Sears 917.258524 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
ACCESSORI A ATTACHMENTS
These accessories and attachments were available throughmost Sears retailoutletsandservicecenters when thetractorwas purchased.
Most Sears stores can order these itemsfor you when you providethe model number ofyour tractor°
ENGINE
SPARKPLUG GASCAN ENGINEOIL
MAINTENANCE
BLADES BELTS
PERFORMANCE
Sears offers a wide variety of attachments thatfit your tractor. Many ofthese are listed belowwith briefexplanations of how they can help
your This list was current at the time of publication;however, itmay change in future years - more attachments may be added, changes
may be made in these attachments, orsome 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 conversionkits (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 lets you collect grass clippings and leaves for a
healthier, nearer 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 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 infront of mower deck to reduce
chances of "scalping" on uneven terrain.
GANG HITCH lets you tow 2 or3 pull-behind attachments at once,
such as sweepers, dethatchers, aerators (not for use with rollers,
carts or other heavy attachments)°
GAUGE WHEELS on both sldes of the mower deck reduce
chances of "scalping" on uneven terrain. For mower decks not so
equipped.
MULCH RAKE/DETHATCHER loosenssoil and flips thatchand
matted leaves tolawn surface for easypickup_Twenty springline
teeth. Useful toprepare bare areasforseeding, 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, letsyou
mulch, discharge or bag clippings (bagger optional) without
changingblades. For models not equipped as 3-1n-1Convertible
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-tnch
diameterwater-tight drum holds upto390 Ibs.of weight. Rounded
edges prevent harm to tuff. Adjustable scraper automatically
cleans drum.
SNOW BLADE forsnow removal only. 14-inch high, 48-inch wide
blade clears42-inchpathwhen angled leftorright, Raises, lowers
withsidelever° Adjustable skids; replaceable, reversible scraper
bar. (Use withtire chains and wheet welghts and/or rear drawbar
weight.)
SNOWTHROWER has40-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 spoutdischarges snow 10 to 50 feet. Lift controlledat
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 soumeo Includes booms for
automaticsprayingand hand held wand for spot sl_raying. Wand
has adjustable spray pattemo For applying herbicides, insecti-
cides, fungicides and liquid fertilizers.
SPREADER/SEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed kill-
ing easy. Broadcast spreaders are also usefulfor granular de-
icersand sand.
SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and leaves,
TILLER has 5hpengineand 36-inch swath toprepare seed beds,
cultivate and compostgarden residue, Tiller has its own bullFln
liftand depth controlsystem anddoes NOT requirea sleeve hitch,
Fitsany lawn, yardorgarden tractor. Simplyhookup tothe tractor
drawbar and gol Optional accessories convert unit for
dethatching,aerating, htlllng_oowithouttools,
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 in summer_ Optional accessories include: tinted/
tempered solidsafety glasswindshield with hand operated wiper;
12_volt amber caution lightfor mounting on cab top.
VACS for powerfulcollectionof heavy grassclippingsand leaves,
Optional wand attachment to pick up debris in hard-to-reach
places. VACtCHIPPER includes a chipper-shredder.
WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snow removal applications.
Uses (1) 55 Ib,,weight°
WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for
snow removal or dozing heavy materials,,
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