Sears 917.257632 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
These accessories and attachments were available throughmost Sears retail outletsand 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.
ENGIN E MAINTENANCE
SPARK PLUG BLADES BELTS
GAS CAN ENGINEOIL FUELSTABILIZER
PERFORMANCE
Sears offers a widevariety ofattachments thatfityour tractor. Many ofthese 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 2o5-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,
DAGGER lets you collect grass clippings and leaves for a
healthier, neater looking lawn,. Two Permanex containers hold
30_gallon plastic bags_
BUMPER protects front end of tractor from damage.
CARTS make hauling easy_ Vadety 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. 36-inch swath. 24
hardened steel coring tips, 150 Ib,.capacity weight tray.
EASY OIL DRAIN VALVE makes oil changes easier, faster,
FRONT NOSE ROLLER canters infront ofmower deck to reduce
chances of "scalping" on uneven terrain.
GANG HITCH lets you tow 2 or3 pull-behind attachments atonce,
such as sweepers, dethatchers, aerators (not for use with rollers,
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 RAKE/DETHATCHER loosens soil and Ilips thatch and
matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup.. Twenty spdng tlne
teeth° Useful to prepare bare areas forseeding. Avaitablefor 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
mulch, discharge or bag clippings (bagger optional) without
changing blades,. For models not equipped as 3-ira1 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-tight drum holds up to 390 tbsoofweight.. Rounded
edges prevent harm to turf.. Adjustable scraper automatically
cleans drum.
SNOW BLADE for snow removalonly. 14-inch high, 42-inch wide
blade clears 38-inchpathwhen angled leftorright, Raises, lowers
withside lever. Adjustable skids; replaceable, reversiblescraper
bar, (Use withtire chains and wheet weights and/or rear drawbar
weighL)
SNOWTHROWER has40-inch swath,, Drum-typeauger handles
powdery and wet/heavy snow, Mounts easily with simple pin
arrangement., Discharge chute adjustsfrom tractor seat. 6-inch
diameter spoutdischarges snow 10 to 50 feet° Liftcontrolled at
tractor seat. (Use with chains and wheel weights and/or rear
drawbar weighL)
SPRAYERS use 12-volt DC electric motor that connects to the
tractor battery or other 12-volt source. Includes booms for
automaticsprayingand 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 hpengine and 36-inch swath toprepare seed beds,
cultivate and compost garden residue. Tiller has its own built-in
lift and depthcontrolsystem and does NOT requireasleeve hitch°
Fitsanylawn, yardorgarden tractor. Slmplyhook uptothetractor
drawbar and gol Optional accessories convert unit for
dethatching, aerating, hilting..,,wtthout 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 metal doors with catch, Keeps operator warm
and dry, Remove vinyl sides and windshields for use as sun
protector tn summer,, Optional accessories include: tinted/
tempered solidsafety glass windshieldwith hand operated wiper;
12-volt amber caution light for mounting on cab top,,
VACS for powerfulcollectionofheavy grassclippingsand 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 tb, weighL
WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for
snow removal or dozing heavy materials.
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