Craftsman 917.255561 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
ACCE$$ORUSS AND ATTACH ENT$
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Those accessories and attachments were available when the tractor was purchased. They are also available at most Soars retail outlets,
catalog and service centers. Most Sears stores can order these ffems for you when you provide the model number of your tractor.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINE OIL 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, itmay 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°
PERMANEX BAGGER lets you collect grass clippings and
leaves for a healthier, neater looking lawn. Two Permanex
containers hold 30-gallon plastic bags°
LAWN SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and leaves.
LAWN VACS for powerful collection of heavy grass clippings and
leaves° Wand attachment to pick up debris in hard-to-reach
places°
CARTS make hauling easy_ Variety of sizes avaifable.
ROLLER for smoother lawn surface. 36-inch wide, 18-inch
diameterwater-tightdrum hoIdsupto390Ibs_ofwefght. Rounded
edges prevent harm to turf° Adjustable scraper automatical{y
cleans drum°
SPREADER/SEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed
killing easy_ Broadcast spreaders are a_so useful for granular
cre.icers and sand,
CORING AERATOR takes sma{l plugs out of soil to allow mois-
ture and nutrients to reach grass roots_ 36-inch swath. 24
hardened steel coring ttps_ t50 Ib, capacity weight tray.
AERATOR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn. Ta-
pered 2.5-inch 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_
MULCH RAKE/DETHATCHER loosens soii and flips thatch and
matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup. Twenty spring tine
teeth. Usefultopreparebareareasfarseeding AvaiIablefor front
or rear mounting
SPRAYERS use 12-volt DC electric motor that connects to the
tractor battery er other 12-voft source. Includes booms for
automatic spraying when pulling, and hand held wand for spot
spraying. Wand has adjustable spray pattern. For applying
herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and Iiquid fertilizers.
SNOW BLADE for snow removal only. 14-Inch high, 42_Inch
wide blade clears 38-1nch path when angled left or right. Raises,
towers with side leven Adjustable skids; replaceable, reversible
scraper bar. (Use with tire chains, wheel weights, er rear drawbar
weight,)
SNOWTHROWER has 40-Inch swath. Drum-type auger handtes
powdery and wet!heavy snow_ Mounts easily with simple pin
arrangemenL Discharge chute adjusts from tractor seat, 6-inch
diameter spout discharges snow 10 to 50 feet. Lift controlled at
tractor seat. (Use with chains, wheel weights, or rear drawbar
weighL)
TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely spaced extra-large cross
links give smooth ride, outstanding traction.
WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheeIs provide needed traction for
snow removat or dozing heavy materials. In pairs° (30 lbs. each.)
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 and windshields for use as sun protector
in summer. (Catalog only,)
Optional accessories for tractor cab: tinted/tempered solid
safety glass windshield with hand operated wiper; 12-volt amber
caution light for mounting on cab top. (Catalog only.)
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 shrink or stretch.) (Catalog
onty.)
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. Slmply hook up to the
tractor drawbar and go!