Craftsman 917.259592 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
AND ATTACHMENTS
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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
PERFORMANCE
Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor. Many of these are listedbelow 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 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. 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
BAGGER {ets you col{ect grass cllppings and leaves for a
healthier, nearer looking fawn Two Permanex containers hold
30-gallon piastic bags.
BUMPER protects front end of tractor from damage
CARTS make hauling easy. Variety of sizes avai]abfe, plus
accessories such as side panel kits, too[ caddy, cart cover,
protective mat and dolly_
CORING AERATOR takes stoat[ plugs out of soil to allow mois-
ture and nutrients to reach grass roots 36*inch swath. 24
hardened steel coring tips_ I50 fb. capacity weight tray.
EASY OIL DRAIN VALVE makes oilchanges easier, faster.
FRONT NOSE ROLLER canters in front of mower deck to reduce
chances of "scalping" on uneven terrain.
GANG HITCH lets you tow 2or 3pufl-behind attachments atonce,
such as sweepers, dethatchers, aerators (not for use with rotlers,
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 RAKF_JDETHATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and
matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup Twenty spring line
teeth.. Useful to prepare bare areas for seeding, 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
mutch discharge or bag clippings (bagger optional) without
changing blades. For models not equipped as 3-ira1 Convedib e
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 or2 x 10 lumber
ROLLER for smoother lawn surface. 36-inch wide, 18-inch
diameter water-tight drum holds up to 390 Ibs. ofweight. Rounded
edges prevent harm to turf Adjustable scraper automatically
cleans drum..
SNOW BLADE for snow removat only, 14-inch high, 48qnch wide
blade clears 42-inch path when angled left or right. Raises, lowers
with side lever. Adjustab{e skids; replaceable, reversible scraper
bar. (Use with tire chains and wheel weights and/or rear drawbar
weight..)
SNOWTHROWER has 40-inch swath. Drum-type augerhandtes
powdery and wettheavy 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 wheel weights and/or rear
drawbar weight.)
SPRAYERS use 12-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 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 36qnch 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
dethatching, aerating, hilling..without tools
TIRE CHAINS are heavy du_y; 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 metal doors with 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 windshiefd 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 fb weight
WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for
snow removal or dozing heavy materia]s