Sears 917.258473 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
ACCESSOBI
AND ATTACHMENTS
These accessories and attachments were avaifable 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 tracton
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
SPARK PLUG GAS CAN AIRFILTER BLADES BELTSENGINEOIL FUELSTABILIZER
PERFORMANCE
Sears offersa wide varietyof attachments thatfityour tractor. Many ofthese are listedbelow withbriefexplanations ofhow theycan help
you,.This listwas currentat the timeofpublication;however, it may change infuture years - more attachments may be added, changes
may be made in these attachments, or some may nolonger be available or fit your model Contact your nearest Sears store for the
accessories and attachments that are available for your tractor,
Most ofthese attachments do not requireadditionalhitches or conversionkits (thosethat 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 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. Variety of sizes available, plus
accessories such as side panel kits, tool caddy, cart cover,
protective mat and dolty.
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 tipso 150 lb. capacity weight tray.
EASY OIL DRAIN VALVE makes oil changes easier, faster.
FRONT NOSE ROLLER canters infront of mower deck to reduce
chances of "scalping" on uneven terrain..
GANG HITCH letsyou 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. Formower decks notso
equipped,
MULCH RAKE/DETHATCHER loosens soil andflips thatch and
matted leaves tolawn surfacefor easy pickup Twentyspdng line
teeth. Usefultoprepare bare areasfor seeding. Available forfront
or rear mounting. HIGH PERFORMANCE REEL-ACTION
SPRING TINE DETHATCHER covers 36-inch wide path and
tosses thatch into large hopper. Mountsbehind tractor
MULCHING CLOSE-OUT PLATE KIT, once installed, Iels you
mulch, discharge or bag clippings (bagger optional) without
changing blades. For modelsnot equippedas3-ira1 Convertible
mowers. See "MOWER" in the Repair Parts section of this
manual.
RAMP TOPS AND FEET letyou load and unloadtractor from a
pickup track. Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 lumber,
ROLLER for smoother lawn surface. 36-inch wide, 18-inch
diameterwater-tight drumholdsup to390 ibs.ofweight Rounded
edges prevent harm to turf. Adjustable scraper automaticalty
cleans drum.
SNOW BLADE for snow removal only. 14_inchhigh, 48-inch wide
bladeclears42-inchpathwhen angled left orrighL Raises, lowers
with side lever° Adjustabte skids; replaceable, reversible scraper
bar.. (Use with tirechains and wheel weights and/or rear drawbar
weighL)
SNOWTHROWER has 40-inch swath_ Drum-type auger handles
powdery and wet/heavy 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-voIt DC etectric 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 pattem. For applying herbicides, insecti-
cides, fungicides and liquid fertilizers.
SPREADEPJSEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing,and weed kill-
tng easy. Broadcast spreaders are also useful for granular de-
Icers and sand.
SWEEPERS let you collectgrass clippings and leaves.
TILLER has 5hp engine and36-Inch swath toprepare seed beds,
cultivateand compost garden residue,, Tiller has itsown built-in
liftand depth controlsystem and does NOT requireasleeve hitch°
Fitsanylawn, yardorgarden tractor° Simplyhook up tothetractor
drawbar and gol Optional accessories convert unit for
dethatching, aerating, hiliing,.owithout 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 plastictop;clear plastic windshieldoffers 360 degree
visibility. Hinged metal doors with catch. Keeps operator warm
and dry° Remove vinyl sides and windshields for use as sun
protector insummer° Optional accessories include: tinted/
tempered solid safety glass windshieldwith hand operated wiper;
t2-vott amber caution light for mounting on cab top_
VACS for powerfulcollectionofheavy grassclippingsand leaves.
Optional wand attachment to pick up debris inhard-to-reach
places: VACICHIPPER includes a chIpper-shredder_
WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snow removal applications°
Uses (1) 55 ib. weight
WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed tractionfor
snow removal or dozing heavy materials_
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