places.
71-2452 3HP 12 bu. 71-26471 chute
CARTS make haufing easy.
71-24353 4 cu. ft, 400 Ib,, Dump cart
71-24354 10 cuoIt. 1,000 Ib, Haufing cart
71-24355 10 cu.,fL 1,000 lb., Dump cart
71-24356 14 cuofL t,250 lb. Dump cart
ROLLER forsmoother lawn surface°36-inch wide, 18 inchdiameter water-tightdrum holds upto 390 Ibs ofweighL Roundededges prevent
harm to turL Adjustable scraper automatically cleans drum_Stock number 71-24084,
SPREADERJSEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing,andweed killingeasy°Broadcastspreaders are also usefulforgranularde-icers and sand.
71-24194 Drop type, 36 inch. 12 inosemi-pneumatic wheels,, t00 lb, capcity steel hopper,
71_24394 Broadcasts over a 5 to 8 foot swath. 70 lb. capacity steel hopper. Noncorrosivespreading spinner, nylon gear box,
stainless steel shaft°
71-24395 Broadcasts 8 to 10 foot swath°160 lb.capacity.No-rust polypropylene hopper and impeHeroVinyl hopper cover,,
CORING AERATORtakas small plugsoutofsoilto allowmoistureand nutrientsto reach grassroots°36-inch swath_24 hardened steelcoring
tips. 150 Ib, capacity weight tray_Stock number 7t-25351o
AERATOR promotes deep mot growthfor a healthy lawn Tapered 2.5" steel spikes mounted on 10-in. diameter discspuncture holes in
sol! at close intervals to let moisture soak !toSteel weight tray for increased penetration. Stock number 71-2435o
DETHATCHER loosens and flipsthatch and matted leaves to lawnsurface for easy pickup_Twenty springtins teeth, Useful to preparebare
areas for reseeding° 40 inch rear mount: Stock number 71_24313. 38 inch front mount: Stock number 71-24301_
SPRAYERS use t 2-volt DC electric motorthat connectstothe tractorbattery or other 12-voltsource. Includes boomsfor automaticspraying
when pulling,and hand held wand for spot spraying_Wand has adjustable spray pattem. For applyingherbicides, insecticides,fungicides,
and liquid fsrtilizers.
71-2458 50 psi maximum pressure with t2 foot wand length. Sprays up to 25 feet with wand_
71-24398 25 psi maximum pressure with 10 foot wand length. Sprays up to 18 feet with wand°
SNOW BLADE for snow removal onty..14 inch high, 42 inch wide blade clears 38 inch path when angled left or right.. Raises, lowers with
sidelever° Adjustable skids:replaceable, reversible scraper bar, (Use with tire chains, wheel weights, or reardrawbar weight)° Stock number
71-244O7.
SNOWTHROWER has 40-inch swath. Drum-type auger handles powdery and wet/heavy snow. Mounts easily with simple pin arangemenL
Discharge chute adjusts to 210 degree arc from tractor seat. 6-inch diameter spout discharges snow 10 to 50 ft..Lift controlledat tractor seat_
(Use withtire chains, wheel weights, or rear drawbar weight)_Stock No_ 71-24072.
TIRE CHAINS are heavy' duty;, closely spaced extra-large cross links give smooth ride; outstandingtraction. Stock No, 71-24952.
WHEEL WEIGHTS forrear wheels provide needed traction for snow removal or dozing heavy mater!also Inpairs_Stock No. 71_24434 (30
lb. each)
TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty vinylfabric over tubular steel frame, ABS plastic top; clear plastic windshield offers 360 degree visability.
Hinged metal frame doors with catch°Keeps operator warm and dry..Remove vinyland windshield foruse as sun protectorin summer. Stock
No, 71-24t 7!.
Optional accessories for tractor cab:tinted/tempered solid satety glass windshied with hand operated wiper (Stock No..71-26168); 12-volt
amber caution lightfor mounting on cab top (Stock Noo71-26169).
TRACTOR COVER protects tractor from weather..Made of Evolution 3 fabric (water-repellent, extremely breathable, light weight, soft, non-
abrasive, pliable in all temperatures, durable, stain-tear-puncture resistant, will not shrinkor stretch). Stock No. 71-24601.
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