Sears 917.251551 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
ACCESSORmES AN ATTACH ENTS
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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
SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINEOIL
FUEL STABILIZER AIR FILTER
MAINTENANCE
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 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 Tapered
25-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'.
BUMPER protects front end of tractor from damage.
CARTS make hauling easy Variety of sizes available, plus accesso-
ries such as side panel kits, tool caddy, cart cover, protective matand
dolly
CORING AERATOR takes small plugs out of soil to allow moisture
and nutrientsto reach grass roots. 36-inch swath 24 hardened steel
coring tips 150 Ib capacity weight tray
DISC HARROW has 2 gangs of 4 steel blades that angle from 10to
20 degrees, 40 inches wide Can hook 2 units in tandem (Requires
sleeve hilch )
DOZER BLADE removes snow; grades dirt, sand and gravel 48
inches wide, 17inches high, clears 44-inch path when angled. Master
lift control lever for operator ease. Spring trip for snow removal on
uneven pavement; built-in float for blade to follow ground contour.
Reversible, replaceable scraper bar, (Use with tire chains and wheel
weights and/or rear drawbar weight )
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).
MULCH RAKE/DETHATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and
matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup, Twenty spring tine
teeth. Useful to prepare bare areas for seeding. Available for front or
rear mounting. HIGH PERFORMANCE REEL-ACTION SPRING
TINE DETHATCH ER covers 36-inch wide path and losses thatch into
large hopper. Mounts behind tractor.
PLOW turns soil 6 inches deep, cuts 10-inch furrow. Crank adjust-
ment controls depth, 3-position yoke sets width. Heavy steel landside
for straight furrowing. (Requires sleeve hitch.)
RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load and unload tractor from a
pickup truck Use with 2 x 8 or2 x 10 lumber.
REAR GRADER BLADE is42 inches wide and operated from driver's
seat. Reversible steel blade can be angled at 30 degrees for grading,
Reverses for pushing snow backwards (Requires sleeve hitch)
ROLLER for smoother lawn surface, 36-inch wide, !8-inch diameter
water-tight drum holds up to 390 Ibs of weight° Rounded edges
prevent harm to tuff. Adjustable scraper automatically cleans drum
SLEEVE CULTIVATOR is 43 inches wide,. Prepares ground for
seeding, helps weed control..Steel frame holds 5adjustable sweeps.
Adjusts vertically, horizontally (Requires sleeve hitch) Optional
accessory: steel furrow opener for wider openings for potatoes,
corn, and other deep-seeded crops.
SLEEVE HITCH for use with master lift system. Single pin couples!
uncouples
SNOWTHROWER has 42-inch swath Drum-type auger handles
powdery andwet,/heavy snow. Mounts easilywith simple pinarrange-
ment 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 tothe 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, insecticides, fungicides and
liquid fertilizers.
SPREADER/SEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed killing
easy Broadcast spreaders are also useful for granular de-icers and
sand.
SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and leaves
TILLER has8 hp engine to prepare seed beds, cultivate, and compost
garden residue, Chain-drive transmission. Six 11-inch diameterone
piece heat-treated steel tines, Tills 30-inch path (Requires sleeve
hitch) Or use 5hp tow-behind TILLER with 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 for 5 hp tiller convert
unit for dethatching, 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 tubularsteel 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 windshield with hand operated wiper; 12-volt amber
caution light for mounting on cab top.
VACS for powerfulcollection of heavy grass clippings and leaves.
Optional wand attachment topick up debris inhard-to-reach places..
VAC/CHIPPER includes a chipper-shredder.
WEtGHTBRACKET for drawbar forsnow removal applications. Can
be mounted on front of tractor for plowing applications. Uses (1) 55
lb weight.
WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for snow
removal or dozing heavy materials
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