Sears 917.257643 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail out_etsand service centers when thetractor was purchased..
Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor°
ENGINE
SPARK PLUG GASCAN ENGINEOIL FUELSTABILIZER
MAINTENANCE
BLADES BELTS
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PERFORMANCE
Sears offers a wide variety ofattachments thatfit your tractor_ Many of these are listedbelow with brief explanations of how theycan 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 tonger 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 rootgrowth for a heatthy 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 lets you collect grass clippings and leaves for a
healthier, neater looking tawno Two Permanex containers hold
30-gallon plasticbags,
BUMPER protectsfront end of tractor from damage..
CARTS make hauling easy.. Variety 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 lb. capacity weight tray
EASY OIL DRAIN VALVE makes oil changes easier, faster.
FRONT NOSE ROLLER canters in front of mower deckto reduce
chances of "scalping"on uneven terrain..
GANG HITCH lets youtow 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 RAKF-JDETHATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and
matted leaves to lawn surface for easypickup. Twenty spdng tine
teeth° Useful toprepare bare areas for seeding. Available forfront
or rear mounting. HIGH PERFORMANCE REEL-ACTION
SPRING TINE DETHATGHER 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-in-1 Convertible
mowers_ See "MOWER" in the Repair Parts section of this
manual.
RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load andunload tractor from a
pickup ti'uck. Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 lumber..
ROLLER for smoother lawn surface. 36-inch wide, is-inch
diameter water-tight drum holdsupto 390 lbs, ofweight. Rounded
edges prevent harm to turf.. Adjustable scraper automatically
cleans drum,
SNOW BLADE forsnow removal only. 14-inch high, 42-inch wide
blade clears 38-inch pathwhen angled left or righto Raises, lowers
with side lever. Adjustable skids; replaceable, reversible scraper
bar.. (Use with tire chains and wheel weights and/or rear drawbar
weight.)
SNOWTHROWER has 40-inch swath. Drum-type auger handles
powdery and wet/heavy snow, Mounts easity 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 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 liquidfertilizers.
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 5hp engine and 36-inch swath toprepare seed beds,
cultivate and compost garden residue.. Tiller has its own built-in
lift and depth control system and does NOT require asleeve hitch.,
Fits any lawn, yard orgarden tractor.. Simply hook up tothe tractor
drawbar and go! Optional accessories convert unit for
dethatching, aerating, hilling..,...withouttools..
TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely spaced extra-large cross
links give smooth ride, outstanding tractmn,
TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty vinyl fabric over tubular steel
frame, ABS plastictop;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/
temperedsolid safety glass windshield 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 lb weight..
WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for
snow removal or dozing heavy materials
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